I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 747 Just Like Before

The woman spoke sternly, her words filled with dissatisfaction.

Lang Yifei quickly bowed and said, "This disciple will certainly convey the message back."

The female cultivator nodded, then looked at Gu Yuanqing.

What I just said was addressed to the disciples of the sect, but in truth, it was also meant for Gu Yuanqing. It's just that he's a guest, so it's not appropriate to say it directly.

Lang Yifei turned to look at Gu Yuanqing, and said in a low voice, seemingly a little embarrassed, "Senior Gu..."

Gu Yuanqing looked at the high mountain with his hands behind his back and smiled slightly: "Let's wait here for a while! I've long heard that the four seasons are ever-present on the Time Peak, rotating endlessly, containing the wonders of creation. Since we're here and can't go up, we might as well observe it from below."

The female cultivator frowned slightly, but her duty was to guard the first pass of Time Peak. As long as those who came did not ascend the mountain, it was none of her concern. She then glanced at Gu Yuanqing again, and her figure suddenly disappeared, hiding within the magic array of Time Peak.

Lang Yifei breathed a sigh of relief; being stared at by Uncle Liu just now was not a pleasant experience.

I knew what I would face when I took this job, but since it was a temporary post in the guesthouse, there was nothing I could do about it.

He didn't say anything more. It was just a job to guide people. He didn't know this senior and didn't expect to get anything from him.

Gu Yuanqing looked up at the scenery of Shixu Peak as if he were a tourist.

In the mountains, on a cliff, Liu Peilin sat cross-legged, guarding the entrance gate.

Her gaze towards Gu Yuanqing was indifferent and calm. What he did was none of her business, as long as he didn't go into the mountains.

Gu Yuanqing could feel many divine thoughts sweeping towards him, but his Celestial Realm was slightly open, and all the divine thoughts that fell into his body were like stones sinking into the sea, completely unable to detect anything.

On the way to Lingxu Sect, Gu Yuanqing felt a little nervous and uneasy, but after entering Lingxu Sect, he suddenly calmed down.

Neither he nor Li Miaoxuan were naive teenagers. They should just let things take their natural course. As cultivators, why should they be too demanding? They should just do what they were supposed to do.

About fifteen minutes later, Gu Yuanqing seemed to have seen enough and suddenly turned around and said, "Let's go back!"

"Ah? Please, senior!" Lang Yifei said.

Gu Yuanqing returned the way he came.

He stayed at the foot of the mountain for a quarter of an hour. This mountain was under the control of Li Miaoxuan. With her cultivation level, if she was awake, she would definitely be able to see him. If she couldn't see him, it would mean that today was not a suitable day to meet. If she saw him but did nothing, it would mean that perhaps she didn't want to or it wasn't suitable for her to meet him right now.

Regardless of the choice, Gu Yuanqing respected it, which was also the reason why he entered so discreetly.

Otherwise, given her cultivation level, she only needed to reveal herself, and even the Sect Master of Lingxu would receive a high-level welcome. It would be much easier for her to catch a glimpse of Li Miaoxuan.

Upon returning to the mountain where the guest house was located, Gu Yuanqing suddenly stopped and said to Lang Yifei, "Thank you very much for guiding me today, fellow Daoist."

Lang Yifei clasped his hands in a gesture of apology and said, "Senior, you are too kind. It is a pity that I was unable to help much. Please forgive me."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "It's alright, I was just going there to try my luck anyway. I'm planning to take a walk around the area, would you like to come with me?"

Lang Yifei said, "No, now that things here are settled, I must return to report." He paused for a moment and then reminded, "Senior, it is fine to tour around this area, but if the Qinghui Guiding Seal shows any unusual activity, please stop to avoid any misunderstandings that could trigger the sect's grand formation."

"Thank you for reminding me!" Gu Yuanqing nodded.

"Then this junior will take his leave!" Lang Yifei bowed and withdrew.

Gu Yuanqing strolled along the quiet stone path to the higher peaks of the mountain.

Although this peak is on the outermost edge, it is still part of a blessed and magical land, with stunning scenery, like a fairyland.

Gu Yuanqing walked leisurely, seemingly appreciating the lush greenery and ever-changing clouds in the mountains, and unknowingly reached the mountainside.

On the edge of the cliff, an octagonal stone pavilion with upturned eaves was built on a protruding rock, overlooking the courtyards below and the undulating sea of ​​clouds in the distance.

There was another person inside the pavilion.

This is a middle-aged man in blue robes dressed as an elder of the Lingxu Sect.

His face was thin and refined, with three long wisps of beard. His gaze was gentle and peaceful, yet he possessed an air of profound composure and unwavering strength.

His aura was concealed and self-contained, perfectly smooth and flawless, indicating that he was a great cultivator who had reached the Zhou Tian level of the Yin Yang Realm.

On the stone table in the center of the pavilion, a tea set has been laid out, and the spring water on the small red clay stove is just beginning to boil, making a slight hissing sound.

