Jade Pendant Immortal Mountain

Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle--

Lin Tianlu looked up at the jade pendant spinning on the ceiling for a long time, and it finally fell down as if it had run out of power.

"Is it trying to dig a hole?"

He muttered with a strange expression, raising his hand to catch it.

But the next moment, a strange phenomenon occurred.

Wisps of fluorescence projected from the jade pendant, illuminating the ceiling.

Lin Tianlu's eyes widened slightly.

"This is--"

Although it appeared blurry, the pattern of mountains and rivers strongly resembled a large map.

Within the map, a small, faintly glowing dot could also be seen.

"Could this be some kind of treasure map, hiding elixirs, divine weapons, and sharp tools?"

He ran back to his study with great interest to find the map of Toyotomi's territory, then returned to the main hall to compare it with the map on the ceiling.

"It looks... a bit far. This is outside Xima County. Roughly estimating, it would take more than ten days to get there on foot."

Before he could look at it any longer, the map quickly faded and disappeared.

Lin Tianlu shook his head and sighed.

If he had time, he could go and see what was happening.

But what he was more curious about now was the profound mystery of this jade pendant. Did it absorb three wisps of gray energy just to activate a map coordinate?

"Is there no old grandpa or old grandma hidden inside?"

He brought the jade pendant closer to examine it carefully and could clearly see that it had undergone some changes.

The jade pendant, which was originally dull and lusterless, now had a sheen, and the interior had become more crystal clear, no longer cloudy and mixed as before.

Judging by its appearance alone, its quality had significantly improved.

"Does it have any other special abilities?" Lin Tianlu wondered, trying to inject a bit of spiritual energy into it.

Buzz--!

A faint light emanated from the jade pendant.

Just as Lin Tianlu was marveling, he saw the jade pendant suddenly turn and shoot directly into his face.

"..."

He expressionlessly pulled the jade pendant off his face.

But the jade pendant kept shaking back and forth in his fingers, breaking free—

And sticking to his face again.

Lin Tianlu: "..."

Did this thing turn from a light bulb into a piece of chewing gum?

"Does my face have some kind of strange magnetic force? Isn't this a jade pendant, how can it keep sticking to me?" Lin Tianlu helplessly removed the jade pendant from his face and forcefully held it in his palm.

The jade pendant struggled for a while longer, like an electric toy.

Until the commotion gradually subsided, Lin Tianlu tried to open his palm.

He quickly bit down on the jade pendant that almost flew into his throat.

What in the world is this?!

A murder weapon?

However, after a moment of stalemate, he slowly felt the force begin to weaken, and instead, it showed a tendency to fly outwards.

Lin Tianlu then released his teeth. Before he could reach out to grab it, he saw the jade pendant spin a few times before his eyes and then lightly land in his palm.

It even gently nudged his palm.

Lin Tianlu's mouth twitched.

This sense of déjà vu...

"So it's a pet?"

The jade pendant, neither heavy nor light, floated up and bumped his palm, as if silently refuting him.

Lin Tianlu became slightly interested and asked curiously, "Can you understand what I'm saying?"

"..."

The jade pendant made no sound, but it spun in the air twice, as if in response.

"This is interesting." Lin Tianlu asked curiously, "Is the map and the glowing dot that appeared earlier extremely important?"

The jade pendant plopped down in his hand and lay there motionlessly, like a dead fish.

Lin Tianlu pondered for a moment and continued, "You mean, it's not important?"

The jade pendant floated up again, spinning around.

"Does this mean... I'm right?"

The jade pendant somersaulted, spinning even faster.

Lin Tianlu pondered for a moment and suggested, "Can you dip yourself in ink and write some words on paper? Just rolling on the paper is fine."

The jade pendant suddenly stopped, then abruptly bumped against his forehead several times, not too hard, as if a little annoyed.

"Hey! Don't just start hitting! If dipping in ink to write isn't possible, then how about Morse code? Want me to teach you?"

Seeing the jade pendant's intelligence, Lin Tianlu simply fired off a barrage of questions.

"Are you an ancient Immortal hidden within the jade pendant?"

"Do you know about the changes happening to me?"

"What secrets were there on Taiyi Mountain back then?"

"..."

The jade pendant seemed a bit bewildered by the questions.

The man and the jade pendant remained in a silent stalemate for a long time.

Lin Tianlu pondered for a while, then suddenly said, "Can you transform into a beautiful young woman?"

"Not a beautiful girl, but a divine weapon would be fine too?"

"..."

Plop.

Lin Tianlu quickly reached out and caught the jade pendant that had suddenly fallen.

Upon closer inspection, he saw the spiritual light flickering within the jade pendant gradually dimming, as if its power was depleted.

As expected of something left by an Immortal Sect, it certainly had its tricks.

"Could it be that the Immortals in the Immortal Sect usually just used this little thing to entertain themselves?"

