CHAPTER 183: 182. ANOTHER TREE PLANTER ADDED (1/4)

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Ling Yun was thrown to the ground, her entire face and body pressed tightly against the moist soil, her brows furrowed and her eyes revealing a look of fear—a trail of blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.

She understood, in front of the Demon King, she was insignificant!

Just like an ant.

No matter how she resisted, it was futile. If only her Infinite Radiance were perfected, she might stand a chance.

Of course, that would merely give her a fighting chance.

As she slowly turned her head, she saw the Red-eyed Giant Ape had reverted to its human form, and watched as it tossed a hoe her way and said, "Little lady, if you don’t plant all these trees on this mountain, you’ll die!"

Ling Yun looked at the hoe beside her, the scene of Wu Fang being swallowed alive flashing in her mind.

She slowly reached out to touch the hoe.

Inside, she felt utterly humiliated.

A Demon King, why is it planting trees in the Immortal Sect?

Making her pick up this farming tool was worse than killing her!

Just as she lay on the ground swearing inwardly, a foot suddenly kicked her in the side, making her grimace in pain, while the Red-eyed Giant Ape’s cold voice echoed.

"Get up!"

Ling Yun had no choice but to slowly stand up, enduring the pain as she bent down to grab the hoe on the ground.

...

At this moment, on the peak of Yunlan Mountain, Wen Ping witnessed everything that happened, a subtle smile appearing on his lips.

Shaking his head, he said to the system, "Disperse the demon fog."

A moment later, the system’s voice emerged.

"Clearing completed!"

Then, Wen Ping returned to Tingyu Pavilion.

After opening the connection between Tingyu Pavilion and the dormitory area, Wen Ping began to sleep while receiving the infusion of Flood Dragon’s Fury.

Speaking of, since he entered the Profound realm, Flood Dragon’s Fury has been steadily advancing. Wen Ping estimated that within a few months, Flood Dragon’s Fury should reach the Great Success Realm.

In a year, it should reach Perfection.

He had witnessed Ye Shier’s perfected Vein Technique that night, even though it was of the Yellow Lower Grade, its power was terrifying. Once Flood Dragon’s Fury is perfected, it will surely far surpass the same grade lower-grade Vein Techniques.

However, he did not intend to major in Flood Dragon’s Fury; he wanted to focus on the Fire Dragon Skill and Fire Spirit Body, complemented by his Hellfire Anomaly Vein, to become even stronger.

When daylight burst forth, Wen Ping in Tingyu Pavilion broke away from cultivation, looked at the sky outside the window, thinking it was not early, he immediately closed the connection with the dormitory area. But as soon as he left Tingyu Pavilion, he bumped into Yu Mo, who was playing chess with Elder Wang around the corner, along with a crowd of people who clearly didn’t understand but were still watching.

Then Yu Mo’s voice echoed.

"You lost!"

Yu Mo placed his piece down with a smile, then put all the pieces he was holding onto one side.

And revealed a proud expression of victory.

Elder Wang snorted coldly, stood up abruptly with his hands behind his back, and walked away muttering, "Really teaching a disciple starves the master, should never have taught him how to play chess."

Hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

When they saw Wen Ping coming, they quickly and in unison shouted, "Sect Leader, morning!"

Wen Ping nodded.

Then, Qin Shan hurriedly opened his mouth to ask, "Sect Leader, did you hear the sounds of fighting from the mountain last night?"

The noise last night was loud, but he dared not go to check it out.

For just the aura alone made him tremble with fear.

Wen Ping glanced at the curious Qin Shan and then answered, "I heard it."

Now it wasn’t just Qin Shan, everyone also asked in unison, "Sect Leader, what happened last night?"

"Go and see for yourselves."

Saying so, Wen Ping took steps along the path toward the other side of Yunlan Mountain, arriving at the place where the Red-eyed Giant Ape was working.

However, at this moment the Red-eyed Giant Ape was lying to the side, scolding Ling Yun, who was swinging the hoe.

The crowd was bewildered, not understanding why there was an extra person in the Immortal Sect.

Yang Lele asked, "Sect Leader, who is this?"

Wen Ping didn’t answer but instead coldly called out to the leisurely Red-eyed Giant Ape, "Red-eye!"

The Red-eyed Giant Ape jolted, stood up quickly, grabbed a shovel, and then smiled as it said, "Sect Leader, morning."

