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Bai Tang took his son from Lu Feng, leaned down, and kissed his face. He said, "I heard that the current emperor's surname is Li, so my son can also have the surname Li. I hope he will be happy in the future, so let's name him Xun Huan!"
"Li Xun Huan?" Bai Tang was drinking water when he heard Aoxinchin's words and immediately spat it out.
"Bai Tang, why are you reacting so strongly?" Hua Man Lou asked curiously. "Do you know someone with the same name?"
"Hehe, I do know one," Bai Tang wiped the water off the corner of his mouth. "Well, this name is quite good. The Li Xun Huan I know is a highly praised hero."
"Then the child will be named this. I hope he grows up to be a hero that everyone admires," Aoxinchin declared firmly, while Bai Tang's mouth twitched.
No wonder Yang Jian and Li Xun Huan look so alike on TV; it's not just because they cast the same actor, but because Yang Jian and Li Xun Huan are actually father and son. Poor Li Xun Huan, living such a miserable life, and his biological father doesn't even know he exists; otherwise, he wouldn't let him be bullied like that. However, Li Xun Huan's tragic fate in the book is also due to his own actions; his character has both good and bad sides. Bai Tang thought that since he had witnessed this child being born, he must take the opportunity to teach him well, to help him learn to recognize people and not value loyalty over family. As a man, he should support his family's business and not casually hand it over to others; otherwise, it would anger their ancestors in the underworld—even if they are just the ancestors of the family that adopted him.
Golden light rolled like red rainbows, auspicious clouds sprayed purple mist. At the South Gate, Azure Deep was made of glazed tiles; Brightly Lit was adorned with precious jade. On both sides stood dozens of generals, each one leaning against a pillar. Holding banners and flags; around them were several Golden Armored Deities, each wielding spears and whips, holding swords and weapons. The outer area was impressive enough, but inside was astonishing; there were several large pillars entwined with golden-scaled dragons basking in sunlight; there were also several long bridges where colorful feathered red-crowned cranes soared.
Not only Hua Man Lou and Lu Feng but even someone as knowledgeable as Karen was left speechless. Lu Feng exclaimed, "No wonder it's a palace. This place where immortals reside is truly magnificent."
"This is just the South Gate; it's even more impressive inside!" Bai Tang said. He was also amazed by the grandeur of the South Gate in his heart. Their group used invisibility talismans bought from the system shop, making them undetectable even to immortals as they boldly entered the realm of deities.
"This path is really hard to walk!" Lu Feng pulled his foot out of the clouds; all the buildings in the palace were built on top of clouds. The main roads and buildings were reinforced with magic, so walking on them felt like walking on stone slabs. However, since immortals were used to flying, most places did not have magic applied to them; they were soft and difficult to walk on. One misstep could lead to falling straight through from midair.
"Let's stick to the main road! As long as we don't bump into anyone, we won't be discovered," Bai Tang also found the path too difficult and led everyone back onto Avenue.
As they walked along, the palace buildings were stunningly beautiful, leaving them in awe.
"If Monkey Spirit knew we could visit the palace like this, he would definitely be jealous," Lu Feng said with a proud smile.
"He would only complain that you didn't bring him along for this adventure," Hua Man Lou laughed.
Lu Feng said, "That's true, stealing is indeed the specialty of the Monkey Spirit. I, Tang Tang, how are we going to find the Peach of Immortality Garden in such a big palace?"
"Just follow me, and we will definitely find the Peach of Immortality Garden," Bai Tang replied as he opened the map. Finding the Peach of Immortality Garden shouldn't be too difficult; after all, since they had come all this way to the palace, they should enjoy themselves.
"What about Taishang Laojun's Duoshuai Palace? Should we learn from Sun Wukong and steal a few of Taishang Laojun's elixirs?" Lu Feng suggested with a glint in his eyes.
"Hehe, elixirs? Don't even think about it. The spiritual energy in those elixirs is too strong; mortals can't handle it and would explode upon consumption."
"I'm not planning to eat them myself," Lu Feng replied.
Hua Manlou laughed, "Are you trying to find some elixirs for the Third Princess to replenish her health?"
Lu Feng chuckled, "You know me well, my good buddy."
Bai Tang said, "There's no need to go overboard. The effects of the Peach of Immortality are not inferior to those of the elixirs. If we give the Third Princess just one more Peach of Immortality, she'll be fully replenished."
"Aren't you worried that you can't pick too many Peaches of Immortality without being discovered by the land of the Peach of Immortality Garden?"
"One or two extra shouldn't be a problem. With so many peaches in the garden, the land won't be able to count them all; it's normal for a few to go missing. That's why Bai Tang had the courage to sneak into the Peach of Immortality Garden to steal peaches. Sun Wukong was discovered because he was too blatant and ate too many."
They passed through various palaces: Qianyun Palace, Pisha Palace, Wuming Palace, Taiyang Palace, Huayao Palace… Chaohui Hall, Lingxu Hall, Baoguang Hall, Hall of Yama, Lingguan Hall… After walking past numerous golden halls and purple pavilions, they finally reached their destination. All around were vibrant flowers blooming on trees and fruits weighing down branches. The fruits hung like brocade on the branches while flowers clustered like rouge on the trees. Some were ripe with flushed faces while others were still green with stems attached. The misty skin bore a hint of green, reflecting sunlight to reveal their rosy appearance. Underneath were exotic flowers and unique blooms that never faded throughout the seasons. Towering pavilions and buildings surrounded them, often shrouded in clouds and rainbows. Shadows flitted among the fruit trees as many immortals worked within.
