Taohua Island is 232 miles long and 175 miles wide. There are many magical peach trees planted on the island, the oldest of which is a thousand years old.
The Mu family has been established in the Red Algae Sea for more than 800 years, and its power is intertwined. The Mu family is a subsidiary of the Qingyun Sect. The sister of the head of the Mu family married the leader of the Qingyun Sect. The status of the Mu family has also risen. There are 635 cultivators and as many as 12 foundation-building cultivators.
Mu Tianxiong, the head of the Mu family, celebrated his 100th birthday and invited many guests to celebrate.
A quiet courtyard with green tiles, half an acre of red peach trees planted in the courtyard, a large area of red petals scattered on the ground, and a red beehive as big as a door panel hanging on the peach tree, with a large number of red bees flying in and out.
Not far away there is a three-story green bamboo building. The interior of the building is simply decorated, with several landscape paintings hanging on the walls, and the tables and chairs are all made of magical bamboo.
Mu Yunxiao, Mu Yunyao, Lin Xuan and a hot young woman in a green dress sat in front of a green tea table, on which was placed a set of exquisite purple clay tea sets.
"Cousin, my parents are busy and can't come to celebrate my uncle's birthday. My wife and I are here to celebrate my uncle's birthday."
Lin Xuan took a sip of the spiritual tea and said with a smile.
Lin Xuan has already cultivated to the middle stage of foundation building. He has already married. His Taoist partner's surname is Su and his name is Yu Sheng. He has also reached the middle stage of foundation building. The Su family has strong influence in Qingyun Sect. Lin Xuan and Su Sheng have become a dual cultivation Taoist partner, which can be said to be a strong combination.
"Cousin, our Su family raises a few pairs of sea clams and produces some clam pearls. This box of Golden Dew Cream is a gift for you. If you are injured, you can apply Golden Dew Cream and it won't leave any scars. Even if you are not injured, you can apply Golden Dew Cream at any time to nourish your skin."
Su Yusheng smiled lightly, took out a palm-sized green jade box and handed it to Mu Yunyao.
"Golden Dew Cream is the Su family's unique magic cream. Regular application can delay aging. I'm afraid you won't believe it, but when mother-in-law and Yu Sheng stand together, others think they are mother and daughter."
Lin Xuan chuckled and said that this box of golden dew ointment could be sold for at least five hundred spirit stones if put on the market, but the Su family would not easily sell it.
It is the nature of women to love beauty, and Mu Yunyao is no exception. After hearing this, Mu Yunyao hurriedly thanked him and accepted the Golden Dew Cream.
Mu Yunxiao nodded and said with a smile, "My cousin, you are so thoughtful. Dad is entertaining Uncle Sun. This time, Dad is celebrating his 100th birthday and has invited many guests. I have also invited some good friends. By the way, cousin, do you still remember Fellow Daoist Han from Huludao? I have invited Fellow Daoist Han to wish Dad a happy birthday."
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you talking about Han Changming, Fellow Daoist Han?"
Decades ago, Lin Xuan and Han Changming met in Kuixing Market, and they bought some purple crystal flying scorpion eggs from a casual cultivator.
The purple crystal flying scorpion raised by Lin Xuan is already a second-level mid-grade one, which provides him with a lot of help. When Lin Xuan heard that Haige was holding the Jindan Ceremony, he had met Han Changming, but Han Changming was only in the Qi Refining Stage at that time. He insisted that he did not have a purple crystal flying scorpion, and Lin Xuan did not force him. So many years have passed, and if Mu Yunxiao hadn't mentioned it, Lin Xuan would have forgotten about Han Changming.
Mu Yunxiao nodded and said, "That's right. Many years ago, we encountered an evil cultivator. Fortunately, we met Fellow Daoist Han, and he saved me and my sister."
"Yes! Without Fellow Daoist Han, we would have died long ago."
Mu Yunyao agreed, a look of gratitude on her face.
