I Built A Family Of Immortal Cultivators

Chapter 219: Purple Jade Peach

Previously, Lin Qing was able to exchange for items such as magical tools and talismans that could enhance his strength. But now, he even had a Purple Jade Peach, which was something that could increase one's lifespan. The allure of this item was on a completely different level and it could also gather people's attention.

Three months later, when the Purple Jade Peach was fully matured, it was picked and carefully stored in the Merit Tower.

Lin Qing took a look at it and found that this peach was quite extraordinary. Not to mention anything else, just leaving it on the ground could keep it fresh for at least five years. After being stored by the Lin family, there was no worry of it rotting.

Once the Purple Jade Peach was placed in the Merit Tower, it caused quite a sensation.

Soon after, even the scattered cultivators of the Lin family came to know about it. It was not surprising because for the younger generation of the Lin family, such a thing was simply irresistible to show off.

Lin Qing didn't mind, because when he put the peach in the Merit Tower, he had already thought about this.

As the saying goes, the strength of his Lin family was a powerful antidote to all conspiracies and tricks.

What Lin Qing didn't expect was that besides making various forces in the Zhao Kingdom envy, the peach also attracted an unexpected force.

"The First-Rank Pavilion."

This intelligence force had always been extremely secretive, and no one knew how they operated or recruited disciples. But over the years, the First-Rank Pavilion had always existed, and their intelligence was relatively accurate.

Lin Qing had been to the First-Rank Pavilion in Chiyang Immortal City several times, and each time he was received by a puppet. But this time, the puppet that came to the Lin family's mountain was still a puppet.

However, when Lin Qing saw this puppet, he was surprised. Only someone with a Purple Mansion could see that this puppet was so lifelike that if it were a Qi Refining or even a Foundation Building cultivator, they would probably think it was a real person. Its resemblance was too uncanny, and its strength was even at the early stage of Foundation Building.

"Master of the Lin family, I have long heard of your reputation." The puppet said.

Lin Qing hesitated for a moment, not sure how to show respect to this puppet. After thinking about it, he said, "Fellow Daoist of the First-Rank Pavilion, there's no need to be polite."

Lin Qing didn't know what this puppet's name was, so he could only say that.

At this moment, the puppet didn't pay much attention to this, but went straight to the point and said, "Master of the Lin family, we have heard that your Lin family possesses an item that can increase lifespan. The First-Rank Pavilion has always had a great demand for such an item. I wonder what conditions are needed to exchange for one."

"This..." Lin Qing thought of something else at this moment.

The words of this puppet seemed to imply that it didn't know that his Purple Jade Peach came from the Infinite Sect. According to reason, after so many years in the Infinite Sect, even if other forces didn't know about it, shouldn't the First-Rank Pavilion be aware? Moreover, such a large force seemed to be overly eager for the Purple Jade Peach.

What Lin Qing didn't know was that the Infinite Sect was different from his Lin family's mountain. Before this peach bore fruit, it had already been reserved by various elders or important figures of the sect ten or twenty years in advance. There wasn't even enough for him to eat, so how could the news be leaked? Although the First-Rank Pavilion had some information in this regard, the Infinite Sect would definitely not provide it. Moreover, this puppet was only a cultivator of the First-Rank Pavilion in Chiyang Immortal City, and couldn't be considered a high-ranking figure. Naturally, it was extremely eager for this Purple Jade Peach that could increase lifespan by ten years.

"Fellow Daoist of the First-Rank Pavilion, this item is only for the use of our Lin family and will not be sold to anyone." Lin Qing said.

"Master of the Lin family, why not talk about the conditions? Can't the First-Rank Pavilion move you?" The puppet said again.

Lin Qing's heart moved. One Purple Jade Peach could increase lifespan by ten years, so it was naturally precious. But the First-Rank Pavilion was not simple either, and perhaps there was room for negotiation in this matter.

