Checking in for 100,000 Years

Chapter 739: Chapter 739: Peach Blossom Pond, Golden Dragon Stone Statue

”How... how is that possible?”

Lu Dayou looked shocked. Confronting the helpless, aged face of the Clan Leader, his mind seemed to stop working. Lu Linlang, the Wine Fairy ancestor, was unsurpassed in the world of winemaking, having created the Nine Grades Shaohua. Indeed, only she could brew the ninth grade.

However, to everyone’s astonishment, Lu Linlang, the founder of the Nine Grades Shaohua, was surprisingly unable to brew it now. What on earth had happened?

”The exact reason is unknown. After all, the Emissaries from Changhe Immortal Palace have always been tight-lipped. They didn’t tell us, but just let our Lu Clan research the Nine Grades Shaohua by ourselves...” Lu Zhenshan smiled bitterly upon seeing Lu Dayou’s astonished expression.

”Clan Leader, why is Changhe Immortal Palace so persistently demanding our Lu Clan brew the Nine Grades Shaohua?” Lu Dayou asked, frowning.

Lu Zhenshan replied, ”It’s said that the master of Changhe Immortal Palace is very fond of wine, especially Nine Grades Shaohua. When the Wine Fairy was taken into Changhe Immortal Palace years ago, it was precisely because of her talent in brewing wine...”

”Oh...” Lu Dayou fell silent. For a moment, he didn’t know what to do.

”The strength of Changhe Immortal Palace is truly terrifying. Our Lu Clan has been guarding this secret for many years and dares not disclose it to outsiders,” Lu Zhenshan sighed.

”If it weren’t for its power, how could our Lu Clan’s Wine Fairy have lived for one hundred thousand years?” Lu Dayou laughed bitterly.

Such power has already exceeded the Eternal Level Sects. He never dreamed that such a mighty and secretive power existed on the Cangnan Continent. If such a power were to emerge, no Eternal Level Sect would stand a chance against Changhe Immortal Palace.

「Inside a carriage speeding through the void.」

That girl, Lu Linlang, can’t even brew the ninth grade of Nine Grades Shaohua. What on earth happened here? Ye Yun frowned. Lu Linlang’s talent in brewing is unparalleled. It makes no sense for her to fail. After entering Changhe Immortal Palace, what exactly happened to her?

Ye Yun’s interest was suddenly piqued.

For him, Lu Linlang being alive was the best news. How many years had it been since he last tasted Nine Grades Shaohua? As Ye Yun thought about the old days, warmth filled his heart again.

Then he looked at Little Seven, who was meditating beside him. Seeing the serene look on her face, a smile touched his lips.

Back then, that little girl Yun Xiao had been so hostile to Lu Linlang. Whenever Lu Linlang came to deliver wine, Yun Xiao would often find ways to obstruct her, leading to countless fights between them.

Recalling these past events, Ye Yun suddenly felt that his days since rebirth had become even more brilliant. He was no longer alone. His confidantes seemed to have miraculously survived, as if arranged by destiny. Could this be... the treatment a Son of Destiny should receive? Ye Yun smiled and closed his eyes again.

His Divine Sense continued to monitor the Lu Clan’s activities.

”Clan Leader!”

Just then, a figure walked in, and the conversation between Lu Zhenshan and Lu Dayou immediately halted.

”What happened?” Lu Zhenshan asked.

”Clan Leader, the spring water in the Peach Blossom Pond is almost full...” an elderly Clan Member stated respectfully.

”I understand!” Lu Zhenshan nodded, then glanced at Lu Dayou and said, ”Let’s go take a look.”

”Alright!” Lu Dayou looked excited.

This Peach Blossom Pond was considered one of the Lu Clan’s forbidden areas. Normally, only the Clan Leader and others of similar standing had the privilege to go there. Since childhood, he had always been very interested in the Peach Blossom Pond, but lacking the status, he had never been able to enter. This regret remained in his heart even after a thousand years.

The Peach Blossom Pond was surrounded by peach blossoms. The peach blossoms here bloomed all year round, a delicate pink, their fragrance permeating the air. The spring water in the pond was crystal clear and sweet, the Lu Clan’s supreme formula for wine brewing. Ordinary wine, if made with spring water from the Peach Blossom Pond, would become more mellow and sweet.

Walking along the peach blossom path, intoxicated by the fragrance, Lu Dayou followed the Clan Leader to the edge of the Peach Blossom Pond.

It was a pool tens of zhang square, filled with potent Spiritual Energy. The Spiritual Energy in the pool was overwhelming, emitting a special Super Divine Dragon Breath that felt as if it could elevate one’s soul.

Gazing at the slowly flowing spring water, its level nearly reaching the top of the Peach Blossom Pond, Lu Zhenshan frowned and asked, ”Dayou, do you know why I brought you here?”

”Please enlighten me, Clan Leader,” Lu Dayou said solemnly.

”Did you spot the stone statue of a Divine Dragon at the bottom center of this pool?” Lu Zhenshan asked, pointing.

Lu Dayou was slightly taken aback; he had indeed seen a ten-foot-long Golden Dragon Stone Statue in the pool earlier. He found it rather strange. He wondered why there was a Golden Dragon Stone Statue in the Peach Blossom Pond. Although a member of the Lu Clan, this was his first time here, and he knew nothing about the Golden Dragon Stone Statue in the Peach Blossom Pond.

”A master proficient in divination once said that this Golden Dragon Stone Statue is suppressing our Lu Clan’s luck, which is why we are unable to brew the ninth grade of Nine Grades Shaohua...” Lu Zhenshan said in a deep voice, his eyes twinkling.

”There’s such a saying?” Lu Dayou was greatly surprised. He released his Divine Sense again to scan the Golden Dragon Stone Statue, only to find a force repelling it. His expression faltered. It seemed there was something mysterious about this Golden Dragon Stone Statue.

”Such a saying indeed exists,” Lu Zhenshan said earnestly.

”Clan Leader, why is there a Golden Dragon Stone Statue in our Lu Clan’s Peach Blossom Pond? This Golden Dragon Stone Statue wasn’t naturally formed; it looks like it was placed there later, correct?” Lu Dayou asked.

”Correct. It was indeed placed there later by someone. But as for who was responsible, our Lu Clan no longer has any records of it,” Lu Zhenshan sighed.

”Clan Leader, since a master said this Golden Dragon Stone Statue is suppressing our Lu Clan’s luck, why don’t we just move it now!” Lu Dayou said with a smile.

”Don’t you think I want to? According to that master, it must be moved by a member of our Lu Clan personally, otherwise, it will have no effect.” Lu Zhenshan spread his hands with a helpless smile and continued, ”I’ve brought every Life and Death Realm Cultivator in our Lu Clan here to try and move this Golden Dragon Stone Statue. Without exception, all have failed. Now, I can only have you give it a try.”

”Clan Leader, I’ll give it a try.” Lu Dayou took a deep breath, his expression tensing.

Over the past tens of thousands of years, the Lu Clan had seen quite a few Life-Death Realm Powerhouses. They had all failed. Even if he tried, success wasn’t guaranteed.

Staring intently at the Golden Dragon Stone Statue, Lu Dayou began to gather his strength, preparing to exert his peak power to pull it out.

What utter nonsense! How could I possibly be suppressing the Lu Clan’s luck? Hearing their conversation, Ye Yun’s brow twitched, and he felt like slapping these two youngsters. This Golden Dragon Stone Statue had, of course, been placed there by him. His only intention had been to slow the flow of the spring water. Therefore, he had inscribed some Formation runes on the statue to prevent others from easily moving it.