"There are so many people—no, so many immortals! Will we get discovered?" Lu Feng asked anxiously.
Bai Tang replied, "These are just the workers responsible for daily tasks in the Peach of Immortality Garden—tree pruners, water carriers, peach cultivators, cleaners—who live a bit longer than mortals but have little combat power."
He then instructed, "Since you don't have storage space, each person should pick one peach and tuck it into their clothes before quickly leaving the garden. Wait for me outside."
As Lu Feng was about to speak, Bai Tang interrupted him: "Don't worry, I will pick one for the Third Princess and her child."
Hua Manlou said, "There's no need to trouble yourself; I can give the one I pick to the Third Princess."
Lu Feng exclaimed, "Hua Manlou, don't you want to eat the Peach of Immortality?"
Hua Manlou smiled and replied, "I have no desire for immortality. A few decades of life is enough."
"Hua Manlou..." Lu Feng wanted to persuade him further, but Hua Manlou raised his hand to stop him.
"I'm not like you. You were a playboy in your original world, while I have parents and family. I want to go back and accompany them. If my appearance remains unchanged, people from my original world would see me as a monster."
Lu Feng huffed, "You're clearly a celestial being!"
Hua Manlou laughed, "Whether it's a monster or a celestial being is not my pursuit. I just want to take care of my Hundred Flowers Pavilion and nurture all the flowers inside, living a simple and ordinary life."
"Everyone has their own fate. Lu Feng, if you keep going down this path, the Peach of Immortality Garden will close soon," Bai Tang interjected. She felt regret that Hua Manlou did not wish to become immortal, but she respected his thoughts.
"Stop talking nonsense; how could the Peach of Immortality Garden possibly close!" Lu Feng retorted, yet he still pulled Hua Manlou and stealthily slipped into the garden.
Bai Tang whispered in their ears, "Make sure you see clearly; there are three thousand six hundred peach trees in the entire garden, arranged in thirty rows with one hundred twenty trees per row. The first ten rows bear flowers that bloom every three thousand years; those who eat them can become immortal and light in body. The middle ten rows bear sweet fruit that ripens every six thousand years; those who eat them can ascend and achieve eternal life. The last ten rows bear purple-patterned fruits that ripen every nine thousand years; those who eat them can live as long as the earth itself, sharing the same age as the sun and moon. Seven Children and Lu Ji will pick peaches from the front rows; Karen, you go pick from the middle rows and leave the garden immediately after."
"Understood." Hua Manlou and Lu Feng knew that Bai Tang was looking out for them. The longer they stayed in the garden, the more dangerous it became. Moreover, they were mortals who could only consume peaches from the three-thousand-year category; peaches older than six thousand years were like elixirs from the Supreme Elder Lord—good in theory but unsuitable for mortals.
Bai Tang took a deep breath as the fragrance of fruit mixed with floral scents filled her nostrils and seeped into her heart. The Peach of Immortality Garden was truly beautiful; unlike ordinary peach orchards where flowers bloom before fruiting, here in the Peach of Immortality Garden, peach blossoms and fruits grew together on the trees. The pink and red blossoms were vibrant and fragrant, while heavy fruits lay nestled among green leaves. Although most were still unripe peaches, a few reddened fruits made one's mouth water.
Bai Tang did not pick those fully ripe fruits because they were few in number and easy to spot. Instead, she harvested slightly blushing semi-ripe peaches; although their taste was slightly inferior to fully ripe ones and their effects somewhat diminished, they were still quite effective.
Bai Tang quickly picked peaches: three from Nine Thousand Years, three from Six Thousand Years, and a few more from Three Thousand Years, totaling twenty. Taking advantage of the fact that the Peach Garden's land had not reacted yet, Bai Tang ran out of the garden.
"Let's go!" Bai Tang called to the three others, unsure if the land god would notice that a few peaches were missing.
The four of them quickened their pace towards the South Gate when suddenly they heard the sound of the Jade Bell ringing. The soldiers became alert and began running in teams towards the South Gate.
"Could they have discovered us?" Lu Feng said.
"It shouldn't be, right? My Invisibility Talisman works really well; didn't we prove that when we sneaked in just now?" Bai Tang replied.
"Haha, I found a few thieves." A laugh echoed, and everyone turned in shock to see an exceptionally handsome Young Person standing closely behind them, someone they had not noticed earlier, indicating that this person's cultivation was very profound.
"The Invisibility Talismans you are using are quite remarkable; even a deity's detection cannot find you. If it weren't for the Buddha Treasure I have on me, I wouldn't have discovered you either!" The Young Person looked at the four with interest. "Hey, give me one of your Invisibility Talismans."
Upon hearing this, Bai Tang and the others felt a wave of relief wash over them.
"The soldiers must be after you, right?" Hua Man Lou smiled at the Young Person. "You have time to ask us for things but aren't hurrying to escape? Do you really want to be caught by the soldiers?" (To be continued)
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