Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

Jiang Qiong bowed and smiled, "Deacon Chen, you are too kind. It's just a misunderstanding, so just clear it up. Your clan has always been very caring towards my Jufulou, and I don't want to damage the harmony between the two families because of such a small matter."

Chen Feng nodded slightly, and admired Jiang Qiong's magnanimity in his heart.

He looked around and saw that the restaurant was a bit messy due to the fight just now, so he took out some spirit crystals from his storage bag and handed them to Jiang Qiong:

"Consider these spirit crystals as compensation for your losses on behalf of this evil creature. I hope Manager Jiang will accept them and don't refuse."

Jiang Qiong declined slightly, but seeing that Chen Feng was determined to give it to her, she gladly accepted it and thanked him again.

After everyone from Qinglu Sect left, Lang Nana let out a long sigh of relief and patted her chest: "Fortunately this steward is sensible, otherwise I really don't know what to do."

Jiang Qiong fell into deep thought. Although today's turmoil had subsided temporarily, it also sounded a wake-up call for him.

In this world of cultivating immortals, the strong prey on the weak and conflicts are constant. Only if you have strong personal strength can you truly gain a foothold and protect those around you.

He secretly made up his mind that he must practice diligently in the future, improve his cooking skills, and constantly enhance his spiritual power just in case.

In the following days, in addition to being busy with the restaurant affairs, Jiang Qiong plunged into cultivation.

In the early morning, accompanied by the first rays of dawn, he absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the mountains and forests, and comprehended the way of nature.

During the day, when he was researching new dishes in the kitchen, he would also incorporate the method of circulating spiritual power into them, so that the dishes would not only be delicious but also have the effect of nourishing spiritual power.

At night, he would sit cross-legged under the moon, practicing his skills and honing his spiritual power until late at night.

And "Jufulou" became more and more famous after this incident.

When everyone heard that Jiang Qiong was not afraid of the provocation of the Qinglu Sect disciples and had subdued them, they became more curious and yearning for the restaurant's dishes.

For a time, "Jufulou" was packed with guests and business was booming like never before.

Jiang Qiong and others were very busy, but they also enjoyed it.

However, a few days later, news came that the nearby county town was holding a Lantern Festival, and Jiang Qiong decided to take Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue with her.

The three of them talked and laughed along the way and soon arrived at the county town.

As soon as I stepped into the county town, I was shocked by the scene before me.

The streets and alleys are decorated with lights, and colorful lanterns are hung in every corner, as if you are in a sea of ​​light.

Lanterns of various shapes compete with each other in splendor, with lifelike birds and animals that seem to jump out of the lanterns;
There are delicate and beautiful flowers, emitting charming light;
There are also characters from myths and legends, such as fairies descending to earth, who are vivid and lifelike, a feast for the eyes.

The streets were crowded with people, men, women, young and old, all dressed in their best clothes, with happy smiles on their faces. Laughter and joy were heard one after another, making the scene very lively.

The three of them walked slowly with the crowd and soon arrived at the riddle guessing area.

There are all kinds of lanterns hanging here, and under each lantern there is a piece of paper with a riddle written on it.

There were many people gathered around, and everyone was guessing with great interest.

Jiang Qiong, Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue also came over curiously. Lang Nana was sharp-eyed and immediately saw a riddle under the lantern. She read it out excitedly: "Bite off the cow's tail in one bite, guess a word."

Nan Fengxue tilted his head and thought for a while, then said with a smile: "Haha, I know, it's the word 'sue'. Biting off a cow's tail in one bite is like 'sue', isn't it?"

Jiang Qiong nodded in praise, and the people around him also gave her approving looks.

Then, Jiang Qiong also found a riddle. He pointed at the note and read: "There is a mountain on the mountain. Guess a word."

Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue looked at each other and fell into deep thought.

After a while, Lang Nana's eyes lit up and she said, "I guess it's the word '出', two mountains stacked together."

Jiang Qiong smiled and said, "Nana is really smart. She guessed it right at once."

They continued to move around the riddle area, guessed a few riddles correctly, and won many small prizes, including exquisite sachets, small dolls, etc. The three of them had a lot of fun.

After guessing the riddle, they came to the place where lanterns were sold. The lanterns here were dazzling.

There are traditional round lanterns with exquisite patterns painted on them; there are cute animal-shaped lanterns, such as rabbit lanterns and tiger lanterns; there are also novel and creative lanterns, such as rotating windmill lanterns and glowing magic ball lanterns.

Lang Nana took a fancy to a pink rabbit lantern. She held the lantern tightly and couldn't let it go, with joy shining in her eyes.

