Zongman: The post-2D era

"You two," he said softly, with a hint of teasing in his voice, "in the story of the journey to the West, Tang Monk and his disciples still had to pay some incense money to show their sincerity."

"Although we Buddhists do not covet money, the money from incense is the believers' offering to the Buddha and also a respect for the Dharma."

Feng Feng raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this. He naturally understood what the monk meant.

He reached into his bosom, pulled out a glittering gold coin, and gently placed it in the monk's palm.

Yukinoshita Yukino followed closely behind, took out an exquisite jade pendant and placed it next to the gold coins.

Feng Feng stepped forward, put his hands together, bowed respectfully to the Buddha statue, and then carefully took away the bluestone with the incense burner in front of the Buddha statue.

When he picked up the bluestone, he felt a warm power coming from his fingertips, as if he had some kind of mysterious connection with the stone.

However, Yukinoshita Yukino did not move immediately. She stared at the monk coldly, with a hint of displeasure in her eyes.

She said, "Master, we are here with sincerity, but you are using the incense money as an excuse, which makes us unhappy. You can only choose one between the gold coin and the jade pendant."

Her voice was clear and firm, revealing unquestionable determination.

The monk was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Yukinoshita Yukino to make such a request so directly.

The smile on his face became a little stiff, and a hint of embarrassment flashed in his eyes. He looked down at the gold coins and jade pendant in his palm, hesitated for a moment,

Finally chose the jade pendant.

He gently pushed the gold coin back to Yukinoshita Yukino and whispered, "My two benefactors, I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please take back this gold coin."

Yukinoshita Yukino took the jade pendant, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes.

She turned to look at Feng Feng, and both of them showed the pride of a winner in their eyes.

"The value of what he and I offer is vastly different. You made the wrong choice."

Chapter 714: Kaguya's Jade Branch at Mount Penglai

Wednesday, June 14

Although Kaguya Houraisan felt somewhat unwilling, she had no choice but to accept the reality.

She took a deep breath in her fluttering white clothes, adjusted her mood, and then stretched out her hand again, pointing to a small house deep in the yard:

"The Penglai Jade Branch is in that little house. Please follow me."

Feng Feng and Yukinoshita Yukino looked at each other, their eyes flashing with anticipation.

They followed Kaguya Houraisan through the yard and arrived in front of the cottage.

The door of the cabin was closed, as if hiding some secret.

They couldn't wait to push open the door, and an ancient and mysterious atmosphere hit them.

When Feng Feng stepped into the cabin, a woody aroma accumulated over the years intertwined with a faint mysterious power filled the air.

His eyes swept across the room and stopped on the wooden storage shelf against the wall.

The shelves were filled with everything from daily necessities like rice cookers to glittering gold and silver jewelry to all kinds of magical props he had never seen before. It was all dazzling.

Feng Feng approached slowly, his fingers gently stroking each object, as if he could feel the stories and power contained in each of them.

Xueno's eyes were fixed on an ancient jade box, the surface of which was carved with exquisite patterns and exuded a faint luster.

Gently opening the jade box, I saw a crystal clear jade branch lying quietly inside, emitting a faint light, as if it contained endless vitality and power.

Feng Feng's eyes were deeply attracted by the jade branch in the jade box, and he almost forgot the passage of time.

However, Yukino seemed to have a clearer goal.

"Based on last experience, it's not this."

She walked past Feng Feng and headed to the other corner of the hut without looking around.

There are all kinds of wood materials piled up there, some are rough and simple, some have fine textures, and some exude a faint woody aroma.

Yukino reached out her hand and gently stroked a seemingly ordinary piece of wood.

There was a professional gleam in her eyes. She tapped her fingers lightly on the block of wood, as if listening to its heartbeat.

Finally, she chose a seemingly inconspicuous branch. The surface of the branch was rough, but the inside revealed a kind of tenacity and vitality.

“I think it’s this.”

She gently picked up the branch, a satisfied smile on her face, as if she had found the answer in her heart.

Feng Feng took the branch that Xue No handed over. The branch was as white as jade and shimmered slightly. Feng Feng turned around and stared at Kaguya at the door and asked, "Is this a jade branch?"

Feng Feng's words broke the silence in the cabin. His gaze penetrated the darkness of the cabin and shot straight to Kaguya Houraisan beside the door.

She stood outside the door, her white clothes as white as snow, looking even colder in the weak sunlight.

"As expected of Yukinoshita Yukino, she chose the best wood."

She nodded slightly, her deep eyes flashing with complex light.

