Senior Sisters, I Don’t Want To Work Hard Anymore

Chapter 52: Isolation from the World

Imperial Dao Peak.

From a distance, it appears to be a divine mountain suspended in the boundless sea of clouds. It spans over thirty thousand li, emitting a purple mist and a rich aura of the Dao. Countless auspicious clouds and radiant colors envelop it, occasionally revealing nameless spiritual birds and exotic beasts roaming in the mountains.

It is not an ordinary floating peak, but the exclusive Cave Mansion of the Supreme, the successive head of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. Its true form is a genuine Innate Spiritual Treasure and a crucial formation eye of the sect's mountain protection array, left behind by the founder of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.

Whoever succeeds as the head can possess the control over this precious treasure and reside in it permanently until they retire and pass on the position.

At the peak of the divine mountain, there is a small azure lake. The dense and pure spiritual energy transforms into visible purple mist, spreading and rippling on the surface of the lake.

Qin Muling sits in a small pavilion by the lake, frowning as she flips through the pile of jade slips beside her. The stone platform in front of her is filled with various delicacies and spirit wines.

After a while, a slightly heavy footstep sounds. Qi Yalan carries a three-legged, two-eared purple bronze cauldron the size of a human head. Her eyebrows furrowed, she walks slowly, her speed somewhat sluggish.

When she approaches, she gently places the cauldron on the stone platform and lets out a long sigh of relief, sitting down beside Qin Muling.

The ground trembles imperceptibly, and the stone platform, which has been enhanced by multiple runes, emits flowing lights that disappear after a few breaths.

"It's actually so heavy?" Qin Muling raises her head and asks with a smile. Although sword cultivators are not known for their physical strength, it is evident that this purple bronze cauldron is unusually heavy, causing even a Destiny Realm cultivator like Qi Yalan to struggle.

Qi Yalan grumbles unhappily, "Next time, I'll let your fourth senior sister do this kind of laborious work. Really... my body is about to fall apart!"

Qin Muling puts down the jade slip and takes Qi Yalan's delicate hand, infusing her with a pure and gentle spiritual power, instantly relieving the extreme discomfort, soreness, and exhaustion.

"According to Master, this Four Extremities Divine Elephant Cauldron is a special Spiritual Treasure in the sect. Any spiritual herbs or ingredients cooked or stewed with it will acquire extraordinary effects, greatly benefiting cultivation. The only drawback is that it's quite heavy, especially this adult Abyssal Serpent with a weight of over a hundred thousand catties, along with precious spiritual herbs that can fill an entire hall and so much Ice Radiance Holy Spring water. It's no wonder it's exhausting for you!"

Qi Yalan smiles, her fragrant and smooth jade hand touches Qin Muling, feeling a slight warmth in her heart. Her delicate body instinctively moves closer to him, and she reaches out to embrace her junior brother's waist.

Qin Muling sighs, not resisting, so Qi Yalan naturally sits on her junior brother's lap, placing his hand around her waist through the thin fabric. The enchanting and soul-stirring sensation is not something to be shared with outsiders.

Since the last time they soaked in the hot spring, their relationship has unknowingly deepened. To the point where Qin Muling occasionally enjoys teasing his third senior sister. Of course, most of the time, it is this senior sister who teases her junior brother. However, she would never admit it.

As the Holy Maiden of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, born into a prestigious family with noble bloodline, Qi Yalan has always believed that she pays great attention to her image. In her daily life, she conducts herself with elegance and grace, maintaining a dignified demeanor when interacting with others. It's just that her junior brother likes it this way, so she can only reluctantly comply. It's not like she herself is feeling a spring-like desire and craving for her junior brother's body.

Qi Yalan firmly tells herself that this is the truth of the matter and refuses to accept any objections.

Considering that they are on the territory of the head and the sect, their behavior is not too outrageous, and they stop after a moment.

"This big guy has been stewing for seven days and nights, and the heat is almost right,"

Qi Yalan said, "Master's intention is that seventy percent goes to you, and the rest goes to me. When we finish eating, I can go into seclusion to prepare for the Thunder Tribulation, but I need your cooperation, Junior Martial Brother."