When the man in blue saw Gu Yuanqing approaching, he stood up with a smile, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and spoke in a gentle yet clear voice that reached Gu Yuanqing's ears.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist. Our chance encounter in the mountains is a matter of fate. I am Zhang Hegui, an elder of our sect. Seeing your extraordinary bearing and your solitary enjoyment of the scenery, I would like to invite you to share a drink. Would you do me the honor?"

"Elder Zhang's hospitality is too kind of me to refuse. My name is Gu Yuanqing. I'll take my leave then." Gu Yuanqing smiled faintly and returned the greeting with clasped hands.

As for the talk of chance, how could Gu Yuanqing believe that an elder of the Yin-Yang Zhou Tian sect would idly come here to drink tea and happen to bump into him?
But it only took a moment, and that was enough for Gu Yuanqing to figure out the cause and effect.

The Star Token he used for this trip into the mountains was from the Lingbao Holy Land. This token was given by the Lingbao Holy Land to distinguished guests who were on good terms with the Holy Land, and generally only those at the Yin-Yang level or above were qualified to receive it.

The outer sect elders and the disciples on duty guarding the mountain gate were only at the Void Heaven and Heaven Transformation levels, and they just happened not to recognize what the token specifically represented. But since they had seen it, how could they not report it?

It's perfectly normal for a top-tier sect like this to be able to recognize that this is a Star Token.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Gu. You're too kind. Please have a seat." Zhang Hegui's smile widened as he gestured for Gu Yuanqing to sit down. He then skillfully began to scald the cups, place the tea leaves, pour the tea from a high position, and steep it from a low position. His movements were fluid and graceful, carrying a unique Daoist charm.

All of this was done without the aid of any true essence or divine soul; it was done just like any ordinary person.

The tea soup is clear and pale golden, and a unique, calming aroma wafts out.

"This tea grows on the cliffs of my sect's Cloud Sea, yielding only a few ounces every hundred years. It is highly beneficial for calming the mind and comprehending the Dao. Fellow Daoist Gu, please!" Zhang Hegui pushed a cup of tea in front of Gu Yuanqing, then picked up a cup himself, sipped it gently, and asked casually, "Fellow Daoist Gu, is this your first time visiting my Lingxu Sect? Are you here to visit a friend, or..."

Gu Yuanqing picked up the teacup, smelled the aroma, took a small sip, and felt a warm, refreshing spiritual energy permeate his body, clearing his mind. He praised, "Good tea."

Setting down his teacup, he met Zhang Hegui's probing gaze, smiled calmly, and said, "Indeed, this is my first visit to your esteemed place. I had intended to pay my respects to your esteemed sect's Fairy Miaoxuan, but alas, I have not had the opportunity to meet her." A knowing glint flashed in Zhang Hegui's eyes, and he chuckled, "I see! My niece Miaoxuan is indeed preparing for seclusion to break through her bottleneck, and the entire sect is protecting her, making it inconvenient for her to receive guests. I hope Fellow Daoist Gu will understand." He subtly changed the subject, seemingly casually mentioning, "I've heard that you come from Beiquan Mountain, yet you entered my sect with a Star Token from the Spirit Treasure Sacred Land. To be honest, I pride myself on my extensive knowledge, but over the years, I have never heard of the location of Beiquan Immortal Mountain."

"It's just a small place, it's perfectly normal that the elder hasn't heard of it." Gu Yuanqing said politely, then added with a half-smile, "Could it be that the elder suspects my identity or my purpose?"

Zhang Hegui laughed heartily: "Fellow Daoist is joking. Since you have come with the Star Token, how could I dare to doubt you? The tokens of the Spirit Treasure Holy Land are not something that just anyone can obtain. I'm not afraid of being laughed at, but I also want a Star Token, but unfortunately, I can't get one! Forget it, let's not talk about these things. Today, let's just drink tea, enjoy the scenery, and discuss the Dao. Let's not mention anything else."

The two didn't part ways until after noon.

Ultimately, the conversation didn't reach any conclusion, but everyone got what they wanted.

Lingxu Sect would not allow a great cultivator to remain unknown to them within the sect. This seemingly polite meeting was actually meant to tell Gu Yuanqing that Lingxu Sect was always watching him.

……

As night fell, the blessed land became much quieter.

Although cultivators above the Dao Fire Realm almost never need to sleep, most cultivators still maintain some of the daily routines of ordinary people, working at sunrise and resting at sunset. The night is more suitable for quiet cultivation and enlightenment, and for sensing the changes in the Yin and Yang energy of heaven and earth.

In the time series peak.

A streak of light descended from the sky and arrived directly behind the Frostflower Palace.

Mu Chuxia, who was in the hall, hurriedly came out to greet them.

"Meet the Master!"

Yun Yinghe, dressed in a plain blue robe, asked calmly, "Where is Miaoxuan? Has she come out of seclusion these past few days?"

