Chapter 81: Sending Senior Brother Le Feng off to ascend to immortality"Moo~"
The big black ox let out a sound. Chen Xun's words made sense; in the world of cultivating immortality, there were countless spells to practice, an endless journey.
But in the eyes of the big black ox, there was a hint of joy. It had already made progress on the path of array formations and caught a glimpse of inspiration.
The two figures grew farther and farther away, disappearing outside the medicinal herb garden in the blink of an eye.
Today, the weather was gloomy, with drizzling rain falling. Many disciples quickened their pace, and even the whispers were much fewer.
Chen Xun led the big black ox to pass by them quietly. Raindrops fell on the faint glow of their magical shields, unable to get close.
"Old Ox, it's already late autumn when you calculate the time."
"Moo~"
They spoke softly, with a calm expression, as they walked past the roadside. The corners of their eyes glanced at the many indescribable scenes in the mountains. The leaves were falling everywhere, and the once lively scenes were no more.
After walking for an unknown time, Chen Xun led the big black ox to the residence of the law enforcement disciples. A wooden house was surrounded by people, all with a somber mood.
Le Feng had left quietly, like smoke dissipating with the windnot even time for farewells.
Although many disciples found Senior Brother Le Feng too talkative and meddling, at the moment of his departure, countless people came to see him off.
"Old Ox, although we haven't interacted with him much, Senior Brother Le Feng was truly an impressive person."
"Moo? Moo!"
"Senior Brother Le Feng spent his entire life practicing for his ideals and has now achieved success."
Chen Xun looked at the overcast sky and happily arched his hand. "This is the Dao that Senior Brother Le Feng pursued, not the so-called realm of cultivating immortality..."
"Moo? Moo, moo~"
The big black ox also looked at the sky, not fully understanding but also happy for Senior Brother Le Feng.
Whether in the Nine Stars Valley or the Five Elements Sect, countless people were chasing after the elusive realms and powers.
Only Le Feng seemed to be chasing after those who were chasing. He urged his junior and junior sisters every day to cherish time without being swayed by longevity and benefits.
Chen Xun and the big black ox had seen too many people with average aptitude. Who would willingly accept their fate, even though they might have a carefree life in the mortal world?
Le Feng was just an ordinary cultivator with mediocre aptitude. He did insignificant tasks in the sect, receiving little appreciation. Sometimes, he was even secretly ridiculed and mocked by his disciples.
But Le Feng was destined to be a glimpse into the long years for Chen Xun and the big black ox.
They felt neither sorrow nor sadness, just like quietly appreciating a meteor falling from the skyfrom prosperity to demise, and then to shattering.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Chen Xun's mouth. His eyes seemed to have gained insight. It turned out that parting didn't necessarily bring only pain, sorrow, and regret. There was no need to deliberately avoid it; just let it be natural.
"Old Ox, let's go. Seeing so many people see him off, I feel at ease. Senior Brother Le Feng must also be comforted by this. What he did was meaningful."
"Moo, moo~"
They both had smiles in their eyes as they walked toward the Contribution Hall.
In the face of parting, heavy with resentment, easily withering away, and countless ruthless storms, the autumn rain was drizzling, and the two figures gradually disappeared in the misty rain.
In the distance, countless people didn't notice anyone passing by. The two figures seemed to leave no trace.
However, when they passed by a spiritual tree, their steps suddenly stopped. Their aura suddenly became extremely sharp, Chen Xun's mountain-opening axe trembled at his waist, and the big black ox's horns vibrated.
Their gazes seemed to be attracted, staring fixedly at this spiritual tree. Suddenly, they roared:
"He Ling Tree, Old Ox, what are you waiting for? Take action!"
"Moo~"
Boom, boom
Boom, boom
A huge dust cloud rose, and the two figures gradually disappeared. Only countless raindrops continued to hit the fallen He Ling Tree, making a patter-patter sound.
Inside the Contribution Hall, some elders felt a headache. Why did this junior bring the black ox spiritual beast again? Within these thirty years, if it weren't for the backup copies, all the minor spells in the sect would have been exchanged for nothing.
The key was that this junior was still tireless, like he had gone crazy. They couldn't persuade him. What use were these minor spells for Foundation Building stage cultivators?
However, today Chen Xun did not exchange minor spells but instead traded for some pill formulas for the Foundation Building stage. Many elders breathed a sigh of relief, indicating that this junior's interests had changed again.
They had inquired and knew that this junior managed the medicinal herb garden. They could understand his somewhat peculiar personality.
However, Chen Xun's true purpose was not to study those pill formulas but to exchange the formula for the 'Three Elements Pill.'
The Three Elements Pill greatly benefited the cultivation of mid-Foundation Building stage cultivators, but its toxicity was intense, and it should not be taken in excess. Chen Xun heard about this while assisting in the alchemy hall.
However, this formula was exceptionally expensive, requiring ten thousand contributions. But they were not in a hurry; they didn't want to arouse suspicion and invite unnecessary trouble.
Regarding the so-called toxicity, Chen Xun had researched it. It seemed that the pills he refined did not have this issue.
They had cultivated seeds for each medicinal herb in the herb garden and planted the same-year medicinal herbs. The grand array showed no reaction; they had thoroughly probed it.
Many of these medicinal herbs had unknown effects that were recognized only by sight. Still, they were sure that there were no such herbs in the pill formulas for the Foundation Building stage. It was better to be prepared.
Back at the medicinal herb garden, the grassy ground undulated continuously.
Chen Xun changed into a set of clothes and picked up a suona, and the big black ox was adorned with bells. They then lifted the coffin again.
"Old Ox, a sense of ceremony is essential in life. Following the highest etiquette of our small mountain village, let's send Senior Brother Le Feng off to ascend!"