The Price of the Casting Ceremony

Mu Yang looked at the location where the tea trees were planted.

He then estimated their growth.

Afterward, he pointed to an empty space next to it.

He said to Fujin, "How about we place the tea tables here?"

"This area should be covered by shade in the future."

"It'll be perfect for cooling off."

Fujin slapped his forehead.

"That makes sense."

Medicine Master chuckled, "Did you just make a last-minute decision without any prior planning, as usual?"

Fujin, as shameless as ever, replied, "Don't I have you guys?"

Lingyuan didn't take the opportunity to scold Fujin.

Instead, she said, "I know where to find suitable stones."

And so, she led everyone to quarry stones.

Fujin and Medicine Master were clearly not suited for such heavy work.

Lingyuan used her immense strength to strike the rocks.

Mu Yang took the opportunity to shave off a piece with his sword.

With a few casual sword flourishes, he carved a round stone table.

Then, he made four stools.

He transported them back to the ancient tea tree slope.

He placed the table and stools in the spot Mu Yang had chosen earlier.

"I want to sit here!"

Fujin chose a spot where he could see the river.

"Hmph, no one's stopping you."

"You said it yourself. To prevent anyone from going back on their word, I suggest we carve names onto the stools."

"Why do you always have to create trouble for yourself?"

The two bickered again.

Mu Yang drew his sword and carved each person's name onto the stone stools.

Fujin, Lingyuan, Medicine Master, Mu Yang.

Now, they just had to wait for the sapling to grow.

The tea tree grew very slowly...

In the time that followed.

Lingyuan would often sneak off to check on the tree's growth.

She even tied a Jade Pendant to it.

Hoping it would grow faster.

Mu Yang arrived at a new time node.

Previously, the people of Chasm had cast a ritualistic altar to hear the voices from the heavens.

The heavens sent divine envoys to guide them forward.

The development of the Chasm people grew increasingly prosperous.

They needed new lands to live and reside in.

Fujin then gifted the mountains he had won from Lingyuan to the humans.

He also taught them how to plant tea trees.

Although Lingyuan still disliked humans, she liked Fujin.

She unconditionally supported all of Fujin's decisions.

Except for that one matter—presiding over the Tou Long ceremony.

That was the most violent outburst Lingyuan had ever caused.

It started sometime ago.

The people of Chasm could no longer hear the voices from the heavens.

Even the divine envoy who presided over the Toulong ceremony had vanished without a trace.

Seeing this, Fujin decided to preside over the Toulong ceremony herself.

This was a major decision.

She called her good friends.

They held a meeting to discuss it in Mu Yang's cabin.

If it were the Mu Yang before the simulation, he definitely wouldn't have any objections.

He would just support it.

Because according to the plot, Fujin would definitely end up on this path.

However, the current Mu Yang was troubled.

His memories of interacting with Fujin were so vivid.

The friendship between the four of them was so pure.

She was his best friend!

How could he bear to let his friend lose the ability to move freely on land for this Toulong ceremony?

Medicine Master also held an opposing opinion.

The price was too high.

Lingyuan reacted the most strongly.

She was truly angry this time.

After hearing Fujin explain the price she had to pay to preside over the Toulong ceremony—

she would no longer be able to move on land for extended periods.

Lingyuan directly stormed out.

She ran towards the depths of the mountains.

Fujin quickly went after her.

"Lingyuan! Wait!"

Only Medicine Master and Mu Yang were left in the wooden cabin, staring blankly at each other.

They didn't know what to do either.

Emotionally, neither of them wanted Fujin to lose the ability to move on land for extended periods.

But, as friends, shouldn't they support her decision?

It was too contradictory.

Medicine Master spoke.

"What are your thoughts?"

Mu Yang shook his head.

"I feel like we'll both end up being persuaded by her."

Medicine Master: "Yeah, her eyes always light up and she can't stop smiling when she talks about these things."

"I hope she can stay this happy forever."

After a very, very long time, Fujin and Lingyuan finally returned.

Fujin didn't know what method she used, but she managed to appease Lingyuan.

Since Lingyuan had agreed, Mu Yang and Medicine Master couldn't say much more.

From that day on, Fujin began to preside over the Toulong ceremony for the people of Chasm.

She had also lost the ability to stay on the ground for extended periods.

However, she didn't seem to mind much.

She was still happy every day.

On this day.

Mu Yang heard someone knocking on his door early in the morning.

He knew it was Lingyuan without even thinking.

"Coming, coming, stop knocking."

As soon as Mu Yang opened the door.

A blue light flashed.

The Nian Beast disappeared.

The beautiful older sister with big blue wavy hair then barged into his house.

Mu Yang seemed prepared.

He immediately grabbed a blanket by the door and threw it over her.

Wrapping Lingyuan up completely.

"How many times have I told you to wear normal clothes!"

Lingyuan didn't often appear in human form.

But when she did, she was extremely wild.

Except for certain areas.

Everything else was practically on full display.

The important thing was that people like them didn't need to find clothes to wear when they manifested.

They only needed to have the thought.

And a little immortal power.

Just like when Mu Yang first manifested from the sword.

His clothes were whatever he imagined them to be.

Lingyuan was simply used to being wild.

"Sorry."

Lingyuan had a thought.

And put on blue clothes.

"Hm?"

Mu Yang was a little surprised.

This girl actually apologized?

And was so obedient?

Normally, if he said this to her.

She would at least scoff at him a couple of times.

And say something like, "Human rules are so many," or "So troublesome."

Why was she completely without her usual defiance today?

When something is out of the ordinary, there's bound to be a reason.

Mu Yang thought for a moment.

Ah!

Today was the day Fujin was holding her first Toulong Ceremony.

This was considered a celebratory festival in Chasm.

So Fujin had invited Mu Yang and Lingyuan early.

Asking them to come down from the mountain early that day.

Medicine Master lived there with her and would naturally attend as well.

Mu Yang figured it all out.

Then he looked at Lingyuan again.

She was fidgeting, unsure how to speak.

As expected, it was related to Fujin.

This guy has changed his appearance.

Mu Yang chuckled.

"Do you want me to help you with some guidance on what kind of clothes would be suitable?"

Lingyuan's eyes lit up.

He nodded vigorously.

He felt it was convenient to deal with smart people.

Mu Yang recalled Fujin's attire in the game.

It was different from her usual transformed appearance.

He guessed she had changed into it after presiding over the Toulong ceremony.

So, he designed a couple's outfit for Lingyuan.

It was a bit more androgynous.

The color scheme was her favorite blue.

Of course, this outfit only existed in Mu Yang's mind.

Explaining it clearly to Lingyuan would likely be quite difficult.

After much thought.

There was no other way, so he decided to manifest the outfit himself first.

He then put on a women's outfit.

He displayed it to Lingyuan from all angles.

Upon seeing it, Lingyuan finally put on the outfit.

Seeing Mu Yang change back into his original clothes.

Lingyuan was confused.

"Why did you change back? You looked great in it too!"

Thwack—

Mu Yang lightly tapped the head of the dazed beauty with his hand.

"Great my foot!"

"Ouch~"

Mu Yang watched Lingyuan pretend to rub his head.

He then carefully observed the outfit again.

It was indeed good.

My design wasn't bad.

It also suited Lingyuan's figure very well.

(Of course, it's all manifested with immortal power, how could it not fit perfectly?)

Manifestation is truly convenient.