Chapter 62: A New Resource, the Saint Origin Fruit Tree

The three of them entered the house together. Once the formal bows were complete, Qin Xiao had accepted his second disciple with a Heavenly Spirit Root.

“Here are your supplies for the first month. Take them. If you need more, come and ask. I have something to do, so I’m going back to my room.”

Qin Xiao placed the six hundred drops of Spirit Liquid and two thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones he had prepared earlier on the floor, then went straight back to his room.

[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully accepted a second disciple with a Heavenly Spirit Root. New resource unlocked: Saint Origin Fruit Tree. The tree produces one Saint Origin Spirit Fruit every hour.]

[Congratulations, Host. Unlocking a new resource grants one additional Spirit Stone per second and one additional drop of Spirit Liquid per minute.]

[Saint Origin Spirit Fruit: Consumption increases Primordial Spirit Power. Without a Primordial Spirit, it increases Soul Power.]

“What is this thing? I don’t have a Primordial Spirit, and what use is Soul Power?”

Qin Xiao had expected something he could use himself. Instead, he had got this lousy fruit. He was a little disappointed.

Still, it was not all disappointing. He now received three Spirit Stones a second and two drops of Spirit Liquid a minute. That unexpected bonus pleased him. It was not such a bad deal.

“Forget it. Although this thing can’t be used for Body Refinement, it should be useful for my disciples. I’ll ask them about it later.”

After grumbling to himself, Qin Xiao paid it no more mind.

Now that he had unlocked the Saint Origin Fruit Tree, Qin Xiao could produce approximately two hundred and sixty thousand Spirit Stones, two thousand eight hundred and eighty drops of Spirit Liquid, and twenty-four Saint Origin Spirit Fruits every day.

He had enough Spirit Stones for now. The extra Spirit Liquid was a great help: at last he could train freely. He still did not know what to do with the Saint Origin Spirit Fruit. That could wait.

After Qin Xiao went back to his room, Yun Man helped Lin Shimeng find another room. It would be hers from now on.

“This is it?”

Lin Shimeng lost interest at the sight of the dust. Compared with her old room, this was a storeroom.

“Clean it yourself. I’m going back to cultivate.”

Yun Man saw her distaste, but it was none of her business. Stay or don’t. That was up to her.

“Hey, wait a minute. Can I decorate this room however I want?”

Lin Shimeng hastily called out to the departing Yun Man.

“Whatever you like. Master doesn’t bother with anything. Arrange it however you want. If that’s all, I’m going back to cultivate.”

Yun Man was cold toward Lin Shimeng and still disliked her. But they were fellow disciples now, so she answered patiently.

“That’s good.”

Lin Shimeng knew Yun Man disliked her and said no more. She needed to fetch her things from the Main Peak. This room held nothing but a dusty, battered bed. Read the latest chapters at novelping.com.

After Lin Shimeng left, two men hidden in the woods near the courtyard began to talk.

“Senior Brother, it seems the Sect Leader is determined to protect Qin Xiao. Even the Holy Maiden is running to Seven Stars Peak.”

Immortal Sword Peak had sent the two to watch Seven Stars Peak and track Qin Xiao and the others. If he left the peak, they were to send word to the Great Elder.

“Stop talking nonsense. We just need to do our own job well. What the higher-ups intend to do is not for us to question.”

The senior brother rebuked him.

Immortal Sword Peak’s spies were not the only ones outside Seven Stars Peak. The other peaks had people there too. The Sect Leader and Great Elder were struggling for power, but Qin Xiao was at the center of it. Everyone needed to watch what happened on Seven Stars Peak.

Back in her room on the Main Peak, Lin Shimeng was packing when Lin Tiancheng came over.

“Meng’er, what are you doing?”

Lin Tiancheng looked at her curiously.

“Father, I have already joined Seven Stars Peak. I am packing my things to move there.”

Lin Shimeng had accepted her new status. With so many resources on offer, what did her pride matter? If she lived elsewhere and Qin Xiao gave Yun Man extra supplies, she would miss out!

