The Song Dynasty was the king for thirteen years before he knew that he was Tianlong.

Chapter 344 The Strange Phenomenon of the Bright Moon
As dusk fell, the Wolf Demon Order prepared a red lantern, lit it, and gave it to the old wolf to carry, leading the way.

The other wolf soldiers, numbering three hundred, secretly moved about one or two miles away.

Although Wolf Mountain is very large, the wolves have lived there for a long time and can find any place by name. Before long, Wolf Demon spotted the flat area where Zhao Ti and the others had landed.

There were several exquisite houses arranged in rows, and in front of them stood a magnificent flower hall, open on three sides. The green gauze on the left and right sides, like ripples of water, swayed in the breeze, making it a pleasing sight and refreshing to the mind.

"It really is a creation of the void!" Wolf Fiend exclaimed in surprise, "This commander cannot detect even a trace of illusion."

Old Wolf said, "Commander, creating illusions from the void is an incredibly powerful skill, probably only possessed by true immortals who can fly and escape into the earth. Is it possible that the opponent's illusions are simply difficult to see through due to the strangeness of their magic?"

Wolf Demon said, "Even so, they are not ordinary cultivators. Those who can create illusions on the grassland are great cultivators, because they do not use the power of the grassland. In terms of true magical power, their cultivation is far superior to that of native immortals and beasts."

Old Wolf said, "By the way, Commander, I heard that all the immortals have been summoned to work for the shamanism. Why didn't you go?"

Wolf Sha waved his hand and said, “This place is different from ordinary places. Wolf Mountain is where the Six Yin Earth Veins of the grassland are located. It needs to be guarded all year round. That’s why the Shamanism does not summon me. The spiritual energy on this mountain is rich. Whether it is the grassland’s strange power or the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, it is abundant. All of this is because of the Six Yin Earth Veins. I must guard the eye of the earth veins.”

The old wolf said, "I know this. It's the location of the temple enshrined deep inside the cave, isn't it?"

Wolf Demon nodded: "You have lived a long time, so you naturally know about the temple. That place is forbidden, and there must be a powerful magician on the mountain to protect it and prevent ordinary people from disturbing it."

Old Wolf said, "Although it's a job that prevents us from leaving, the wolf clans of Wolf Mountain have also benefited from it, and their cultivation speed is much faster than in other places. So it's a mixed bag."

Wolf Demon said, "It is a great mistake to gain something. Ordinary clans would not be able to get this kind of treatment. It is said that my Wolf Mountain clan was personally appointed by Shaman Tian to guard this place. So, even Shamanism has not interfered here for many years, and other clans have been allowed to live here instead."

Upon hearing this, the old wolf exclaimed in surprise, "Is that so? Since it was personally designated by Shaman Tian back then, did the Heavenly Ancestor leave any words for our clan's descendants to follow?"

Wolf Sha shook his head and sighed, "The things of ancient times are too far removed from the past. Even if they existed back then, they have long been scattered and lost, and no one knows about them anymore."

The old wolf said, "That is a pity. Since such an important place was given to my clan, there must have been some instructions for us to follow."

Wolf Demon said, "I'm afraid that some powerful spells may also be lost along with them."

Old Wolf said, "Well, that's possible."

Wolf Sha's eyes flickered as he gazed at the exquisite houses in the distance: "I like this house and its splendid architecture. If we can get rid of those people, we'll move here and stay in Wolf Mountain."

Old Wolf said, "These people are indeed refined gentlemen. Even if the illusion can be maintained for a long time, living there will not be a problem. I would also like to come and serve the Commander."

Wolf Demon laughed, "If my wish is granted, I will bring you along."

Old Wolf hurriedly bowed: "Thank you, Commander."

After saying this, it continued forward with the lamp. As it got closer to the house, it saw the large alchemy furnace. At that moment, the smell of smoke drifted with the mountain breeze, and a wonderful fragrance immediately filled the air.

Wolf Demon took a deep breath and said, "It really is a divine pill. Ordinary pills don't have this kind of fragrance."

The old wolf also sniffed twice, revealing a look of intoxication: "Commander, I have never smelled such a fragrant scent before."

Wolf Sha's gaze swept over the large alchemy furnace, and he saw that it was indeed glittering with golden light, divided into eight sides, each of which seemed to have a furnace inside.

"This furnace is also a treasure," Wolf Sha licked his lips and said.

“Commander, this furnace is being guarded. It is likely that the owner’s subordinate is guarding it. We should have him announce your arrival. Since this is a visit to make friends, we should observe human etiquette.”

Wolf Sha looked at the two sides of the furnace and saw a monk and a man dressed as a servant sitting on the rock, adding fuel to the fire. He said, "Let's do as you say and act like humans so that the other side doesn't notice anything amiss."

At this moment, Kumārajīva and Zhou Tong, who were by the Great Alchemy Furnace, had already noticed the strange phenomenon in the distance. After all, although it was dark, the red lantern was still very conspicuous in the darkness, and they had noticed it from a distance.

