"Elder, I'll take them to see Master," Shi Yi said.
"Good. As it happens, I have some matters to attend to." Elder Lin nodded and promptly left.
This was a Pure Land. Rolling mountains stretched into one another, not particularly steep, with clouds and rosy mists swirling about. All manner of spiritual landscapes lay hidden among the ranges, while strange lights flickered into view.
Suddenly, the cries of beasts rang out again. Divine birds could be seen flitting through the mist, their colorful radiance gleaming.
Many clear lakes also surrounded this Pure Land. Agile dragonfish swam through them, sending ripples and shimmering waves across the surface, creating a scene of exceptional beauty.
Amid the continuous mountain ranges stood a pavilion.
At the end of the winding mountain path stood a towering gate, even more conspicuous than ancient trees that reached the heavens. It was forged entirely from black gold.
Shi Yi led the two of them onward without obstruction until they arrived outside the pavilion.
"Master!"
"Clang..."
The pavilion doors opened, and a figure appeared outside in an instant. She wore the same gray robes, yet they could not conceal her peerless beauty and bearing.
"Senior!"
"Mm, little fellow, welcome to Tianyun Academy. Since you have the intention, you may cultivate at the Academy from now on.
"With your aptitude, you will receive the same treatment as Shi Yi. I'll have Shi Yi take you to a mountain that will belong to you for cultivation.
"As for this little Qilin, if he is willing, I can grant him a mountain as well. If not, he can stay with you."
Three Gold chuckled. "Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but I'd rather stay with Boss. Stick with Boss, and there's soup to drink—and meat to eat."
"As you wish."
It was