"But this is not the jade branch from Penglai." Kaguya's voice was calm and firm, like a pool of deep water without ripples.

Feng Feng was startled, then his gaze returned to the branch in Xueno's hand.

Under his gaze, the branch seemed to be given life, trembling slightly and emitting a soft glow.

“This is a branch of the tree of life.”

He held it gently in his hand and felt a warm current coming from his palm and flowing through his blood vessels to his whole body.

When Yukino heard Kaguya Houraisan's denial, a slight blush appeared on her face, and she was obviously a little embarrassed about her own judgment.

"That's it!"

She quickly put down the branch in her hand and swept her eyes around the house again, as if trying to find a clue.

However, despite the many items in the cabin, none of them could give her clear guidance.

Xueno took a deep breath and was about to turn around to look for it again when Feng Feng suddenly grabbed her wrist.

He gently led her to the door, his eyes firm and gentle.

"There is no Yuzhi here." Feng Feng's voice was low and powerful, as if carrying some kind of unquestionable authority.

"Let's go!"

He held Yukino's hand and walked towards the door step by step. The sunlight shone through the gaps onto them, forming mottled light and shadows.

The sunlight sprinkled on the two of them, forming a warm halo.

Feng Feng held Xue Nai's hand, his eyes firm and deep. He turned his head slightly and looked at Xue Nai beside him, his eyes full of encouragement and comfort.

"Xue No, don't lose heart." Feng Feng's voice was low and magnetic, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, smoothing the waves in her heart.

"Don't worry, Yuzhi will come to me by herself."

His fingers gently stroked Yukino's wrist, conveying an inexplicable power.

Xueno looked up at Fengfeng, her bright eyes flashing with an unyielding light.

"give it to you."

She nodded gently, as if telling Feng Feng that she would be strong and continue searching.

Kaguya Houraisan leaned against the door frame, her white clothes looking even colder under the sunlight.

She spread her hands to show that she was powerless, and helplessness and anxiety flashed in her deep eyes.

Yukino looked at Kaguya, knowing that this was all just a show on her part, but there was nothing she could do at the moment.

"You two, lunch is ready."

Kaguya Houraisan turned around and led the way, gently pushing open the door of the restaurant and motioning for the two to go in.

The furnishings in the house are simple and elegant, and the table is already filled with exquisite dishes, the aroma is overflowing, and it is mouth-watering.

"Please enjoy the Moon Rabbit delicacies."

She invited the two to sit down with a faint smile on her face, as if what happened just now had no effect on her.

Kaguya gently raised her glass and said to the two of them, "You two have come from afar, why don't you taste the delicacies of my mountain first before we talk about other things."

Her words were soft and kind, which made people feel good about her.

Feng Feng and Xue Nai looked at each other and raised their glasses. The sunlight shone through the window onto the table, reflecting the firmness and determination on their faces.

However, in this peaceful atmosphere, Kaguya's words hit the two people's hearts like a hammer.

After dinner, Kaguya Houraisan stood up gracefully. She tilted her head slightly and looked at Yukino, with a sly look in her eyes.

She opened her red lips slightly, and her voice was as pleasant as the sound of a mountain spring: "Ms. Xueno, my hot spring is well-known far and wide. Why don't we go and take a bath together to relieve the fatigue of the journey."

When Xueno heard this, a look of surprise appeared on her face. She happily agreed and left with the attendant.

At this moment, the light in the cabin seemed to soften a bit, and the figure of Kaguya Houraisan was looming in the light and shadow.

After Yukino left, Kaguya Houraisan suddenly appeared in front of Fengfeng. Her deep eyes stared at Fengfeng, as if she could see through his heart.

The two were so close that they could almost feel each other's breath. There seemed to be an inexplicable tension in the air, as if a storm was about to come.

"You know my hairpin is called the Jade Branch? Who told you? And how are you going to get me to hand it over to you?"

Chapter 715 Thor's Dragon Head Jade

Thursday, June 15

Feng Feng faced Kaguya Houraisan, his deep black pupils seemed to be able to swallow everything.

"Are you here to kill me?"

He stared at her quietly with a faint smile on his face, as if he had anticipated her time ability.

"Kaguya, your gap ability can manipulate time, but it can't affect me."

Feng Feng's voice was low and magnetic, and his eyes revealed an unfathomable calmness.

Kaguya Houraisan was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Feng Feng to be so calm about her abilities.

A hint of surprise flashed across her clear eyes, and then she regained her calm.

She opened her red lips slightly, with a hint of praise in her voice: "Feng Feng, you are indeed extraordinary. But even so, you cannot change your future fate."