Then it glanced at the ground around them where no complete saplings could be seen, hastily explaining, "Don’t misunderstand, I wasn’t slacking, nor did I not plant any. It’s just that last night’s saplings were all destroyed by this little lady. A Middle Profound Realm, staying up all night to mess with my saplings... I am the victim here."

Saying so, the Red-eyed Giant Ape showed an aggrieved expression.

However, because it was so robust, the aggrieved expression seemed somewhat out of place.

When the Red-eyed Giant Ape pointed to the woman behind it, Yang Lele and others focused their eyes on her.

"Is this the Middle Profound Realm? Nothing special, huh."

"She came in the middle of the night to destroy saplings, also quite skilled."

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Hearing the voices of discussion in front of her, Ling Yun emerged from her muddled state, hearing everyone’s comments, she immediately showed a bitter smile.

She, a Middle Profound Realm, living here without dignity.

All because of a few broken saplings!

Then she slowly raised her head, looking at Wen Ping not far away, a cold feeling rose in her mind.

Yes, it’s the person in the portrait.

However, seeing the Demon King being so polite made Ling Yun a bit confused.

Did the Demon King actually submit to someone?

Isn’t it said that a Demon King’s dignity is more important than life?

Could last night’s events have been a trap?

Immediately, she focused her perception on Wen Ping, and when she couldn’t discern Wen Ping’s realm power, a chill rose in her heart.

She, as a Middle Profound Realm, actually couldn’t see through a young man’s realm power?

This is ridiculous!

As she awakened from the shock that lasted for a long time, Ling Yun secretly vowed, "Forget about 50 White Crystals for this bounty, she wouldn’t come even for 100."

But this vow was useless, as she was already trapped here.

Wu Fang was gone too.

She still had to plant trees, or she would die if she didn’t.

But still holding on to a sliver of hope, Ling Yun spoke, "Sect Leader Wen, this is a misunderstanding, truly a misunderstanding. I am from Kongling Mountain, I just accidentally stepped on the saplings when I came up the mountain, please let me leave."

Wen Ping replied with a smile, "It’s not my business; it’s Red-eye who caught you, ask it when it will let you go."

Ling Yun immediately glanced at the Red-eyed Giant Ape.

But what she received was an angry shout, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and dig, do you want to die?"

Seeing this, Yang Lele and others found it amusing for some reason.

A Middle Profound Realm, an overlord of East Lake.

Now caught by Red-eye for tree planting.

Completely out of temper.

If this were told, surely no one would believe it.

After watching for a while, everyone dispersed, while Zhao Yi was taken down the mountain by Wen Ping.

After setting up the tables and chairs, he opened the allure of the main hall with the system, quietly waiting for new disciples to come.

However, after waiting for a while, no one came. Wen Ping had Zhao Yi wait at the foot of Yunlan Mountain, while he strolled around Cangwu City, actively searching for three-star talents.

After all, completing tasks is important!

But as soon as he left Clear Water Street, the deserted street left Wen Ping somewhat at a loss.

It should have been business hours, yet the shops on both sides were shut tight, not a single pedestrian could be seen, not even the stray dogs usually lingering by the street were visible. As he walked, he happened to bump into Murong Xi.

Murong Xi, followed by a dozen elite members of the Divine Strategy Camp, asked Wen Ping upon seeing him, "Sect Leader Wen, where are you heading?"

"Just taking a look around, is there a problem?"

"No problem, Sect Leader Wen, nothing happened last night, right?" As he spoke, a trace of tension appeared in Murong Xi’s eyes, as he had heard the roars of a Great Demon from the mountaintop last night.

Wen Ping responded, "What could have happened last night? But why is there no one on the street?"

"The City Lord ordered it," Murong Xi, upon learning nothing happened last night, sighed in relief, and then added, "Last night, multiple Middle Profound Realm individuals entered the city, so the City Lord ordered the clearance, Sect Leader Wen, you should be careful."

"Hmm."

Wen Ping nodded.

Thinking for a moment, he then asked, "Do you know anyone in Cangwu City who reached Body Refinement Fifth Layer at the age of 15?"

"No, I don’t know why Sect Leader Wen asks this?" Murong Xi was puzzled, not understanding why Wen Ping asked such a question.

"Nothing. Just that, I’ll leave now, you carry on with your work." With that, Wen Ping bid farewell to Murong Xi, stepping forward and continuing his walk.

Murong Xi watched Wen Ping’s departing figure, feeling somewhat helpless. Wasn’t he worried at all about the Middle Profound Realm individuals entering the city?