Chapter 1329: Chapter 1328: Heavenly Spirit Root

"Mengmeng is timid, don’t scare her," the grandmother warned a couple of times before turning around with a smile on her face.

Lu Yang unconsciously sat up straight, not looking like a guest, but more like a criminal on trial. When had he ever seen Eldest Senior Sister speak in such a gentle tone?

Even though her words were still quite cold compared to others, they were noticeably softer than the Eldest Senior Sister’s usual tone.

"Look at me, joking around. Mengmeng told me that you were the one taking care of her in the outside world, and she often brags about you when she comes back home."

"Mengmeng is indecisive, kind-hearted, and easily frightened. When she insisted on leaving the Secret Realm, I’ve been worried ever since."

"Thank goodness she met you right after she left. Otherwise, I really would have been afraid someone might have tricked her."

Lu Yang responded with a smile, "Sister Mengmeng is naive and adorable. Who wouldn’t like her? I guess even the bad guys wouldn’t have the heart to deceive her."

Yun Mengmeng, listening on the side, giggled non-stop.

"It must be tough to be Xiao Zhi’s junior brother, huh?"

Pfft—

While drinking peach blossom tea, Lu Yang unexpectedly spat it out. Why did the conversation suddenly turn to this topic?

"What’s the matter?" the grandmother asked, somewhat surprised. Why such a big reaction?

Lu Yang waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, it’s nothing. The tea was hot, I drank too quickly."

Yun Mengmeng quickly ran over with a handkerchief to wipe Lu Yang’s mouth and gently pat his back.

"Eldest Senior Sister—in public she’s always so caring. She’s saved me several times, I can’t thank her enough."

Everyone here calls Eldest Senior Sister "Xiao Zhi," which almost led Lu Yang astray.

Seeing Lu Yang was fine, the grandmother continued, "Xiao Zhi has always been different from others since she was young. While the other kids played with beanbags, she read books. While they climbed trees, she would still be reading books. Only Mengmeng played with her a lot. Mengmeng took so much effort to push her up a tree, and she’d still be reading."

"Xiao Zhi isn’t emotionless; it’s just that she’s not good at expressing herself. She keeps things hidden and insists on handling everything herself, not wanting others to worry."

𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Yes," Lu Yang nodded in agreement. Eldest Senior Sister was great in every aspect but just reluctant to talk. She wouldn’t even discuss something as significant as Harmonization, insisting on dealing with it alone.

Mid-nod, Lu Yang suddenly felt a dangerous gaze upon him, making his hair stand on end.

With only a few people present and considering the current topic, the source of that feeling was obvious to Lu Yang.

The grandmother wasn’t aware of Yun Zhi’s subtle actions and went on to say, "With such a reliable junior brother like you to help her share some pressure, my heart is at ease."

"Grandmother, let’s eat," Yun Zhi gently suggested, sitting quietly on the side.

The grandmother slapped her forehead, "Oh right, I’ve been babbling for so long, and I’ve only given you tea to drink. Come on, let’s have our meal."

"Right, Second-in-command, let’s go eat," Yun Mengmeng said with high spirits, taking Lu Yang along to the center of the Peach Blossom Secret Realm.

Lu Yang was the first guest to visit the Peach Blossom Secret Realm in nearly a thousand years, and the grandmother had already instructed her people to prepare the meal. During their chat, the food was almost ready.

The gigantic peach tree cast a cloud-like canopy over the center of the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, creating a cool shade.

The Yun Family members set tables, laid out dishes, and poured fruit juices and wines. Approaching this area, Lu Yang could smell an alluring fragrance and felt his Cultivation Level rising imperceptibly.

As of now, Lu Yang was truly in the Late Tribulation Stage, with an astonishing need for Spiritual Energy. To be able to sniff and thus increase his Cultivation Level, one can only imagine how extraordinary this fragrance is.

