When Mo Xie reached the lake and saw its surface, smooth as silk and entirely green, he finally understood why it was called Qingyi Lake. It was beautiful.
But for all its beauty, something was strange: nothing was reflected in the water.
The lake was so still that not even the faintest ripple disturbed it. So why did its surface show no reflection?!
Green and smooth as it was, it reflected neither the clouds above nor the mountains and trees around it. Anyone else who saw it would surely feel an inexplicable chill!
The lake was over three kilometers across, making it enormous for a lake in these mountains. Forests surrounded it on every side, yet not a single stretch of water reflected their outlines. It was far too eerie!
The water remained still. No wind blew, and there was no shimmer on its surface. But when Mo Xie moved closer, he saw countless stars reflected in it, making the entire lake look as though it were studded with mysterious gems. The sight was breathtaking.
Starlight filled the lake. A breeze rose, carrying the fresh scent of nature. The comfort of it was beyond words.
No... That was wrong. Those weren't stars from the sky at all!
Mo Xie took a closer look and immediately spotted what was wrong with the lake. His brows drew together.
"Pat... pat... pat..."
At that moment, something soft seemed to be gently beating against the lake's surface, releasing a pleasant fragrance.
"Pat... pat... pat..."
The pattering suddenly grew denser. Mo Xie saw countless thin, delicate wings appear across the lake. They beat all at once, seeming to send layer after layer of ripples across the water.
Beneath the starlight, they even gave off a faint glow...
"Pat! Pat! Pat!"
In an instant, vast swathes