Chinese Superman

Chapter 103 Bright Moon, Osmanthus, and Beautiful Girl

The roar echoed through the silent snowy night of Huangshan, startling even more night birds.

And this moment.

The two instigators had already packed their bags and left.

Old Guo seemed to vaguely hear curses filled with blood and tears, and said with a smile, "Little Xinghan, did you hear that? They're calling you a beast."

Xia Xinghan didn't even look up, focusing intently on transferring the pine needles into the treasure box. Upon hearing this, he simply shrugged, looking innocent and bewildered.

"Huh? Why are you scolding me?"

"Grandpa Guo, you must have misheard me?"

"What does it have to do with me, Xia Xinghan, which despicable thief he's cursing for stealing all the Five Apertures Mysterious Pine Needles from the Zheng family?"

I'm a law-abiding young man, and I'm currently in seclusion at the base.

Old Guo stared intently at Xia Xinghan.

That adorable little face looked exceptionally innocent and pure in the moonlight.

He stared for a full three seconds, then shook his head and chuckled, commenting, "Little Xinghan, little Xinghan, I've truly learned my lesson today. Your skin is thicker than a city wall."

"I assure you, if the Great Wall is ever rebuilt, when the time comes to choose a master, it will surely be you!"

Xia Xinghan carefully collected the last of the pine needles, clapped his hands upon hearing this, and without batting an eye, even flashed a bright smile. He then bowed to Elder Guo, saying, "Grandpa Guo, you flatter me! I still have much to learn from you!"

Mr. Guo:

'

Do you think I have a thicker skin than you?

"But to be honest, if the Great Wall were to be restored and I were chosen as its leader, I would use the Great Wall as a whip to drive out the Tartars and punish the powerful families."

"Countless bones are buried in the Great Wall. If it were to be restored, there would be great terror. It's better not to restore it," sighed Old Guo.

After finishing their conversation about unrelated topics, the old man and the young man headed to their next stop.

In the first half of the night, the two traversed thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

Xia Xinghan was extremely fast, and with their excellent teamwork, they could visit a holy land and seize immortal treasures in less than three or four minutes from start to finish.

Mount Emei, the white-flowered Davidia involucrata.

The newly blossoming white dove trees, though heavily guarded, could not withstand the ingenious combination of feints and diversionary tactics, and were completely plucked, leaving not a single leaf behind.

The elders of the Tang family were so angry they almost vomited blood.

Mount Hua, a sacred site jointly owned by the Wang and Cui families.

Although there were no rare celestial treasures, there were spiritual fruits such as the Azure Yuan Spirit Fruit and the Rootless Immortal Flower, which were all looted by Xia Xinghan.

The two masters responsible for guarding the tree collapsed and roared in anger when faced with the empty branch, almost losing their Dao heart and falling from the "Nourish the Innate" realm.

Changbai Mountain, Tianchi Lake.

Even though the Lü family obtained the near-divine ginseng king, they were not spared.

The ginseng king had already taken on a somewhat human-like shape and was full of spirituality. As a result, Xia Xinghan swept a beam of dazzling light over it, and the Changbai ginseng king, unable to struggle, "voluntarily" fell into the bowl.

This caused the powerful members of the Lü family, who were stationed here, to feel heartbroken and utter the most vicious curses against the hateful "scoundrels".

"That's about it. I'll visit three more places and we can finish before midnight."

As Mr. Guo tallied up his gains, his face showed no sign of fatigue; on the contrary, he became increasingly excited.

"Which should we visit first: Shengshui Temple, Putuo Mountain, or Shaoshi Mountain?"

Xia Xinghan pondered for a moment: "Shengshui Temple is relatively close."

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Old Guo nodded.

The two changed direction and headed towards the Sacred Water Temple in Sichuan.

Holy Water Temple.

Although it enjoys a great reputation, it can never compare to the Three Mountains and Five Sacred Peaks.

Those famous mountains and rivers have been renowned since ancient times and have a long history.

The reason why Shengshui Temple became a sacred place is largely due to a "Han Osmanthus" tree in the temple that is said to have been planted in the Han Dynasty and is now over two thousand years old.

After the spiritual energy was restored, the ancient osmanthus tree transformed into the Moon Laurel, gathering the essence of the moon, which enveloped the entire temple and the surrounding valley in the moonlight, turning it into a small "sacred land of the moon".

Xia Xinghan had visited many sacred sites and witnessed their magnificent and ever-changing landscapes, but he was still slightly shocked when he arrived at Shengshui Temple.

The Mahavira Hall, the Ksitigarbha Hall, the Jade Buddha Hall, the Three Saints Hall, and the Great Compassion Hall—each a magnificent and imposing building, with vermilion eaves, golden tiles, carved beams, and painted rafters, is solemn and awe-inspiring.

