I am a living immortal.

Chapter 554 A Peaceful Day

Yuannan.

Su Mu had been stretching since the sun rose. He was gradually returning to his old routine, resting at sunset, a peaceful and calm life.

Breakfast had already been laid out on the table in the courtyard. A fiery-red-haired young man greeted them. It was Chi Jiu, Cao Chen's companion. Chi Jiu usually stayed with Cao Chen at Qingxuan Temple, but occasionally visited the courtyard. The table was filled with a wide variety of food: vegetable and meat buns bought from the street, and pastries from Yuweizhai in Yuannan City. Yuweizhai had been around for decades, still standing, and well on its way to becoming a century-old establishment.

Three generations of the family have devoted themselves to the pastries, and their deliciousness is undeniable, making them renowned far and wide. Some even travel to Yuannan specifically for this treat, a testament to their popularity. However, the secret recipe is passed down through generations, which has prevented Yuweizhai from expanding. Even now, the pastries are still available in limited quantities, making them difficult to find.

"Yuweizhai, how many years will it take to hang a sign that celebrates its centenary?" Su Mu asked with a smile.

"There are still three years left. They have been shouting about it for a long time." Cao Chen was sitting and fiddling with a few copper coins. He looked up and answered after hearing this.

"This is even longer than Yan Chao's. It's not easy to buy. The last time I went there, the line was really long. How early did you go?"

Cao Chen pointed at Chi Jiu next to him and said, "I don't have that skill. This kid bought it for me."

Su Mu smiled and looked at Chi Jiu. Chi Jiu scratched his head embarrassedly. "It wasn't too early. I just happened to pass by. I knew that my master and master liked it, so I bought some. But I was lucky. I almost didn't buy it."

"Thank you for your hard work. Let's eat together." Su Mu poured herself a cup of tea and poured another for Cao Chen. "What did you come up with?"

Cao Chen stroked his beard and said, "I haven't figured out the name yet, but this new copper coin has a much higher copper content than before. The value of the coin itself exceeds the value assigned to it. The Yan Dynasty is truly wealthy."

Just as the two were chatting, a figure pushed the door open and walked in. Shenlong's eyes lit up when he saw the cakes: "Oh, you came at the right time." He found a seat without hesitation, picked up a piece of cake and stuffed it into his mouth, and at the same time handed another piece to Xuan Mo.

"Pastry! Pastry!" Xuan Mo happily held the pastry and started eating.

I don't know what Shenlong has been busy with lately. He's been running around with Xuan Mo, and it's said he's even opened a clam pearl shop in Yuannan. He really can't sit still. While eating pastries, he asked, "How's the time?"

Several people turned their gaze to Su Mu.

"Not bad. This time we really tricked the other party and made them fall flat on their face. Di Jun doesn't have time to take care of us. The Holy Lord has reached the pinnacle, so let him take care of the rest. With him and the Emperor of Heaven around, we shouldn't suffer a big loss." Su Mu said slowly.

Hearing the Saint Lord reach the pinnacle, Mirage Dragon instantly felt jealous. He wondered how long it would take him to reach the pinnacle. There was still a lot of work left to be done to reshape the Cave Heaven, and the road ahead was long and arduous.

“It was a fluke, a fluke.”

Mirage Dragon: "I don't believe you."

But it's good that the Saint Lord has reached his peak. After all, one more fighting force means a greater chance of victory in that war. The world's recovery is accelerating, and the concentration of spiritual energy is clearly increasing. Mirage Dragon's strength is constantly growing. He's regaining his original strength, and combined with the power brought by the Cave Heaven, it's not as simple as one plus one equals two.

This is both a good thing and a bad thing. With the increase in spiritual energy concentration, the world's immortal cultivators have found it much easier to cultivate and their strength has greatly increased. However, the number of those who have entered the Dao has not increased much. The attainment of Dao is not something that can be achieved simply by stacking numbers. However, the resurgence of the innate gods is accelerating. This is a challenge to the original order.

While things are under control, it's unclear how long this control will last. Of course, the innate gods don't want to die just after their emergence. After all, humanity is watching them closely. Humanity is so powerful, the innate gods will only remain dormant for a period of time, avoiding any major outbursts. They once made a splash, but upon their return, the combined forces of the immortals and the gods sent them into eternal silence once again. With such idiots setting the example, many realize this era is no longer theirs. This isn't necessarily a bad thing for the innate gods; it signals a reshuffle.

Everything has two sides. So, for now, there's no need to worry about any trouble. Some of the innate gods who revived first will even seek out those who haven't, seeking revenge and revenge, ideally devouring them to increase their strength. This is commonplace for the innate gods, and they don't have the slightest resistance.

"The world is changing." Cao Chen sighed.

"The world is constantly changing. Whether there are innate gods or not, it remains the same."

“That’s true.”

Strength is paramount now. Only by strengthening oneself can one survive the changes. Just like those pinnacle beings of ancient times. Even if the world were to slash itself, these pinnacle beings would not perish on the spot due to the chaos of rules, nor would they hide away like turtles to survive. Those pinnacle beings possessed the confidence and capital to negotiate with the world.

Mirage Dragon was acutely aware of this. He desired a measured approach. This was why he desperately wanted to reach the pinnacle. However, the balance of the war had now tilted in their favor, and their chances of victory were still very high. However, there was always an exception. When the situation was uncontrollable, a retreat was necessary. Strength was key.

It seems the reconstruction of the cave is accelerating. Mirage Dragon thought as he ate his cake. Then he saw the cake vanish from the table at a visible speed. It looked like it was swallowed without even a few chews, like a cow chewing a peony.

Chi Jiu curled his lips, but ultimately said nothing. After all, he couldn't defeat him. This was the problem with the Mirage Dragon. Most of his energy was focused on reshaping the cave, leaving only a little to manipulate the puppet. If this little energy was used for thinking, it would lead to the current situation.

Fortunately, Shenlong quickly recovered from his shock. Looking at the few remaining cakes and the pairs of eyes staring at him, even the thick-skinned Shenlong coughed lightly to divert everyone's attention.

"I was just thinking. Oh, and there seems to be some news coming from the caravan." The Mirage Chamber of Commerce is still operating. The north-south trade, as well as the silver shops along the way, have brought him considerable profits. Of course, the profits are secondary. What he really controls is the vast amount of food and various intelligence.