After the two of them walked several li uphill, they turned into a mountain hollow. After going another few dozen zhang, they saw a cave dwelling ahead, with three large characters above it: Golden Light Cave.
There were also quite a few people outside Golden Light Cave. They were all disciples of the Daoist sect, holding gifts in their hands with smiles on their faces.
When they saw Jade Ding Zhenren arrive, the disciples all greeted him. "Greetings, Martial Granduncle Jade Ding."
Uchiha Shin looked at them and asked, "Senior Brother, what are these people doing here?"
Jade Ding Zhenren said, "They are all Taiyi Zhenren's grand-disciples. Today is Taiyi Zhenren's birthday, so they have all come to offer their congratulations."
Uchiha Shin understood. Jade Ding Zhenren had brought him to catch fire rabbits because he wanted to congratulate Taiyi Zhenren.
"It seems Senior Brother has an excellent relationship with Taiyi Zhenren. You went to such lengths to catch these fire rabbits—truly admirable," Uchiha Shin said with a smile.
"You caught most of these fire rabbits. Senior Brother merely helped out a little," Jade Ding Zhenren said modestly.
After everyone entered Golden Light Cave, they offered Taiyi Zhenren their congratulations. Once the disciples and grand-disciples had finished, they withdrew. Several of Taiyi Zhenren's other fellow disciples also came to offer their greetings before returning to their own cave dwellings.
Cultivators did not have so many cumbersome formalities. It was enough to come and offer congratulations; there was no need to stay for a meal or anything of the sort.
After all, they often saw each other on Kunlun Mountain, and his birthday had been celebrated for so many years that they had long since grown indifferent to it.
After everyone else left, Jade Ding Zhenren and Uchiha Shin remained. Nezha