This immortal was clearly ordinary, yet he was unusually confident.

The small boat glided slowly across the river, and the people on board remained silent as if by unspoken agreement.

Old Sun was in good spirits after waking up. He was quietly watching Jiang Xuanwu row the boat, with a faint smile on his face.

At this moment, Jiang Xuanwu had transformed into Sun Tianbao's appearance. He deliberately slowed down his movements, as if this would make the journey as long as possible.

Zheng Zhuang stood at the bow of the boat, letting the river breeze blow, emptying his mind to feel the changes in the Qujiang River.

To most people, Qujiang seemed unchanged, but he had a strange feeling that the entire waterway had come alive from the moment Jiang Xuanwu officially became the god of Qujiang.

Before this, Jiang Nishang could only mobilize one or two tenths of the power of the water veins, but now Jiang Xuanwu can not only easily mobilize all the power of the water veins, but also receive the blessing of the laws of heaven in the dark.

In addition, Zheng Zhuang also felt suppressed. If he were to compete with Jiang Xuanwu in water-based magic again, he would have almost no chance of winning.

From this perspective, cultivators of the divine path should not be underestimated.

If a single waterway is this powerful, then if the demon god behind the Demon God Cult truly gathers the faith power of countless beings in Cangzhou, its strength would likely increase to an unimaginable level.

As Zheng Zhuang's thoughts drifted, Old Sun suddenly sighed and said:

"Tianbao! Actually, I've known for a long time that you're dead, but I just haven't been willing to accept reality."

Jiang Xuanwu was startled upon hearing this. He slowly turned around, his face full of bitterness, and said, "Father, I..."

Old Sun smiled sadly: "It's all my fault. You're a good child, and Ni Chang is a good girl. I'm the one who ruined you... I know you're filial. Is there anything you haven't fulfilled?"

Zheng Zhuang sighed silently. Old Sun was unaware that his time was coming to an end. He thought that Sun Tianbao's spirit was unwilling to leave and thus had not reincarnated.

“Father, Tianbao has never blamed you. Don’t worry, from now on, Ni Chang and I will never be separated again,” Jiang Xuanwu said.

"Really? That's good, that's good." Old Sun smiled with relief, then suddenly felt his eyelids getting heavy. "Ahem, I'm getting old, I'm getting sleepy after just a short while."

Jiang Xuanwu suppressed his grief and forced a smile, saying, "It's alright, Father. You've worked hard all your life, you deserve a good rest. Don't worry, I'm very steady at rowing the boat."

Old Sun nodded, peacefully closed his eyes, as if he had truly fallen asleep...

"Fellow Daoist, please accept my condolences!" Zheng Zhuang sighed.

Jiang Xuanwu had returned to his original appearance and slowly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, sir. In fact, he was already at the end of his life, and it's fortunate that he has lived these extra days. In this way, this earthly connection can be considered over."

Zheng Zhuang nodded and looked ahead. Jiang Xuanwu understood, and the small boat moved automatically without wind, gradually increasing its speed.

At this moment, the river seemed to offer no resistance, instead propelling the boat forward, just as the proverb says—"Rowing a boat doesn't require oars, it relies entirely on the waves!"

Because the ship was extremely fast, it didn't take long to approach Quliang City.

As the boat reached the shore, Zheng Zhuang cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for your trouble! Until we meet again!"

Jiang Xuanwu quickly returned the greeting: "Farewell, sir! Until we meet again!"

After landing at Zhengzhuang, Jiang Xuanwu slowly rowed his small boat to the middle of the river, and then sank with the boat.

……

Taohualou's business was as booming as ever, with diners filling both the upstairs and downstairs.

Moreover, a group of people were gathered in a corner of the hall, waiting for a table, giving it the feel of a trendy online store.

If people initially came to admire the peach blossoms or enjoy peach blossom wine, nowadays they come mostly for the new dishes served in the restaurant.

Since Zheng Zhuang taught Qin Qianqian some famous dishes from his previous life, it was as if a whole new door had been opened for the little girl.

With Zheng Zhuang away these days, the little girl has nothing to do and often goes to the restaurant, where she comes up with a lot of new gadgets.

Because of a regulation in Zhengzhuang, although the prices at Taohualou Yage are high, the prices in the lobby downstairs are not expensive.

The elegant room was decorated in a very high-class style, and ordinary people simply couldn't afford it, so the people it entertained were all either rich or noble.

As for ordinary people, why not spend the same amount of money to enjoy unique delicacies at Peach Blossom Pavilion?

Because Peach Blossom Pavilion appeals to both refined and popular tastes, its business is booming day by day.

"Shopkeeper, isn't there an empty private room upstairs? How about I offer fifty taels of silver?"

"Sir, our Peach Blossom Pavilion has rules. That private room is only for the owner. It's not possible to sit there for even 500 taels, let alone 500 taels."

Zheng Huiwan gently closed the ledger and helplessly explained to the richly dressed middle-aged man in front of her, thinking to herself that the business was getting better and better and she needed to hire two more employees.

"Didn't your manager not come today? Well, it's just sitting empty anyway, why don't I order some more? Why be so stingy with money? Please help me out, make an exception. I've come all this way, I can't just not get a meal." The middle-aged man was still persistent.

“Oh, it’s really not about the money. Rules are rules. To be honest, I’ve never even sat in that private room. If you really want to have a meal, you can rest over there for a while. I’ll arrange a table for you as soon as there’s an opening,” Zheng Huiwan said, pointing to a corner of the hall.