Nan Fengxue has a special liking for a blue crystal ball lantern, which is sparkling and very charming.

Seeing that they had all chosen their lanterns, Jiang Qiong also picked out an ancient round lantern with a landscape painting on it, which gave people a feeling of tranquility and remoteness.

After the three of them bought the lanterns, they went to the river to release them.

Many people had already gathered by the river, and everyone was carefully placing their lanterns into the river, silently making wishes.

Lang Nana gently placed the rabbit lantern into the river, closed her eyes, and made a sincere wish: "I hope I can cultivate successfully soon, become a powerful immortal cultivator, and protect the people around me."

Nan Fengxue also put the crystal ball lantern into the river and said with a smile: "May the world be peaceful, without disputes, and everyone can live a happy life."

Jiang Qiong looked at the slowly drifting lanterns and thought silently, "I hope I can continue to improve my cooking skills."

After releasing the lanterns, the three continued to have fun at the Lantern Festival.

They came to a stage where a wonderful performance was being performed.

There were dragon and lion dances. The dragons and lions came alive in the hands of the dancers, tumbling up and down, winning rounds of applause and cheers.
There were acrobatic performances, with actors of superb skills and thrilling moves that made people sweat; there were also singing and dancing performances, with beautiful singing and moving dancing that made people intoxicated.

The three of them were fascinated by the show and applauded the actors for their wonderful performances from time to time.

After the performance, they went to taste various delicacies. There were sweet and delicious sugar figures, which were so lifelike that people couldn't bear to eat them.
There are steaming hot dumplings, the soft and glutinous dumplings melt in your mouth, and the sweet fillings are endlessly memorable; there are also crispy fried foods, one bite will leave a lingering fragrance in your mouth.

During the trip, they also made some new friends. There was a young monk named Lin Yu, who was cheerful and enthusiastic. He greeted Jiang Qiong and others and shared some of his experiences and interesting stories about cultivating immortals with them.

There was also a woman named Su Yun who was good at making lanterns. She showed Jiang Qiong and others the exquisite lanterns she made and told them the techniques and stories behind lantern making.

Before we knew it, the night had deepened and the Lantern Festival was gradually coming to an end.

Jiang Qiong, Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue set out on their journey home with full of memories and joy.

Along the way, the three of them were still excitedly discussing every detail of the Lantern Festival, and their laughter echoed in the night sky.

After returning to Jufulou, Jiang Qiong and others were still immersed in the joyful atmosphere of the Lantern Festival.

This Lantern Festival trip not only allowed them to relax, but also enhanced their feelings for each other and made them full of expectations for their future life.

In the following days, Jiang Qiong continued to work hard to practice and run the restaurant, while Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue also practiced even harder. They were all working hard to realize their dreams.

As the days passed, Jufulou's business became better and better, and Jiang Qiong's cooking skills and cultivation were constantly improving.

The new friends they made at the Lantern Festival would often come to visit Jufulou, where they would exchange their cultivation experiences and interesting stories from life, and they had a very pleasant time.

……

On this day, a mysterious guest came to Jufulou.

The guest was dressed in a black robe, had a stern face, and exuded a strong aura. He specifically asked to see Jiang Qiong, who was puzzled but still received him warmly.

When the black-robed guest saw Jiang Qiong, he smiled and said, "Manager Jiang, I have heard of your great name for a long time, and I came to visit you today."

Jiang Qiong bowed and said, "May I know who you are?" The black-robed guest slowly said, "I am the deacon of Xuanyue Sect. I came here this time to invite Manager Jiang to join our Xuanyue Sect."

Jiang Qiong was shocked. Xuanyue Sect was a well-known immortal cultivation sect in the nearby area and was very powerful.

He quickly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Excellency, but I still have many things to do in this Jufulou, and I have no plans to join a sect for the time being."

The black-robed guest nodded and said, "I understand your concerns, but I believe that joining the Xuan Yue Sect will be of greater help to your cultivation and development. You can think about it carefully, and I will give you some time."

After saying this, the guest in black robe stood up and said goodbye.

Jiang Qiong fell into deep thought, he didn't know how to make a decision.

Joining Xuanyue Sect would certainly provide him with better training resources and development opportunities, but he was reluctant to leave Jufulou and his friends here.

After learning about this, Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue also expressed their respect for Jiang Qiong's decision and said that they would support him no matter what choice he made.

After careful consideration, Jiang Qiong finally decided not to join the Xuanyue Sect for the time being.

