Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

"Is this... a manifestation of the Dragon God?" Xu Fu asked in a trembling voice.

Yang Ling was also shocked, but he quickly calmed down and bowed deeply to the white dragon: "Thank you, Dragon God, for saving our lives! May I ask your honorable name, Dragon God?"

The white dragon nodded slightly and let out a deafening roar. Then it slowly spoke, "I am Ao Guang, son of the Dragon King of the East Sea. How did you two mortals come to this deep sea?"

Yang Ling and Xu Fu were shocked upon hearing this—they had never expected that this white dragon was actually the son of the Dragon King of the East Sea! But they didn't have time to think about it and immediately told Ao Guang about their experience and purpose.

After listening, Ao Guang pondered for a moment and said, "I see. You have also come here to find the elixir of immortality. However, this sea area is extremely dangerous, with many ferocious sea monsters and strange undercurrents. If you continue onward, I'm afraid your chances of survival are slim."

Yang Ling and Xu Fu's hearts sank upon hearing this—they knew the dangers of this sea area, but they had no choice but to continue. So Yang Ling earnestly said, "Lord Ao Guang, we know the road ahead is perilous, but for the well-being of all people, we are willing to take the risk. Please guide us."

Looking into the resolute eyes of Yang Ling and Xu Fu, Ao Guang couldn't help but feel moved. He knew that although these two mortals were weak, they possessed a pure heart dedicated to ridding the people of evil and bringing blessings to all. So he decided to lend them a hand.

“Alright, since you’ve made up your minds, I’ll lend you a hand.” Ao Guang said, letting Yang Ling and Xu Fu ride on his back. “I will take you to the deeper seas to find the legendary immortal mountains and elixirs. But you must remember, you must follow my instructions and not act on your own.”

Yang Ling and Xu Fu were overjoyed upon hearing this—they had never expected Ao Guang to be so generous in helping them! They immediately expressed their gratitude and said they would definitely follow Ao Guang's arrangements.

Thus, with Ao Guang's help, Yang Ling and Xu Fu embarked on a journey to deeper waters.

With Ao Guang's help, Yang Ling and Xu Fu traversed countless dangerous seas, gradually approaching the legendary immortal mountain. Along the way, they encountered various strange marine creatures and mysterious underwater landscapes, filling them with curiosity and awe for this enigmatic sea.

"Lord Ao Guang, is that the immortal mountain ahead?" Yang Ling asked, pointing to a distant, faintly visible mountain peak.

Ao Guang nodded: "That's right, that's where the Immortal Mountain is located. However, the Immortal Mountain is surrounded by mist and formations, so we need to be careful."

Upon hearing this, Xu Fu's heart tightened: "Lord Ao Guang, how should we break through these fogs and formations?"

Ao Guang pondered for a moment and said, "These mists and formations are all formed from immortal power. We need to find the entrance to the immortal mountain to enter. And the location of the entrance is..."

Just as Ao Guang was about to reveal the location of the entrance, a deafening roar suddenly interrupted him. Yang Ling and Xu Fu looked in horror and saw a group of ferocious sea monsters surrounding them from all directions.

"Oh no! It's a swarm of sea monsters!" Ao Guang shouted. "They must have smelled our scent to gather here. We must get rid of them as soon as possible!"

With that, Ao Guang carried Yang Ling and Xu Fu at breakneck speed toward the immortal mountain. However, the sea monsters pursued them relentlessly, roaring, spitting venom, and brandishing their claws, attempting to tear Yang Ling and the others to shreds.

Although Yang Ling and Xu Fu were frightened, they knew they couldn't panic. They clung tightly to Ao Guang's scales, constantly dodging the sea monsters' attacks. At the same time, they channeled all their power, trying to help Ao Guang escape the monsters' clutches. After a fierce battle, Ao Guang, with his powerful dragon strength and the help of Yang Ling and the others, finally broke free from the sea monsters' siege. They sped off to the foot of the immortal mountain.

"Phew... We've finally gotten rid of those sea monsters," Xu Fu said, panting heavily.

Yang Ling also breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, it was thanks to Lord Ao Guang's help that we were able to escape successfully."

Ao Guang shook his head: "No need to thank me, I only did my part. Now that we have arrived at the foot of the immortal mountain, we will begin our journey to find the immortal medicine."

Yang Ling and Xu Fu were immediately invigorated upon hearing this—they knew that the purpose of this voyage was to find the elixir of immortality, and now that they had finally arrived at their destination, how could they not be excited?

"Lord Ao Guang, may I ask where exactly the elixir is located on the immortal mountain?" Yang Ling asked impatiently.

Ao Guang pondered for a moment and said, "I don't know the exact location of the elixir, but legend has it that it grows on the highest peak of the immortal mountain, and only those with the right destiny can see it. We need to climb up step by step to have any chance of finding it."

Yang Ling and Xu Fu exchanged a smile after hearing this—they knew that this journey to find the elixir of immortality would be a difficult test, but they were both prepared and willing to do everything in their power for the well-being of all people…

And so, under Ao Guang's guidance, Yang Ling and Xu Fu began their journey to climb the sacred mountain.

Yang Ling and Xu Fu embarked on their journey to climb the sacred mountain. They followed closely behind Ao Guang, ascending step by step along the winding mountain path. The path was rugged and treacherous, with steep cliffs and bottomless precipices appearing frequently, making their hearts race…

"Grand Preceptor, this sacred mountain truly lives up to its reputation. The mountain path is so treacherous, we must proceed with caution," Xu Fu warned.

Yang Ling nodded: "That's right, Xu Fu, we must remain vigilant at all times and not let our guard down in the slightest. There are definitely many trials waiting for us on this immortal mountain."

As they climbed, they admired the beautiful scenery of the sacred mountain. The mountain was shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland. Cranes frequently flew overhead, their clear, melodious calls echoing through the air. Countless exotic flowers and rare herbs bloomed on the mountain, emitting enchanting fragrances.

"Grand Preceptor, look at those flowers and plants, they are all varieties I have never seen before," Xu Fu said, pointing to a colorful sea of ​​flowers.

Yang Ling smiled and nodded: "The flowers and plants on this immortal mountain are all spiritual treasures of heaven and earth, naturally different from the flowers and plants in our mortal world. Xu Fu, you must remember, this time we are going up the mountain not only to find immortal medicine, but also for a cultivation journey. You must feel the spiritual energy and Daoist charm of this immortal mountain."

Xu Fu's heart stirred upon hearing this: "The Grand Preceptor is right. It is truly a great honor for me to be able to accompany you on this mountain journey for cultivation." (End of Chapter)