Numerous clay and gold-plated Buddha statues, jade Buddha statues, and Avalokiteshvara statues enshrined in the temples manifest their imagery amidst the chanting of Buddhist hymns. Standing tall in the temples, bathed in the radiance of the moon, they appear even more sacred and otherworldly.

"The sacred sites where famous mountains and rivers are restored are indeed different from those where famous historical sites are restored," Xia Xinghan said in a low voice.

Old Guo looked around and said with a smile, "Shengshui Temple was originally named Ganquan Temple. I heard that there is a Dragon Spring Holy Water emerging in the mountains. After its spiritual energy is restored, it will surely be extraordinary."

"Once we get our hands on the Moon Laurel, we can use some holy water from Dragon Spring to brew tea and make laurel wine. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Xia Xinghan nodded upon hearing this: "Ancient texts record that 'holy water fell upon a thousand villages,' and that drinking it could cure illnesses and avert disasters; hence it is called holy water, indeed possessing extraordinary qualities."

"Okay, let's get the Dragon Spring Holy Water first."

The Holy Water Temple was controlled by the Gao family. Although the outer perimeter was heavily guarded, it was still practically useless to Xia and Guo.

After fetching the sacred water from Longquan, the two strolled leisurely into the core area of ​​Shengshui Temple.

The temple is ancient and the courtyard is deep.

The most eye-catching feature is a giant osmanthus tree in the center of the courtyard, which is over ten feet tall and has lush foliage.

The trunk requires several people to encircle it, the bark is mottled like dragon scales, and golden osmanthus flowers the size of rice grains bloom among the branches and leaves.

The golden osmanthus blossoms are as bright as the moon, their fragrance filling the air.

As the moonlight spilled down, the osmanthus blossoms seemed to resonate with the moonlight, emitting a faint silver halo. The interplay of gold and silver illuminated the entire courtyard in a dreamlike manner, with a spiritual substance so concentrated that it seemed visible to the naked eye.

However, what attracted Xia Xinghan and Guo Lao's attention was not the thousand-year-old osmanthus tree, but a person standing quietly under the tree.

It was a young girl.

She stood with her back to the two men, facing the laurel tree, her slender figure a picture of tranquility.

She wore an extremely ornate nine-dragon and nine-phoenix crown, with gold thread as the frame and pearls and jade as the decoration. Nine golden dragons soared through the clouds and nine colorful phoenixes spread their wings, shimmering under the moonlight. The crown exuded an aura of nobility and majesty, yet it formed a huge contrast with the girl's slender figure.

The young woman wore a gold-embroidered robe with a python and phoenix design. The front of the robe was embroidered with gold, and the back and sleeves were decorated with phoenixes. The hem was decorated with longevity mountain and sea and colorful cloud patterns, which shone with a dark gold luster. She was dignified and beautiful, and also had a heroic and spirited demeanor.

The combination of the phoenix coronet and embroidered quilt made her look like a princess of an ancient palace, a female emperor about to rule the world, or a female general who was no less capable than men.

Even just her back view was breathtakingly beautiful.

Bright moon, cassia tree, young girl —

What an absolutely beautiful picture!

"It's her—Gao Yuexi, the youngest girl from the Gao family," Old Master Guo said in a low voice.

"Is she Gao Yuexi, the most beautiful woman in the world?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Xia Xinghan's eyes.

He still remembered the list of beauties he had browsed before, with Gao Yuexi ranked first.

"Empress Xiaoduan's nine-dragon and nine-phoenix crown, Qin Liangyu's dragon and phoenix robe—was she, like my senior sister, also a dual-wielder?"

Old Guo observed the silent figure, then glanced at the seemingly unguarded courtyard, and asked in a low voice, "Should we still make a move?"

"Of course it will move—"

Before he could finish speaking...

The girl under the osmanthus tree suddenly moved.

She didn't turn around, but tilted her head slightly, revealing her porcelain-white profile. Her cheeks were beautifully curved, with a delicate nose and red lips, and her beautiful eyes shimmered with a noble purple light in the moonlight.

and.

Those purple eyes seemed to see through the concealment of the "plain gauze robe," landing precisely on the hiding place of Xia Xinghan and Elder Guo!

"!?"

Xia Xinghan and Guo Lao were both startled.

exposed!

How is that possible?!

"Plain Silk Zen Robe" is a martial art of supreme artistic conception passed down through generations, and it was even personally performed by the Martial Ancestor.

Along the way, the five major clans' residences—Wuyi Mountain, Huangshan Mountain, Emei Mountain, Huashan Mountain, and Changbai Mountain—were like no one else was there!

How could it be that, of all places, a girl who looks no older than fifteen years old saw right through him?!

In the blink of an eye, there was no time to think about the reasons.

"Walk!"