As the lantern's light drew closer, the two could see that it was actually a long-haired old wolf, walking upright and carrying the lantern with its paws.

Behind the old wolf followed a tall, thin man, half-clad in armor, with a sinister air about him.

Then the old wolf strode forward, raised his lantern, bowed in a human-like manner, and said in a human voice, "Greetings, you two."

Kumārajīva and Zhou Tong exchanged a glance, stood up from the rock, and Zhou Tong said, "You are..."

The old wolf shifted its body slightly to the side, revealing its full form, and said, "We are from the Wolf Clan of Wolf Mountain. This is my chief. Hearing that human cultivators have come to live on the mountain, we have come to pay a visit and make friends."

"The Great Leader of the Wolf Clan of Wolf Mountain?" Zhou Tong suddenly realized. "No wonder my young master said during the day that there were neighbors in these mountains. It turns out they are the Wolf Clan. Please calm down, I will go and inform them now."

Wolf Sha nodded slightly with his hands behind his back. Zhou Tong strode towards the flower hall and came out a moment later: "Gentlemen, my young master invites you."

Old Wolf hurriedly looked at Wolf Demon and said, "Please lead the way, Great Leader."

A reserved smile appeared on Lang Sha's gloomy face as he strode towards the flower hall.

As he drew closer, the interior became brightly lit, and he could see more and more clearly. He found the hall to be incredibly elegant and exquisite, and he felt an indescribable fondness for it.

As he approached the door, the aromas of flowers, wine, and food wafted out, filling his nostrils and making him feel quite hungry even before he stepped inside.

Then, upon entering the hall, one sees a table at the very back with various kinds of food and fresh fruits laid out on it, which looks incredibly tempting.

Behind the desk sat a young man in white, handsome and refined, with eyes that seemed to hold a divine light, calmly fixed on him.

Wolf Sha couldn't help but shudder, thinking to himself that he was indeed a god-like figure. In all his years of life, he had never seen such a handsome and outstanding human being. He was definitely not an ordinary cultivator.

Just as he was about to speak, he saw the white-robed young man behind the desk smile slightly: "So it is your esteemed neighbor. I am sorry for not welcoming you properly. During the day, I sensed that there was a great demon cultivator deep in the mountains. I was just about to pay him a visit after I had settled in, but I did not expect that you would arrive first. It was my rudeness."

Upon hearing this, Lang Sha replied, "Of course, of course. I was informed by my subordinates today that the cultivator has settled here. I had nothing to do, so I came to visit and see if there was anything I could do to help."

The young man in white smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, sir. Everything is basically settled. Someone, quickly arrange for our distinguished guest to sit down and serve fruit and wine." Old Wolf said from behind, "This is a gift from my commander to you, young master. Please accept it."

Huang Tianbiao stepped forward, accepted the four-in-one gift under the old wolf's surprised gaze, then led the wolf to sit down at a guest table to the side. He then began to serve wine and dishes on a red lacquered tray, filling the table to the brim.

Wolf Sha glanced at the colorful fruits, their aroma and appearance suggesting meat, and licked his lips, suppressing the urge to immediately devour them. He then clasped his hands in greeting to the white-robed young man in front of him and said, "My name is Wolf Sha, may I ask your esteemed name and where you come from?"

The young man in white said, “Commander, you are too kind. My Daoist name is Canglangzi. I was born in Beijing and once cultivated in Taibai Mountain in the Northeast. Now, taking advantage of the great changes in the world, I am traveling across the grasslands. I came to your mountain and found the scenery beautiful and the spiritual energy overwhelming. I intend to stay for a while. I hope the Commander will not mind.”

Wolf Sha shook his head and said, "What's there to care about? This mountain doesn't belong to my family. It's all grassland. Young Master can stay as long as you want. My wolf clan will also have company. I can also ask Young Master for some Taoist magic and spells."

The young man in white said, "I dare not accept such praise. My magical power is shallow, how could I possibly accept the title of 'the Grand Commander seeking guidance'? Perhaps it is I who should be seeking guidance from the Grand Commander."

Wolf Demon was pleased to hear this, and his face was full of smiles: "Young master is too kind. I heard from my men that you built houses and pavilions in a short time and can also refine pills. I am truly inferior to you."

The young man in white smiled and pointed to the food and wine on the table: "Commander-in-Chief, you are too modest. Please enjoy your meal and we can chat as we eat."

Even though Lang Sha had cultivated into a human and possessed magical powers, his nature was still that of a wolf. How could he resist meat? He immediately began to eat, finding the taste exceptionally delicious, something he had never tasted since birth.

After devouring most of the food on the table, he realized his embarrassment and raised his head to gulp down a cup of amber wine to cover it up, saying, "Young master's hospitality is too kind of me. I see a pill furnace burning outside your hall. Could it be that you are actually refining pills?"