"No, Senior Sister has been in seclusion all along," Mu Chuxia said. To be honest, she became Yun Yinghe's disciple before Li Miaoxuan, so Li Miaoxuan should call her Senior Sister. However, Li Miaoxuan achieved the Yin-Yang Zhou Tian in one fell swoop and was named the sect's Senior Sister. All disciples of the sect are addressed in this way, and she is no exception.

Yun Yinghe said, "Have you checked the magic array in the mountains more thoroughly? Don't let anything go wrong."

"Master, rest assured, each disciple checks the artifacts of their respective array bases every day, and all the major arrays and nodes are guarded by celestial beings, so there is absolutely no way anyone would come up and disturb Senior Sister's cultivation," Mu Chuxia said.

Yun Yinghe nodded slightly: "Don't be careless. Whether Miaoxuan can successfully overcome her tribulation is related to the future of the Lingxu Sect, and it is also related to my Nine Tribulations lineage. Even within the sect, not everyone necessarily hopes that Miaoxuan can successfully overcome her tribulation, let alone outside the sect."

"Disciple understands!"

"Also, has anyone noteworthy come to Time Peak these past few days?"

Mu Chuxia said, "If we really have to say something worth noting, it's that Xiao Shengzi from Yunmeng Holy Land still hasn't given up on Senior Sister. Also, Master, could you send a message to the Guest House? These days, quite a few people have tried to visit Senior Sister, but she's about to undergo her tribulation and is in seclusion. How could she possibly meet with outsiders? The Guest House is happy to play the good guy, saying they're all important guests and we can't afford to offend them, so they've brought them all to Shixu Peak one by one. Aren't they just here to cause us trouble?"

Yun Yinghe's eyes flashed with a cold light: "I understand!"

Just then, Mu Chuxia's expression suddenly changed slightly.

Yun Yinghe asked, "What's wrong?"

Mu Chuxia hesitated for a moment and said, "Just now I felt that the magic array of Time Peak seemed to be fluctuating, it seemed to be coming from the top. Could it be that Senior Sister has come out of seclusion?"

Both of them looked up and suddenly saw a figure rise from the mountaintop and fly away quickly into the distance.

"Is it really Miaoxuan? Where is she going? Could it be that she can't suppress her cultivation and is about to undergo tribulation?" Yun Yinghe's expression changed slightly, but before she could finish speaking, she was filled with astonishment, because the direction the escape light was heading was clearly not the place of tribulation.

However, she couldn't understand why Li Miaoxuan needed to leave seclusion at this time. If there was anything she needed to do, she could simply ask someone else to do it. Why did she have to do it herself and disrupt her cultivation?

"I'll go take a look!" Yun Yinghe rode away in a beam of light.

Mu Chuxia flew into the air, but did not dare to follow. Yun Yinghe was the master of a peak, Li Miaoxuan was the senior sister of the sect, while she was just an ordinary true disciple and was not qualified to fly around the sect at will.

Yun Yinghe stopped her escape after flying less than thirty miles, her brows furrowing slightly: "An old friend?"

She stood in mid-air, her eyes flashing, watching as Li Miaoxuan's escape light silently landed in front of a courtyard on the mountain where the Jizi Academy was located.

……

Gu Yuanqing had just returned to the courtyard and was lying on a chair, gazing at the stars in the sky.

Suddenly, his expression shifted slightly, and he abruptly sat up, his heart racing uncontrollably.

A figure landed silently in front of the courtyard gate; the thick courtyard wall could not block Gu Yuanqing's view at all.

She was dressed in white, her face serene and aloof, and the hairpin in her hair was just as it always had been, as if time had left no trace on her.

Its aura was now perfectly harmonious, reaching the pinnacle of Yin and Yang, and it was only half a step away from the Great Calamity of Chaos.

At this moment, she should have been at the Dao Palace on the summit, freeing herself from all distractions, but instead, she appeared here.

Gu Yuanqing took a deep breath. He thought he could calmly view everything this morning, but he still couldn't control himself. It seems that his mental cultivation is still insufficient.

Gu Yuanqing, who was lying on the chair, suddenly disappeared and reappeared in front of the courtyard gate.

Crunch!

The courtyard gate opened, and their eyes finally met again, the air seeming to freeze.

"What? Aren't you going to invite me in?" Li Miaoxuan broke the silence, a smile appearing between her brows as she spoke.

Upon hearing that voice and seeing that smile, Gu Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly remembered three hundred years ago and realized that he had never forgotten this woman in the slightest.

She is exactly the same as she was back then!
Gu Yuanqing laughed and stepped aside, saying, "How could that be? Please come in!"

Li Miaoxuan stepped into the courtyard, and the gate closed again.

In the distance, Yun Yinghe watched this scene in astonishment. Her disciple, whom she had taken in for over three hundred years, had never shown any kindness to outsiders or men, even when facing the top geniuses of the major sects in the cultivation world. Yet today, she had witnessed her suddenly break out of seclusion and walk into a young man's courtyard at night!

(End of this chapter)