Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Peach Garden.

Qin Yu had left for a long time but its position was still stable and still dominated.

It was all because of elder apprentice brother Tall Sostrong, second apprentice brother, Thousand Battles, third apprentice brother White Phoenix, and seventh apprentice sister Thousand Faces who became Saints later on.

With four Saints, the sect was shining brightly!

Though the Spring Master had died a long time ago, his disciples had proven with their abilities that he had good judgement.

Lei Xiaoyu was doing very well too. With a group of senior brothers and sisters looking after her, she was free of worries.

The only annoying thing was that there had been an endless stream of suitors for all these years.

She did not like a single one!

Thousand Faces had changed her face as usual and looked impatient, “Xiaoyu, you can’t continue like this. You can’t always use junior apprentice brother Qin as comparison. Otherwise how many guys will be to your liking in this world?

“Let me tell you, women will always have to marry. If not, the older you get, the more lonely you will feel.

“Tsk tsk, when you can’t sleep in the long long night...when you finally experience that, you will realize how important men are. I personally experienced this and knew a long time ago. Hence I matched with your elder apprentice brother a long time ago and did not suffer for long.”

She spoke like an experienced person and Lei Xiaoyu could not help but blush, “Apprentice sister, what are you saying? Elder apprentice brother is not like that!”

Thousand Faces hugged her and raised her brows, “You are shy just like this? Little brat, you just don’t know. Though your elder apprentice brother looks decent in front of you, at night…”

Qin Yu felt that he could not listen to this any further or it was going to become awkward. He coughed lightly and walked out, “Seventh apprentice sister, Xiaoyu, what are you talking about?”

Lei Xiaoyu looked up and stared, “Brother Qin!”

She looked delighted.

Very soon, someone grabbed her and prevented her from moving.

“Seventh apprentice sister, let go of me. Brother Qin is back!” Lei Xiaoyu struggled.

Thousand Faces frowned hard and said coldly, “Who are you? How dare you pretend to be Junior-apprentice brother Qin. You are very bold!”

She spoke angrily as she rushed to send a secret message.

Very soon, the sound of something flying through the air could be heard.

The first to arrive was elder apprentice brother Tall Sostrong, followed by Thousand Battles and White Phoenix. They saw Qin Yu and all looked shocked before alarm filled their features.

Tall Sostrong said in a low voice, “No matter who you are, the Peach Garden is not somewhere that you can mess around in!”

Qin Yu chuckled bitterly. He had been misunderstood but he understood where they were coming from. After all, to the people from the Peach Garden, his current realm was incomprehensible nor reachable. He was like a complete stranger with an unfathomable aura. The people from the Peach Garden could not believe him.

“Elder apprentice brother, second apprentice brother, third apprentice brother.” Qin Yu put his hands together, “I am really back.”

Thinking about it, his mind shifted.

Swish swish –

The entire Peach Garden suddenly swayed and numerous peach blossom leaves fell. Only the Peach Garden’s disciples were able to form a connection with the peach blossom trees.

“Ah! Junior-apprentice brother, it really is you!” Tall Sostrong’s eyes widened in delight.

Woosh –

Thousand Battles moved and appeared in front of him, “Junior-apprentice brother, you are back!”

With a punch, he hit his shoulder.

Qin Yu immediately controlled his power to prevent the recoil from hurting him. He smiled, “Mmhm, I am back.”

Lei Xiaoyu rushed over and stared with red eyes.

“Brother Qin!”

Qin Yu laughed and returned the greeting, “Eighth apprentice sister!”

With a single greeting, Lei Xiaoyu blushed even more.

The Peach Garden’s disciples gathered once more.

Tall Sostrong said, “Men, prepare a banquet. My junior-apprentice brother has returned!”

He was smiling widely.

Qin Yu lifted his hand, “There is no rush. I would like to see senior-apprentice sister Peachy and how she is now.”

The atmosphere faltered slightly.

Across from him, Tall Sostrong’s smile looked forced.

Qin Yu said in a low voice, “Elder apprentice brother, what happened? Don’t hide it from me.”

Tall Sostrong took a deep breath and said, “Junior-apprentice brother, I am very sorry. When you left and entrusted her to us, we tried many times but were unable to halt her condition.”

Qin Yu took a deep breath, “I will go and see her.”

Woosh –

He stepped out and disappeared.

