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Nong Ban tightly held the Continuation Bottle, as if embracing a long-lost lover. For a thousand years, he had deduced that the Continuation Bottle was in the Liuxiang Kingdom, yet he had been unable to find it.
Yu Shifu felt relieved seeing the two reconcile. He knew Nong Ban's strength was unfathomable, certainly surpassing Xu Feng's. He never expected Nong Ban to be a Great Achievement Stage Cultivator. Since the founding of the Liuxiang Kingdom, there had never been a Great Perfection Stage cultivator, and what surprised him even more was that Xu Feng had emerged unscathed from an attack by a Great Achievement Stage Cultivator.
Lin Fangxin and Yu Shifu approached to pay their respects, calling him "Senior." As for Shennong Valley, they had only heard its name and were not very familiar with it.
The frightened doorkeeper learned his lesson this time, carefully observing Nong Ban's expression, afraid of making any mistakes.
Nong Ban put away the Continuation Bottle, seemingly rejuvenated by several hundred years. He tossed a vial to Xu Feng and said, "Xu Feng, I didn't expect the Continuation Bottle to be in your hands. It's good that you can return it to me. This is the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month you wanted. In the future, if you need anything, feel free to come find me."
Xu Feng hurriedly accepted it and exclaimed, "Thank you, Senior." Although it was just one vial, it contained at least dozens of drops, enough for Xu Feng to refine several Heavy Water Talismans.
Xu Feng said, "Nong Senior has resided in the Liuxiang Kingdom for so long. I have not shown proper respect; please do not take offense. Today, I dare to invite you to Bailu Mountain as a guest; I also have matters to discuss."
Nong Ban was the Grand Elder of Shennong Valley and had not returned to his sect for a millennium; there must be hidden reasons behind this. Now that Shennong Valley had repeatedly targeted experts from Wuwei Academy, such actions were extremely risky. If exposed, they would face powerful retaliation from Wuwei Academy. Since Nong Ban was here, it was essential for him to be informed.
Nong Ban replied, "You have matters to discuss? Very well. I have spent so many years in the Liuxiang Kingdom for the sake of the Continuation Bottle. Now that I have retrieved it, it is time for me to return." Returning naturally referred to going back to Shennong Valley.
Xu Feng said, "In recent years, I built a Teleportation Array at Bailu Mountain. You can transfer from Bailu Mountain to Xibai City. I also have matters to attend to and can accompany you."
"Oh? That sounds excellent; I will go see your Bailu Mountain," Nong Ban said. He had been searching for the Continuation Bottle for hundreds of years and was nearly at his wit's end, unaware of Xu Feng's duel with Jueqingzi.
Nong Ban looked at Yu Shifu and said, "Yu Shifu, Yu Genwei did not make a significant mistake back then. It was my anger over the Continuation Bottle that led me to expel him from Qin Garden. Now I am handing over all of Qin Garden to you as a small compensation for Yu Genwei."
"Handing it over to me?" Yu Shifu felt as if he had been struck by a falling pie and immediately rejoiced, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Nong! Thank you! The Yu Family will manage Qin Garden well and ensure its legacy continues."
The doorkeeper's expression changed drastically upon hearing this and stammered, "Master... I..."
Nong Ban glanced at him and said, "Shiyuan, you have been in Qin Garden for many years and have learned some alchemical skills. If you are willing to stay here and assist Yu Shifu in managing Qin Garden, then do so; if not, seek your own path."
Shiyuan had worked hard for many years thinking he could take over Qin Garden but ended up benefiting Yu Shifu instead. Anger turned his face pale as he turned away but found Yu Shifu coldly staring at him. A chill ran through him as he suddenly realized that without Nong Ban's protection, he was nothing. Given how much trouble he had caused Yu Shifu before, he would surely receive no kindness from him in the future.
Yu Shifu unexpectedly acquired a Qin Garden during this trip, feeling so delighted that he almost wanted to bow several times to Xu Feng in gratitude.
Nong Ban picked some important medicinal herbs from the medicinal field, then returned to the wooden house to pack a few things. After that, he soared into the sky with Xu Feng and Lin Fangxin, leaving behind the Qin Garden he had nurtured for nearly a thousand years.