"If I remember correctly, this Daoist Fellow Han has been missing for more than ten years! I haven't heard any news from him in all these years."
Su Yusheng said with some curiosity that a lot of things happened more than ten years ago, including the rebellion of evil cultivators, the siege of Huoyun Sect, and the confrontation between Tinghai Pavilion and Golden Eagle Sect. Han Changming participated in these three events and became famous overnight, and his reputation soared. However, Han Changming suddenly lost contact later, as if he had disappeared.
"I heard from his wife that Fellow Daoist Han has been practicing in seclusion."
A red light suddenly lit up in Mu Yunxiao's arms. He quickly took out a palm-sized red magic disk from his arms. A miniature peach tree was engraved on the surface of the magic disk. He entered a magic formula, and a loud male voice suddenly rang out: "Uncle Yunxiao, the Senior Han you mentioned is here. He is just outside Peach Blossom Island."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Mu Yunxiao's eyes lit up and his face was full of smiles.
Publicly speaking, the strength of the Han family and the Mu family is not much different. Han Changming is quite powerful, so the Mu family should send a foundation-building cultivator to welcome him. Privately speaking, Han Changming saved Mu Yunxiao's life, so he should go out to welcome him in person.
"Friend Han is here? That's interesting. I haven't seen him for many years. I wonder how he is doing."
Lin Xuan smiled, as if he was hinting at something.
"Cousin, cousin, please wait a moment, I'll be back soon."
Mu Yunxiao said hello and flew out in his flying device.
Outside Peach Blossom Island, a huge green gourd was floating in the air. Han Changming and others stood on the green gourd. A hundred feet away, a team of Mu family monks wearing uniform red robes sat on the backs of a group of red cranes.
Not long after, a beam of light appeared in the distant sky and flew towards them quickly.
The escaping light faded, revealing Mu Yunxiao's figure, his face full of joy.
"Friend Mu, long time no see."
Han Changming smiled at Mu Yunxiao and greeted him.
"Haha, long time no see, Fellow Daoist Han, you are finally here, please follow me."
Mu Yunxiao smiled brightly and flew forward with Han Changming and others.
After a while, Mu Yunxiao stopped and a pink mist hundreds of miles wide appeared in front of him.
Mu Yunxiao took out a red round token. A mini peach tree was engraved on the front of the token. A red light flashed, and the mini peach tree suddenly lit up. A red light shot out and disappeared into the pink mist.
Suddenly a strong wind blew up, dispersing the pink mist and revealing a lush island.
There are a lot of red peach trees planted on the island, dotting the entire island in red. A group of Mu family monks wearing red robes are flying in the sky. In the center of the island is a red mountain over a thousand feet high. The shape of the mountain resembles a huge red peach tree, and the air is filled with a faint floral fragrance.
"I've heard that Peach Blossom Island is evergreen all year round. Seeing it today, I find it's really as good as its reputation."
Ye Xin said with a smile, this was naturally a polite remark.
"Taohua Island is similar to your Huludao Island. Madam Han, thank you for your praise. Let's go. Cousin Lin Xuan is here too. We have known each other for many years. It's a good opportunity for us to get together."
Mu Yunxiao called a tribesman and asked him to take Han Benzhi and others to rest. Mu Yunxiao took Han Changming and Ye Xin and flew to his own cave.
Not long after, Han Changming and Ye Xin arrived at Mu Yunxiao's cave and met Lin Xuan.
Almost at the same time, the spirit beast bags on Han Changming and Lin Xuan's waists moved, and the spirit beasts in the spirit beast bags seemed to be about to come out.
"Friend Lin, long time no see."
Han Changming greeted Lin Xuan with a smile. Since he dared to attend Mu Tianxiong's 100th birthday, he naturally considered that he would meet Lin Xuan.
No matter how powerful the Amethyst Flying Scorpion is, it is just a spiritual insect. As the son of the leader of the Qingyun Sect, Lin Xuan would not kill Han Changming for a spiritual insect. There are many spiritual insects that rank higher than the Amethyst Flying Scorpion.
