C18 (1/2)
Father Shang was in the Hundred Miles Bamboo Forest. His fifth hidden spirit and Zhu Jiuyin had a pleasant conversation. They hated each other for being late and thus became brothers of the opposite sex. Many years later, due to the conflict within the Six Realms, the two would clash in battle. Perhaps, this was fate wasting time and destiny messing with others.
The two of them agreed that they would not mention the sworn brother of the bamboo forest to anyone else until the time was ripe.
Since he was going to report back to the capital, the hidden spirit and Zhu Jiuyin then bid their farewells.
The hidden spirit quickly reunited with Ning Xuemo and Lang gongyuan. At this point, the three of them captured and killed the two three-legged birds that were disturbing the father altar. After verifying the situation with the father altar, they decided to return to Taixuan.
Along the way, the three of them walked side by side in the thick forest.
”Eldest senior brother, we haven't been out of the capital for months. We finally made it out, can't we stay for a few more days?”
”Where else do you want to go? Before leaving, Master told me to go back to the capital as soon as I'm done.”
”However, the scenery outside this place is indeed different from the primal chaos outside. After a while, it will be so beautiful that it will make people feel relaxed and happy.”
Ning Anshi replied, ”Yes, although the Supreme Mystery is grand and magnificent, most of the pots have artificial landscapes. Most of these twelve pots have natural decorations, giving them a natural and intimate feel.”
Perhaps it was because he had been stuck in the Heart Cleansing Stream for too long, but he said, ”Eldest Senior Brother, we're not far away from the Five Colored Peak. I heard that the scenery there is really beautiful, and there's even the legendary Rainbow Butterfly.”
When he said this, Lang Gongyuan was even more expectant. He also agreed, ”That's right, there is a saying that goes' Phoenix Lilin Continent 'in the sky, a Five Colored Peak of the mortal world. Since we met by chance, we should go and take a look.”
No matter what the two of them said, Ning Anshi just kept silent and rode his horse as fast as he could.
In the end, Lang gongyuan had a lot of ideas, so he suddenly said in a loud voice, ”Aiya, next month is Jade Wall City Lord, Mu Rong Kongming's wedding day. Master will definitely attend.”
The Hidden Spirit said with a puzzled expression, ”Yes, this …” What does it have to do with us going to the Five Colors Peak? ”
Lang Gong Yuan smiled, ”Is Master going to go empty-handed?”
”Of course not, Master will definitely prepare a congratulatory gift on behalf of the Grand Profound.”
”If that's the case, then what kind of wedding gift can represent the sincerity and unique characteristics of our Supreme Mystery Capital and also satisfy Master?”
Ning Anshi rolled his eyes and said, ”You took such a big detour, all you wanted to say was that you wanted to offer the Rainbow Butterfly to Master as a congratulatory gift, right?”
”Eldest Brother finally agreed.”
”Who said I had to agree?”
Hidden Spirit said, ”Actually, I think that compared to the Winged Cai Die, it's a pretty good wedding. It's fresh and refined, rarely seen in the mortal world, and is extremely precious. I believe that Master would also like it.”
Ning Xuemo finally had a change in attitude. She said, ”But the Five Colored Peak is also not a place where we can freely travel to. The peak is also full of dangers. If something happens to everyone here, how am I supposed to explain it to Master?”
Suddenly, a burst of laughter came from not too far away. ”Haha, are the three Priests of Supreme Mystery City so afraid of the Rainbow Peak? I would be willing to lead the way for the three of you.”
Before he could finish his sentence, a young man with tying his hair appeared. It was actually Gu Luo.
”Gu Luo, it's you! Why are you here?” Hidden Spirit exclaimed.
Without waiting for Gu Luo to speak, Ning Anshi and Lang Gong looked at the hidden spirit in unison, ”You two know each other?”
Gu Luo smiled. ”Yeah, we just happened to meet by chance. Is there a need to make such a big fuss over nothing?”
