Old Acquaintance
Hua Chunning arrived.
Since being publicly reprimanded by Li Chengxuan, Hua Chunning has kept a low profile, diligently cultivating every day and rarely showing herself, for fear that Li Chengxuan will find fault with her again.
It's quite unusual today; he actually took the initiative to request an audience.
Hua Chunning, with a respectful expression, said softly, "Reporting to Master, during my cultivation today, I was disturbed by the Spring Qi of the Awakening of Insects and felt a stirring in my heart, giving rise to the thought of descending the mountain for training. I humbly request Master's permission."
"I feel something..." Li Chengxuan frowned slightly upon hearing this and looked at the sky outside the hall.
These four words are not something that practitioners of the Old Method dare to utter lightly.
There are generally only two possibilities.
Either they'll seduce people.
However, Supreme Mystery Mountain is protected by a powerful array, and the Ancestral Hall is even more tamper-proof. In the shadows, there is also the [Two Worlds Pearl] that is connected to Hua Chunning's life. If there is indeed a superior cultivator involved, Li Chengxuan will surely sense it.
Either there is a connection between Celestial Person and man, or one will surely encounter fortuitous opportunity for spiritual cultivation upon descending the mountain.
For over a thousand years, the Old Method of the Southern Edge Continent have been difficult, and no one has ever been heard of receiving such a response.
Now that the great man has passed away, the Old Method are beginning to revive, and indeed, fortuitous opportunity has arrived.
Such fortuitous opportunity is rare and hard to come by.
Since Hua Chunning has such a predestined connection, Li Chengxuan will not hinder his disciple's Dao Path.
Li Chengxuan didn't explain the intricacies of the situation, but simply asked, "Where are you going?"
"Reporting to Master..." Hua Chunning a sigh of relief when she saw that Li Chengxuan did not refuse outright, and said in a deep voice, "This disciple cultivates [Spring of Lesser Yang], so naturally I should go east."
"I just received a letter from the Azure Cloud Sect, discussing matters related to the Azure Cloud Market."
"Azure Cloud Market has only been established for a short time, and I've heard it has a vibrant and upward-moving character, perfectly matching the Manifestation Yang Spring."
"Azure Cloud Sect primarily cultivates wood magic, which subtly benefits the disciples' cultivation."
"When going out for a spring outing, stop when you encounter trees."
"I fear my final destination on this journey down the mountain will be the Azure Cloud Sect."
Li Chengxuan nodded and said, "Your senior brother also went east, but he's going further than you, almost to the mouth of the White Dragon River."
"Since you sense it, there's no need to delay; go down the mountain as soon as possible."
Just remember my previous words, and don't go astray.
Hua Chunning finally felt completely relieved and bowed deeply, saying, "This disciple will remember it forever and will never forget it."
Unlike Liu Zhijian, Hua Chunning did not travel alone when she went out. Instead, she had some attendants and guards from the Hua Household at the foot of the mountain. She traveled in a grand procession with carriages and horses, showing the imposing manner of a disciple of a celestial sect.
As the first cultivator of the Hua Household in a century, and a direct disciple of the Supreme Mystery Mountain Sect Leader, the entire Hua Household is filled with pride.
The Hua Household disciples were very enthusiastic about accompanying the group to Azure Cloud Market.
If it weren't for his advanced age making him unable to withstand the strain, Hua Mingcheng would have loved to act as the coachman himself.
The group left Supreme Mystery Mountain and headed towards Azure Cloud Market.
Hua Chunning sat in the simple yet luxurious carriage, looking out at the fields through the window. She saw that the snow had not yet melted, spring buds had already appeared, and the east wind was blowing in her face, giving her a sense of peace and joy.
[The Spring of Lesser Yang] is a time of budding and sprouting.
Previously on Supreme Mystery Mountain, Hua Chunning had the teachings of her master, the suppression of the sect rules, and the guidance of her grandfather. Just like a spring seedling sprouting from the soil, she was met with numerous obstacles.
Now, having descended the mountain, I am immediately freed from all constraints, feeling a sense of boundless freedom, which perfectly matches the Manifestation of Yang Spring.
After traveling for several days, Hua Chunning felt that her cultivation and Daoist practice had improved considerably. Seeing that she could already see farmers' activities by the roadside, she asked, "Where have we arrived?!"
The coachman was the old steward of the Hua Household. He had no talent for cultivation or martial arts, but he was quite adept at handling general affairs. He replied respectfully, "Reporting to the fairy, we have arrived in Danzhou."
