When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Chapter 155 Immortal Clan, Immortal Spirit Seeds

After hearing Empress Huang Ting's reply, Steward Fang recounted the events that had occurred between him and Zhu Chongjiu in detail, including Zhu Chongjiu's last expression and his word of thanks as he turned to leave.

In the human race's understanding, the immortal race never thanks any human, no matter what that human has done for them.

After Manager Fang finished explaining to Empress Huang Ting and raised his doubts, the slightly tired voice on the other end became a few decibels louder.

Oh?

You mean, besides being able to sense that their cultivation level is at the Heavenly General level, you can't sense anything else, whether they are human, immortal, demon, or spirit?

You know, according to what you said, you're actually a whole level stronger than them.

Yes, Your Majesty.

This is also one of the points that puzzles me. According to the young man who was leading the group, it was because he was afraid of exposing the immortal abode and sect, which would defeat the purpose of the training.

However, I think this argument is somewhat untenable.

Those who go out to train and are afraid of exposing themselves either hide their cultivation level or do not use magic. I have never seen anyone conceal their racial identity.

In this universe, doing so would be utterly meaningless, wouldn't it?

After Fang Lao finished speaking, Empress Huang Ting did not immediately reply, but waited a moment before saying, "I understand about this matter. I will have someone keep an eye on this group. You continue with your business."

Upon hearing Empress Huang Ting's words, Elder Fang felt that he had finished his report. He took his leave and was about to turn off the communication device when the Empress's voice suddenly came from the other end again: "Be careful recently. If you find anything unusual, don't wait until you are desperate to use the last life-saving method I gave you."

If necessary, we can abandon the merchant ship and prioritize our lives!

After Mr. Fang quickly replied "Yes," the other end turned off the audio transmission device.

It was Empress Huang Ting's final piece of advice that made Elder Fang, whose cultivation was not high but whose mind and senses were extraordinary due to his years of traveling between different worlds, sense that something big was about to happen.

After careful consideration, Old Fang left the room and issued orders to all personnel on the merchant ship, instructing them to be on high alert and to report any unusual activity immediately.

Meanwhile, Elder Fang was rushing to the next world to conduct trade, and Zhu Chongjiu's last actions towards Elder Fang were also intended to convey some information to him.

What Zhu Chongjiu didn't know was that, thanks to Fang Lao's caution, news of Zhu Chongjiu and his group's movements and situation had already reached Empress Huang Ting's ears.

Hey Ninth Brother, this Qingfeng World is truly wondrous! From the perspective of the void of space, the surface of the planet is shrouded in a thick layer of clouds.

Moreover, judging from the movement of the clouds, it gives the impression that a violent storm is sure to be brewing beneath them.

But once you get inside the world, it's a completely different story. Although there's no sun in the sky, it's still as bright as day.

Moreover, the temperature is pleasant, and a gentle breeze caresses the face.

Xiao Jin said that's right, but this world lacks the wood element; look at all this yellow sand. Xiao Tu doesn't like this place.

After hearing what Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu, who was looking at him, said, "Xiao Jin, are you stupid?"

Judging by appearances alone, with storms raging everywhere, why don't you listen to the name of the world?

"Qingfeng World"—do you know what the word "Qingfeng" means?

And Xiaomu, although this world has clouds and wind, it has no rain. The aura of the water element law is not as strong as your aura of the wood element law.

I estimate that the world's water supply is also artificially provided.

Just as Xiao Tu finished speaking, a voice came from the void.

The message informed everyone that rain would fall for two hours in the eastern part of the Qingfeng World in one hour, and that everyone should prepare accordingly.

After the sound disappeared, whispers could be heard from the crowds on both sides of the street.

Some were kneeling and worshipping the Immortal King Qingfeng, thanking him for bringing sweet rain and dew to everyone.

Some complained quietly that it only rained once a month, and only for two hours at a time.

Hey!

These days are so hard to endure. I really wish I could be like those immortals in the celestial palace, so I wouldn't have to worry about water anymore.

Although the man was complaining in a low voice, his companion overheard him and reminded him, "Don't talk nonsense. If the Immortal Guard hears you, you'll get a beating."

Furthermore, ordinary immortals like us will never reach the level of a celestial official in our lifetime, let alone a celestial general or celestial king.

Some promising talents are taken away by the guards of the Celestial Palace at birth. Once inside, their bloodline is concealed, and regardless of their cultivation level upon reaching adulthood, they will never know who their parents are, let alone if their parents try to benefit from their lineage.

Alright, alright, what you're complaining about is even more serious than what I'm saying. Stop it now. If we get caught, I'll at most get a spanking, but you'll be locked up and punished.

After saying that, the two hurriedly walked away into the distance, seemingly to go back and prepare for the rain that would fall in an hour later.

In fact, with Zhu Chongjiu's current strength, he is already able to see into the minds of people below the Heavenly Official level, and he also understands why the Void was able to know his words and thoughts in advance.

Since entering the Qingfeng World, the group has been observing and learning about the cultivation methods and lifestyles of immortals from the minds of ordinary people and immortals.

Whether a member of the immortal race can advance in cultivation depends entirely on whether a seed of immortal spirit can be conceived within their body at birth.

From birth, immortals possess physical abilities several times stronger than human infants. Furthermore, as they grow older, by adulthood, they already possess physical strength comparable to human emperor-level powerhouses without needing to cultivate.

However, for ordinary immortals, this level of strength is already the upper limit after reaching adulthood, and there is no possibility of further improvement.

Aside from the wealthy and noble, who had the means to purchase rare and precious materials to cultivate spiritual seeds for their descendants.

It is rare for immortals with ordinary parents to give birth to babies who are born with immortal spirit seeds.

Even if an infant born to an ordinary immortal is born with an immortal seed, it will be discovered immediately by the immortal in charge of such matters within the immortal palace, and will be taken back to the immortal palace for nurturing without hesitation. At the same time, just as the two people just said, the consent of the parents will not be sought at all, and the bloodline will be hidden and the relationship will be severed.

Furthermore, the maximum level a celestial being can reach is determined by the celestial spirit seed within their body at birth.

However, as the saying goes, it's not impossible to break the deadlock. As long as you have money and power, you can use rare and precious materials to change your fate against all odds.

Thinking of this, Zhu Chongjiu recalled the world he had lived in before and sighed inwardly, "No matter where you are, some things are eternally unchanging!"

Just then, Xiao Huo sent a telepathic message to everyone and asked, "If ordinary immortals have children with great potential, why don't they try to hide them away secretly?"

"I don't believe it. All these years, they haven't thought of a way to block the celestial palace's detection."

Seeing that Xiao Jin was about to speak, Xiao Rou glanced at him and then said softly to Xiao Huo, "Brother Xiao Huo, as you know, the more extraordinary something is, the more powerful the energy it requires."

As you can see, the ordinary immortals here receive very little immortal spirit each month after deducting their usual expenses.

Even if they manage to hide their children and raise them themselves, where will they get the resources needed for cultivation?

If that's the case, it would be better to hand it over to the Celestial Palace.

Even if they cannot recognize themselves, becoming an immortal in the celestial palace means not only a life free from worries about food and clothing, but also the pleasure that comes with power.

Isn't this much better than being a lowly immortal like them for the rest of their lives?

Wouldn't it be better if they could cultivate themselves to the point of breaking through some constraints and finding their biological parents someday?

The most important point is that the people should never fight against the officials.

Xiao Rou's words were not just for Xiao Huo, but for everyone.

However, the one who felt the most empathy was Zhu Chongjiu.