The question was, how could the peaches of immortality be ripened?
The Land Deity beside her heard this and looked stunned, “Fairy, you must be joking. Even Queen Mother of the West has to wait for the peaches to ripen naturally. There’s no such thing as forcing them to mature.”
Su Fu chuckled upon hearing this.
Indeed, there was no way to hasten their ripening.
But those peaches weren’t ordinary peaches of immortality—they were illusions created by the Illusion Technique granted by the Nine-tailed Fox.
She had taken a three-thousand-year immature peach and transformed it through illusion into a nine-thousand-year immature peach.
In reality, the true peaches had long since disappeared.
Normally, if she hadn’t appeared personally to modify the illusion and make the peaches appear “ripe,” the illusion would never have changed.
But going there now would be pure recklessness.
The Great Fairy and the General of the Celestial River would surely have guarded the nine-thousand-year peach tree.
Still, it wasn’t a major problem.
Though she couldn’t go herself, she had left a backup plan.
What was illusion transformation?
“One thought arises, and myriad phenomena come forth, transforming into ten thousand forms.”
In other words, illusion techniques are not confined by shape; they can change endlessly at will and continue evolving.
However, at her current level, she couldn’t achieve this yet.
But what if paired with another divine skill?
The Power of Creation bestowed by Nuwa.
So when she left the Peach Orchard, she had already layered Nuwa’s Power of Creation upon the nine-thousand-year peach.
Creation could grant spirits to objects.
Combining illusion and creation—put simply…
“That peach had already gained sentience.”
With that, Su Fu controlled the flying birds in the orchard to fly to the nine-thousand-year peach tree.
The birds cried out, conveying her consciousness to it:
“Ripen…”
The illusory peach trembled slightly, its vague consciousness faintly hearing this call: Ripen…
That was the consciousness of a mother awakening it.
If so… it would seek its mother.
***
Morning, Peach Orchard.
The Great Fairy had come early to inspect the ripening of the nine-thousand-year peach.
The morning view was beautiful—the dawn barely breaking, golden sun rising—but her mood was sour.
The Peach Banquet was imminent, but the nine-thousand-year peach was still unripe.
If it dragged on… how could she explain this to the others?
“That damn Gu Yanfeng, only thinks about eating, never works. The Celestial River’s water has been poured for so long, yet the peach shows no sign of ripening.”
“What a useless fellow!”
The more she thought, the angrier she grew, unconsciously walking beneath the nine-thousand-year peach tree.
Just as she raised her head to check the peach’s condition as usual, her movement suddenly froze.
The golden morning sunlight pierced through the clouds, shining down like a sacred beam upon the peach.
Under the sunlight, the peach blazed with a deep fiery red, as resplendent as evening clouds, surrounded by a faint golden halo that trembled softly in the morning breeze.
Beyond the halo, swirling clouds hovered—an auspicious sign.
Anyone who saw this would know this was a celestial treasure.
“This is… the peach has ripened?!”
The Great Fairy’s heart leapt with excitement; there was no doubt now!
Seeing the auspicious clouds circling the peach, it was unmistakable proof that the nine-thousand-year peach had truly ripened!
Her gaze was glued to the peach, as if just looking at it could purify her soul.
After standing in stunned silence for a long while, the Great Fairy finally came back to herself.
She murmured, “No wonder it’s a celestial peach, it unconsciously enchants me.”
With that, she exhaled deeply, a smile spreading across her face.
“Now, I finally have an explanation.”
She immediately took out a Transmission Jade Slip and engraved a message:
“With this letter, we humbly invite all celestial friends: the nine-thousand-year peach has reached full ripeness, radiant brilliance overflowing, auspicious energies in abundance.”
“We specially invite all celestial friends to the Jade Pool to taste this divine treasure and celebrate this grand occasion together.”
She released the jade slip, transforming it into streams of light that flew off in all directions.
Watching the beams disappear, she was ready—only awaiting the final tasting.
