This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 250 Spanning Ancient and Modern Times?

A day later, Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan's families in Qiantang City received a phone call from the two to let them know they were safe.

Of course, the two did not mention that they had returned to Hidden Immortal Valley. As before, they had joined a tour group and were traveling. Neither of their parents suspected anything.

At the same time, Zhuang Lin also allowed Xiong Xuguang and his group to contact the outside world and explain the situation of Wu Le'an and more than a dozen other soldiers.

However, when Xiong Xuguang reported the news, he naturally did not notify Wu Le'an and others' troops first, but directly contacted the Bureau of Investigation.

At dawn, in the ancient building of the Imperial Observatory, Duan Kang, who was an early riser as usual, was on the phone. His expression changed from bewilderment to surprise to delight, and then to a beaming smile.

"Okay, okay, I got it. Tell them not to feel pressured. Also, please look after them. Yes, I'll inform their direct superiors. By the way, how are you settling in? Good, that's good! Yeah, I'm waiting for your good news. No, this call is the best news."

Several people had already entered the large office, but seeing Duan Kang making a phone call, they didn't disturb him and went about their own work.

"Alright, then that's settled. Please give my regards to Master Zhuang!"

When everyone heard the name "Master Zhuang," they all paused, then looked at the old dean in surprise.

Who is he talking to? Could it be Xiong Xuguang? Otherwise, how could he convey the Dean's greetings to Master Zhuang? Can the Immortal Cave Heaven make phone calls?

At this moment, Duan Kang had already put down the receiver with a smile on his face. Seeing the group of people who had unknowingly gathered around, he laughed out loud before they could even speak.

"The situation is more optimistic than we imagined. And Master Zhuang is more reasonable than we imagined!"

"What's going on?" "Who were you talking to on the phone just now?"

Duan Kang was in a great mood and explained the matter to his colleagues in a slow and steady manner, which made everyone feel pleasantly surprised.

This at least shows that either the Confucian scholars were indeed reasonable, or they had a very good impression of them. Of course, it could also be because they were very confident, but after interacting with cultivators, everyone tends to be more optimistic.

At the location of Muling Primary School, several people were throwing a tantrum at the temporary camp.

"What the hell is going on? A whole platoon, and only the three of you are here. Does Wu Le'an really think this is a picnic, that he's so happy he's forgotten all about home?"

"Chasing two more students? What kind of students are so skilled that even a dozen elite detectives couldn't catch them?"

The one who was cursing was the regimental commander, and the reconnaissance battalion didn't even dare to protect their subordinates in their tents, which was indeed a dereliction of duty.

"Don't give me that crap. What the hell was he doing? He has a problem with being here? Who does he think he is? He can't just throw a tantrum after the troops are brought here? The higher-ups entrusted this mission to our regiment with absolute trust, and he's betrayed that trust—"

The battalion commander was furious. The soldiers in the reconnaissance battalion were all capable and arrogant, and they were allowed to have a little temper, but they always obeyed orders. This time, they actually caused such a commotion.

The battalion commander on the side also frowned. In fact, he didn't believe that a dozen soldiers would have trouble chasing two students. He thought that Wu Le'an might have taken the soldiers for extra training.

After all, the protected area isn't some particularly important military site. Ordinary soldiers would probably think it's a place for intensified training, so they could just start training on their own. Wu Le'an might actually do something like that.

Even before today, the battalion commander himself thought it was for training purposes, but it was clearly not; there was a real important mission involved.

At that moment, a soldier suddenly ran over carrying a communication device that looked like an outdated mobile phone.

"Regimental Commander, it's headquarters on the phone, it's the Army Commander!"

The battalion commander, who was cursing, paused for a moment, and everyone looked at the soldier.

What's going on? This hasn't been reported yet, how come the military already knows?

"Don't scare yourself," the regimental commander thought, and took the phone directly. Although he was cursing harshly, he wouldn't go so far as to escalate the matter.

"Hello, Commander, this is Meng Fanxi!"

"Hey, Commander Meng, you've got some serious skills in leading your troops. Those dozen or so elite reconnaissance soldiers under your command are quite remarkable!"

Meng Fanxi's expression froze. What was going on? Did the commander really know?

"I know you understand what I'm saying. If you don't, then you've neglected your duty!"

Meng Fanxi was startled and quickly answered.

"Commander, there's been a bit of an incident at the temporary outpost, but they're not disobeying orders; they're just unaware of the boundaries of those orders, and they're not trying to leave without permission."

"Hahahaha. Alright, alright, Meng Dapao, stop cursing. The higher-ups know where they went. It wasn't for dereliction of duty; they only left to chase after two students. Just arrange for someone else to take their place. Don't worry, there won't be any punishment; they'll even be rewarded."

The army commander talked at length on the phone, leaving the people here completely confused. It wasn't until later that Meng Fanxi gradually began to understand what was going on.
In Hidden Immortal Valley, not only were the original dozen or so scouts there, but even the three soldiers who were originally stationed at the temporary outpost of Muling Elementary School had been sent into the valley, allowing the three squads to be fully organized.

Wu Le'an and others even received direct orders from the military, which contained only one thing: "obey."

Obey Officer Xiong's commands and the arrangements of Hidden Immortal Valley, and strive to adapt to everything they are required to adapt to.

However, it was clear that Xiong Xuguang did not give many additional orders. Apart from the requirement to change into ancient costumes, he only told them not to cause trouble and to study together. Zhuang Lin and the others from Yinxian Valley were also very friendly.

