Nan Hua's eyes flew wide open.
The erhu in his hand slipped into the river with the current, then was swept away by the roaring waves. Yet it seemed to truly suit the force of those surging waters, its winding, drifting melody still carrying over the river—only growing farther... and farther...
Nan Hua's eyes trembled as he stood rigidly, staring at the three figures appearing in the distance.
Dao Ancestor, Ox Ancestor... Immortal Venerable Nangong.
It was them!
At first, he could not believe it. Then came shock, followed by confusion, then a faint delight, until at last he calmed.
Nan Hua looked at Chen Xun with emotion, looking and looking again, examining him time after time. Then, neither hurried nor slow, he performed a grand Immortal Dao salute of the Eternal Ancient Immortal Territory. "Time flows serenely, and all phenomena of heaven and earth turn in their cycles. Hehe, Dao Ancestor... your bearing remains unchanged."
Compared to before,
Nan Hua now possessed more of an immortal's lofty grace and less of that gloomy air of calculation. Even the smile on his face made those who saw it feel as though bathed in a spring breeze.
Whether Chen Xun teased or insulted him, it did not stir even the slightest ripple in his Dao heart.
Instead, he now walked upon the waves and stepped forward to meet them.
This sight made a trace of surprise flash through Chen Xun's eyes. Looking ahead, he said, "We haven't met for many years. You old brat have changed quite a bit. Looks like you've been doing well."
Hearing this, Nan Hua approached.
Respect flickered in his eyes. "Thank you for the Dao Ancestor's aid and grace back then."
Without the Five Aggregates Immortal Scripture in hand, without the Dao Ancestor's karmic ties, he