In the Central area lies a mountain, towering at ten thousand feet, stretching thousands of miles, its midsection perpetually veiled in smoke and clouds. Hundreds of stone peaks, arranged in an orderly fashion, embellish this magnificent mountain with its immortality, danger, wonder, and grandeur.
Legend has it that countless flying immortals inhabit the mist-enshrouded peaks of this mountain, making it a place renowned across all lands.
Although legend is just legend, for most cultivators in the Yunding Continent, Chengping Mountain, with its splendid magnificence, is a sacred place they yearn for.
For the world's first Immortal Sect, the Wandao Sect, is situated here.
When arriving at the unknown foot of the Wandao Sect from Jing'an City, the sky was already filled with moonlight.
The bright moonlight cast a phosphorescent glow over the majestic mountains, and one could vaguely see intricate patterns spreading from the mountain surfaces in arcs, covering the sky and earth.
That was the Sect Protection Array of the Wandao Sect, unbroken for nearly ten thousand years.
Disembarking from the Flying Boat, there was no one around.
Besides this secluded path up the mountain, the path leads directly to Taichu Peak, where Deputy Sect Master Pei Wanyu resides, naturally revered by the disciples of the Wandao Sect.
Restored to his original appearance, Lu Jin'an looked up at the precipitous peak he hadn't seen in more than a year, and his entire body relaxed involuntarily.
To him, this was his second home.
Stepping into the barrier, the towering peaks were right in front of him, although it was evening, the sound of cascading streams through the clouds, like snow-like jade fragments, interlaced with bird song and fragrant flowers, creating a scene of earthly paradise.
Gazing at the deep clouds, Lu Jin'an ascended the steps; the scenery remained unchanged.
Returning to his sect had Xia Ming brimming with excitement; no place outside, no matter how good, could compare to Wandao Sect, his home.
"Senior Brother, you mentioned earlier that you wanted to collaborate with the shop selling those Luo Socks, why?" Xia Ming asked curiously.
"To earn some extra money."
"Are you short of Spirit Crystals?"
"The more, the better."
Lu Jin'an responded succinctly and sped up his pace. Catching up quickly, Xia Ming asked again, "Do you think the Deputy Sect Master knows we've returned?"
"Who knows." Lu Jin'an smiled, "After all, she's an Immortal now."
"You keep saying the Deputy Sect Master is old. I will report this truthfully," Xia Ming said seriously, "The Deputy Sect Master is not old at all!"
"Go ahead and tattletale."
"Hmph~ I'm the Deputy Sect Master's maid, not yours," Xia Ming proudly raised her chin and tentatively asked, "Are you really going to give that thing to the Deputy Sect Master?"
"Why else would I buy it?" Increasing his pace towards the mountain top, Lu Jin'an, who Xia Ming couldn't already keep up with, had to remain silent and use all her strength to race to the top.
When Lu Jin'an reached the last step, he gradually recognized the girl waiting at the top and couldn't help teasing, "Seems like I can't surprise you anymore."
A girl named Qiu Ye smiled and bowed, "Welcome back, Senior Brother. The Deputy Sect Master is waiting for you at the Qingyi Palace."
Lu Jin'an blinked, "Now?"
Qiu Ye smiled without saying a word and motioned for him to go. Lu Jin'an smiled slightly and walked past her side.
When Xia Ming ran up, she could no longer see Lu Jin'an's figure, but she didn't mind, happily holding hands with Qiu Ye, talking about their experiences in the Nanzhuo Domain.
Taichu Peak is vast, but upon arriving here, one can feel the cold and desolate atmosphere.
Because this place only has three people living here and four little demonic beasts.
A figure stopped at the silent and majestic main entrance of the Taichu Hall, looking up at the two large characters carved from cold jade: Tai Chu.
The Taichu Hall felt tranquil and alluring. Lu Jin'an entered through the doors, closing his eyes as he walked according to memory through pavilions and towers, stopping in front of the Qingyi Palace.
Opening his eyes, a moist fragrance lingered at his nose, and a slight mist drifted lazily from the window, faintly audible was the sound of flowing water.
The Qingyi Palace was a place for bathing.
The girl named Chunyu at the door politely bowed to the Senior Brother and gently opened the door, signaling him to enter.
After nodding in acknowledgment, Lu Jin'an stepped across the threshold without hesitation, proceeding through the outer hall to the inner hall.
The humid mist engulfed the view ahead, Lu Jin'an stopped walking, in front of him was a light gauze screen embroidered with several orchids.
Through the spaces of the screen, a misty figure with long hair pinned up, revealing a graceful neck and smooth fragrant shoulders, appeared faintly in the swirling mists of the large bath.
It was none other than the Deputy Sect Master of Wandao Sect, the great cultivator of the Divine Presence Realm, Pei Wanyu.
Splashing...
Her raised jade arm stirred the water, sending a ripple of shallow water sounds, and with dripping water beads, she brought the wine cup to her lips, a slight lift of the chin, displaying an inadvertently seductive and lazy posture as she drank it all in one go.
Lu Jin'an lowered his gaze slightly, bowing and clasping his hands together, "Disciple Lu Jin'an, greets Master."
Upon hearing the sound of a girl named Dong Han helping to pour wine, a voice like a breeze dancing through flowers, imbued with teasing tones, followed: "Why didn't you bring your wife along for Master to see, hmm?"
"If Master wishes to see, there will naturally be an opportunity in the future," Lu Jin'an said unhurriedly.
After three pourings of wine, Pei Wanyu's voice, carrying a sharp edge, sounded again: "Do you have the three tokens and six rites?"
"No."
"Do you have a formal matchmaker?"
"No."
"Do you have the eight-carry sedan chair?"
"No."
Pei Wanyu's voice returned to being lazy: "Then there is no proper wedding ceremony, so it can't be considered a marriage."
After drinking the wine from the cup, Pei Wanyu continued: "You've been by Master's side since you were ten, not understanding what love and feelings are, Master orders you to sever ties with that dubious woman, understand?"
"That's not possible." Still bowing and clasping his hands, Lu Jin'an shook his head.
"Why?"
"Because I've consummated the marriage," Lu Jin'an confessed without any hesitation, "been in the bridal chamber for half a year."
Click—
The rouge-tinted fingers of Pei Wanyu caused the wine cup fragments to spread with slight sharpness across the rippling water surface.
Kneeling at the edge of the pool, the girl named Dong Han's body stiffened, she quickly held her breath, lowered her gaze, and her mind whirled on how to soothe the Deputy Sect Master, who was already an Immortal.
As for Senior Brother, did he have to be so blunt?
Although honesty is a virtue, but even if you're being honest, why reiterate "been in the bridal chamber for half a year"?
Senior Brother left the Wandao Sect for one and a half years, and upon returning, seems to be itching for a beating?
If he truly angers the Deputy Sect Master, the Deputy Sect Master would definitely not show mercy as before, in addition to consoling him afterwards.
"Stand up, I have a question for you." Pei Wanyu's voice no longer contained any charm and laziness: "Is it true?"
Standing up and lowering his hands, Lu Jin'an remained calm and composed: "It's true."
After a moment of silence, Pei Wanyu sighed: "Master has a question for you."
"Please ask, Master."
"You... what do you think of Qingyue?"
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