***
Su Fu saw this scene through the eyes of her birds.
Her expression was somewhat subtle, “Wait… is this peach even genuine? Such theatrics.”
She’d even specially used illusion to create a stunning debut—the environment, atmosphere, lighting all perfectly orchestrated—to immediately elevate its value.
But in hindsight, it was quite fitting.
The dawn glow, the swirling clouds, the aura of immortality—it truly resembled the legendary scene of the nine-thousand-year peach’s ripening.
Anyone witnessing this would be astonished.
Now in the Great Fairy’s heart, it was undoubtedly solid proof—it was definitely the nine-thousand-year peach.
“Although it’s a drama queen, the effect is pretty good.”
Seeing how the Great Fairy sent the transmission in the end, the Peach Banquet was about to start.
She had to hurry and take advantage of the chaos before it erupted to head to the Jade Nectar and Qiong Brew brewing place for another batch.
Otherwise, once the battle began, she’d have no time.
This matter required the cooperation of Qingluan and Cai Feng.
Just as she was thinking of these two divine beasts, a burst of birdsong came suddenly.
She looked up to see Qingluan and Cai Feng already outside her window, calling for her.
“So early?” Su Fu was surprised, “Wait, I haven’t even started work yet, why are you coming straight to my house to fetch me?”
She walked to the window and saw the breathtaking beauty of the two divine beasts.
Morning sunlight truly was the best filter—Qingluan’s feathers were edged with a misty golden glow, and Cai Feng’s multicolored feathers were dazzling.
Especially in the morning breeze, mingled with flower fragrance and dew, their feathers fluttered softly—truly stunning.
Moreover, the two divine beasts were staring at her expectantly.
Su Fu gave in immediately, “Alright, for you two beautiful creatures, I can forgive coming to get me early for work.”
As she stepped out, Qingluan and Cai Feng eagerly scurried over, circling her affectionately and nuzzling her hands, softly chirping to please her.
“Hungry, hungry, food, food.”
Su Fu:”…..”
“I knew it! What else could make pets so obedient? Only food.”
“Wow!”
A shout came from nearby—the Sixth Fairy Maiden was standing not far off, eyes wide.
“Seventh Sister, in just one day, you’ve trained them like this?”
The Sixth Fairy Maiden asked in disbelief, “Are they here to take you to work?”
What kind of legendary tale was this?
Could she really achieve this in a day?
She must have misseen.
Just as she was shocked, Su Fu smiled and said, “Sixth Sister, work hard today too. I’m off.”
Sixth Fairy Maiden: “……”
“All right, all right, I’m going to work; you’re playing with the beasts, right?”
But what surprised her most was the two divine beasts’ attitude.
She doubted herself, “No, this is clearly favoritism.”
Before, she’d never actively pleased these two divine beasts, but they always ignored her or deliberately caused trouble.
Yet now, their attitude was like day and night.
“Could it be… Jade Nectar and Qiong Brew really works?” the Sixth Fairy Maiden murmured.
Elsewhere, Qingluan and Cai Feng could hardly contain their excitement, happily chirping and circling her, their meaning quite clear.
“Sister, it’s the second day now, can we have two peaches?”
Su Fu laughed at their teasing, “Of course.”
She had some basic credibility.
Then her tone shifted: “Sister loves drinking Jade Nectar and Qiong Brew. Every time after drinking it, I feel so good. Maybe there will be more peaches…”
The two divine beasts exchanged a glance, “Let’s get some Jade Nectar and Qiong Brew!”
They were smart—they were bored of the brews, but peaches were a different matter, delicious beyond words.
Trading good liquor for peaches was a great deal.
They clearly had it all figured out—no need to ponder.
Cai Feng blinked her beautiful eyes, tilting her head, and chirped, transmitting her thoughts: “Sister, we’ll go ask for it! We’re well-known there, so we can get lots.”
“Will Sister be happy and give us many peaches then?”
