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For three years, Lingfeng had secretly come to Lame Li's secret chamber every night under the pretense of training. By now, he had thoroughly examined the martial arts bookshelf, and he had already mastered all the books on the first row of the cultivation shelf.
Two years ago, Lingfeng reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and thus set aside his reservations to practice the Falling Leaf Technique on his own.
Although Lingfeng had put in a great deal of effort, he discovered that the Falling Leaf Technique was not something that could be easily mastered.
The various skills and techniques were all strange and difficult to understand. What puzzled Lingfeng even more was that even after learning the techniques and practicing them vigorously, they seemed to have little practical use.
At this point, Lingfeng began to doubt whether the Falling Leaf Technique was genuine. Perhaps it wasn't as magical as Azure Vine claimed. He had lost confidence in practicing the Falling Leaf Technique. However, just a moment after he stopped practicing it, Lingfeng felt discomfort in his body. It was a feeling akin to withdrawal, similar to that of a drug addict craving their fix; he felt weak and limp, with his first thought being the peculiar techniques of the Falling Leaf Technique that lingered in his mind.
Thus, Lingfeng secretly resumed practicing the Falling Leaf Technique at night. Following the methods outlined in the technique, he circulated his True Qi throughout his body and drew it back into his Dantian. Then, like exercising his body, he practiced the techniques. Indeed, after practicing, Lingfeng's vitality returned. Every cell in his body seemed filled with strength, uplifting his spirits and making him eager to learn higher-level methods immediately.
Lingfeng could no longer resist the temptation and continued practicing the Falling Leaf Technique without pause. Every midnight, he would sneak into the secret chamber to train.
His strange behavior did not attract anyone's attention; he was cautious and made an effort not to reveal any of the techniques from the Falling Leaf Technique while training.
However, what puzzled him now was that after personally practicing it, he felt that much of what was said about the Falling Leaf Technique was likely false. He couldn't pinpoint what was untrue; perhaps it was due to his own realm not matching up after learning the Falling Leaf Technique or maybe it simply wasn't as magical as imagined. Throughout his practice, he hadn't made any significant progress.
Yet there must be a reason behind its reputation; whatever it was, Lingfeng was willing to take a chance on it.
Meanwhile, Monkey Head stealthily arrived at Water Peak. Firstly, he wanted to see his goddess, Lili. Secondly, he came to check on Lingfeng.
Monkey Head had a good relationship with Lingfeng; with Lingfeng as a support, Monkey Head visited frequently. Even more fortunate for him was that he had met the beautiful Lili.
Although Monkey Head was thin and had a sharp face like a monkey's, he fell in love with Lili at first sight. With Lingfeng and Enchanting playing matchmakers, their relationship blossomed even more passionately.
At this moment, the four of them took advantage of the break to sneak over to Red Water Lake.
“Lingfeng, what are your plans for the future?” Monkey Head sat on a rock by the shore, quietly gazing at the sisters in the lake, and asked with a complex expression.
Lingfeng did not understand why Monkey Head asked this. After thinking for a moment, he casually replied, “I’ve never thought about such a question. Why do you ask?”
Monkey Head sighed, pondering for a while before saying, “I’ve been at Demon Suppression Sect for so long, yet I’ve never returned home. Although life at Demon Suppression Sect is good, I still worry about my parents. So, I want to find an opportunity to go back.”
Lingfeng looked closely at Monkey Head. He had thought he was a carefree person, but he didn’t expect him to miss home as well. However, the rules of Demon Suppression Sect were strict; how could they allow an apprentice to leave without permission? Feeling somewhat uneasy, he asked, “Disciples of Demon Suppression Sect must obtain the master’s permission to leave the mountain. Moreover, it is stipulated that apprentices cannot return home to visit.”
“I know,” Monkey Head replied unusually calmly, picking up a stone and throwing it into the lake. He said with deep emotion, “That’s why I want to go through Demon Cave and then descend the mountain.” Disciples who are ready to graduate from Demon Suppression Sect must pass through Demon Cave. There are countless demons within Demon Cave, and if a disciple can successfully exit it, they can graduate.
“Demon Cave!” Lingfeng was taken aback. “Are you confident you can get through Demon Cave?”
Monkey Head quietly shook his head. With his current cultivation level, it was naturally impossible for him to pass through smoothly. He said, “Of course I can’t, but you definitely can!”
There was an implication in his words; he clearly wanted Lingfeng's help.
Lingfeng hesitated for a moment. “I might barely manage to get through Demon Cave, but how can I replace you? I don’t know transformation techniques and I can’t teach you all my cultivation in a short time. How do you expect me to help you?”
Monkey Head smiled and said cheerfully, “As long as you’re willing to help me, I have my ways for you to replace me.”
“Oh?” Lingfeng was puzzled. Although Monkey Head had many tricks up his sleeve, how could he escape the eyes of Five Peaks Sect Leader and the master? However, since he claimed to have a plan, Lingfeng naturally agreed to help and nodded again.
Monkey Head immediately showed a grateful expression, then shifted his gaze to Lili who was playing in the water.
Seeing the tenderness in Monkey Head's eyes, Lingfeng suddenly remembered Lili and asked again, "What about Lili if you leave? Does she also have to pass through the Demon Cave?"
Monkey Head remained silent, pondering for a moment.
Lingfeng knew that Monkey Head was likely reluctant, especially since they all understood Lili's cultivation level. It was unlikely she could make it through the Demon Cave, as she would probably fail before even halfway.