He felt that he still had unfinished business in Jufulou, and he believed that as long as he worked hard in his practice, he could achieve good results.

When the deacon of Xuanyue Sect learned of Jiang Qiong's decision, he was not angry, but instead expressed his appreciation for his persistence.

He said, "Manager Jiang, your decision surprised me, but it also made me appreciate you even more. If you change your mind in the future, you can always come to me."

Jiang Qiong said gratefully: "Thank you for your understanding, I will continue to work hard on my cultivation and will not let you down."

……

Half a month later, when Jiang Qiong was carefully preparing a new dish in the kitchen of Jufulou, there was suddenly a noise outside the restaurant.

He frowned slightly, put down the kitchen utensils in his hands, and walked quickly to the front hall, only to see a man who looked like a manager, dressed in Xuan Yue Sect's uniform, standing in the hall surrounded by a crowd.

This man had a sharp gaze and exuded an aura of majesty without even being angry. It was obvious that he had a high level of cultivation.

Seeing Jiang Qiong appear, the steward bowed and smiled, "Boss Jiang, how are you? A few days ago, the deacon of our sect came to invite you, but I heard that you were busy with work and did not agree immediately. This time I came to invite you again. I hope that Boss Jiang and your two companions can seriously consider joining our Xuanyue Sect."

As he spoke, the steward waved his hand lightly, and the attendants behind him stepped forward and presented a list to Jiang Qiong.

Jiang Qiong took the list and scanned it, and her heart was moved. She saw many attractive conditions listed on it:
Not only did he promise to provide the three of them with a separate cultivation cave, but the spiritual energy inside the cave was several times richer than that outside, which would help the practitioners to quickly absorb spiritual energy and improve their cultivation;
It will also be equipped with exclusive medicinal pills, ranging from Qi-gathering pills that help consolidate the foundation to barrier-breaking pills needed to break through bottlenecks, all of which are of superior quality;
In terms of martial arts, Xuanyue Sect will open up some of its treasures, allowing them to choose the secrets that suit them. These martial arts were created by the sect's predecessors with great effort and are extremely powerful.

Even in daily practice guidance, experienced elders will be arranged to answer questions regularly to ensure that the path of practice is smooth and unobstructed.

Jiang Qiong showed hesitation. He looked up at the steward and said in a deep voice, "Sir, I am very grateful for your kindness, but this Jufulou..."

The manager seemed to have anticipated his concerns and interrupted him with a smile, "Don't worry, Manager Jiang, Jufulou can continue to operate as usual. My Xuanyue Sect has businesses in various places. In the future, we will definitely help you make the name of Jufulou more famous and make it an important base for cultivators to communicate with each other. This will be mutually beneficial to both you and my sect."

Jiang Qiong weighed the pros and cons in his mind, knowing that this opportunity was rare.

He asked the steward to wait for a moment, turned around and went to the backyard, found Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue, and told them the whole story in detail.

Lang Nana blinked her big eyes, with a yearning for Xuanyue Sect's generous treatment and a little reluctance in her eyes: "Brother Jiang, the conditions offered by Xuanyue Sect are indeed tempting. If we go there, our cultivation will surely improve rapidly, but Jufulou is like our home..."

Nan Fengxue nodded slightly and continued, "Nana is right, but I think if we can take this opportunity to improve our strength, we will be able to better protect Jufulou in the future. And didn't the manager say that Jufulou can continue to operate?"

Jiang Qiong listened to the two people's conversation, and his mind gradually became clear. He knew very well that in this world of immortal cultivation, strength was respected. If he wanted to protect the people around him and the career he had worked hard for, being strong was the key.

After thinking for a moment, he looked at the two of them with a firm gaze: "In this case, let's accept this invitation, join Xuanyue Sect together, and start a new journey of cultivation. However, in the future, we still need to work together and never forget our original intention."

Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue looked at each other and nodded heavily.

The three of them returned to the front hall, and Jiang Qiong bowed to the steward and said, "Thanks to the steward and Xuanyue Sect for thinking so highly of us, we are willing to join Xuanyue Sect, and we hope you will take care of us in the future."

The steward showed a delighted look on his face and laughed loudly, "Great! With the help of Manager Jiang and the two of you, our Xuanyue Sect will surely be even more powerful."

A few days later, Jiang Qiong and others, led by the Xuan Yue Sect's steward, entered the gate of Xuan Yue Sect.

As soon as I entered the sect, I felt a strong spiritual energy coming towards me, which was many times more dense than the outside world. It was as if I was in a sea of ​​spiritual energy. (End of this chapter)