Chapter 12: Peach Blossoms All Over the Mountain
Over the next few days, Zhang Qian did not leave the yard. At night, he would go to the underground spiritual veins to absorb spiritual energy. During the day, he would try to comprehend the sword intent of Zhu Xian, or guide Silver-Lian and Red-Lian in their cultivation.

The two fish spirits had learned the secret and were in high spirits, practicing very hard. The "True Secret of Moving Mountains and Seas" was not difficult. The two fish spirits struck a very awkward and funny posture and kept yelling.

This roar contains a strange fluctuation, and it is precisely because of the existence of this fluctuation that one can temper one's own bloodline.

Looking again after more than ten days, Silver Face and Red Face had become different. The two fish spirits had been working very hard during this period, yelling and shouting every day, almost making their voices hoarse. Their blood had become much more refined. The most obvious thing was that the demonic aura of the two spirits had become much stronger.

Now, with just one glance, they could sense the energy and blood emanating from the two fish spirits. Even after the muscles of the two fish spirits became much more developed, there were many coquettish foxes making eyes at them. Unfortunately, these two guys couldn't understand the tricks of the fox spirits. When they saw the fox spirits making eyes at them, they just glared back at them.

Zhang Qian's progress was even greater. Although he still only comprehended a little bit of the Zhu Xian sword intent, he was more familiar with the use of this terrifying sword intent. His ancient dragon loach spirit had been nourished by the vast spiritual energy and had now grown to eight feet in length. His cultivation had broken through to the late stage of spirit.

As long as his spiritual power grows to a length of ten feet, it will reach the state of great spiritual perfection.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...!
At this moment, Zhang Qian, who was underground, moved his hands around, and cold ice spikes shot out, piercing through the stone wall beside him, leaving behind pieces of cold crystals.

With a satisfied smile, Zhang Qian murmured, "Not bad. After my spiritual power grew, my natural earth escape and water escape as an ancient dragon loach also grew a lot. Now I can manifest ice, which is a pretty good spell."

As his spiritual power grew, Zhang Qian's talent as an ancient dragon loach also grew a little. Before, Zhang Qian could only use small methods such as turning water into stone, but now, with just a thought, he could turn the water into solid ice. The ice could take on various shapes as he wished and shoot out, with great power.

brush!
He moved back to his room and looked through the gap in the wooden window. It was already bright outside.

"Zhang Qian! The ancestor is calling you!"

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Di Qingquan standing at the door with a sullen face.

"I see. Is it time?"

Zhang Qian's face was indifferent.

"That's right, don't die in Taoshen Sect. We still have a score to settle."

Zhang Qian smiled lightly, not moved at all. He packed up, called over Silver-faced and Red-faced, and headed straight to the top of Qingyao Mountain.

When they arrived at the hall on the top of the mountain, the fox clan ancestor's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, and a captivating light flashed in his eyes.

"You are here. Tomorrow is the day of the decisive battle between the Peach God Sect Leader and the head of the Mangcang Sword Sect. When the Peach God Sect Leader leaves the headquarters, are you sure you can steal the treasure successfully?"

"Of course I have a chance. Please don't forget to wait until I succeed in stealing the treasure before removing the talisman in my soul."

The fox clan ancestor chuckled and said with a kind look, "Don't worry about this. I will keep my word and won't lie to you. If you succeed in stealing the Yiqi Peach God Doll, I will not only lift your restrictions, but also give you various treasures."

Choking!

A three-foot-long, snow-white sword that faintly exuded a chill suddenly appeared in the hands of the fox clan ancestor.

"This Frost Chi Sword is a pretty good magical weapon. It was made from a mixed-blood Frost Chi. Although I've never seen you practice swordsmanship, I can sense the terrifying sword intent emanating from your room these days. I think your swordsmanship is pretty good. I'll give this sword to you first."

Zhang Qian's heart tightened, and he reached out to take the Hanchi sword without making a sound. He sensed it with his mind and found that there were five prohibitions in the sword, which made it a mid-grade magic weapon. Qingyao Mountain is not an ancient sect, and its foundation is not strong. It was very generous of the fox clan ancestor to give Zhang Qian a magic sword.

"When you succeed in stealing the treasure, I, the ancestor, will definitely benefit from you."