Tall Sostrong was slightly stunned as he said, “I am no longer able to tell what realm junior-apprentice brother is in. I hope he has a way to save Peachy.”

In the next moment, Qin Yu appeared outside Peachy’s residence.

A group of the Peach Garden’s servants were shocked, but someone soon recognized him.

“Mister Ninth!”

Everyone rushed to bow.

Several new servants looked shocked and curious. It was their first time meeting this legendary person.

The ninth disciple of the Peach Garden. The one who left for many years, but there were still stories being told of him. Many years ago, he was already a peak True Saint and was incredibly strong!

“Mmhm.”

Qin Yu nodded as he waved his sleeve to open the door.

He quickly entered the room and saw the unconscious Peachy.

His body stilled!

Because in front of him, Peachy had been shifted to be placed in a large crystal box. She looked like a vague figure.

It was as if she would instantly disappear as soon as the wind blew.

Qin Yu took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “Vast Brightness!”

Woosh –

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The Vast Brightness Will appeared, “Qin Yu, you called me.”

“Can you help me to see how Peachy's condition is?”

The Vast Brightness Wil took a look and said, “She is currently a Split Soul. Her soul has been fragmented and spread out. She will soon disappear.”

“Split Soul!”

Qin Yu’s head shot up, “You said that Peachy is a Split Soul?”

The Vast Brightness Will said, “That’s right. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the other being to come out. Longevity Species have good sight and can make a judgement.”

Qin Yu waved his sleeve.

Woosh –

White Feifei appeared and said, “He is right, she is a Split Soul.” She took a few more looks, “However, she does not look like an average Split Soul…”

The Vast Brightness Will said slowly, “Of course not, otherwise, I should have been able to see through her a long time ago.”

He looked at Qin Yu, a complicated look in his eyes.

Qin Yu said in a low voice, “What do you want to say?”

The Vast Brightness Will hesitated before saying, “Qin Yu, I don’t know Peachy’s true history but I sense danger from her and do not dare to investigate further. So regarding this, I can only give you a warning.”

Qin Yu looked up.

The Vast Brightness Will said, “Peachy’s Split Soul existence is very strong. Perhaps you can find the answer from yourself.”

Find the answer from myself? Qin Yu was silent.

Ning Ling and You Qi were the reincarnations of Peachy’s Split Soul. He initially thought that as long as he found and saved her, he would be able to find them again.

But now, Peachy was just a channel of a Split Soul? Then where was her real body?

A strong existence, female…

Qin Yu took a deep breath as he suppressed the emotions stirring within him, “I understand.”

Sensing his downcast mood, the Vast Brightness Will took the initiative to leave.

White Feifei thought and said, “My Lord, this girl has long since stopped living. It is just this crystal box that is forcing and imprisoning her aura. There is no point in you guarding her. Why don’t you let her go.”

She then turned and left.

She never thought that Qin Yu was someone who would be lovesick.

He treated her with such coldness and forcefulness, without any warmth. Am I not white enough or are my breasts not big enough?

In the room, Qin Yu was silent for a long time before he placed his hands on the crystal box.

Alas, Peachy’s life had been cut off. Now, all that was left was some of her aura that had been forcefully trapped.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Yu pushed the crystal box.

Cling –

With a soft sound, like bubbles popping, Peachy’s figure quickly disappeared.

Qin Yu looked at the empty crystal container as he got up and left the room.

Tall Sostrong and Thousand Battles were already in the yard. The other people from the Peach Garden had left. Facing their two expectant looks, Qin Yu shook his head, “I could not save Peachy.”

Tall Sostrong and Thousand Battles both looked disappointed and the atmosphere was depressing.

“Senior apprentice brothers, don’t be sad. Though Peachy has disappeared, she may not be dead…perhaps there will be a day when she returns.”

Qin Yu lifted his hand and massaged his forehead, “I am confident of this.” No matter who she was, Qin Yu would keep finding her and would never give up.

Moreover, maybe the answer had always been in him. He just did not dare to confirm what this answer was.

“Mmhm, junior-apprentice brother, we believe you!” Tall Sostrong said as he smiled.

Thousand Battles said, “Junior-apprentice brother, why don’t you go and rest today. When you are alright, we can drink.”

Qin Yu shook his head, “There is no need. Moreover, I can’t stay for too long and have to return soon.” He looked at his two senior apprentice brothers and said, “This world is very big. A lot bigger than we have seen. But at the same time, it is also very dangerous. It is so dangerous that even with the Peach Garden’s current strength, it could be easily destroyed by others.