"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Han."
Lin Xuan smiled slightly, his eyes fell on the three spirit beast bags on Han Changming's waist.
A spirit beast bag can only hold one kind of spirit insect or spirit beast. It seems that Han Changming has raised three spirit insects or spirit beasts, and there must be a purple crystal flying scorpion. The purple crystal flying scorpion he raised just now was abnormal, which means that Han Changming has raised poisonous insects.
"We are all acquaintances. Let's sit down and chat. Fellow Daoist Han, Madam Han, please try our Mu family's unique Peach Blossom Wine, which is brewed with a hundred-year-old Fire Moon Peaches."
Mu Yunyao invited Han Changming and his wife to sit down. She took out an unopened wine jar, opened the seal, and a rich aroma of wine wafted out, which made people feel refreshed.
She took out six white porcelain bowls and poured one for each person. The wine was light red with a faint floral scent.
Han Changming was not polite. He picked up the porcelain bowl and took a sip. The wine tasted slightly sweet at first, then slightly spicy, and then a little sour, alternating between the three flavors.
The spiritual wine brewed from hundred-year-old spiritual peaches contains enormous spiritual energy. A bowl of Peach Blossom Wine is equivalent to Han Changming's several days of hard training. Because it contains too much spiritual energy, it is not advisable to drink too much.
They drank, ate snacks and chatted.
"I heard that Fellow Daoist Han is very profound in Taoism. I would like to learn from you. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Han?"
Lin Xuan chatted for a while and then proposed a competition to Han Changming.
His idea was very simple. He wanted to take this opportunity to see if Han Changming had a Purple Crystal Flying Scorpion and what level Han Changming's Purple Crystal Flying Scorpion had been raised to.
"My husband has long wanted to spar with Fellow Daoist Han. I wonder if he can fulfill his wish today."
Su Yusheng echoed.
Mu Yunxiao looked embarrassed. Lin Xuan proposed to spar with Han Changming. Swords and knives have no eyes, and it would be bad to hurt anyone. He also didn't want to let Lin Xuan give up the idea. On one side was his savior, and on the other side was his cousin. He was caught in the middle and was in a dilemma.
"Sparring? I think forget it! Swords have no eyes, it's not good to hurt anyone, don't let it affect Brother Mu's birthday."
Han Changming politely refused. He could naturally see Lin Xuan's purpose.
"That's true. It's my uncle's 100th birthday, so how about this! Let's fight insects? Fellow Daoist Han must have raised spirit insects!"
Lin Xuan's gaze fell on the spirit beast bag on Han Changming's waist. He had a smile on his face, as if his conspiracy had succeeded.
"Fighting bug?"
Han Changming frowned. He refused to fight with Lin Xuan in magic, and then refused to fight with him in insect battle, which made him embarrassed.
"What's the matter? Fellow Daoist Han is in trouble? It's not too much for friends to have a discussion. My husband will stop when it's enough."
Su Yusheng had a playful expression on her face.
Han Changming hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay! Let's have a discussion, but that's it."
Judging from Lin Xuan's attitude, if he didn't agree to compete, Lin Xuan would probably keep harping on this matter.
He slapped the spirit beast bag and the thunder rhinoceros worm flew out.
If the Purple Crystal Flying Scorpion is released, it will prove that he had fooled Lin Xuan back then. It is better to have less trouble than more. Han Changming does not want to become enemies with Lin Xuan because of this matter. He just doesn't want to, not because he is afraid.
None of the disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect could recognize the origin of the Thunder Rhinoceros Insect, let alone Lin Xuan.
Seeing the spiritual insects released by Han Changming, Lin Xuan was slightly stunned. There are more than 100,000 kinds of spiritual insects in the world of immortal cultivation. The spiritual insects on the list of strange insects in the world are relatively powerful. He did not recognize the origin of the thunder rhinoceros insect.
