Chapter 3 (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Was the paragraph Lan Ling’e recited really the Dao oath for keeping secrets?

When she left the straw hut, Lan Ling’e’s eyes that originally shone like black pearls immediately lost their color. Her body was wobbling as she walked, and her steps were faltering.

“Here.” A hand from beside her was suddenly held out in front of her. There was a light green pill on the palm.

Li Changshou said warmly, “Qi Cultivation and Condensation Pill. It does not contain any poison, and its medicinal effects are very gentle. Those who have not started on their cultivation can use this to restore their energy.”

Lan Ling’e answered timidly, “Thank you, Senior Brother.” She took the pill, turned her body around, and placed the pill into her mouth.

The pill melted immediately when it came into contact with her saliva. It tasted like sweet and clear spring water. A soft ‘mmmh’ slipped out of her mouth. She was energized immediately.

‘This Junior Sister is indeed a little cute.’

Li Changshou’s huge hand reached out from the sides and caressed her head as he spoke warmly.

“In the future, you will be a member of the Little Qiong Peak. I will first bring you around to familiarize yourself with the environment. After the effects of the medicinal scent wear off—cough—after Master has finished a round of Qi circulation, he will teach you the entrance-level cultivation method. If you have any questions regarding your cultivation, feel free to find me.”

“Thank you, Senior Brother.” Lan Ling’e held her hands behind her back and squeaked.

Li Changshou held his hands behind his back and walked towards the lake. “Let us first look at the spiritual fish in the lake. These are all good stuff, and they are also an integral part of our Little Qiong Peak’s capital.”

Lan Ling’e caught up to him hurriedly. She stepped on the soft gra.s.s, tiptoed, and looked into the lake.

The lake water was abnormally clear. The fish inside were all playing around without any troubles in their mind.

“Look.” Li Changshou pointed at some spiritual fish with colorful scales. “Aren’t they pretty?”

“Yes!” Lan Ling’e nodded violently. The spiritual fish mesmerized her, and gasps of awe escaped from her mouth.

She heard her senior brother’s gentle voice from beside her.

“Once you have cultivated your first breath of Qi, we will organize a spiritual fish buffet. This species of spiritual fish with colorful scales are called snakeheads. Not only are they delicious, but they could also be served pan-fried, steamed, roasted, or fried. What’s even rarer is its ability to improve the quality of the spiritual energy that cultivators produce for the first time.”

Two parallel black vertical lines hung on Lan Ling’e’s forehead. “Are… are you going to eat them?”

“Otherwise, why would I breed them?”

Li Changshou waved his left hand, and his left sleeve followed his movement. He scattered a handful of rice grains and shouted, “Feeding time!”

Many spiritual fish swarmed from all directions, and the lake was instantly flooded. Lan Ling’e’s eyes lit up.

“Here.” The huge hand handed over a delicate canvas bag. “This is fish feed. If you like it, I’ll hand you the mission of feeding the fish daily.”

“Yes! Thank you, Senior Brother!” Lan Ling’e answered happily and took the canvas bag over. She took some rice grains out and scattered them on the lake.

Ling’e seemed extremely cautious, as though the fish feed could hurt the spiritual fish’s beautiful scales.

Li Changshou smiled calmly beside her.

Now, he had fewer ch.o.r.es to do daily and could spend that time on his cultivation!

From that perspective, having a junior sister sounded like a good idea.

Lan Ling’e waved her hand and scattered the fish feed a handful at a time. The spiritual fish in the water swarmed around her. She was having a great time playing with the fish.

Li Changshou waited for a while beside her. He flicked his finger slightly, and two small streams of water exploded on the lake’s surface. Two snakeheads were thrown out of the water. He summoned them over using telekinesis, wrapped them in a ball of water, and placed them in his sleeve.

Lan Ling’e was dumbfounded by what she saw. “Senior Brother, why did you put the fish in your sleeve?”

“To give them away,” Li Changshou answered nonchalantly. “The Immortal Du Sect might be an immortal cultivation sect, but we still observe the social norms that ordinary humans follow. I will be bringing you for registration later on. I can’t possibly go there empty-handed, can I?”

Lan Ling’e blinked. Although she did not really understand what he said, she nodded obediently and said, “Thank you for your efforts, Senior Brother.”

“It’s no big deal. Come here once you have finished playing with the fish.”

Li Changshou held his hands behind his back and drifted to the herb garden near the lake. Lan Ling’e looked at the school of fish in the lake, waved to them, and followed behind Li Changshou hurriedly.