Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

Chang Wen nodded and spoke his mind, "Although we offer substantial rewards, we lack the resources. Furthermore, the peak masters might obstruct us, so recruiting disciples won't be easy. We need to prepare for both possibilities."

"Senior brother, just say what you want. As long as it's within my power, I'll do my best."

Chen Changsheng knew the situation was serious and dared not be careless.

"Yes. The second plan targets those Haoran Peak disciples who were exiled to Xing Peak a thousand years ago for protecting Zhou Qing. After all, they started from Haoran Peak and have feelings for it. If we can find a way to bring them back, the population problem can be easily solved."

Chang Wen patted Chen Changsheng on the shoulder, "However, this is a lot of running errands, and it might be tiring."

"Those people from Haoran Peak before? That's a good idea."

Chen Changsheng's eyes brightened slightly, then he frowned again. "However, as far as I know, they are still guilty of letting Zhou Qing go, so bringing him back won't be easy."

"That's why I came to you; I don't trust anyone else to do it."

Chang Wen looked serious and took out a Qiankun bag. "There are some mid-grade spirit stones in here. You can use them to bribe people. I will give them back to you in a while."

After giving these spirit stones to Chen Changsheng, he only had a little over five thousand spirit stones left to invest. He would need to invest some more time to achieve true spirit stone freedom.

I tried my best.

Chen Changsheng took the Qiankun bag. "I was just watching the excitement anyway. Now that I can contribute to Haoran Peak and even make money on the side, it's already a great fortune."

Chang Wen patted him on the shoulder again and watched him leave.

After Chen Changsheng left, Chang Wen found Chu Xinghe and asked, "What are your plans for the future?"

"I want to return to Dao Peak. The Dao Peak Dao Discussion Conference is in a month. Winning first place will bring generous rewards. I've heard there's a Heaven and Earth Creation Pill. If I can get it, my cultivation will definitely improve. It will also give me more assurance in comprehending the Great Bright Scripture a year from now."

Chu Xinghe revealed his plan without reservation.

"Shall we go now?"

Chang Wen inquired.

"Yes, there's no time to lose. I'll go and make some preparations. There are several formidable opponents, so we can't underestimate them."

Chu Xinghe told the truth.

"Then good luck. I'll come see you when I have time."

Chang Wen didn't stop him. Everyone has their own path to walk. Although investment can make one stronger, it shouldn't dictate Chu Xinghe's life.

"it is good."

Chu Xinghe became more serious. "Senior Brother, please rest assured. With me here, our Haoran Peak will not be taken over. Even if comprehending the Great Brightness Sutra is as difficult as ascending to heaven, I will still give it a try."

After his rebirth, his primary goal was to comprehend the Great Brightness Sutra. Now that the bet had been made, it was merely a matter of going with the flow.

Chu Xinghe left, his figure exuding confidence and a touch of arrogance.

Chang Wen watched him leave, feeling a sense of relief akin to sending his son to school. He felt both reluctant to part with him and respect for his fate.

"I wonder how Nianqing is doing."

Chang Wen muttered to himself as he walked toward Shen Nianqing's room.

Every time Shen Nianqing enters a period of weakness, she comes to Haoran Peak to recuperate. The time usually lasts about seven days, but this time ten days have already passed, and Shen Nianqing still shows no sign of coming out, which inevitably makes Chang Wen a little worried.

They're both my flesh and blood; I have to take good care of them both. After all, he's the eldest brother.

"Nianqing, how are you feeling?"

Chang Wen sat by Shen Nianqing's bedside and asked questions like an old father.

At this moment, Shen Nianqing's face was somewhat pale. She was clearly still in a weakened state. Chang Wen discovered through the panel that Shen Nianqing's cultivation level was currently only at the mortal realm.

What kind of weakened state could turn a Golden Core cultivator into a mortal? Is it something like menstruation?

"It may take a few more days to recover."

Shen Nianqing spoke very softly, her eyes not even fully open.

She didn't know what was going on this time either. In the past, the backlash from the cycle of reincarnation would dissipate every seven days, but this time it lasted for a full ten days, which was really strange.

Do you know what's going on inside your body?

Chang Wen pressed for an answer.

Shen Nianqing hesitated for a moment, then honestly shook her head. She planned to tough it out during this period of weakness.

"Put your clothes on, and I'll take you to see Snow Lotus Peak."

Chang Wen sighed and then got up to avoid suspicion, but Shen Nianqing grabbed his sleeve.

"Hold on for a few days, it will pass."

Shen Nianqing said weakly that she always endured her illnesses.

"What are you trying to tough it out about? Look at yourself now, still trying to tough it out? You don't even know what's wrong with you, yet you keep trying. If you're sick, you should see a doctor. Don't you understand such a simple principle?"

Chang Wen gently scolded, "Hurry up and get dressed. I'll take you to see Snow Lotus Peak. I'm counting on you to carry me when you get better."

Xue Wuqing, the peak master of Snow Lotus Peak, is one of the few acquaintances he knows in the Haoran Immortal Sect, so he will definitely help.

That afternoon.

Chang Wen carried Shen Nianqing on his back and set off for Snow Lotus Peak. Lin Yuan and Su Xiaoman followed along, treating it as a leisurely trip.

"If you're sick, you should see a doctor. Resting while you're sick is like raising a tiger. When you finally want to see a doctor, there won't be anyone left to treat you. Don't you have a sense of crisis?"

"Health is the foundation of everything. You must always put your health first, no matter when or where, so that you can do what you want to do."

On the way, Chang Wen kept nagging.

Shen Nianqing let it go in one ear and out the other. She'd heard those words eight hundred times already, so she simply ignored them.

There's nothing you can do; those who are favored become fearless.

Through ninety-nine lifetimes, she had never truly experienced familial affection. The exception was when she was with Chang Wen.

Her eyes were like those of a hawk, able to see through the deceit in people's hearts. Only Chang Wen looked at her without calculation or consideration, only with love for the child.

That's why she allowed Chang Wen to get close to her. If it were anyone else, she would have stayed away long ago.

"Laugh, laugh, laugh! Don't just laugh, you two are the same."

Hearing Lin Yuan and Su Xiaoman snickering behind him, Chang Wen turned around and said something. The two of them immediately stood at attention, both controlling their facial expressions.

"Understood, Senior Brother."

It's worth mentioning that Lin Yuan stopped fawning over Chang Wen from time to time. It turns out those unbearable experiences were just side effects of not being well-fed; once he was well-fed, he was no different from a normal person.

"Good job, here's a reward of two spirit stones."

Chang Wen didn't hesitate and invested directly.

After investing in Su Xiaoman, they invested in Lin Yuan. After Lin Yuan, they invested in Shen Nianqing, and after Shen Nianqing, they invested in Su Xiaoman again…

This cycle repeats itself endlessly. Investment continues.

He desperately wanted to become stronger.

The three of them were deeply moved. They all said: "Our senior brother is so kind; he never hides good things from us."

Snow Lotus Peak is located southeast of Haoran Peak. Its overall strength ranks in the upper-middle range among all mountains.

After using twenty-five teleportation arrays, Chang Wen and his companions finally arrived at the foot of Snow Lotus Peak.

"Truly worthy of being called Snow Lotus Peak."

Chang Wen stood there, unable to hold back his emotions.

Looking out into the distance, it's all an ice field. All the buildings and facilities are made of ice, crystal clear, reflecting the sunlight, like a fairy tale world.

"Senior Brother, the steps are so high, what if you accidentally slip and fall?"

Looking at the endless ice steps leading to the summit, Su Xiaoman asked timidly.