Deep in the mountains, beside a stream in a valley.
A secluded valley lay hidden in the wild mountains. A simple Bamboo House had been built beside towering ancient flowering trees. Wildflowers still blushed red along the ravine's edge, low bamboo fences concealed among woods and springs. The swing beneath the flowering trees swayed gently as Bai Yujun reclined upon it, basking in the sun. Specks of sunlight filtered through the blossoms, warm upon her body.
A red scar was faintly visible on her chest. Her self-healing was far too slow; who knew how many years it would take to recover?
White mist and clear dew; fallen petals and leaves scattered into wild butterflies that filled the mountains.
"Cough, cough..."
Frowning, she sat up and clutched her chest as she coughed, spitting out a trace of blood.
Bent over and coughing, her cheeks flushed faintly red. Her long hair hung loose and untidy. She closed her eyes and circulated spiritual power to ease her injuries, but internal wounds were difficult to heal. Bai Yujun had no idea what the mysterious crossbow bolt had been forged from; the lingering remnants were nearly impossible to purge.
By now, the outside world had been turned upside down.
Perhaps even the people of Chunyang Palace did not know whether Shenhua Mountain possessed some peculiar Feng Shui. Qingxu Palace in particular always seemed to raise demon beasts that stirred turmoil across the land.
Rumors spread throughout the Cultivation World that the mountain demon suppressed beneath Mount Hua by Chunyang Palace had escaped to plague the world.
In truth, it had nothing to do with any suppressed mountain demon. It was simply a pangolin demon beast descending the mountain to wreak havoc upon sects and clans, digging up mountains and graves. Excellent Feng Shui Treasure Lands