Chapter 53: Encountering an Acquaintance

While clearing her meridians and guiding her through the path of cultivation, it was equally necessary for him to broaden her horizons and enrich her knowledge.

Therefore, he patiently explained, "The Dragon-Scale Fruit is borne by a plant whose stems and leaves resemble a dragon. The fruit is azure in color, about the size of a fist, and crystal-clear as if washed by jade. It matures once every five years, and a single plant produces only one fruit. The Seven-Hued Cloud Lotus is a spiritual flora devoid of leaves, possessing exactly seven petals that glow brilliantly red like rosy clouds; it is a celestial treasure that preserves eternal youth. The Nine-Winding Spirit Ginseng grows deep underground and possesses immense spiritual awareness, capable of burrowing freely through the earth, making it extremely elusive; roughly the size of a household radish, it is a rare treasure that bolsters spiritual energy. As for the Fiery Immortal Lotus, it is a crimson lotus capable of generating intense heat autonomously, mostly found clinging to sheer precipices and perilous cliffs, making it exceptionally difficult to harvest."

Once Yun Yi finished, Luo Qingyao had already etched the defining characteristics of these four spiritual herbs firmly into her memory. Yet, she could not help but ask with a bitter pout, "Master, going by what you've said, these are all exceedingly rare and coveted treasures. Can we really get our hands on them?"

Hearing this, Yun Yi gently patted Luo Qingyao's head, a deeply confident smile playing on his lips. "Rest assured, with your master here, there is nothing that cannot be done!"

And so, Luo Qingyao's blind adoration for her master scaled yet another height.

She nodded decisively. "Alright, I'll listen to whatever Master says!"

"That's a good girl!"

The two of them continued their flight through the midair. They had not traveled far before Luo Qingyao finally understood why Yun Yi had told her they were coming to watch a show.

For they had encountered acquaintances.

Lan Ruoshui, Yu Xian'er, and a dozen other young men and women they did not recognize were gathered together, discussing something intently.

Clearly, the group of more than ten people revolved around Yu Xian'er. Everyone gazed at her with expressions of awe and admiration; the young men's eyes were filled with adoration, while the young women looked on with envy. Clustering around her like stars orbiting the moon, they listened as she spoke animatedly, nodding and chiming in with agreement every now and then.

As for Lan Ruoshui, she had completely cast aside her usual arrogance and wilfulness, meekly trailing behind Yu Xian'er with a quiet and demure demeanor.

Gazing at these people, Luo Qingyao narrowed her eyes. "They've come here too? It truly seems impossible to escape them no matter where we go!"

"Naturally," Yun Yi said, glancing down at the figures below with utter nonchalance. "Recently, divine radiances have been shimmering from the depths of the Azure Depths Mountain Range, and a formidable aura has been emanating from the mountains, startling countless cultivators and martial artists. There's no telling how many people it has drawn here."

"A formidable aura? Could it be that some divine beast is about to be born in the mountains?" Luo Qingyao asked immediately, her curiosity piqued.

Hearing this, Yun Yi cast an approving look and smiled. "Not bad at all. You're actually starting to think along those lines. Indeed, many formidable experts are speculating that a beast of divine caliber is bound to manifest in the mountains. However, that aura fluctuates between immensely powerful and exceptionally faint, so no one can ascertain precisely what kind of divine beast it is. Some conjecture that it is a divine beast on the verge of birth, which explains the instability of its aura; others surmise that it might be a wounded divine beast currently recuperating in seclusion, making it impossible to completely conceal the mighty aura radiating from its body."

Luo Qingyao's eyes suddenly lit up, sparkling with excitement. "Master, is the divine beast you promised to give me related to this aura?"