"This place is..."
"It truly is a rare pure land!"
Han Dong's and Lin Qing's pupils contracted sharply, and both could not help exclaiming in wonder.
Even the little white tiger following at Taiyi's feet blinked its round, amber-clear golden eyes and craned its head to look around, brimming with curiosity.
"It is indeed a rare sanctuary of the Dao. It stills the mind and aids enlightenment. This is why so many cultivators live in seclusion, apart from the world." Even Taiyi had to praise it. This place could bring one into harmony with the Dao and leave the mind clear and serene.
"What a lovely fragrance."
Suddenly, Third Senior Brother Lin Qing wore an intoxicated expression.
"Those are Qilin Orchid Ancient Trees! To think there's an entire grove!" Second Senior Brother Han Dong cried out.
A grove of ancient trees stood there, a delicate fragrance spreading from them. Each resembled a coiling dragon, its branches entwined like wondrous trees painstakingly cultivated.
Most distinctive of all were the marvelous flowers they bore, glistening as though about to drip and shaped like little purple qilin. They were truly unusual.
Excited, Han Dong made a point of explaining to his junior brother Taiyi, "Junior Brother Taiyi, these ancient trees are exceedingly rare. Growing a dozen or so offers wondrous benefits to cultivators. They make the mind incomparably peaceful, allowing it to resonate with the Dao more easily."
"They're that amazing?"
It silently followed beside Taiyi.
The little white tiger, which had not spoken, widened its eyes.
After their long journey, its spirits were still somewhat low, but it was no longer quite so grief-stricken.
"Yes. These ancient trees were indeed mentioned in the Sage's Notes Teacher Danyangzi left behind!" Taiyi nodded.
Feathered Immortal Valley was vast, a small world that had opened