Lingfeng looked at Monkey Head, waiting for his response.
"We should wait. I want her to succeed in her training and leave on her own efforts. Then we can be together again!" Monkey Head's voice was unusually calm.
However, Lingfeng felt that things might not be so simple. The complexity in Monkey Head's gaze wasn't just the sadness of parting from a loved one; it seemed to hide something deeper.
Nevertheless, Lingfeng did not question it further. In his view, even among friends, some matters should not be probed too deeply. He understood Monkey Head's family situation and had no idea who else might be at home. Perhaps Monkey Head was eager to return because something had happened to a family member.
Lingfeng touched his Treasure Bag, took out a crescent-shaped steel knife, waved it in front of him, and presented it to Monkey Head. "This knife was given to me by Azure Vine Brother. Now I want to give it to you." In fact, this crescent-shaped steel knife was something Lingfeng had obtained from Lame Li's secret chamber. At that time, he thought the knife looked quite nice and casually put it into his Treasure Bag.
Monkey Head took the knife in his hand, unsheathed it, and the steel blade gleamed dazzlingly under the sunlight, radiating cold light.
"Ha, great! Thank you, Lingfeng!” Monkey Head was very happy. Although this knife was classified as a Common Item, it was much better than the Bagua Sword provided by the Demon Suppression Sect.
After accepting the knife, Monkey Head searched his entire body as if looking for something. However, after a while of searching, he found nothing and awkwardly scratched his head, chuckling as he said, "You gave me such a precious gift, but I have nothing to give you in return. I'm really sorry."
Lingfeng smiled happily and patted Monkey Head's shoulder with great enthusiasm, saying, "We are brothers, so there's no need to be so polite." After a moment of silence, Lingfeng asked again, "Is everyone in your family healthy?"
Monkey Head was puzzled and did not understand why Lingfeng suddenly asked this question. He looked at Lingfeng in confusion.
Lingfeng raised an eyebrow and smiled, quickly explaining, "Don't misunderstand me. What I mean is that there are dozens of fresh fruits in the Celestial Fruit Orchard behind the altar, including the Immortal Peach, which can enhance one's magical power. However, we who have low magical abilities cannot consume it. But there are some fresh fruits that can cure ailments. If anyone in your family is unwell, I could steal some for you. It would be a gift for your family, just a small token of my appreciation."
Monkey Head felt relieved and gazed gratefully at Lingfeng but didn't know what else to say, so he simply hugged Lingfeng.
Then, Lingfeng stood up but did not disturb Enchanting and Lili, who were still in the water. He whispered, "You all wait here; I will go steal some celestial fruits. We can eat them together later. I'll save some for you to take when you leave." With that, Lingfeng set off.
The celestial fruits in the Celestial Fruit Orchard were not common items; even after a month of being left alone, they would not rot.
Lingfeng used his Lightness Skill to sneak over the wall and arrived at the altar. The back mountain was separated from the altar by a gorge that was hundreds of feet deep, with torrents roaring below. Due to the steep terrain, only those who managed the orchard or had high cultivation could pass through the deep gorge smoothly, so there were no guards here.
However, Lingfeng was already familiar with this place. He naturally had ways to cross the gorge because ever since he learned the Five Elements Technique, he had been using it to navigate through this deep gorge effectively.
Lingfeng observed the other side and did not see anyone managing the orchard. He then silently recited a spell, and soon after, sounds began to echo from below the gorge. After a while, stones flew up and began to form a suspended stone bridge on the cliff—this was Earth Wind's spell for bridging rivers.
With a support structure in place, Lingfeng used his Lightness Skill again and easily leaped across the bridge to reach the orchard. Shortly after that, the suspended stone bridge collapsed into the gorge below.
Once in the orchard, Lingfeng quietly looked around and saw no one guarding it. He chuckled to himself and walked deeper into the orchard.
Although this was an orchard, some herbs had surprisingly effective properties due to the nourishment from the celestial fruits. Unknown flowers bloomed gently, filling the air with their enchanting fragrance. The trees bore fruits in various stages of ripeness, displaying a riot of colors.
Some time ago, Lingfeng heard that a person in an orchard had actually seen a ginseng doll walking, only to disappear underground in the blink of an eye. The sect leader had once sent someone to search for it, but they found nothing, and after that, there were no further updates.
After all, it was just hearsay, so Lingfeng didn’t pay much attention. His purpose was simply to eat some celestial fruits to enhance his cultivation and maintain his health.
As he passed by the Celestial Peach Tree, Lingfeng did not stop. Although he could now digest half of an Immortal Peach, after that experience, he no longer dared to try it easily. As the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of a rope for ten years.
After some time, Lingfeng walked across the green grass and arrived at the Dragon Fruit tree. The fruits on it were glowing in a bluish-green hue and were about the size of a fist.
Dragon Fruit was named based on its ripening characteristics. In fact, before it ripens, Dragon Fruit is red; it only turns bluish-green when mature, hence the name.
Lingfeng knew a bit about Dragon Fruit. Over the years, he had eaten quite a few; they were sweet and juicy, truly a rare delight in the world.
Not wanting to miss out on this treasure, Lingfeng immediately picked over a dozen and carefully placed them into his Treasure Bag. This Treasure Bag was a gift from Azure Vine and was adorned with an infinity talisman. Although it was just a bag, it could hold countless items, making it quite a treasure.
Just as Lingfeng turned to leave, he heard a voice say, "Who dares to steal my celestial fruits from the Celestial Fruit Orchard?"
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