Zhang Qian sneered in his heart, but there was a look of gratitude on his face. He glanced at Di Qingquan who was beside the old fox, and keenly saw a sinister flash in Di Qingquan's eyes.

"Haha, you want to plot against me? Do you think I'm a fool?" Sneering in his heart, Zhang Qian didn't say much. He let the fox clan ancestor flick his sleeves and put himself into his sleeves, along with Silver Face and Red Face.

Zhang Qian's eyes went dark and he heard the sound of wind in his ears. He thought that the old fox had already taken him away from Qingyao Mountain and flew towards the headquarters of Taoshen Sect.

With the old fox's level of forming a demon pill, his flying speed was very fast, and he arrived at the Peach God Sect's headquarters a thousand miles away in less than half an hour.

brush!
As the old fox swung his robe sleeves, Zhang Qian and Yin Lianhong's figures reappeared.

Looking up, he found himself in a primitive dense forest. Not far away there was a huge mountain a thousand feet high. The mountain exuded a desolate atmosphere. Looking closely, Zhang Qian could see that the mountain was densely planted with sturdy peach trees.

Even at this time of year, these peach trees are still in full bloom with gorgeous peach blossoms, and you can still smell the fragrance of peach blossoms even when standing so far away.

To anyone who looks at it, this giant mountain is like a paradise on earth. Who would have thought that this mountain is the headquarters of the Peach God Sect, a demonic sect of the Divine Sect.

"Is this the headquarters of Taoshen Sect?"

The fox clan ancestor stroked his beard and said, "Yes, this is the main altar of the Peach God Cult. You should have memorized the route in and out. The hairs I attach to your body will hide your figure, so others can't see you at all. Tomorrow, when the Peach God Cult leader leaves, you will go up the mountain. Don't play any tricks on me, otherwise I can make your soul explode even if you are thousands of miles away!"

Seeing the cold look in the old fox's eyes, Zhang Qian smiled lightly: "Of course I know how powerful it is."

"It's good that you know. I know that the River God Talisman in your soul has been expelled. Although I don't know which powerful person expelled it for you, the talisman I put into your soul is not as easy to expel as the River God Talisman!"

Zhang Qian's pupils shrank, his heart beat fast, and his face turned a little ugly.

"Haha, don't be nervous. I, the ancestor, have no other intentions. You suddenly came to my Qingyao Mountain, so I naturally have to investigate. You are very cunning. The disappearance of Qiao Jinning should have something to do with you, right? Do you know that his master has issued a huge reward for your head?"

"what!"

Zhang Qian's face changed, and he understood after a moment's thought that his River God Talisman had been shattered by the broken jade. As long as Ye Tianjing was not stupid, he would definitely suspect him and then connect Qiao Jinning's disappearance to himself.

"The ancestor is indeed wise. May I ask what kind of huge reward Ye Tianjing has given?"

The old fox chuckled, "Nothing special. If I can tell you your whereabouts, I will reward you with a Yunling Pill. If I take your head, I will also give you a Qianyang Yixing Pill! Okay, I will leave first. This is the lair of the Taoshen Sect. With the ability of the Taoshen Sect Master, I can't hide for long."

The old fox didn't say much after he finished speaking. He disappeared in a flash. Zhang Qian secretly used his mind to sense the whereabouts of the old fox, but couldn't sense the whereabouts of the old fox at all.

Zhang Qian quietly collected his thoughts, found a secret place to hide, and began to think.

To be honest, Zhang Qian was not surprised that this old fox could find out what he had been hiding. What surprised him a little was Ye Tianjing's reward. However, Zhang Qian was not afraid. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was not that easy for this old fox to ask him to go to the headquarters of Taoshen Sect to steal treasures. However, he could not figure out what this old fox was planning.

Before we knew it, the sky had darkened and hazy starlight began to appear. The giant mountain not far away presented a wonderful sight under the starlight. Peach blossoms were scattered all over the mountain and countless petals were flying in the starlight. This scene was refreshing.

However, Zhang Qian keenly noticed that beneath these flying petals, a layer of pink mist gradually expanded, and soon the giant mountain was completely shrouded in pink mist.

"What is this mist? Could it be miasma?"

Zhang Qian was somewhat puzzled. He did not sleep a wink that night and kept recalling the entrance and exit routes to the Peach God Sect headquarters that the old fox had given him.

(End of this chapter)