Wang Xuan gazed at the tea tree.
"Unfortunately, Undying Mountain could keep you alive, but it could not let you continue growing." He stroked the dragon-scale-like bark, his gaze deep. "You have been trapped here for too long."
The tea tree's branches drooped again, gently brushing against his arm in response, carrying a hint of affection.
This was the first time Wang Xuan had seen such vivid human emotions in an Undying Divine Medicine.
The other Undying Divine Medicines were either wild and unruly or muddleheaded, knowing only how to flee. Not a single one possessed such intelligence and understanding.
Precisely because it could neither escape nor undergo nirvana had it developed emotions and wisdom almost like those of a human over the endless years.
"Once I finish taking stock of this place, I'll take you somewhere better."
Wang Xuan released his hand and turned to leave. Behind him, the tea tree's branches and leaves trembled lightly, its leaves rustling in unison.
Undying Mountain had existed for far too long. Before it became a Life Forbidden Zone, this place had originally belonged to the forces of the Ancient Heavenly Court.
After crossing several great mountains in succession, Wang Xuan found all manner of ancient ruins atop them, with palaces standing in clusters. Yet they had long been abandoned. When the Supreme Beings departed, they had taken their descendants with them, leaving the entire Undying Mountain even more silent.
Deep within Undying Mountain.
Wang Xuan rode the Dragon Horse deeper inside.
This place was completely different from the outskirts of Undying Mountain. Vitality was abundant, pure, and natural, while the flow of time was noticeably slower.
More than a dozen dwellings were crowded into a small area. There were thatched cottages, peach groves, and caves carved directly into the mountainsides.
Ancient