Guo Lao reacted extremely quickly, letting out a low shout and grabbing Xia Xinghan's arm without hesitation, his spiritual power surging wildly into the Military Sage Bamboo Slip.

"Running away is the best policy!"

A burst of blue light flashed, and the space around them distorted violently.

The two figures were about to disappear from the spot.

In the last moment before they disappeared, it seemed that Gao Yuexi under the osmanthus tree was still maintaining a slightly tilted head posture.

A pair of purple eyes simply watched quietly, without uttering a word to stop them or showing any intention to pursue them. They merely blinked gently, the moonlight soft and beautiful, their long eyelashes casting faint shadows.

next moment.

The two had appeared in a desolate mountain wilderness dozens of miles away.

"Huff—huff—" Old Guo took a breath and immediately touched the mask on his face to make sure it was intact before he breathed a sigh of relief.

"That was close! Everything went smoothly all night, and we almost capsized in this ditch!"

"Luckily, I reacted quickly, and the mask didn't fall off—she probably didn't see who we were."

Xia Xinghan's heart was pounding, not out of fear, but out of excitement.

This is the first time I've been caught after trying to steal so many times.

Stimulate!

"Grandpa Guo, you moved too fast. I was ready to knock her out and kidnap her."

"What a load of rubbish!"

Mr. Guo was startled; judging from his tone, he seemed quite regretful.

"What is there to fear about a mere heirloom?"

Please.

What is their combination?

One is a national protector, the other is a superman.

Why would I be afraid of a delicate little girl?

"I'm not afraid of the Gao family's little girl, I'm afraid of the truth coming out."

"If what we did tonight gets out, the eight great families will definitely fight us to the death."

"Then, hehe, you'll see artifacts you've never even seen in museums before!"

Old Guo calmed down, frowned in thought, and paced back and forth.

"No, no, no."

"Upon closer reflection, why would someone as steady and composed as myself follow you and risk offending the eight great families? Are you crazy? You must be blinded by greed."

"In that case, I'll go to Mount Putuo and Mount Shaoshi by myself."

Xia Xinghan pretended to leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Old Guo gritted his teeth and said, "Things have come to this point, I have no choice but to go all the way down this path!"

Xia Xinghan smiled.

Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure; he has two treasures in his family.

But in terms of fun, it has to be Mr. Guo, like a playful old man. He seemed like a wise hermit at first glance, but then—

Oh dear, his appearance has been ruined by a broken tooth.

"I was careless."

Mr. Guo was somewhat annoyed.

"I never expected that little girl from the Gao family to have such abilities. What should we do now? Should we send her back?"

"The Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenixes Crown is a heirloom-level relic, and the Gold-embroidered Python and Phoenix Robe is at least a near-heirloom-level relic. The combination of the two, the phoenix crown and the embroidered robe, is like a game set, far surpassing the effect of ordinary heirlooms, and can even surpass the plain gauze robe." This is perfectly normal.

Xia Xinghan looked in the direction of Shengshui Temple and shook his head.

"Never mind. Getting the Dragon Spring Holy Water makes the trip worthwhile."

"Besides, the precious celestial treasures of Taiyin have all been picked; what remains are only the newly blossoming golden osmanthus of Guanghan. There's no need to continue the risk. Let's go to Mount Putuo!"

Xia Xinghan put his hand on Guo Lao's shoulder and once again activated the Cloud Dragon Soaring Technique. The clouds and mist enveloped the two of them, transforming them into a streak of light that cut through the frosty night sky and sped toward Mount Putuo on the coast of the East China Sea.

The moonlight still shines in the courtyard of Shengshui Temple.

Gao Yuexi slowly turned her head, facing the fragrant osmanthus tree in the moon palace.

She walked to the tree, raised her hand, and the sleeve of her dragon and phoenix robe slid down gently, revealing a section of her fair arm. She gently broke off a small branch of osmanthus blossoms that were bathed in moonlight, held it to her nose and sniffed it lightly. A hint of amusement flashed deep in her purple eyes.

"An old and a young thief duo?"

"Still wearing a mask—"

"Who could it be? It's so hard to guess."

At this moment, Aunt Ming rushed over from the side hall with her phone in hand, and hurriedly said, "Miss, it's a call from Young Master Ye."

"I won't answer."

Gao Yuexi spoke softly, tucking a small sprig of osmanthus into her sleeve.

Aunt Ming added, "Young Master Ye Hong invited you to Mount Putuo to listen to the tides, watch the moon, and admire the flowers. I heard that the sacred Tide Sound Treasure Tree has borne fruit, a rare and exquisite treasure."

"Not interested."

"he----"

"Aunt Ming, there's no need to talk to a mad dog. Hang up."

(After a battle of wits with a certain bag, I finally managed to generate this image. I was almost driven crazy by the idiot bag along the way.)