“You may be Qin Xiao’s disciple, but must you live on Seven Stars Peak? Couldn’t you go once a month?”

Lin Tiancheng asked with some concern.

Seven Stars Peak was still fairly safe while the Great Elder held back. But what if the old man suddenly went mad and attacked it? His daughter would be in danger too.

“Oh, Father, leave it to me. I am a Seven Stars Peak disciple now. Why shouldn’t I move there?”

Lin Shimeng wanted to tell Lin Tiancheng her true thoughts, but she chose to remain silent. Qin Xiao held far too many secrets, so it was best to keep them confidential for now. She couldn’t even tell her father.

“Ah, a grown daughter has a mind of her own. Alright, it’s your decision.”

She was determined, so Lin Tiancheng said no more. He could always send more disciples to watch Immortal Sword Peak and Seven Stars Peak.

He wondered what Qin Xiao had said to his daughter. He had persuaded her to become his disciple, and now she even wanted to move there. Knowing her as he did, Lin Tiancheng could not help wondering what benefits Qin Xiao had offered.

“Sect Leader, the Immortal Dao Merchant Association’s manager and the elders from the Pure Yang Sect and Mysterious Yin Sect have arrived. The Tenth Elder sent me to fetch you.”

Just as Lin Tiancheng was pondering this, a disciple came to report.

“Mm, I understand. You may go.”

Lin Tiancheng gave the order, dismissing the reporting disciple.

“Take your time packing. I have things to attend to. When I’m done, I’ll visit you on Seven Stars Peak.” New chapters come out on NovelPing first.

Lin Tiancheng said to Lin Shimeng before turning to leave.

All three factions were stronger than the Tianyuan Sect. They had agreed to meet here out of regard for Qin Xiao: he had rescued their prodigies from the second layer, and they owed him that much courtesy.

All three visitors had led their parties to the secret realm. Their factions had put them in charge of this matter too.

“Your visit truly honors our Tianyuan Sect, Fellow Daoists.”

Upon stepping into the reception hall, Lin Tiancheng greeted them politely.

“You are too kind, Sect Leader Lin. The honor is ours.”

Wu Li of the Immortal Dao Merchant Association was quick to respond.

“Enough pleasantries. Sect Leader Lin, why isn’t Elder Wen joining us? She led your sect’s party too.”

Li Huan of the Mysterious Yin Sect cut straight to the point. He had come to see Wen Yuanying. Otherwise, he would not have taken the assignment.

“Brother Li is still as straightforward as ever. I’ve already sent someone to notify Junior Sister Wen. She will arrive in a moment.”

Lin Tiancheng was exasperated, but explained anyway.

Lin Tiancheng knew Li Huan, of course. In their younger days, Li Huan had often visited the Tianyuan Sect to court Wen Yuanying, Lin Tiancheng’s junior sister. Lin Tiancheng had even beaten him up while standing up for her.

“Straightforward, my ass! Lin Tiancheng, you mean she’s out of my league, don’t you? Becoming Sect Leader has made you a hypocrite. I don’t know what she sees in you.”

Li Huan made no effort to be civil to Lin Tiancheng. He knew Wen Yuanying liked the man. Why should he be pleasant to his rival in love?

“Enough, Li Huan. Give it a rest.”

Elder Qi Hu of the Pure Yang Sect couldn’t stand it anymore and spoke up.

“Stop playing peacemaker, you old fool. You’ve gained nothing but years. Almost four hundred years old, and still at late Soul Formation!”

Li Huan seemed ready to explode. He snapped at everyone.

“Why are you snapping at everyone like a mad dog? I can’t be bothered to argue with you.”

Qi Hu was known for his good temper. He simply could not be bothered to argue with Li Huan.

“Li Huan, if you must rave, do it back at your Mysterious Yin Sect. This is the Tianyuan Sect.”

Wen Yuanying had arrived as they were talking.