The Emperor of Zongmen Workers is here

Behind the herb garden, sunlight streamed across a lush expanse of land. Lin Muci, carrying a hoe and humming a cheerful tune, strolled slowly. Her steps were light, and the tune carried a joyful rhythm, as if the entire world were filled with beauty. She thought with delight that she would be able to dig up many precious medicinal herbs today! After being transported to this mysterious place, she initially experienced a period of darkness, a darkness like thick ink that enveloped her tightly, causing her heart to panic, as if countless insects were crawling around in her heart. Fortunately, she finally arrived safely at this hopeful herb garden.

At first, she stood in this unfamiliar land, her eyes filled with bewilderment, not knowing what to do. Her hands unconsciously clutched the corners of her clothes, her brows furrowed slightly, and her face was filled with anxiety. However, when her bright eyes stumbled upon this herb garden, especially when she saw that although it had been taken away by her junior master as a secret realm, there were still a large number of remaining herbs, her eyes instantly lit up, like stars twinkling in the night sky. An idea immediately began to stir in her heart, and that idea grew rapidly like a bud breaking through the ground in spring. She secretly decided to dig up more precious herbs to take back. After all, who would dislike so many precious herbs? Just like facing a table full of delicious food, who can resist the temptation?

However, she deliberately left some herbs untapped. She knelt down and gently stroked the untouched plants, her eyes filled with tenderness. On one hand, she wanted them to continue to reproduce; she knew that gifts from nature needed to be cherished and nurtured, not excessively demanded. On the other hand, she worried about the disappointment of someone who might stumble upon this place and find nothing. She imagined that person's lost expression, and her heart ached.

Lin Muci hummed a little tune as she strolled to the front of the herb garden. Suddenly, a subtle noise reached her, a sound like the gentle rustle of a breeze through the grass, or the rustling of small animals foraging for food. Curiosity ignited within her, a burning flame that quickened her pace. When she looked closely, she saw it was Jiang Qingwu and Su Chen. Her eyes lit up instantly, like fireworks bursting across the night sky, and a brilliant smile spread across her face, one that seemed to dispel any gloom. She excitedly dropped the hoe in her hand. It landed with a clang, but she ignored it, darting forward like a cheerful bird, hugging Jiang Qingwu tightly. "Junior Master! It's really you! I missed you so much!" Lin Muci exclaimed excitedly, her voice filled with joy and excitement, her eyes glistening with tears of joy at reunion.

Jiang Qingwu also smiled and hugged Lin Muci back, patted her back gently, and said softly: "I miss you too, Muci. What are you doing here?" Jiang Qingwu's eyes were full of love and concern, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, and her face was filled with a warm smile.

Lin Muci looked around at her nearly hollowed-out herb garden, a wave of emotion welling up in her heart. She sighed softly, a hint of pride and satisfaction in her eyes. "I thought it might be useful to dig up more herbs, just in case they're needed later. And I was worried someone might stray into the garden and find nothing, so I left a small portion. I've been digging non-stop these past few days, and it feels like time has flown by like a blur. I've been digging for three days straight now." Her eyes showed a hint of fatigue, but also a sense of satisfaction, the joy of harvesting after hard work.

Jiang Qingwu looked at the turned land in the medicine garden and said in surprise: "Wow, you are really amazing. You dug so much. You have been here alone for so long. Aren't you bored?" Jiang Qingwu opened his eyes wide and looked at the turned land. There was both admiration for Lin Muci's hard work and a hint of heartache in his eyes.

Lin Muci shrugged and said with a smile: "It was a bit boring at first, but then I was busy digging herbs, and I felt that time passed very quickly. And I thought these herbs might be helpful to us, so I became more and more excited to dig. By the way, what about you? Where were you teleported to?" Lin Muci had a bright smile on her face, and her eyes were shining with curiosity. She couldn't wait to know what Jiang Qingwu and Su Chen had experienced.

Jiang Qingwu frowned slightly, recalling what had just happened, a trace of solemnity appeared on her face, and she said: "We were teleported to the inner demon illusion, which is very dangerous. Su Chen was almost controlled by the inner demon, but fortunately, he finally got rid of the illusion with his own will and my help." Jiang Qingwu's eyes revealed a hint of worry, she looked at Su Chen, her eyes full of concern.