“So I will go first and scout this world. Once I open new ground, I will bring the Peach Garden out of here.”

Thousand Battles frowned, “Junior-apprentice brother, we are all Saints now. If you are in trouble, maybe we could help?”

“Thank you second apprentice brother.” Qin Yu hesitated before waving his sleeve.

The phoenix’s dried corpse appeared in front of them.

Tall Sostrong and Thousand Battles were shocked as they backed away.

They both stared at the phoenix’s corpse. Even though it was completely dead, the aura that was being released from it was still frightening.

It was like even if a feather, which had already lost its light, were to fall on the ground, the ground would crack!

“Junior-apprentice brother, this…this is…”

Qin Yu said, “This is a phoenix’s corpse.”

He lifted his hand to take it back, “And it was one of the easier ones amongst my enemies. So I get your good intentions and look forward to the day when we can fight together.”

Thousand Battles chuckled bitterly, “Junior-apprentice brother…the way you comfort people really sucks.”

Phoenix!

This was a rumored divine creature yet it turned into a corpse like this.

Moreover, from Qin Yu’s expression, it seemed like killing this phoenix was really nothing to him. He took a deep breath and said, “Junior-apprentice brother, I want to know you current realm…”

Tall Sostrong looked curious too. It was because the feeling Qin Yu was giving them was simply too unclear.

Qin Yu said, “Above the Saint realm, there is the Ruler realm. Above the Ruler realm there is the King realm, followed by the Longevity Species Eternal realm.”

“Now, I can be considered a King realm cultivator.” He was not exaggerating as he said this and he was even being modest.

Qin Yu was not of the King realm but he could definitely kill a True King!

“King realm!”

Thousand Battles’ breathing quickened. Above the Saint realm, other than the Ruler realm, there were so many other realms.

The world outside was very big like Qin Yu said.

He was looking at the sky from a well!

“Hopefully one day, I can also get out of this world and see how vast and big the entire world is!”

Qin Yu smiled and nodded, “Definitely.”

On that day, the Peach Garden held a banquet.

The precious wine in the cellar was brought out without hesitation and Qin Yu drank happily. It had been a long time since he relaxed. He felt as if he was a watch that had been strapped tightly and was always forced to move every second, without daring to rest.

Now in the Peach Garden in the Vast Brightness World, Qin Yu felt relaxed.

Moreover, he also needed release!

Venting his anger and frustation that was like a cloud within his body, no matter how powerful he was.

Peachy was a Split Soul!

She was also a Split Soul!

Then what was the point of the Spring Master working so hard and persisting for so many years, even giving up his life?

His daughter was not his daughter!

Or rather, what was the point of Qin Yu searching till today? Whether it was Ning Ling, You Qi, or Peachy, they were all just Split Souls. It was very possible that they would never remember the past.

He was feeling depressed and wanted to drink, so Qin Yu did not reject anyone that toasted him. He also controlled his cultivation such that he became slightly tipsy.

“Brother Qin…”

It was Lei Xiaoyu, she looked worried.

Qin Yu smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I am happy.”

Lei Xiaoyu shook her head and said seriously, “Brother Qin, I know that you are not happy now but there are some things that we cannot control.”

“Things cannot always go according to our will. Not all our hard work and persistence will get us our eventual desired result.

“But at least after we have tried and worked hard, even if we did not get anything in the end, we will not be disappointed when we think back.”

Qin Yu looked at her and said, “Xiaoyu, you have matured.” He sat up straight and the smell of alcohol on him was wiped off. He said slowly, “Will you not be disappointed after working hard and trying? But truthfully, disappointment is hard to avoid. At least, we will not blame ourselves and end up regretful and angry!

“Xiaoyu, thank you. Let me toast you.”

Lei Xiaoyu waved her hand, “No need. No need.”

Qin Yu smiled and lifted his cup.

Lei Xiaoyu could only pick the cup up and finished it.

She downed it in one shot and placed the cup down.

Qin Yu stood up and put his hands together, “Today, I have caused all of you to worry, it is my fault. I am fine now.

“But I have already spent a lot of time here. I have to head back now.”

Pouring another full cup, he lifted it.

“But after today, it will be easy for me to return. So, maybe it will not be long before we meet again.”

Everyone lifted their cups and drank it all!

Woosh –

Qin Yu disappeared.