Lin Xuan slapped the spirit beast bag, and a purple crystal flying scorpion about ten feet long flew out.
Han Changming looked at the Amethyst Flying Scorpion carefully. This Amethyst Flying Scorpion was smaller than his, lighter in color, and had smaller wings, but it was only a mid-grade second-grade one.
The purple crystal flying scorpion raised by Han Changming has consumed a lot of poisonous sacs and poisonous grass, and has also devoured a lot of monster spirits, as well as mid-grade beast spirit pills. It is not surprising that it can be promoted to the second-level upper grade. Lin Xuan is the only son of the leader of the Qingyun Sect. If he lacks any immortal cultivation resources, he can just exchange them with contribution points. Other things are easy to deal with. Lin Xuan does not have mid-grade beast spirit pills to feed the purple crystal flying scorpion, so having low-grade beast spirit pills is good enough.
After walking out of the bamboo building, the two came to an open space.
At the beginning of the competition, the Amethyst Flying Scorpion flapped the thin wings on its back and pounced towards the Thunder Rhinoceros Insect, spewing purple poisonous mist from its mouth.
The Thunder Rhinoceros Insect opened its mouth and spewed out a silver lightning as thick as a baby's arm, which accurately hit the Amethyst Flying Scorpion. The Amethyst Flying Scorpion let out a painful hiss and slowed down.
The Thunder Rhinoceros Insect spewed out silver lightning to attack the Amethyst Flying Scorpion while flapping its wings and hovering in the sky.
Lin Xuan frowned. He controlled the Amethyst Flying Scorpion to deal with the Thunder Rhinoceros Bug. However, the Thunder Rhinoceros Bug flew very fast, and if the Amethyst Flying Scorpion got too close, it would be struck by lightning.
The Amethyst Flying Scorpion let out a strange hissing sound, and the Thunder Rhinoceros Bug suddenly stood still. The Amethyst Flying Scorpion quickly sprayed out a purple poisonous mist and pounced on it.
The body of the Thunder Rhino Insect shrank into a ball, like a silver watermelon. When the purple poisonous mist touched the Thunder Rhino Insect, a puff of green smoke suddenly rose. The Amethyst Flying Scorpion arrived in front of the Thunder Rhino Insect, and its tail stinger shook. A large area of purple light hit the body of the Thunder Rhino Insect one after another, and a series of "ding ding" sounds of metal collision were heard.
The silver watermelon spun around and fell towards the ground. The Amethyst Flying Scorpion wanted to chase it, but a thick silver lightning bolt flew out and hit it head-on.
The Amethyst Flying Scorpion let out a painful hiss and its speed slowed down. In the past, when it fought against the enemy, it would attack the enemy's soul, take the opportunity to get close, and attack the enemy with poison mist and tail sting, and it was always successful. But it didn't expect that this time it met an opponent that could not be defeated by one trick.
When Han Changming saw this scene, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face. This incident also reminded him that the Amethyst Flying Scorpio is not invincible and there will always be opponents.
The shell of the Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle was intact and unaffected. On the other hand, the Amethyst Flying Scorpion was getting slower and slower after being struck by four silver lightning bolts in succession.
"Friend Han's spirit insects are indeed powerful, and my cousin's spirit insects are not weak either. I think it's a draw! Don't ruin the relationship."
Mu Yunxiao hurried out to smooth things over. They both had only one spirit insect, and it would be bad if either of their spirit insects died.
Lin Xuan also realized that the Amethyst Flying Scorpion had met its opponent and was unable to defeat the Thunder Rhinoceros Bug. Continuing to fight would not do him much good, so he just went down the stairs.
Han Changming waved his hand and the Thunder Rhinoceros Insect flew back to him. He checked it carefully and found that the Thunder Rhinoceros Insect was not seriously injured. Only then did he feel relieved.
"Friend Han, I am quite interested in spirit insects. What is the name of your spirit insect? How come I have never seen it before?"
Lin Xuan put away the Amethyst Flying Scorpion and asked curiously.