”Before the Meet, we met by chance in the Qing Qiu Mountains. Gu Luo was a wild crane that roamed the mountains and swam in the waters. He loved to make friends.”
Ning Anshi said, ”Hidden Spirit, why haven't you mentioned it before?”
”Because we haven't known each other for long, and I've been thinking about it for three months in the Heart Washing Stream. I haven't had the time to tell you all, yet we've met.”
Gu Luo was actually very generous. He took the initiative to pay his respects and smiled, ”This one is Gu Luo. May I ask how I should address you two?”
”This is our Eldest Brother, Ning Ran. This is my Third Brother, Lang Gong.”
Ning Xuemo and Lang Gong Yuan also clasped their fists and returned the greeting.
Gu Luo said, ”Taixuan is worthy of being called the number one holy land in the world. All of you are truly handsome and talented!”
Ning Anshi asked back, ”Your Excellency has such good eyesight. The first time we met, you already knew that Junior Brother Lang and I were real people.”
When Gu Luo heard the suspicion in Ning Xuemo's voice, he smiled. ”The promotions for the seven disciples of Supreme Mystery City have long been made public, and the whole world knows about it.”
”That's right, eldest senior brother. Although Gu Luo and I haven't known each other for long, we're both sincere. I naturally believe in his conduct in this world.”
”Since he's Junior Apprentice Brother Yin Ling's friend, then he's also a friend of our Taixuan City. Just now, I heard that Sir can take us to the Five Colored Peak?”
Gu Luo said, ”That's right, I'm here on the Green Hill to sightsee. I'm quite familiar with the Rainbow Peak. If the three of you don't mind, I can be your guide.”
Ning Anshi said, ”To be honest, we have to go to the Five Colors Peak to catch the wings of the Rainbow Butterfly. But, we are well aware of the dangers of the Five Colored Peak.”
Gu Luo said, ”Compared to the Rainbow Butterfly, which is one of the Five Colored Peak's gems, capturing it is naturally a bit difficult. However, if the three Spiritual Masters personally come, I presume it won't be too difficult.”
Thus, the four of them headed there. In just a few moments, they arrived at the Five Colored Peak.
Gu Luo said, ”Compared to the Rainbow Butterfly, it's usually on the Five-Colored Peak's precipitous cliff.” Following the direction that Gu Luo had pointed, the three discovered that there was indeed a Rainbow Butterfly flying.
Just as they reached out their hands to catch a pair, they saw that the stone under their feet had suddenly shattered. The hidden spirit stepped on the air and was about to use a movement technique, but when it suddenly fell down, it was unable to exert any force and their bodies could only fall down.
Seeing this scene, Gu Luofei grabbed the hidden spirit's hand. Due to the great falling force, Gu Luo lost his balance, and fell down together with the hidden spirit. The two of them fell off the cliff.
Seeing the situation, Ning An was about to fly over and save him. Lang Gong Yuan held him back and said, ”Eldest Senior Brother, if you are to be saved like this, you will only fall off the cliff.”
He observed the cliff and said, ”This cliff wall is not that steep, and it isn't that deep either. Right now, the only method is for us to quickly descend the mountain and search for the two of them at the foot of the mountain.”
The two of them then ran down the mountain.
As for the Hidden Spirit and Gu Luo, the two of them quickly descended. After all, Gu Luo's movements were agile, and with an inexplicable force, he leapt a few meters away. The two of them floated down and slowly landed on a patch of forest.
Only then did Hidden Spirit calm down and let out a long sigh of relief. ”It was really dangerous just now. Are you alright?”
Gu Luo's one hand was tightly holding the Hidden Spirit, while the other hand was grabbing the Rainbow Butterfly. ”It's fine. It's all thanks to my lightness skill that we were able to escape danger.”
The spirit took the pair of rainbow butterflies and put them into a small bamboo tube.