After hearing this, Lin Muci's face changed. She looked at Su Chen and asked with concern: "Su Chen, are you okay? The inner demon is not easy to deal with. You have really suffered." Lin Muci frowned, her eyes full of worry and heartache. She walked to Su Chen and patted Su Chen's shoulder gently.

Su Chen recalled the scene in the secret realm, shook his head slightly, a determined look appeared on his face, and he said: "I'm fine. Fortunately, my junior uncle and I both survived, and finally got a piece of inherited skills from a great medical practitioner." Su Chen's eyes flashed with excitement and pride, and he was happy that he could obtain the inherited skills.

When Jiang Qingwu heard Su Chen say this, she knew in her heart that Su Chen did not want to tell everyone about his past life experiences in the illusion, so as not to worry everyone, and she also echoed: "I was protected by the flowing light mirror when I entered the secret realm. I don't know what happened during that time. When I woke up, it was the time for Su Chen to obtain the inheritance. This secret realm should be Su Chen's opportunity." Jiang Qingwu had a smile on her face, and there was a hint of relief in her eyes. She was happy for Su Chen.

Lin Muci was shocked when she heard this. Although she didn't know what Su Chen had experienced in the secret realm, she was still glad that the two of them had escaped safely. "It's good that they are safe, it's good that they are safe." A relieved smile appeared on Lin Muci's face. She patted her chest lightly, and a big stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

The three chatted while observing the scene in the herb garden. Most of the herbs that had once been lush and green had now been dug out, leaving only a few scattered small plants. The soil was a bit messy from being turned over, but it was also full of vitality, as if telling of Lin Muci's hard work during this period. The turned land exuded the fragrance of earth, as if demonstrating the power of nature and the tenacity of life.

Lin Muci looked at the fruits of her labor, her heart filled with a sense of accomplishment. Her eyes sparkled with pride, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, as if she were admiring a precious work of art. She thought that these herbs would help everyone in their future cultivation, and she felt that everything was worth it. Although the days of digging herbs here alone were somewhat lonely, she had also learned how to face difficulties alone and how to find joy in difficult situations. Her face was filled with a confident smile, a smile that showed growth after experiencing hardships.

"Junior Master, Junior Brother Su, what should we do next?" Lin Muci asked softly, her eyes full of anticipation as she looked at Jiang Qingwu and Su Chen, hoping they could give her a good suggestion.

Jiang Qingwu pondered for a moment and said, "Let's see if we can find other people first. I'll use talismans to determine their location." Her voice was calm and firm, giving people a sense of security.

Jiang Qingwu's eyes revealed a hint of determination as she carefully pulled out her specially crafted talisman from her bosom. The talisman emanated a faint glow, as if imbued with mysterious power. She had meticulously crafted this talisman, and would only use it at crucial moments.

As he spoke, Jiang Qingwu gently bit his fingertip and dripped blood onto the talisman. The talisman instantly emitted a dazzling light, then transformed into a stream of light and flew off into the distance. Jiang Qingwu closed his eyes and concentrated, attempting to establish a connection with his fellow disciples through the talisman.

Lin Muci and Su Chen watched quietly from the side, hoping to find clues about their other companions. Their eyes were full of hope, and they stood quietly beside Jiang Qingwu, as if waiting for a miracle to happen.

As time ticked by, Jiang Qingwu's brows furrowed, a solemn expression forming on her face. She slowly opened her eyes and shook her head, saying, "No, I can't pinpoint their exact location."

Upon hearing this news, Lin Muci and Su Chen's expressions grew heavy. They had originally hoped that Jiang Qingwu's spell would help them find other disciples, but now the situation seemed bleak. However, they didn't give up. Instead, they looked at each other and decided to continue looking for other ways to resolve their current predicament.

Jiang Qingwu held the talisman in his hand and muttered something in a deep and mysterious voice, as if communicating with heaven and earth. Then he threw the talisman into the air, where it shimmered and slowly pointed southeast. Jiang Qingwu looked at the direction of the talisman, his heart filled with joy, his eyes gleaming with excitement. He said, "It's in the southeast. Let's go and take a look."

