Chapter 84: Planting the Demon Peach

“Hello everyone, I know today was supposed to be your day off, but the base’s defenses are still lacking in some areas, so we all need to pitch in. I hope you don’t mind. Yi-ge, Minlu, go find Grandma. Tonight, let’s make a nice meal for everyone, and then we’ll all get cleaned up.”

After Sang Chu told them to find Grandma, Shan Shuo hesitated for a moment. He wasn’t sure if it was appropriate for Grandma to show up in front of these people.

But Lu Minlu was the first to react, saying, “No problem, I’ll go now. You keep busy.”

Sang Chu nodded.

While Shan Shuo was still hesitating, she took the large demon peach in her hand, sliced it up, and handed everyone a piece. “Eat this first, just in case you get affected later.”

Peach Yao produced the demon peach, which was rare and hard to come by. The demon peach could counteract the effects of the peach blossom miasma.

The others’ resistance was relatively high, so they didn’t seem as anxious as the rest. “Boss, what is this thing?”

“Just call me Sang Chu. This is a demon peach. What you’ll be dealing with is a special kind of peach blossom miasma—it has a hypnotic effect. If you get even a whiff of the scent, you’ll immediately fall unconscious. The demon peach can counteract this effect, but I only have one right now, so I can only give each of you a slice. It should be enough to resist the miasma, but you need to get to work quickly.

To ensure the safety of the base, we’re planting these demon peaches all over. Each of you is responsible for a section, so try to finish as quickly as possible. When you get home, explain this to your family. Demon peaches can’t be artificially cultivated or sped up—they grow at their own pace. It’s possible that a whole grove might only produce one demon peach, so you must be careful and protect yourselves from being affected.”

Ruan Yaru said, “Sister Sang, if I just stay inside, I’ll be fine, right?”

She spoke so softly that if it weren’t so quiet, Sang Chu might not have heard her.

“Yes, as long as you stay inside, it’s fine. But if you want to go out, just find Yi-ge, my brother, or Lu Minlu. Once the demon peach trees bear fruit, I’ll make sure to save some for you. In the apocalypse, safety comes first. If anyone really can’t accept this, let me or Yi-ge know, and we’ll arrange for you to leave.”

Ruan Yaru didn’t say anything else. Xia Han looked at Sang Chu and asked, “What about the fields? Do I need to clear those?”

Sang Chu smiled. “There’s nothing growing there right now, so as long as you’re not dealing with the vegetable plots, you don’t need to worry about it. My only concern is getting the base’s infrastructure up and running. As for the breeding pens, no one is allowed in without my permission, understood?”

Everyone nodded. After eating the demon peach, the five of them split up and started planting in their assigned areas.

Underground City

Watching Grandma Lin and Sang Jingwen awaken their abilities, Yi Ping and Lu Minlu were both stunned!

Muxue grinned and pulled the fair, chubby little boy Bai Yuqi over. “Surprised, huh? Sang Sang gave them something special, so Grandma and Jingwen have awakened their abilities. I think it’s called a spiritual root or something like that. Anyway, it’s all about the same.”

Yi Ping: “A spiritual root? Like in those cultivation novels?”

Unlike him, Lu Minlu was more interested in the big white flood dragon Bai Yuqi. “Xiao Xue, who’s this kid?”

Yi Ping finally noticed the fair, soft little boy. “Wow, whose kid is this? He looks so young and cute!”

Bai Yuqi said, “You’re the kid! I’m Bai Yuqi!”

Muxue looked at his delicate, adorable face and wanted to pinch his chubby cheeks, but didn’t dare. Still, she couldn’t help but squeeze his little hand.

“This is the big white flood dragon. Sang Sang gave him a transformation pill so he could take human form. Even though he’s huge in his original form, he’s still very young, so he looks like a little kid right now.”

Bai Yuqi puffed up. “I’m a grown-up!”

Muxue, very familiar with him, took out some spiritual spring water and coaxed, “Yes, yes, drink up. The more spiritual spring water you drink, the faster you’ll grow!”

Lu Minlu watched the big and little pair bicker and couldn’t help but smile.

Yi Ping looked around. It was as bright as day. “Hey, I was just about to say, isn’t it a bit too bright down here?”

Sang Jingwen came over, holding a wooden staff. “That’s because Sang Sang gave us a luminous stone from another world. It’s really bright. Just open the windows in every house and it’ll light up the whole place. Very convenient.”

Yi Ping looked at Sang Jingwen and grinned. “Awen, did you awaken an ability too? What kind is it?”

Sang Jingwen replied, “Not really. The rabbit said I have a ‘void spiritual root’ with a bit of fire affinity, so she suggested I learn some spells.”

“A void spiritual root? That sounds good!”

Sang Jingwen smiled. “Actually, it’s the hardest to cultivate, but I believe as long as I work hard, I’ll manage. By the way, you’re all back—who else awakened an ability?”

Lu Minlu said, “Ah Chu needed to talk to him about something. She asked me to help prepare a welcome banquet. I was wondering why she wanted me to help, and it turns out Grandma and Jingwen both awakened abilities.”

Grandma Lin looked at him kindly. “Yes, my ability is wood-based. From now on, I can help take care of the plants. Sang Sang wants to hold a banquet, but I’m afraid there’s not enough food outside. Wait a moment, I’ll go get some from storage.”

Lin Muxue grabbed Bai Yuqi’s hand and hurried after her. “Grandma, I’ll go with you!”

Bai Yuqi glanced at Sang Jingwen. “I want to go too!”

Yi Ping looked at Bai Yuqi’s rosy lips and fair skin, like a porcelain doll, and couldn’t help crouching down to poke his chubby cheek. “Are you really a big white flood dragon? You don’t look like one at all!”

Bai Yuqi half-closed his eyes, but his big, round eyes made him look even cuter and more harmless.

Yi Ping wasn’t afraid at all. Bai Yuqi pressed both hands on his shoulders, took a deep breath, and blew a gust of wind right at him.

Yi Ping tried to dodge, but Bai Yuqi’s little hands held him firmly in place.

Yi Ping’s hair was blown into a mess.

Sang Jingwen quickly said, “Yuqi, A-Yi didn’t mean anything by it. Let him go!”

Bai Yuqi glanced at Sang Jingwen, then casually tossed Yi Ping aside. After spinning around in place, he acted as if nothing had happened.

“Whoa, you’re amazing! That’s awesome!”

Sang Jingwen said, “Be careful, come with me to the treatment room.”

Yi Ping said, “I’m fine, I’m fine. Now that everyone has awakened abilities, we should all go out. We can’t just hide in the underground city forever.”

Lu Minlu agreed, “Right, let’s go find Sang Yi-ge. Ah Chu said Auntie is awake. You should go check on her. I’ll help move things upstairs.”

Yi Ping was stunned. “She’s awake?”"