Hua Chunning had heard about the war in the Huang Kingdom while on the mountain. Looking at the people along the way from afar, she noticed that although they were thin and weak, they did not show the panic and numbness that comes with war and displacement. In fact, she could even hear occasional laughter and conversation. She said, "These ordinary people seem to be living a relatively peaceful life."
"Thanks to the immortal sect's disciple who descended the mountain, the chaos was quelled, and many policies beneficial to the country and its people were established." The old steward of the Hua Household, who often traveled among mortals, had the duty of answering Hua Chunning's questions this time. "That new emperor, Chu Yi, was previously unknown, but unexpectedly he is quite capable. He has firmly controlled the chaotic court and vigorously promoted new policies. Both the court and the countryside praise him as having the appearance of a wise ruler."
Hua Chunning listened, nodded, and smiled.
Duanmu's remarkable wisdom in spiritual practice is evident to all.
Unexpectedly, he is also quite capable in governing the country.
The Grotto-Heaven lacked Spiritual Qi and was filled with Mortal World Tribulation, which truly hindered his progress. He had toiled for half his life to obtain the position of a county magistrate, but now it had been stripped away.
Even so, Duanmu Ren did not give up. He took a lot of pills from the Hua Household, saying that he planned to go to the Grotto-Heaven to accumulate some Merit so that he could regain his position.
Although Hua Chunning did not understand, she did not say much. She could only guess that Duanmu Daohui was amazing and had a long-term plan. There must be some profound meaning that she had not thought of.
After traveling for several more days, Azure Cloud Market was getting closer and closer.
Along the way, you can already see many wandering knights and down-on -Rogue Cultivator, all in a hurry and with wary expressions, preparing to try their luck and seek fortuitous opportunity in Azure Cloud Market.
The Hua Household still held some prestige in the ordinary people of this Huang Kingdom.
They didn't encounter any ruthless bandits Bandit Cultivator along the way.
"We've arrived!" The old steward of the Hua Household stopped the carriage and stepped aside.
The news that Hua Chunning was representing Supreme Mystery Mountain to inspect Azure Cloud Market naturally reached Azure Cloud Market early on.
The ward owner, along with a group of stewards, waited at the entrance of the market as a sign of respect.
The entrance and surrounding area were already crowded with Rogue Cultivator and spiritual farmers watching the spectacle.
The last time there was such a large gathering was when the Xue Household from Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain came.
The fact that the workshop owner personally greeted the visitor suggests that the person was an important figure.
Some of the Rogue Cultivator recognized the Hua Household accompanying them, making the identities of the people in the carriage self-evident.
It must be Hua Chunning, the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers caused a sensation in the cultivation world of Southern Reach, who came from Supreme Mystery Mountain but entered the Dao in Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain [Wu Earth Secret Realm], and who aroused the envy and jealousy of countless Rogue Cultivator!
Hua Chunning noticed the commotion outside and frowned slightly, but she wouldn't back down and lose face for her sect. She opened the curtain, got off the carriage, and walked slowly forward.
The onlookers Rogue Cultivator silent instantly, some even gasping in surprise.
A young and beautiful female cultivator moved with light, graceful steps, her brows furrowed slightly. She wore a light blue and white robe with no extra decorations, except for a wooden talisman attached to her waist.
Before the person even arrived, a subtle fragrance wafted through the air.
The fragrance is abundant yet harmonious, complex yet not cloying, with distinct layers that continuously assault the senses, bringing joy and a sense of intoxication.
Their demeanor was graceful, and a warm breeze accompanied them.
The spring breeze was gentle yet powerful, carrying a warm and comforting feeling. It soothed the weariness of the Rogue Cultivator farmers from their hard work, subtly healed their chronic illnesses, and even loosened the bottlenecks in their cultivation.
Every move she made was like that of a celestial being; she truly deserved to be called the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers, jointly supported by Supreme Mystery Mountain and Rosy Clouds Resting Mountain.
Rogue Cultivator, even Lin Muyang, the shopkeeper sent by the Azure Cloud Sect to oversee the matter, was amazed. He was stunned for a moment before calming down and laughing, "Before meeting Fellow Daoist Hua, I thought that his reputation was undeserved."
"Meeting you today, I realize that your reputation is well-deserved."
"Market Master Lin flatter me." Hua Chunning still remembered Li Chengxuan's reprimand. Instead of being pleased, she frowned even more, scanning the group of spirit farmers who lacked any semblance of cultivation. Her gaze sharpened slightly as she looked at one of the people in the crowd and asked, "Is this Yuhe Yu He?!"