Qin Muling nodded, "Of course, I have no problem with that."

Speaking of which, Xue Bingxuan's cultivation level was originally higher than Qi Yalan's. However, she was often distracted by secular matters and delayed her cultivation. Unlike Qi Yalan, who was diligent and focused on honing her Sword Intent, Qin Muling had spent more time with her and continuously gained insights from her. Now, she was about to complete her accumulation and take the first step.

The two immediately started. Qi Yalan took out the tableware and served a bowl of soup to Junior Martial Brother. The white soup was soaked with tender and translucent meat, emitting a golden glow and a rich aroma, arousing one's appetite.

The purple copper cauldron appeared small, but its internal space was quite exaggerated. It would take a considerable amount of time for the two of them to consume all the spiritual herbs and ingredients inside.

Since the day she demonstrated her talent in front of the Elders, Qin Muling had been allowed to stay at the peak of the Imperial Dao Peak. All her daily needs were directly taken care of by Mu Yinghua. She could use her secret chamber for seclusion, and any resources she needed could be provided. She could be said to have everything she wanted.

Qin Muling's task was simple. She only needed to go to the designated medicinal garden every day, and after her cultivation, she would be escorted back to the Imperial Dao Peak by the Elders.

To ensure strict confidentiality, Mu Yinghua only assigned Qi Yalan to act as a maid, taking care of Junior Martial Brother's daily life. Apart from that, no one was allowed to have any contact with him. Anyone who dared to disobey would be severely punished.

Qin Muling had to visit dozens of medicinal gardens, all filled with spiritual herbs and plants that were nearly ten thousand years old. Due to the vast area, there were millions of stewards, disciples, and outer sect disciples responsible for managing and guarding them. It was possible that there were spies from certain forces among them.

To deal with this, Mu Yinghua took strict measures. She gathered all the stewards and disciples, and imposed the most vicious curses and prohibitions on their souls. If they dared to reveal even a word, their souls would be destroyed, and no immortal could save them.

For thirty years, they were not allowed to leave or have any contact with the outside world. Their places of residence were closely monitored, and they were forbidden from setting foot anywhere except the medicinal gardens. They lived a secluded life.

Of course, they were compensated with abundant resources, but they could only receive them after the isolation period was over.

All of this was to ensure Qin Muling's safety. After all, her talent was too astonishing. Once it reached the ears of those super forces, the consequences would be disastrous. Therefore, secrecy must be maintained at all costs.

"...Master's intention is for me to stay at the Imperial Dao Peak for a full year," Qin Muling said while enjoying her meal. She continued, "With my abilities, I estimate that I can elevate the grade of the spiritual herbs in these medicinal gardens, reaching the level of holy herbs. For a considerable period of time, the sect will not lack holy herb resources."

Qi Yalan smiled and said, "When the year is up, I should be able to stabilize my new realm, right? Junior Martial Brother, you will also gain a great deal of merit and advancement in your cultivation. It won't hinder either side."

Qin Muling's eyes deepened, "Those are secondary. Master has treated me well, and I have enjoyed so many benefits from the sect. I must give something in return. I hope that Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace can cultivate more core disciples and elders through this, and never have to worry about resource shortages again."

Dan medicine is an important foundation of the cultivation civilization, equivalent to food and supplies for ordinary people. Alchemy cannot be separated from these spiritual herbs and holy herbs, making them the basis of the cultivation system.

For any force, medicinal herb resources are one of the most important strategic resources. The number and quality of medicinal herbs a sect can produce each year are related to how many disciples it can cultivate, how many resources it can exchange from the outside world, and directly affect the overall strength of the sect.

Since the decline of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace thousands of years ago, many important medicinal herb resources were destroyed or fell into the hands of external enemies. As a result, many important pill formulas could not be completed, directly affecting the progress of disciples' cultivation in all aspects.

Now, with Qin Muling, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's shortcomings in this area could be greatly compensated. The vast amount of holy herbs she would produce could bring abundant benefits to the sect, whether for internal use or for trading with the outside world.

(End of this chapter)