Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.

In the medicinal garden within the Hidden Cave Mystical Realm, rare and extraordinary herbs of various forms were abundant. Purple mist lingered, radiant with colorful glows, and the rich fragrance of medicinal herbs filled the air, accompanied by the faint, elusive sounds of the Dao.

This was one of the most important medicinal gardens of the sect. The herbs planted here were at least six hundred thousand years old. Any one of them, if auctioned in the outside market, could fetch an astronomical price.

In the deepest part of the Hidden Cave Mystical Realm, in an area spanning thousands of acres with the densest spiritual energy, thousands of Heavenly Medicines were planted, most of which were collected and transplanted by Qing Muling from the Misty Illusion Secret Realm.

With the nourishment of the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus, these rare herbs, which initially struggled to adapt, had now successfully passed their adaptation period and were in even better condition than before.

“Junior Brother, the Xuan Water Spirit Turtle I prepared for you today is still missing some seasoning. It’s best to pick a few leaves of the Night Star Purple Gold Orchid and add some shoots of the Maple Feather Nine Tribulation Bamboo. The taste will surely leave you speechless!” Yu Lingzhou’s gentle voice echoed from afar.

“Then go ahead and pick them! There are only two mature Night Star Purple Gold Orchids here; the others haven’t grown up yet. Be careful not to pick them all at once. There are plenty of Maple Feather Nine Tribulation Bamboo shoots, so you can take more. My senior sisters and I all love eating them.”

A warm, clear, and magnetic voice sounded, accompanied by footsteps. Over a dozen elegantly dressed female cultivators surrounded a handsome young man in purple robes, walking slowly from the end of the path.

The Lolita Elder, with a pure and youthful face like an eleven or twelve-year-old girl but a voluptuous and mature figure, wore a sky-blue flowing-sleeve fairy dress. She carried a flower basket on her snow-white, smooth arm, carefully picking palm-sized leaves that looked like jade carvings with golden glimmers inside and placing them into the basket.

“Junior Brother is in for a treat tonight!”

Su Yuanzhen’s beautiful face blushed as she stole glances at Qing Muling. Being able to use various Heavenly Medicines as ingredients and enjoy them daily was a luxury even the Qinghuan Emperor and Dragon Ritual Princess could only occasionally indulge in.

Of course, with Qing Muling’s divine abilities, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would never lack Heavenly Medicines and rare treasures, making this a routine practice that others could only envy.

Qing Muling smiled slightly, silently activating his divine abilities. The Harmony Creation Blue Lotus in his sea of consciousness spun lightly, releasing a vast amount of pure energy. Brilliant rays of light flashed, and countless minute sources of chaotic spiritual energy flowed from his body, seeping into the spiritual soil and the surrounding Heavenly Medicines, subtly enhancing their innate qualities.

“Junior Brother, in a year or so, will all the divine herbs in this medicinal garden transform into Heavenly Medicines?” Qi Yalan, with her cold and charming beauty, asked.

“Almost. Even Heavenly Medicines over ten thousand years old are commonplace. Senior Sister can come here to pick whatever materials she needs for alchemy in the future.”

Qing Muling said, knowing that Xuebing Xuan, now a Golden Immortal, used top-tier Postnatal Spirit Treasures for her pill scripture and pill furnaces. With an almost unlimited supply of rare medicinal herbs, her alchemical skills were improving rapidly.

Xuebing Xuan, dressed in a magnificent yellow embroidered palace dress, smiled gracefully. “There’s no rush for alchemy. But if Junior Brother is interested, Senior Sister can teach you hand-in-hand!”

She wasn’t lacking in pill resources now. If she were to start alchemy, she would be sitting in the pill hall for years, unable to accompany her Junior Brother, leaving the opportunity to other vixens. Senior Sister thought she couldn’t be that foolish.

After a while, Yu Lingzhou, seeing the flower basket nearly full, reluctantly stopped.