So, after a few days of hesitation, Hidden Immortal Valley gained another new attraction.

Every day at dawn, three squads of soldiers would get up for field training, mainly running around the ring mountain so as not to disturb the rest and life of the people in the valley.

Of course, within this unimaginably secluded paradise, the soldiers of the three squads were still able to maintain considerable restraint, regulate their words and actions, and maintain their enthusiasm for military training.

They witnessed many unprecedented wonders: a rooster bigger than a person, the Asking Cliff after sunrise, the dazzling lights inside and outside the valley at sunrise and sunset, the magical herb garden, and the real immortal cultivators in the valley. All of this repeatedly shattered the warriors' original worldview. More than a month later, on the star-gazing platform, the students of Hidden Immortal Valley sat in a circle.

Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan were still there. They had only gone out on a trip under the pretext of tourism and should have gone home long ago. However, their new reason was simple: the government's education department called to invite two outstanding students to participate in an activity for outstanding teenagers. They also let their families know they were safe and sound, so their families were naturally overjoyed and had no suspicions.

As usual, the people in the valley enjoyed stargazing and chatting, while some used the environment of the stargazing platform to practice martial arts.

By now, the people in Hidden Immortal Valley have more or less touched upon their own spirituality, and stargazing is not only a form of nighttime entertainment but also a daily practice.

At this moment, a dozen soldiers dressed in ancient costumes carried small stools and, led by their platoon leader, lined up to go up the mountain. After arriving at the observatory, they went directly to an open space.

"stand at attention!"

A dozen or so people stood in neat rows.

"Place out the chairs and sit down, one class at a time!"

The dozen or so people moved in unison, put down their small stools, and sat down.

"Everyone, breathe freely!"

Only then did the soldiers, sitting in three rows, relax and begin to breathe and exhale in the manner that the people in the valley had casually pointed out a while ago.

This was no joke. Although the soldiers were initially skeptical, the increased strength and energy they gained were genuine.

High on the observatory, Zhuang Lin and the others, who had been watching the soldiers as they arrived, looked over there with smiles on their faces.

These soldiers might seem to have trouble fitting in, but their meticulous and earnest attitude in carrying out every order is what makes them endearing.

Having already become familiar with the place, Xiong Xuguang asked with a smile.

"Master, what do you think of our soldiers?"

"Very good, excellent energy and spirit, trustworthy! But still lacks training. If you want to go to the other side, you need to learn more, otherwise you'll be too conspicuous!"

"The other side?"

Xiong Xuguang looked puzzled, Du Jinxuan, the senior disciple of Taiji Temple, frowned, and the other Taoists who were entering the valley for the first time also looked puzzled.

Zhuang Lin and some of his former students all smiled.

"Master, I think it's time to speak."

After Liu Hongyu said that, Zhuang Lin thought for a moment and nodded. Then he looked at Xiong Xuguang and the others. All of the dozen or so Taoists looked on with curiosity.

To be honest, after arriving at the Immortal Abode, I did witness all sorts of wonders, but while some doubts were resolved, new doubts kept arising.

"Have you ever wondered why, after thousands of years of separation between heaven and earth, in modern times, the world is desolate and spiritual energy is exhausted, yet my Hidden Immortal Valley still has such rich spiritual energy, even able to plant wood spirit roots in the outside world, nurture wood spirit veins, and leave a spark of ascension for the world?"

"Isn't this a miracle created by your great magical power, Master, as you stayed here until now?"

He Ruisi from Tianqing Palace couldn't help but ask, and everyone else was thinking the same thing, while Zhuang Lin just smiled.

"Even though I have some skill, throughout history, even after the separation of heaven and earth, there have been many people with great magical power. Why can't they do it?"

As he spoke, Zhuang Lin looked up at the sky, a hint of emotion in his voice.

"Sitting idly can only lock in the consumption of energy; how can it create something from nothing?"

Seeing that Zhuang Lin didn't continue, Xiong Xuguang made a guess.

"Then the Master used his great magical power to cut off a portion of the spiritual veins in ancient times, which flowed to the modern era. Is this a way of using the past to supplement the present and accomplish something?"

Zhuang Lin looked at Xiong Xuguang, and a smile returned to his face.

"Though it may not be perfect, it's not far off!"

As Zhuang Lin spoke, he seemed to remember something, paused for a moment, and then continued.

"You once asked if this place was the Peach Blossom Spring, and now I'll tell you, this is it!"

As the dozen or so Taoist priests wore expressions of "I knew it," Zhuang Lin smiled mischievously.

"However, for many people in the valley, Mr. Yuanliang only came here a few years ago!"

This statement confused many people. Yuanliang was the courtesy name of Tao Yuanming, and he wrote "The Peach Blossom Spring" more than a thousand years ago.

Seeing that no one could guess it for a while, Zhuang Lin felt disappointed, while Liu Hongyu smiled and took over the conversation.

"This is because I am hidden in the Immortal Valley Grotto, where I can use the wonders of heaven and earth to reverse the universe and traverse the changes of the past and present. On one side is the contemporary time and space, and on the other side is the ancient Jin Dynasty. Only in this way can I use the past to supplement the present and hope to achieve ascension in the modern era!"

These words startled many people, who looked slightly bewildered, and then began to show expressions of disbelief.

Spanning ancient and modern times?

(End of this chapter)