Seeing that Zheng Huiwan wouldn't listen to reason or threats, the middle-aged man snorted coldly in annoyance and finally had no choice but to find an empty stool in the corner of the hall and sit down.

His family was in the silk business and were quite wealthy, but this was the first time he had ever encountered a restaurant like this.

If it were anywhere else, he would definitely have someone smash it up; he could just pay some compensation. But he didn't dare to do that here.

He had inquired about it before he came, and the Peach Blossom Pavilion was so legendary in the city that even the city lord dared not act recklessly.

In the past, some people saw that Peach Blossom Pavilion was making a fortune every day and wanted to take it over for themselves by relying on their power, but it is said that the person's end was tragic.

Some people say that there are immortals backing up the Peach Blossom Pavilion. Whether it's true or not, if you offend an immortal, no matter what your background is, you'll suffer the consequences.

Just then, his eyes lit up. He saw a beautiful young girl standing at the door. She had fair skin and looked somewhat sickly, but her big eyes were exceptionally bright and lively, making her look very playful and cute.

As the young woman walked in, the middle-aged man instinctively sat up straight, only to see the restaurant owner, who had previously ignored him, greet him with a broad smile.

"Miss Qianqian, you've arrived. Please come upstairs to the private room and have a seat. What would you like to eat today? I'll have Wu Dashao prepare it right away."

The middle-aged man was immediately startled. There was only one private room left upstairs. Could this young girl be the mysterious owner of Peach Blossom Pavilion?

Just as he was wondering, he heard the girl's pleasant voice say:

"Manager Zheng, don't be so polite with me. But I'll have to trouble you today. Please have Chef Wu prepare a portion of all his best dishes. I'm hosting a distinguished guest."

Zheng Huiwan didn't understand what she meant, but then she saw Qin Qianqian step aside and invite in a handsome young man.

The man was about thirty years old, tall and slender with a chiseled face. Even his ordinary blue robe could not conceal his otherworldly air. Just standing there, he stood out from the crowd like a crane among chickens.

Zheng Huiwan appeared calm on the surface, but her heart was in turmoil.

Qianqian and her employer have always been close, so why did a strange man suddenly appear when her employer was not around?

The master has treated me well, and Miss Qianqian has been very kind to me. Should I report this to the master?

Thinking about this, Zheng Huiwan was in a dilemma.

The stranger seemed to sense Zheng Huiwan's doubts and said with a smile, "Thank you for your trouble, shopkeeper. My name is Qin Kai, and I am Qianqian's senior in her sect."

Upon hearing that it was an "elder," Zheng Huiwan breathed a sigh of relief. It wasn't what she had thought. She quickly agreed, "Of course, of course. I'll go and have the kitchen prepare it right away." With that, she jogged off to the kitchen.

Qin Qianqian led Qin Kai into the restaurant. Qin Kai looked around and frowned slightly: "This is the restaurant you exchanged for with your sect's jade token?"

Qin Qianqian smiled shyly: "I don't plan to go back anyway, and there's no use keeping that thing, so... Uncle Qin, don't worry, let's go upstairs and sit down to talk."

After the two entered the upstairs private room, Qin Kai was immediately surprised. The private room was not decorated with any luxury, but rather very simple. However, the placement of every item in the room was extremely particular, and it had a natural feel to it.

Since his injury, his cultivation has stagnated, so he has spent most of his time studying formations.

He was quite accomplished in formations, so he could tell at a glance that these arrangements were extraordinary. The so-called extraordinary was not that these objects had any origin, but that they were just ordinary objects, yet they could achieve extraordinary effects.

The person who arranged the elegant pavilion must have a profound understanding of the art of formations, possessing the ability to turn the rotten into the miraculous.

"Uncle Qin, please have a seat. I guarantee you've never tried many of these dishes before," Qin Qianqian said with a smile, pulling out a chair for Qin Kai.

Qin Kai shook his head and sat down irritably, saying, "You, no matter how badly the sect treats you, you shouldn't have sold the sect's token! I sensed the jade tablet and went through a lot of trouble to find you."

Although Qin Kai said this, he was actually very happy. Qin Qianqian used to suffer a lot of bullying in the sect and rarely smiled, but now she was a completely different person. It was clear that the senior he had never met was really good to her.

He was greatly surprised when he received Qin Qianqian's message. Years ago, he had fought with that evil sorcerer and was seriously injured as a result, from which he never recovered.

Therefore, he was well aware of the power of the "Blood Demon Technique," and it was truly unexpected that someone in Cangzhou could defeat the Blood Demon Black Locust, whose "Blood Demon Technique" had reached its peak.

At that time, it was precisely because even the sect leader was not confident of victory that someone suggested that Qin Qianqian go to negotiate.

Although he strongly opposed the proposal, he had no say in the matter and could only watch helplessly as Qin Qianqian left.

But when the sect's most precious treasure, the "Rejuvenation Pill," appeared in his hands, he was relieved, because no one knew the value of this pill better than him. To remain unmoved in the face of such a pill was a testament to that senior's character.

He struggled with his conscience. There was only one "Rejuvenation Pill" left in the sect. It was said that an elder who was nearing the end of his life tried to use it to prolong his life but failed.

But the thought of handing it over to a demon was utterly ridiculous! So he steeled himself and swallowed the pill.

The "Rejuvenation Pill" truly lived up to its reputation as a treasure of the sect. Qin Kai's injuries were quickly healed, and his cultivation level even increased significantly as a result.

After recovering from his injuries, he left the Qingtian Sect and searched all the way until he finally found Qin Qianqian, who was lost in thought under a peach tree in Quliang City.