Over a thousand li north of Qingyan Town, the land was cradled by mountains.
A broad white ribbon plunged from a towering cliff, its furious torrent roaring like thunder.
It crashed against the green rocks below, bursting into splashes more than ten zhang high, misty as fog and gleaming like jade.
Two rainbow bridges arched through the ethereal clouds, as if welcoming travelers.
"How is it, Brother Qinglin? I told you I wasn't exaggerating!"
The Green Feather Eagle and Cloud-Walking Flying Horse landed nearby. Mo Yuanyou spoke as he dismounted.
"The scenery here is tranquil, and a silver dragon pours down from the heavens. The pool is crystal-clear, so we can gather ingredients for a meal right here."
Chen Qinglin also thought the place was excellent, perfect for a leisurely visit.
"Brother Qinglin, look. There's a spring over here, too."
"Brew wine with its water, and you'll have fragrant spring water and mellow wine. Pair it with plump fish, and you'll forget all about home! Hahaha...!"
Chen Qinglin found the idea delightful. He swept his sleeve, and fine wine, delicacies, green melons, and red fruit appeared atop a massive rock.
Chen Qingyun and Chen Xiaoxiao, meanwhile, had been looking around as soon as they arrived.
Now they were with Qingyun, catching fish in a smaller pool nearby.
"With scenery this beautiful, we can't go without music. Allow me to play a tune for you, Brother Qinglin."
Mo Yuanyou was in high spirits, too. A jade zither appeared on the rock. He plucked a few strings, then began to play, slow and gentle.
Beside the flowing water, Mo Yuanyou wore an elegant robe of pure white and lightly brushed the zither strings.
The music echoed through the mountains, at times towering like lofty peaks, at others winding and flowing like a