These divine and Heavenly Medicines in the Hidden Cave Mystical Realm were strategic resources, strictly controlled. Even a single leaf or bud had to be registered, and without the Supreme Sect Master’s permission, they couldn’t be used casually.

Of course, Qing Muling was an exception. He could pick as much as he wanted.

Qingchan Fairy, with her voluptuous and enchanting figure, clung closely to Qing Muling, almost burying him in her deep, snowy cleavage, softly saying:

“With Junior Brother, our sect’s disciples will no longer fear injuries. As long as they aren’t killed on the spot, no matter how severe the injuries, they can be healed. We have an endless supply of divine and Heavenly Medicines! If necessary, Junior Brother can even personally intervene!”

“Other sects, including the arrogant Calamity Fate Palace and even the Origin Star Palace, can’t compare to this advantage!”

The women all nodded. Although the Origin Star Palace’s combat power was formidable, they couldn’t match this aspect. After all, there was only one Qing Muling.

Dragon Ritual Princess glanced coldly at Qingchan Fairy, then smiled sweetly at Qing Muling. “The latest news from the Dao Court says that the Ice Toad Emperor of the Origin Star Palace suffered a significant loss in a battle with the Demon Path Ancestral Court and has returned to the Star Palace to heal. She probably won’t be causing any more trouble for a while!”

“Is that so?”

Qing Muling was slightly surprised, and the surrounding senior sisters were equally astonished, hearing this news for the first time.

“Yes, it’s confirmed. The newly formed secret alliance, led by the Calamity Fate Palace, included the Cangyin Emperor of the Demon Path Ancestral Court and four other Quasi Holy Emperors. They jointly attacked the Ice Toad, resulting in two deaths and three injuries. It’s simply…”

“According to my mother, the Ice Toad’s injuries are likely severe. After all, she withstood the attacks of five Quasi Holy Emperors. Without special means, recovery is unlikely. She doesn’t have Junior Brother by her side now…”

Dragon Ritual Princess spoke enthusiastically, not noticing Qing Muling’s dimming gaze.

The Origin Star Palace’s significant loss had made the high-ranking members of all Dao Lineage’s powers in the Great Void breathe a sigh of relief, feeling they could finally sleep soundly.

The Origin Star Palace’s recent dominance had made all major powers’ leaders anxious, fearing they might be targeted next, like the armillary sphere Star Palace and Azure Fall Divine Sect.

Qingchan Fairy chuckled. “Indeed, some guilty-minded forces might seize this opportunity to unite and attack the Origin Star Palace again, hoping to annihilate them and avoid future retribution!”

It was foreseeable that without sufficient support, the weakened Origin Star Palace might indeed be successfully besieged.

“…”

Qing Muling silently withdrew Qingchan Fairy’s arm and said indifferently, “Let’s go back.”

“What’s wrong?”

Fengxia, the most sensitive, seemed to sense something and asked softly.

“Nothing, just a bit tired today. I want to go back and rest.”

Qing Muling regained his composure, a smile reappearing in his eyes.

“Alright, after you eat and drink your fill, go rest for a while. Let them wait a bit longer.”

Yu Lingzhou said with an unwavering smile. This was Mu Yinghua’s arrangement. After Qing Muling’s recent seclusion, he had to help all the female cultivators at the peak of Xuan Immortal in the three sects pass their Golden Immortal tribulation.

Then, he would go to Fengge Emperor for cultivation lessons. Given Qing Muling’s uniqueness, he was now the busiest person in the sect.

Qing Muling nodded, saying nothing more. Qingchan Fairy’s words had opened the floodgates of sealed memories, and certain previously suppressed information surged back into his mind.

The process of enjoying the feast need not be detailed. After finishing the last pot of spiritual wine, Qing Muling excused himself to be alone, sending all his senior sisters away despite their wistful looks.

In his sleeping chamber, Qing Muling sat alone.

After a long while, a lotus seed, glowing with a gentle radiance and exuding vigorous vitality, materialized in his gently opened palm.