“Wow, good kids.” Su Fu smiled warmly and patted their heads, “Of course, I keep my word.”
“Then let’s go!” The two divine beasts eagerly led the way; they really knew their food and drink.
Su Fu smiled, her plan proceeding smoothly.
***
Along the way, she noticed everyone seemed busier than the day before, but of course, none of it concerned her.
When they arrived in front of the brewing place, Su Fu suddenly stopped.
She had the sensation of being watched.
Alert, she turned around and scanned the surroundings.
The brewing place was located in a quiet spot, with many willows swaying gently in the morning breeze.
Long willow branches were soft and flowing, while the green grass was dotted with scattered flowers.
The air was filled with a blend of floral and wine aromas—pleasant and peaceful.
No one was in sight.
“No one?” Su Fu frowned, “Could I be mistaken?”
She looked again, “Strange…”
After confirming no one was there, she entered the brewing place with some puzzlement.
She was just one step behind; the two divine birds had already eagerly entered and were expertly haggling with the Lingzhi Fairy.
Su Fu was stunned by the scene.
To the left, the two divine beasts were high-spirited, chirping rapidly and flapping their wings as if arguing.
On the right, the Lingzhi Fairy was fuming, stomping her foot, “No, absolutely not! That’s too much!”
She glared incredulously at the two divine beasts, “If I give you that much, how will I explain it to the superiors?”
Qingluan was unyielding, beating her wings with dissatisfaction and indicating a large jar in the corner with her beak.
The message was clear: “We want this much!”
The Lingzhi Fairy nearly fainted, “Are you crazy? When do you expect to finish all that?”
The two divine beasts exchanged glances, “If they won’t give it, then by the old rules!”
They suddenly let out piercing cries in perfect coordination, their voices loud enough to shake the jade bottles in the brewing place.
“Stop! Stop! Stop!” The Lingzhi Fairy clapped her hands over her ears.
“You’re being unreasonable. Rules are rules; they can’t be broken!”
Rules?
Qingluan chuckled, puffed out her chest, and approached the Lingzhi Fairy.
She pointed to her wings, then outside, her round eyes full of threat: “No brew, no performance!”
Cai Feng immediately understood and followed, folding her wings across her chest with a “strike” stance: “No brew, we’re on strike.”
Lingzhi Fairy: “…..”
She was so furious her temples throbbed.
These two ancestors were clearly trying to demand exorbitantly at the Peach Banquet.
Just then, she noticed Su Fu standing nearby and her eyes lit up, “Seventh Fairy, come look at these two divine beasts! They want a hundred jars. How can I possibly provide that?”
Su Fu stifled a laugh, cleared her throat, and put on a look of shared suffering.
She helplessly shook her head and said, “Lingzhi Fairy, you don’t know what I went through yesterday…”
Upon hearing this, the Lingzhi Fairy’s heart skipped a beat, ‘Damn, even the Seventh Fairy couldn’t handle them?’
After a wild back-and-forth, the Lingzhi Fairy bit the bullet and agreed to a compromise: “fifty jars.”
Su Fu accepted and thanked her, then turned and gave the two divine beasts a meaningful look: well done, excellent cooperation.
Qingluan and Cai Feng immediately puffed up their chests proudly.
Of course—they were masters at this.
Just as they were about to leave, a clear, melodious birdcall sounded from the sky.
Everyone looked up to see several colorful divine birds circling above, with one Golden-winged Bird glancing toward Qingluan and Cai Feng, inviting them to come play.
Su Fu saw the joy on Qingluan and Cai Feng’s faces and understood—they were close playmates.
At that moment, the two divine beasts joyfully responded with calls.
Normally, they would have rushed off, but today…
They looked expectantly at Su Fu.
She smiled and said, “Go ahead. Come back later to eat.”
The two divine beasts instantly spread their wings and soared upward, wings fully extended, moving fluidly and gracefully.
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