Hu Zhengfeng's expression changed, but he still steeled himself and took me to where Grand-Aunt lived, introducing me to the beautiful sights of his Immortal Mountain Jade Lake along the way.
This place truly wasn't inferior to the Mountain Beyond Mountains in the slightest. In fact, when it came to the construction of a harmonious society, the Mountain Beyond Mountains was nowhere near its equal. The Mountain Beyond Mountains was like a cold, aloof beauty, its immortal aura hazy—fit only to be admired from afar, not touched. Immortal Mountain Jade Lake, on the other hand, was like a friendly fairy, making people feel far more at ease.
We arrived at a secluded cultivation site halfway up the mountain. Hu Zhengfeng informed the disciple outside the door and asked him to report our arrival to Grand-Aunt. Then we stood there waiting at the entrance.
Once the main door opened, there was still a long, narrow path inside. The sounds of a hundred birds competing in song seemed to drift out, along with the cries of other animals. I couldn't help feeling curious, but I couldn't just barge in.
Before half an hour had passed, the disciple hurried out and said, "The Old Ancestor is in secluded cultivation and won't receive outsiders."
Hu Zhengfeng froze for a moment, while I frowned. I'd said I was here to see Grand-Aunt. In truth, I was bringing Zhao Qian here to resolve the heavenly disaster. How could she be so utterly lacking in tact?
"Go ask again. Tell the Old Ancestor that Fellow Daoist Xia from outside is requesting an audience. Also ask Fellow Daoist Zhao to come out for a talk. There's an important family matter to discuss." Hu Zhengfeng waved his hand and urged the disciple to go in again.
Fortunately, it finally