Watching Nong Ban depart, Shiyuan's spirit quickly waned. Finally, he lowered his head and said to Yu Shifu, "Master, please take care of me."
Yu Shifu snorted coldly and ignored him, turning to leave.
Shiyuan's face turned ashen.
The three flew into Bailu Mountain, where Nong Ban's overwhelming pressure at the Great Perfection Stage commanded respect from everyone in Bailu Mountain.
Coincidentally, Hua Wanduo and Hua Qian Zhi from Wuhua Island were at Bailu Mountain. Upon seeing a new Great Achievement Stage Cultivator suddenly appear, they couldn't help but admire him. Being able to befriend a master at the Great Perfection Stage was an honor for every sect and one of the means of managing a sect.
Among these people, Lin Fangxin was the most shocked. He had personally witnessed Xu Feng and Nong Ban sparring. Although it was just one sword strike, that strike was unmatched throughout Liuxiang Kingdom.
The disciples came forward one after another to pay their respects.
Nong Ban glanced at the training ground and said, "These disciples have a solid foundation; given time, they will surely achieve great things." His extensive experience allowed him to see the potential of a sect at a glance.
Xu Feng replied, "These are just country folks; please don't laugh at them, senior."
Once inside the living room, Xu Feng invited Nong Ban to sit down and took the opportunity to let Hua Wanduo and Hua Qian Zhi come in for introductions.
Hua Wanduo came primarily to thank Xu Feng for his assistance to Hua Qian Zhi. Hua Qian Zhi had once fought alongside Xu Feng in a Great War, and now that he had returned to Liuxiang Kingdom, the situation had completely reversed.
Upon hearing that Nong Ban was the Grand Elder of Shennong Valley, Hua Qian Zhi quickly paid his respects. After all, he had lived in Zheguo for hundreds of years and knew about Shennong Valley's power.
After chatting for a while, Hua Wanduo and Hua Qian Zhi tactfully took their leave.
Xu Feng handed the Essence of Water of the Tenth Month to Lin Shaocong and instructed him to refine ten Heavy Water Talismans as soon as possible.
That night, Xu Feng had a private conversation with Nong Ban for a while. During this time, Xu Feng informed Nong Ban about several major events concerning Zheguo, emphasizing the matter of Chen Erhuo killing Qianlongzi, but did not directly mention that Shennong Valley was the mastermind behind it. Nong Ban seemed contemplative but did not express any opinions.
The next morning, Xu Feng activated the Teleportation Array at Bailu Mountain, and both he and Nong Ban appeared in Xibai City. They then traveled south from Sword Lake to Red Lake, and finally made their way to Medicine City.
Medicine City is a territory of Shennong Valley. As soon as Nong Ban appeared, it immediately caused a stir. Having not returned to Shennong Valley for nearly a thousand years, many disciples recognized Nong Ban at a glance. In an instant, a large number of people in Medicine City knelt down in reverence. Some merchants who came to buy medicine were unaware of the reason and, seeing the commotion, hurriedly followed suit regardless of the situation.
Soon after, Nong Ban and Xu Feng were invited to Shennong Mountain.
Along the way, more disciples from Shennong Valley rushed over. Wherever they passed, everyone bowed down. Nong Ban's prestige in Shennong Valley was unmatched, even surpassing that of the Valley Master Nongxingdi.
Shennong Valley is divided into Martial Valley and Herb Valley. At this moment, in the training ground of Martial Valley, all the high-ranking figures of Shennong Valley stood solemnly to welcome Nong Ban's return.
Xu Feng followed behind Nong Ban, and more and more people began to follow Xu Feng as well.
As Nong Ban stepped into the training ground, someone approached him—it was none other than the Valley Master of Shennong Valley, Nongxingdi.
"Great Elder, Shennong Valley has been waiting for your return," Nongxingdi said as he stepped forward to grasp Nong Ban's hand. "For so many years, I have sent people to search for you every year but have received no news."
Waiting on the training ground were peers of Nong Ban from Shennong Valley's elite ranks, who all came forward to pay their respects.
