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Chapter 137: Crisis in Tranquil Mystic Realm, Part 2
Chapter 137: Crisis in Tranquil Mystic Realm, Part 2
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the group followed the lead of Old Master Mu Tianhua into a relatively more "luxurious" cottage.
Among them was Li Qian, Mu Qianqian, and the young Mu Zhuoran, whose presence indicated his unusual status within the Tranquil Mystic Realm.
Lunch was a simple affair, with a typical four-dish-one-soup meal, akin to a homely feast.
However, the food was delicious, and even the ordinary vegetables and meat had a unique flavor compared to those from the outside world.
Mu Qianqian explained, "Li Qian, the lunch may be simple, but you won't find this kind of food outside."
"The rice, vegetables, and even the meat in the stir-fry are all produced in the Tranquil Mystic Realm. Not only are they delicious, but they are also rich in nutrients, far surpassing ordinary ingredients from the outside world."
"A simple meal like this, if placed outside, would cost at least ten thousand yuan, and even then, you might not be able to taste it."
Li Qian thanked them politely, "Thank you for the hospitality. I must give it a good try; this is my first time eating food from a mystic realm."
The meal was excellent, and Li Qian ate two large bowls of rice, while Mu Qianqian and Mu Zhuoran also had their fair share.
In the end, the four of them managed to finish almost all four dishes and the soup.
After lunch, at Old Master Mu Tianhua's suggestion, Mu Qianqian took Li Qian on a tour of the Tranquil Mystic Realm.
Li Qian followed awkwardly, unsure why he felt like the old master had arranged for Mu Qianqian to show him around, as if there was a hint of matchmaking involved.
After the two left, inside the house, the young Mu Zhuoran was clearing the table, and as he did so, he asked curiously, "Grandpa, why are you being so polite to that kid?"
Old Master Mu Tianhua chuckled and corrected Mu Zhuoran's phrasing, "Don't call him a 'kid'. He's much older than you."
"Not by much," the young Mu Zhuoran muttered.
Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and nodded seriously, "But if he were to 'marry' Aunt Qianqian, he's indeed a bit young. Aunt Qianqian might be accused of robbing the cradle."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Mu Tianhua's face showed a mix of laughter and exasperation, "Be careful, or you'll get a good scolding from Qianqian if she hears you."
He glanced at Mu Zhuoran and continued in a more subdued tone, "Also, be polite to him from now on."
"Why?" Mu Zhuoran tilted his head in confusion, looking at Old Master Mu Tianhua.
Old Master Mu Tianhua gazed out the window in a particular direction, his voice carrying a hint of emotion, "To have researched the evolution of the Green Scaled Serpent and Frostfire Salamander at such a young age, Li Qian's future achievements are limitless. If our Mu family loses the Tranquil Mystic Realm, we may have no choice but to rely on him in the future."
Mu Zhuoran's fair face turned worried, and he hesitated, "Grandpa, about the Pine Saint..."
Old Master Mu Tianhua understood what Mu Zhuoran wanted to say, and without answering directly, he sighed, "The Pine Saint is already 1200 years old..."
Although Mu Zhuoran was young, he was well-informed about the Tranquil Mystic Realm. He asked, "What about the Second Ancestor?"
Old Master Mu Tianhua spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of sorrow, "The Second Ancestor ultimately failed to complete the transformation, and his potential was limited to the Imperial Rank. He couldn't take over control of the mystic realm..."
Before he finished speaking, he turned to Mu Zhuoran, "Enough, don't think too much. Your most important task now is to focus on meditation training and improve your strength as soon as possible."
Mu Zhuoran put the dishes aside and watched as Old Master Mu Tianhua stepped out. He muttered to himself, "Yes, without strength, nothing can be changed."
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Meanwhile, from the end of the village, Li Qian and Mu Qianqian walked side by side along a winding path.
"About Mu Zhuoran..." Mu Qianqian began, feeling a bit embarrassed, "He's just a child, and children speak their minds."
Li Qian smiled lightly and changed the subject, "Do all of your Mu family members live in the Tranquil Mystic Realm?"
Mu Qianqian replied without hesitation, "Of course not. In fact, most of our Mu family members live in Yunlan City, and only a small portion reside in the Tranquil Mystic Realm."
Li Qian was puzzled, "Isn't the Tranquil Mystic Realm supposed to accelerate the growth of companion beasts?"
"That's true, but you should have noticed some issues. In the Tranquil Mystic Realm, both the number of people and companion beasts are pitifully small..."
After a moment of silence, Mu Qianqian organized her thoughts and spoke with a bitter tone, "It's not that our Mu family doesn't want to come here to cultivate, but the Tranquil Mystic Realm has encountered problems, and it's unable to support the growth of companion beasts and beast tamers."
Li Qian was even more confused, "How is that possible? This mystic realm is so vast and expansive, how can it only support such a small number of companion beasts and beast tamers..."
"Follow me!" Mu Qianqian called out, deep in thought.
Without further ado, they walked forward.
Li Qian followed closely behind.
The two walked at a steady pace, and after about a quarter of an hour, the view ahead suddenly opened up.
The forest disappeared, or more accurately, a section of the forest had become barren, replaced by a circular grassland about one kilometer in diameter.
In the center of the circular grassland stood a tree, towering majestically.
Indeed, Li Qian couldn't help but use the word "majestic," which is typically used to describe mountains, to describe this tree.
The tree was incredibly tall, reaching a height of a hundred zhang when viewed from below. If one were to get closer, the canopy would block out the sun, making it impossible to see the top.
The tree was covered in leaves, golden in color, not because of autumn, but because that was their natural hue.
Li Qian took out the golden banyan leaf that Mu Qianqian had given him and compared it. Soon, he confirmed that the leaf indeed came from this enormous Golden Banyan Tree.
(End of Chapter)
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