"No wonder all the inhabitants here are Cultivators." Lu Yang had already noticed that all members of the Yun Family were Cultivators, and their Cultivation Levels were not low.

Living in such a peculiar place, it would be strange if their Cultivation Levels were low.

Lu Yang followed the fragrance and saw that it was emitted by the most conspicuous peach tree.

Lu Yang had never seen such a sturdy peach tree before; he would believe it if someone told him it was hundreds of thousands of years old. The only thing comparable to the size of this peach tree was the true form of the Time Immortal, the Firmament Tree buried below the Five Elements Sect.

One by one, the plump and tender peaches hung from the branches, bending them with their weight. The members of the Yun Family looked like Fairies, flying in the air with their dresses billowing.

They used Jade Ruyi to knock down the peaches and caught them with bamboo baskets, placing them on the banquet table to serve as the main dish of the day.

The members of the Yun Family noticed Lu Yang’s arrival and sneak glances his way while they worked.

As everyone took their seats, there was no distinction of status. Everyone sat casually, and the food was the same for all.

"Try this; these peaches are unique to our Secret Realm and can’t be found outside. I don’t know if Xiao Zhi and Mengmeng have let you taste them before."

Lu Yang wore a weird expression. Of course, he had tasted them before. These peaches leave an unforgettable memory after just one encounter. Aren’t these the Immortal Peach fruits from the Heavenly Root, capable of significantly extending one’s lifespan? During the battle in the Imperial City, he used an Immortal Peach to save Emperor Xia and lured Guan Shanhai out.

Later on, he learned that Emperor Xia was faking illness; it was unnecessary to eat the Immortal Peach. On the way back, he and Eldest Senior Sister divided the Immortal Peach between themselves, even making Fairy Eternity envious as she watched.

But the problem was, didn’t Eldest Senior Sister say that she stumbled upon this Immortal Peach by chance? As soon as one was plucked, the Heavenly Root disappeared.

So how come this Heavenly Root is growing perfectly fine in Eldest Senior Sister’s hometown?

Lu Yang sneakily glanced at Eldest Senior Sister, trying to observe her reaction. Yun Zhi was chatting with Yun Mengmeng. Noticing Lu Yang’s gaze, she tilted her head and said, "Junior Brother, what are you staring at me for? Eat."

For some reason, Lu Yang felt that Eldest Senior Sister was different today.

It was as if she was trying hard to act as usual.

The Yun Family has been in control of the Peach Blossom Secret Realm for a hundred thousand years, having thoroughly researched all the ways to eat peaches. The banquet also featured delicacies brought by Yun Zhi from Food Planet, elevating the taste of the Peach Banquet by a notch. Lu Yang thoroughly enjoyed his meal.

Occasionally, Immortal Fairy would Possess Lu Yang and taste the food, lavishing praise.

Then there were the Yun Family members, who looked as beautiful as immortals, starting to dance halfway through eating, with graceful and captivating movements.

Rather than dancing for Lu Yang, it seemed more like they simply enjoyed dancing themselves.

Yun Mengmeng, itching to join, also danced for a while, receiving a round of applause and creating a joyous atmosphere.

"Immortal, aren’t you curious about why Eldest Senior Sister claimed to not know where the Heavenly Root is?" Lu Yang covertly asked in the Spiritual Space.

"Oh, don’t think too much about it." Fairy Eternity gestured dismissively, seeming exceptionally understanding, "Miss Yun must have her reasons for doing so; we need to be understanding of her."

"Huh?" Lu Yang was puzzled. Wasn’t the Immortal’s curiosity usually very high? What happened today?

"Immortal, leave some for me." Seeing that Immortal Fairy was in a good mood, as she was about to wipe clean the dishes on the table, Lu Yang spoke up.

As the banquet approached its end, Lu Yang leaned in close to Granny and asked the question that had troubled him since he entered the Secret Realm.

"Granny, why are all the members of our Secret Realm women?"