After injecting some Spiritual Energy and confirming that the jade pendant could still emit light, and seeing that it was unharmed, Lin Tianlu put the jade pendant back into his embrace with a wry smile.

Putting this small interlude aside for the moment, he then went alone to the pavilion in the courtyard and sat down cross-legged.

He calmed his mind, pushed aside the clouds, and soon saw the Taiyi Immortal Mountain, bathed in flowing rays of light, within his body once more.

"Other than that white lotus, there are no other changes. It's just that--"

Now, with a single thought, he could summon the green lock from the mountain instantly, controlling it as easily as if it were an extension of his will.

"Truly marvelous. I never expected this Taiyi Mountain to have the ability to capture souls and condense spirits."

His gaze sharpened, and beside the white lotus, he vaguely saw Cheng Yishi, dressed in a pure white dress, smiling and bowing to him. Wisps of faint golden mist rose from the top of her head, flowing into the spiritual energy surging within his body.

Lin Tianlu's expression, however, was subtle.

Not only was his body stuffed with a mountain, but now there was a person too?

The next morning.

After washing up, Lin Tianlu felt refreshed and soon arrived at the courtyard.

Hua Shuya was clearly already practicing her swordplay, her steps quick and her movements as elegant as a dance, her demeanor graceful. It seemed that after her battle with the fierce ghost yesterday, her swordsmanship had become even more sharp.

"As for this jade pendant..."

Lin Tianlu took out the jade pendant and glanced at it.

Unfortunately, after the commotion last night, the jade pendant had not made any other sounds. Even injecting spiritual power had not caused it to move.

It seemed he would have to absorb more yin energy.

"Senior!"

As if noticing Lin Tianlu's arrival, Hua Shuya, who had been practicing her sword, quickly walked over.

However, her face was filled with an extremely strange expression.

Hua Shuya stammered, unsure how to speak, her hesitant demeanor puzzling Lin Tianlu greatly.

What was wrong with this girl today?

"Could she have caught a cold and fallen ill from the influence of yin energy last night?"

"No."

Hua Shuya shook her head repeatedly, her jade hands in her sleeves clenching tighter and tighter. Finally, as if gathering courage, she spoke, "Senior, what is your relationship with that woman?"

"Woman?"

Lin Tianlu was taken aback.

Just then, a graceful figure emerged from the corridor, holding a tray of hot food.

Lin Tianlu quickly turned his head to look, and said in shock, "Madam Mao?"

"Mr. Lin?!"

Their eyes met, and Mao Ruoyu trembled all over, so scared her legs almost went weak.

Hua Shuya, upon hearing the word "Madam," immediately widened her beautiful eyes and looked back and forth between the two in extreme shock.

"Se-Se-Senior?!"

The three sat around the dining table. After a patient explanation, they all breathed a sigh of relief, each with their own thoughts.

"I apologize, Madam Mao, this was my oversight."

Lin Tianlu cupped his hands and chuckled, "I was busy with some things last night and completely forgot about the commission you entrusted me with. I didn't explain it to Miss Hua, please forgive me."

"It's alright."

Mao Ruoyu gently wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and quickly revealed a gentle smile, "Since the misunderstanding is cleared, Mr. Lin and this... Miss Hua should eat quickly while it's hot. Rice porridge is best when drunk hot."

Hua Shuya's pretty face flushed, and she bowed her head very solemnly, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam Mao. I was very rude just now."

She felt incredibly embarrassed at that moment.

In her haste, she had mistakenly thought the Senior and this beautiful woman were a married couple, and her mind had gone blank, almost saying something strange.

She could only pick up the porcelain bowl with an embarrassed expression and drink the porridge as instructed.

But as soon as they tasted it, Lin Tianlu and Hua Shuya both let out a soft "Oh," finding the porridge sweet yet not cloying. They quickly took several more spoonfuls.

Before long, both bowls of rice porridge were emptied. They casually picked up the pastries placed beside them and took a small taste, finding them perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, with a wonderful texture.

Unknowingly, the two breakfasts were finished in a flash.

Hua Shuya gently rubbed her stomach, her pretty face full of admiration, "Madam Mao's cooking is truly amazing. Such skill is far beyond even so-called master chefs."

"You flatter me, Miss. I'm glad you like it," Mao Ruoyu smiled charmingly.

"It truly tastes excellent. However..."

Lin Tianlu stroked his chin, puzzled, "Compared to the pastries Madam Mao made before, these seem to lack that refreshing coolness, that wonderful lingering taste in the mouth.

It's a bit of a pity. I wonder what ingredients Madam Mao used in those pastries back then. If they were expensive, I could help cover the cost now."

Mao Ruoyu: "..."

The gentle smile on her face froze, and for a moment, she didn't know how to explain.

Those pastries were mixed with medicine.

A normal person would have fallen unconscious immediately after eating them and fallen into a dream. How could you treat them like a seasoning and eat them randomly!