The young man in white smiled and said, "I almost forgot to mention it, Commander. I do know how to refine pills, and I am refining pills in that furnace right now."

Upon hearing this, Lang Sha's eyes gleamed: "I wonder what kind of elixir you're practicing, young master?"

The young man in white reached out and picked up a fruit from the table, playing with it in his hand. He slowly said, "It's a batch of Great Strength Pills."

"A Strength-Enhancing Pill?" Wolf Demon scratched his face. "I wonder... what's its purpose?"

The young man in white glanced at him and said leisurely, "If this pill is successfully refined, ordinary people can strengthen their muscles and bones and cure all kinds of diseases. Cultivators can increase their magical power by 10% after taking it. However, each person can only take it once, and it will be ineffective after taking it again."

"Increase your magical power cultivation by 10%?" Wolf Sha's expression changed slightly. Although he had heard it from his subordinates before, he was still half-believing and half-doubting. Now that he heard it with his own ears, his heart couldn't help but race.

Increasing one's magical power by 10% is equivalent to one or two years of hard work. Especially when encountering enemies, having this pill in hand can at least greatly increase the chances of winning, or even the chance of escaping, if not turn the tide of battle.

"It only increases magic power by 10%." The white-robed young man shook his head: "It's not much, and it can't be called a magic pill. It's just an ordinary pill."

"Young Master..." Wolf Sha swallowed hard and said, following the words Old Wolf had taught him, "When the pill is complete, could you sell me one for future use?"

"Oh?" The white-robed young man looked him up and down, then smiled and said, "Is the Grand Commander interested in this elixir?"

"I am indeed somewhat interested." Wolf Sha smiled insincerely; this was a probing phrase taught to him by his old wolf, used to gauge the other party's attitude.

Then the young man in white burst into laughter: "What are you saying, Commander? If you are really interested in this Strength Pill, I will give you one. Why do you say you want to buy it?"

Upon hearing this, Lang Sha's eyes widened: "Is what you say true, young master?"

The young man in white said, "It's nothing particularly rare or valuable, why don't you take it seriously?"

Wolf Demon's expression shifted several times before he finally showed gratitude: "Then I thank you very much, young master."

"It's nothing, just a trivial matter." The young man in white waved his hand. "This kind of pill is common in my sect. It's nothing special. When the pill is finished at midnight, we'll just give one to the Grand Master."

Upon hearing this, Lang Sha's mind raced. Judging from the other party's words, they seemed to belong to a sect, which posed a challenge. If he were to eliminate them, would it invite retaliation? If he beat the young, the old would come; if he beat the old, the immortal old man would come?

Moreover, the Taibai Mountain area in Northeast China is located on the edge of the grasslands. Although the influence of shamanism can reach there, it is said that there are several extremely powerful forces there, and they are not too afraid of shamanism.

Why not do as Old Wolf suggested and befriend them first? Anyway, once we have the pills, we can deal with everything else later.

Thinking of this, Lang Sha clasped his hands and said, "I would be honored to accept such a respectful offer. I am ashamed to accept it."

The young man in white said, "There's still some time before midnight when the furnace is opened. How about I cast a few minor spells to liven things up for the Commander? It's better than just waiting idly."

Wolf Demon hurriedly replied, "That's excellent." He thought to himself that this was a good opportunity to see what other tricks the other party had up their sleeve.

Then the young man in white said loudly, "I see that it is dark outside tonight, with dark clouds filling the sky. Since the Grand Commander is visiting, how can there be no moon?"

As he spoke, he lightly raised his hand into the air, and a pale yellow circular paper-cut flew out, hovering above the hall door, instantly transforming into a round, bright, and white object that cast a white light.

"Today, the moonlight shines upon us to welcome the President's visit. What does the President think?"

Wolf Demon was stunned for a moment, his eyes fixed on the "moon" above the hall door, wondering what kind of magic this was, and why he had never heard of it before.
The young man in white laughed again, "There's wine and meat, but no one to entertain us. It feels like something's missing. Let's have some singing and dancing."

He waved his hand and threw it out again. One after another, exquisite paper-cut figures flew out, growing longer in the air and transforming into figures as they landed. They turned out to be young girls and musicians.

These paper-cut figures are indistinguishable from real people, with similar appearances, clothing, and even expressions. They can not only play music and dance, but also sing songs.

The white-robed young man looked at Lang Sha, a smile playing on his lips: "What does the Grand Commander think?"

Wolf Sha stared in disbelief, rubbed his eyes, and looked again carefully. It was indeed like a real person. At this moment, the old wolf tugged at him from behind, and he hurriedly said, "Young master's magic is truly superb. I cannot compare."

The young man in white smiled and said, "Is the magic skillful?"

Wolf Demon nodded vigorously: "Brilliant, brilliant! I have never seen such amazing magic before. I am truly amazed. I am truly amazed."

At this moment, the moonlight above the hall door continued to shine down, its radiance dazzling and bright.

(End of this chapter)