After responding one by one, Nong Ban raised his voice and said: "Brothers and sisters, it has been many years since I left. I owe an apology to Shennong Valley. Now that I have returned, I will use my remaining years to make up for my regrets."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a mix of joy and sorrow; some younger disciples who had received guidance from Nong Ban shed tears.
The higher-ups of Shennong Valley were well aware of the reason for Nong Ban's departure: it was because the valley's treasured artifact, the Continuation Bottle, had been lost. As the Grand Elder of Shennong Valley responsible for the Continuation Bottle, Nong Ban had accidentally lost it during a search for medicinal herbs. Out of shame for this loss, he vowed never to return to Shennong Valley until he found it again.
Now that Nong Ban had returned, it meant that the lost Continuation Bottle had likely been found.
Nong Ban suddenly asked: "Where is Nong Yue?"
Nongxingdi sighed and replied: "The Second Elder has acted improperly and has already been stripped of his elder title and demoted to a disciple in charge of herb planting."
Nong Ban remained silent.
Nongxingdi said, "The matter regarding the Second Elder is complicated. I'll explain it to you later. You just returned, so go pay your respects to the Grand Elder first." The Grand Elder is the supreme leader of Shennong Valley and would not come out to welcome Nong Ban.
"Alright," Nong Ban glanced at Xu Feng and said, "This is Xu Feng. I was able to return thanks to him."
Nongxingdi had never met Xu Feng, but he had heard so much about him in recent years that it felt like he knew him well. Xu Feng had visited Shennong Valley twice and not only had some connections with Nongyi but was also involved in a significant secret of Shennong Valley.
Finally finding an opportunity to speak, Xu Feng hurriedly bowed, "Junior Xu Feng pays his respects to Valley Master Nong."
Nongxingdi nodded and said, "I heard you are going to duel with Jueqingzi. Shennong Valley will certainly express its gratitude for your assistance." The so-called assistance referred to Xu Feng rescuing Chen Erhuo.
Chen Erhuo was an assassin at the Great Perfection Stage from Shennong Valley, and Nongxingdi had no reason not to know this; he probably devised the plan himself. Ambushing the Six Sons of Wuwei Academy was no joke; it was a genuine battle.
Nongxingdi then took Nong Ban away, and the other elders and disciples dispersed one by one.
"Xu Feng." A person approached; it was Nongyi, one of the Three Elders of Shennong Valley.
Nongyi was also a high-ranking member of Shennong Valley and had been part of the welcoming party for Nong Ban. Xu Feng had seen him earlier but couldn't greet him at that moment.
"Nong Senior."
Nongyi led Xu Feng back to Herb Valley and said, "I didn't expect you to know the Grand Elder; this truly surprises me."
Xu Feng replied, "The Grand Elder has been in Liuxiang Kingdom for many years. I only got to know him by chance." He then recounted what happened in Qin Garden.
After listening, Nongyi sighed, "The Grand Elder lost the Continuation Bottle and felt ashamed to face the sect, so he left the valley alone, vowing not to return until he found it. I didn't expect that the Continuation Bottle would be with you; perhaps this is fate."
Since getting acquainted with people from Shennong Valley, Xu Feng had developed an unbreakable connection with them. First, he met Farming in the Chaotic Sea and brought back the Soul Nourishing Pearl. Then he rescued the severely injured Chen Erhuo, and now he had found the Grand Elder. Even more astonishingly, the Continuation Bottle that had been missing for a thousand years was actually with Xu Feng all along.
"You have two months until your duel. What are your plans?"
Xu Feng said, "I have an Armor being refined at Golden Stone Workshop. I want to go to Golden Stone Workshop first and then return to Liuxiang Kingdom to retrieve the Heavy Water Talisman." Xu Feng meant that he wanted to cultivate a bit more at Golden Stone Workshop.
Nongyi replied, "You shouldn't go to Golden Stone Workshop this month."
Xu Feng asked, "What does Nong Senior mean?"
Nongyi said, "I want you to meet someone first."
Nongyi knocked on a stone door and called out, "Nong Quan, come out for a moment."
A person stepped out from behind the door and nodded at Xu Feng, saying, "Xu Feng, it's good to see you again."
Turning around, Xu Feng saw that it was the black-clad swordsman Chen Erhuo, who had been recovering at Pingdao Sect.
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