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Chapter 297, 3rd update!

"Danger."

Zhou Wei's blunt words made everyone tense.

"It was extremely dangerous. If it weren't for me, any one of you who went to pick the peaches would have turned into blood and mud to nourish the peach trees."

The expressions on their faces changed drastically, while the little monk suddenly stood up and shook his head repeatedly.

"No, Kongshan Temple is a place of compassion, how could it use that peach tree to kill someone?"

Zhou Wei wasn't lying; the moment she touched the peach tree, she could feel an ancient and rustic aura emanating from it.

Countless resentful thoughts crashed against her, causing her to shudder.

Her "ee" sound indicated her confusion about this.

It's just a peach tree, why is there such great resentment on it?

Immediately, the system's voice rang in Zhou Wei's mind.

[Warning! Warning! Extreme danger! Host, stop!]

Just as Zhou Wei was about to ask what was wrong, she heard the system also raise a question.

【Wait, no, it seems we don't need to stop.】

The system's interaction with Zhou Wei lasted only a moment. To avoid arousing suspicion from others, Zhou Wei paused briefly, then immediately picked the first peach.

Nothing happened.

The system spoke again in my mind.

This peach tree is truly vicious. Luckily it was you; otherwise, anyone who came would have been turned to blood and gore.

"Is this what the old monks meant by cause and effect?"

[What cause and effect? ​​It's nothing but a deceptive tale. If cause and effect is so vague and ethereal, some daring people might still want to try it. But if you say that touching the peach will lead to certain death, who would dare to go?]

Zhou Wei, hanging in the tree, was immediately enraged upon hearing these words.

That's why he insisted on taking four peaches and destroying the peach tree.

These old monks openly discussed the peaches on the back mountain in front of the guests.

It's clearly an attempt to lure others to reap the rewards!

It seems that this wasn't the only time Zhou Wei and the Eldest Princess had encountered this situation.

In the past, whenever guests came, these peaches would always be brought out and talked about.

Those who are willing will take the bait!

"What exactly is this peach tree? Why can't anyone else touch it except me? Are the peaches edible?"

Zhou Wei asked a barrage of questions, her voice urgent.

The system responded instantly.

This peach tree is strange; it doesn't seem like something from a blessed land, but rather like you.

Just like me?

Zhou Wei's eyes darted around, and she immediately understood what the system meant.

It is an object from outer space, not belonging to this world.

"Is that why I can touch it, but others can't?"

[This is highly likely; otherwise, it's inexplicable why Kongshan Temple hasn't received a single peach in all these years.]

Because no one dared to pick it, and no one could pick it.

Until Zhou Wei, the time traveler, appeared!

"That's not right! Mei Xingyue and Su Yunjin are also time travelers. If that's the case, does that mean they can also succeed?"

We'll only know after the two of them try it.

Of course, Zhou Wei was just saying that. Although Mei Xingyue and Su Yunjin were also time-travelers, they were not skilled enough to climb the cliff.

"How could such an evil spirit exist in Kongshan Temple, an ancient temple with a history of over a thousand years?"

Although the peach tree is enchanting, its peaches are a treasure. If I tell you, please don't get excited.

Zhou Wei raised an eyebrow. "What's there for me to get excited about? Do you think these peaches can grant immortality?"

The system remained silent, and Zhou Wei was surprised.

"No way, can peaches really grant immortality?"

Practitioners in blessed lands and grottoes spend their entire lives striving to break through their cultivation levels and ascend to immortality.

But the ultimate goal of becoming an immortal is to achieve longevity and immortality!

No matter how high a cultivator's cultivation level is, if they do not have a long lifespan, they will eventually be buried in the dust of history.

If there truly were something in this world that could grant immortality, it would undoubtedly be something everyone would want to seize.

A catastrophe is inevitable!

If the peaches on the back mountain of Kongshan Temple really have such effects, why is no one in the blessed land fighting over them?

This is a well-intentioned strategy. The peaches are right there; anyone who wants to pick them can go ahead, and the high monks in the temple will not stop them.

Hearing the system say this, Zhou Wei understood what it meant.

Even if some people speculate that the peach can grant immortality and want to try it, Kongshan Temple will allow it.

“I understand. Anyway, whoever tries to pick these peaches will die, so let them come. If Kongshan Temple happens to be lucky enough to find someone who is destined to pick the peaches, they will definitely try to leave one peach behind.”

Judging by the cultivation levels of those eminent monks, if they were to unite, they would be virtually unmatched in this world.

Unfortunately, they met you.

Zhou Wei smiled inwardly, "Yes, it's a pity they ran into me."

After a conversation with the system, Zhou Wei also figured out Kongshan Temple's bottom line.

She would certainly not leave such a harmful peach tree behind.

It was Zhou Wei's compassion that she was able to leave the last peach for these scheming old monks.

"System, can this peach really grant immortality?"

Although the energy within this blessed land is abundant, it cannot produce rare and precious materials that grant immediate longevity. Therefore, eating this peach is seeking an opportunity.

Zhou Wei nodded, understanding what the system meant.

If one does not eat peaches, even if one breaks through to the realm of a terrestrial immortal and one's lifespan increases again, it will still be far from achieving true immortality.

As for realms above the Land Immortal Realm, there's no need to even think about them.

For hundreds of years, no one has achieved a breakthrough in this blessed land.

This peach was the opportunity, or you could call it a stroke of luck!

If one eats this peach and can cultivate to the level of a terrestrial immortal, one will have the opportunity to glimpse another world.

"No wonder these old monks are so eager for it!"

After hearing what Zhou Wei said, everyone was so shocked that they remained silent for a long time.

Jiang Zao was the first to react, wishing she could forcefully spit out the peach.

"How could I be worthy to eat something so precious? I even ate half of it in one bite! It's such a waste."

Tan Lin reached out and pulled her back, saying gently, "Don't be like that. Such rare and precious materials are extraordinary. Whether you can obtain them depends entirely on fate. You have this opportunity, which is destined. Just accept it calmly."

Zhou Wei also said, "Yes, Xiaozhao, what's done is done, there's no use in spitting it out! Besides, there's no such thing as being worthy or not. As for opportunities, they are even more elusive. If you can get it, then it belongs to you."

Tears welled up in Jiang Zao's eyes. "I just feel like I didn't do anything, but I got benefits for no reason."

The young monk standing to the side was stunned for a long time before finally coming to his senses.

He looked at Jiang Zao, then at Zhou Wei, clasped his hands together, and chanted Buddhist mantras.

“Amitabha, life is impermanent. My fellow disciples went to great lengths to obtain a single peach, while Sister Xiaozhao unknowingly ate half of it. How can this not be considered a cruel twist of fate?”

Seeing the young monk say this, Zhou Wei smiled and looked at him.

"Zhu Qi, can you forgive me for destroying the peach tree?"

The little monk shook his head, "I've never blamed my sister. Now that I know this peach tree is so evil, it's better to destroy it, but..."

The young monk stopped abruptly, and everyone turned to look at him.

"However, this humble monk wishes to stay at Kongshan Temple for a few days to perform a ritual for the wronged souls who died unjustly under the trees."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wei sighed inwardly.

Compared to those old monks, Zhu Qi was more like an enlightened high monk.

"Of course, it will only take a few days, but it's no big deal."

After Zhou Wei finished speaking, she looked at the eldest princess.

"Tonight, I'm going to deliver peaches to the abbot. Princess, you and the little monk, please come with me!"

The eldest princess nodded, then asked in confusion, "Weiwei, the abbot didn't say anything, how do you know when to deliver the peaches?"

Zhou Wei smiled; of course she knew.

"It was around midnight."