The most important thing about the First-Rank Pavilion was intelligence. Lin Qing had many things he wanted to know now.

This puppet seemed to know what Lin Qing was thinking and said, "Master of the Lin family, the First-Rank Pavilion has a great need for this item. If you are willing to give us one, we are willing to provide detailed information about the major forces in the Cloud State. This information is priceless and cannot be bought with spirit stones. Moreover, in the future, it would be a good thing for the First-Rank Pavilion to have a good relationship with the Lin family."

"This."

In the midst of the conversation, the puppet took out a jade token.

"Master Lin, inside here is the intelligence on the various powers in the Upper Cloud Province. It's enough for you to read for three days and three nights, and there is no falsehood."

Lin Qing was tempted. To be honest, although their Lin family was currently strong, their foundation was still lacking. Over the years, they had only thoroughly understood the Zhao Kingdom, while they knew nothing about the other four countries in the Upper Cloud Province except for some knowledge about the Yan Kingdom.

"Master Lin, as a gesture of sincerity, I will also provide you with an additional piece of information." The puppet saw Lin Qing hesitate and spoke up.

"Oh?" Lin Qing looked at him.

"Master Lin, ever since the incident with the Limitless Sect, the beast tide has spread. The Yan and Wei Kingdoms have suffered greatly in recent years, but they have also been negotiating with several powerful demonic beasts, hoping to avoid the ongoing conflict."

"That's a good thing." Lin Qing said.

"Haha," the puppet laughed in a somewhat eerie manner, "It's a good thing indeed, but only for the Yan and Wei Kingdoms. For your Zhao Kingdom, it's not good news. Some of these powerful demonic beasts are not willing to stop, and your peaceful days in the Zhao Kingdom may come to an end."

"This."

Lin Qing was shocked. He didn't expect to receive this news today.

However, the puppet continued, "Of course, Master Lin doesn't need to worry too much. This matter will still take some time. It's not so easy for those demonic beasts to redirect their focus towards your Zhao Kingdom. They have suffered great losses in recent years, so it's not that simple."

Lin Qing nodded, relieved.

"But Master Lin still needs to prepare early, shrink the strength of the family, and avoid losses." The puppet added.

Lin Qing nodded again. Suddenly, he thought of the three hundred miles of territory that the Qingfeng Sect had voluntarily given him. He suddenly felt that there might be some connection, although it could also be a coincidence.

"Master Lin, what do you think?" The puppet asked again.

At this moment, Lin Qing asked, "I wonder if the other powers in the Zhao Kingdom are aware of this news?"

Upon hearing this, the puppet hesitated for a moment, then said, "Perhaps they know, perhaps they don't."

"I see." Lin Qing didn't say much.

Then, looking at the intelligence provided by the Yipin Pavilion, Lin Qing thought for a moment and agreed to the exchange. He exchanged it with a purple jade peach and obtained the intelligence on all the powers in the Upper Cloud Province.

After briefly looking through the intelligence, Lin Qing felt that it was worth it. Some of the information even detailed the preferences of the Foundation Building cultivators within the powers. In Lin Qing's eyes, the entire Upper Cloud Province was like his own backyard, beneficial for the future development of the Lin family. The price paid was a purple jade peach that they would have more of in the future.

Thinking about the information provided by the Yipin Pavilion regarding the beast tide, Lin Qing felt that the Lin family should make some preparations early.

However, Lin Qing wasn't overly worried. The Lin family currently had three Purple Mansions, which was more than enough to defend their Lin family mountain. After all, although these demonic beasts were powerful, they didn't have Gold Cores. If they had Gold Cores, the Yan and Wei Kingdoms would have long been taken over by the demonic beasts.

The remaining two purple jade peaches were exchanged by Che Yun and Xiao Wei respectively, and after taking them, they each gained ten years of lifespan.

And in the second year, when the purple jade peach tree reached five hundred years old, Lin Qing closely observed the tree, waiting to see what changes would occur.

(End of this chapter)