latelenovela Chapter 294 Relocation of the Herb Fields, Encounter with Old Friends
Chapter 294 Relocation of the Herb Fields, Encounter with Old Friends
Soon, the aroma of tea rose and filled the entire small building.
Outside the window, the green bamboo sways gently, and the wind blows through the silk curtains.
Chu Lengyu took a sip of fragrant tea and looked at Master Lu, saying, "Although I am not here, this place is still in good order, thanks to Master Lu's meticulous management."
Upon hearing this, Master Lu was flattered and felt a warm current surge in his heart.
He bowed slightly and replied respectfully, "Master Chu, you flatter me. I would be honored to serve you here."
Setting down his teacup, Chu Lengyu said solemnly, "I have finished dealing with the matter of Mist Mountain. Now, there is one matter that I still need the alchemist's help with. I need you to personally lead people to properly move all the medicinal fields here into the Immortal Capital Cave."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Master Lu's eyes.
He frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Xiandu Mountain Cave? What is that place? I have never heard of it. Please enlighten me, Grand Preceptor."
Chu Lengyu smiled slightly, said nothing more, and directly took out the crystal ball from the Immortal Capital Cave.
With a gentle wave of her hand, a portal of light slowly opened before the two of them, revealing the ethereal paradise within the Immortal Capital Cave.
With a gentle wave of her hand, the crystal ball emitted an even more dazzling light, and a portal of light slowly opened in front of the two of them.
Through this portal of light, Master Lu could vaguely see the scene inside the Immortal Capital Cave—a fairyland resembling a paradise on earth, with lush vegetation, babbling springs, clear mountains and beautiful waters, a sight to behold.
Looking at the scene before him, Master Lu couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "This, this! This is truly incredible!"
Before he finished speaking, an even stronger radiance suddenly emanated from the crystal ball, enveloping the two of them.
Master Lu felt a sudden dizziness, as if he had been swept into a strange space.
But before he could even feel the shock, his feet were already on the ground again.
When he opened his eyes again, he found himself standing in a completely new world.
Valleys and streams, fragrant grasses, and boundless green fields stretch to the horizon, with light clouds drifting by, like a dream.
Everything seemed so vibrant, as if bathed in eternal spring sunshine.
Master Lu stood there, gazing at the picturesque fairyland before him, and murmured, "Where... exactly is this?"
Clearly, he was even more shocked now than when he first stepped into the Pine Forest Cottage.
Just then, Chu Lengyu's voice rang in his ears: "This place is called Xiandu Cave, a blessed land."
Upon hearing this, Master Lu's face showed an expression of disbelief.
He looked around again and saw endless streams of light and boundless verdant mountains, a scene of pristine beauty that took his breath away. (Note)
He couldn't help but exclaim, "This blessed land is simply a fairyland; no wonder it's called the Immortal Capital."
Seeing the shocked expression on Master Lu's face, Chu Lengyu smiled and gently handed over the crystal ball in her hand: "Master Lu, take a look at this again."
He carefully took the crystal ball, and felt a warm sensation, as if the crystal ball also contained some kind of strange spirituality.
His gaze slowly swept across the crystal ball, where mountains, rivers, pavilions, and towers reflected each other, each exquisitely crafted as if by divine hands, so real that it seemed within reach.
His face showed even greater surprise, his gaze fixed on it: "This... is the entirety of the Immortal Capital Cave?"
Chu Lengyu nodded slightly and asked with a faint smile, "Alchemist, what do you think of this Immortal Capital Cave?"
Master Lu was genuinely full of admiration.
His gaze lingered on the beautiful scenery around him, as if he wanted to imprint every fairyland in his heart.
After a long while, he reluctantly withdrew his gaze, turned to Chu Lengyu, and exclaimed, "The Imperial Advisor is truly generous!"
This Xiandu Cave is like an independent world, and its value far exceeds his imagination.
He looked around again, a barely concealed look of excitement quickly spreading across his face. He muttered to himself, "The spiritual energy here is so rich; it's definitely beneficial for the growth of medicinal herbs. If we can cultivate herbs here, we can surely refine more and better pills!"