Su Chen and Lin Muci nodded and followed Jiang Qingwu southeastward. Their steps were firm and powerful, their hearts filled with anticipation. After walking for a while, they sensed a strong spatial fluctuation ahead. The air was filled with a mysterious aura that seemed to disorient one. The surrounding scenery seemed to be slightly distorted, like reflections in water, illusory and unreal.

Jiang Qingwu paused, took out the array disk given by his senior brother, and began to detect spatial fluctuations. The pointer on the array disk spun rapidly, emitting a faint light that flashed like a shooting star in the night sky. Space in the southeast began to distort, as if an invisible vortex was slowly spinning, emitting a powerful suction that seemed to swallow everything in. A mysterious aura filled the air, and the light flickered. The surrounding flowers, plants, and trees seemed to be affected, swaying slightly, as if warning of the danger here.

"The spatial fluctuations here are very strong. It looks like something is about to break through the air." Jiang Qingwu said vigilantly. Her eyes were full of vigilance. She stared at the front closely and held the formation plate in her hand tighter.

Su Chen and Lin Muci also became more alert, staring intently ahead. A hint of nervousness flashed through their eyes, and they leaned forward slightly, ready to respond to any danger at any moment.

Suddenly, the spatial fluctuations intensified. A flash of intense light flashed, and Feng Jingchen and Zhong Lixiu were ejected from the spatial fluctuations. Feng Jingchen and Zhong Lixiu had been in combat mode when they first appeared. After landing, they stumbled slightly, seemingly still recovering from their previous struggle. Feng Jingchen held his Xiao in front of him, his eyes warily surveying his surroundings. His brow furrowed, a hint of fatigue and tension in his eyes. Zhong Lixiu, on the other hand, held a longsword, its blade gleaming with a cold light. His body trembled slightly, his expression solemn.

When Jiang Qingwu saw them, she hurriedly shouted, "Achen, Axiu, it's us!" Jiang Qingwu's voice was full of surprise and excitement. A bright smile appeared on her face and she ran towards them.

Feng Jingchen then saw that it was Su Chen and the others. He quickly retracted the Xiao that he had stabbed out, and a look of relaxation appeared on his face. His brows relaxed, and he took a long breath and said, "Junior Master? Are we getting out? This illusion really tortured us." Feng Jingchen's face had a hint of fatigue, but more of it was the joy of seeing his companions.

Zhongli Xiu also quickly retracted the sword he had swung out, made a sword flower, put the sword back into the scabbard, breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Great, it's really you. We were just worried that the demon cultivators in the illusion would cheat us." A relieved smile appeared on Zhongli Xiu's face. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes full of joy.

Zhongli Xiu also nodded and said, "Yes, the situation in that illusion was really dangerous." There was a hint of fear in Zhongli Xiu's eyes. He recalled his experience in the illusion and couldn't help feeling emotional.

Feng Jingchen and Zhong Lixiu emerged, still immersed in the battle they had just fought. Their eyes revealed fatigue, but more so, excitement and agitation. Their breathing was a little rapid, and their faces had a slight flush, the result of the excitement after the battle.

Su Chen looked at them and found that they both looked a little tired, but there was excitement and determination in their eyes. He quickly took out the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill from his arms, handed it to them and said, "Senior Brother, Third Brother, eat this quickly to replenish your strength." Su Chen's eyes were full of concern, and there was a hint of worry on his face, worried that their bodies could not bear it.

Feng Jingchen and Zhong Lixiu took the pill, looked at Su Chen with gratitude, and swallowed it without hesitation. As the pill entered their stomachs, a warm current instantly spread through their bodies, and their fatigue was greatly alleviated. Comforting expressions appeared on their faces, and their bodies gradually relaxed.

Jiang Qingwu smiled and said, "We were just teleported back to the medicine garden from the illusion. What did you experience in the illusion? It looked like it was very hard." Jiang Qingwu's eyes were full of curiosity. She looked at Feng Jingchen and Zhongli Xiu, hoping to hear their story.

Feng Jingchen and Zhong Lixiu exchanged a glance, then began to recount their experiences in the illusion...