The surface of the Mystic Water River was broad and calm.
The Black Awning Boat sailed across the emerald-green Mystic Water River, with Lin Bai and Jiang Xuansu standing side by side at the bow, gazing into the distance at the scenery of the mountains on both banks.
On both sides of the river, lush green forests stretched into one unbroken expanse, while the mountains rose and fell behind them.
Pleasant insect calls occasionally drifted out of the forest, and monkeys swung and scrambled across the vines along the banks.
A massive kingfisher swooped down from high in the sky, plunged headfirst into the water, snatched up a crucian carp, and flew to a branch on the bank to enjoy its lunch.
The Mystic Water River's scenery was pleasant, picturesque as silk and painting, and breathtakingly beautiful.
If not for the demons lurking within the Mystic Water River, this truly would have been a rare and wonderful place.
Looking at the beautiful scenery of the Mystic Water River, Jiang Xuansu smiled contentedly. "I've seen the scenery of Immortal Buddha Grotto and the Eternal Devil Sect. The landscape here has a flavor all its own."
Lin Bai turned around, fetched a low stool from inside the awning, and sat down. He then took spirit spring water and spirit tea from his Storage Bag. With a flick of his finger, flames ignited without fuel, and he soon had a pot of water boiling.
Lin Bai carefully brewed the tea. Its fragrance refreshed the mind and heart, making Jiang Xuansu turn her face slightly before sitting down across from him.
Lin Bai poured Jiang Xuansu a cup of the freshly brewed tea and said softly, "You've been trapped in Immortal Buddha Grotto for too long. Once you came out and took a look,