At this point, Master Lu couldn't help but feel excited, as if he could already see himself working diligently and reaping abundant rewards in the Immortal Capital Cave in the future.
He secretly vowed to do his utmost to live up to the trust placed in him by the Chu State Preceptor and to manage this paradise-like place in an orderly manner.
Chu Lengyu didn't say much, but opened an even larger portal, signaling to Alchemist Lu to act quickly.
Master Lu understood immediately and turned to leave without the slightest hesitation.
He immediately set about gathering people to prepare for the relocation of the medicinal herb fields.
The others from Dan Ding Pavilion arrived upon hearing the news, all of them in high spirits and with solemn expressions.
Under Lu Danshi's leadership, they quickly accepted the arrangements, clearly divided the work, and each performed their duties, throwing themselves into the busy work of relocating the medicinal fields.
In the medicinal herb field on the back mountain, a lush and verdant expanse unfolds, with various precious herbs swaying gently in the breeze, emitting a faint fragrance.
They carefully entered the medicinal herb field and, with small shovels, gently dug each herb out of the soil.
The roots of each herb were kept intact, with soil attached, and carefully wrapped in soft silk.
Chu Lengyu watched silently from the sidelines, occasionally lending a helping hand and using magic to help them complete the relocation work more quickly.
With her help, the entire relocation process became much smoother.
Gradually, the once empty medicinal field in the Immortal Capital Cave was quickly occupied by these newly arrived spiritual herbs.
Nourished by the richer spiritual energy, these medicinal herbs not only quickly recovered their vitality but also regained their life force.
They greedily absorb the spiritual energy here and continue to grow.
Standing by the medicinal herb field, Master Lu gazed at the transformed scene, his heart filled with joy and satisfaction.
Following Chu Lengyu, he often received pleasant surprises.
The commotion naturally attracted the attention of the others in the Xiandu Cave.
After cultivating for a period of time, Madam Lan and the others also arrived near the herb field, wanting to find out more.
They were pleasantly surprised to see Lu Danshi, an old acquaintance, and all went up to greet him.
Madam Lan smiled and said, "Master Lu, it's been a long time since we last met. These medicinal herbs look to be growing very well; they must have received your careful care."
When Master Lu saw the group from Wushan, he was filled with emotion: "Madam Lan, I never expected that we would meet again here."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they began to share their experiences. Master Lu also learned from Madam Lan about Chu Lengyu's actions in Wushan.
He admired Chu Lengyu's strength and methods even more, but he was even more amazed by the name Xiandu: "Xiandu, what a fitting name. This place is simply a place where immortals live."
Madam Lan and the others shared the same sentiment. They felt that their cultivation progressed several times faster here than outside, and they couldn't bear to waste even a single moment.
With the blessed land of Xiandu Mountain Cave and such a good cultivation environment, their future will be even brighter.
Madam Lan turned to Alchemist Lu, her eyes filled with obvious admiration: "Alchemist Lu, I must praise your discerning eye. You were the first to lead the Alchemy Pavilion to pledge allegiance to the Chu State Preceptor. Your courage and foresight are truly admirable."
The others nodded in approval.
Just like the Human World's Dragon Court, those who first pledge allegiance are most likely to be given important positions, and Master Lu's treatment is obviously much better than theirs.
Upon hearing this, Master Lu smiled slightly, a humble expression on his face: "Madam Lan is too kind. It was just luck. When I first met the Chu State Preceptor, I was also filled with doubt and uncertainty."
He revealed a look of reminiscence and continued, "Back then, I thought there must be some powerful force hiding behind the Chu State Preceptor."
"But unexpectedly, the greatest power was herself."
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Note: The stream's light is endless, the mountain's verdant green boundless. There are a few plum blossoms, a few bamboo stalks, a few pine trees. —Wang Xin, "Xingxiangzi: Written on the Night of a Stream Walk with Hong Zhongjian on the Eighth Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month, During a Snowfall"