Chapter 72: Tree Stump |
Should I give it a try? Shi Chun looked up again at the Illusory Aurora in the sky, remembering what Duan You had said, that the anomaly could disappear at any time, and if he missed it, he didn't know how long he would have to wait. He immediately steeled his heart, and went over to greet Duan You and the other person, “I need to go to Bian Weiying’s place.
She instructed me to go there at this time today.”
Duan You and the other person were half-convinced, half-skeptical, and Wu Jinliang chuckled, “If you don’t believe us, you can come along.”
Bian Weiying’s Face was still quite considerable, so Duan You and the other person tacitly agreed, and followed along.
Along the way, they encountered Patrol Disciples checking their identities, and learned it was Bian Weiying who had summoned them.
They were allowed to pass, but people were sent to “escort” them.
The path was difficult, everywhere was covered with soaked wet Indigo Blue Bamboo, and people were literally stepping on it as they walked.
All the open-air spaces on Wukang Mountain were rapidly and completely disappearing.
They were escorted all the way to Bian Weiying’s residence, and this place was no exception; it was also covered everywhere.
Bian Weiying listened, then looked at the accompanying personnel, and immediately understood the implication. She turned calmly and said, “Come in.”
Wu Jinliang chuckled merrily, turned his head to Duan You and the others and said, “See? We didn’t lie to you, did we? You don’t need to go in. Just wait here, we’ll be right back.”
Shi Chun suddenly spoke up, “You wait here too.”
“Huh?” Wu Jinliang turned his head and Watch Closely him, his face full of disbelief, wanting to remind him that he had come up with this idea, and how could Shi Chun not let him watch?
But there was nothing he could do.
He couldn't argue in public, so he could only watch Shi Chun enter with a resentful expression.
Inside the Courtyard, the only non-open-air places were indoors or under the eaves.
At Shi Chun’s suggestion, Bian Weiying took him up to a Pavilion, and the two stood side by side under the eaves, watching the Dazzling Auroras in the night sky.
Shi Chun casually asked about the situation of the Indigo Blue Bamboo being arranged below.
Bian Weiying also casually answered.
It was during this seemingly casual conversation that one of Shi Chun's hands, close to Bian Weiying, slowly and gradually moved, not daring to tremble in the slightest, gently and slowly reaching towards Bian Weiying’s buttocks.
This was the Method to Get Nervous that Wu Jinliang had taught him.
His Moral Standards were indeed not very high, and thinking it might be useful, he immediately came to try it.
He didn't know if he would get nervous, but he knew that as his Palm got closer and closer to Bian Weiying’s buttocks, his Heartbeat also started to speed up, terrified Bian Weiying would discover him.
Suddenly, a violent Headache Sensation struck, and the Feeling of the Spinal Cord Being Eroded by Countless Insects also erupted.
“You didn’t come to find me just to chat idly, did you?” Bian Weiying suddenly turned her head to look at him.
Shi Chun's hand, which had been approaching her, had already risen, and was holding his splitting headache-afflicted head.
Noticing his face had suddenly turned abnormal, a sudden sickly pallor, Bian Weiying was surprised, “What’s wrong with you?”
Shi Chun did not answer. He had no mind to chat with her further now.
The anomaly in his Right Eye had already appeared. He struggled to stabilize his Mental State, which was suffering greatly, and looked up at the Sky, the eaves blocking his view did not exist in his Right Eye.
The Dazzling Auroras were also gone, but another scene of Splendor appeared in his vision.
A patch of Mist was slowly descending, the Mist glowed faintly with Blue Light, and that Aura felt familiar to him.
In this place, it was easy to associate it with an Immobilization Talisman. Yes, the Tendrils sprouting from the Immobilization Talisman also emitted Blue Light of the same color.
His vision couldn't see the end of the high sky, and he didn't know why this Mist was descending.
After watching for a while, he couldn't make out any other Underlying Meaning.
It would clearly take some time for the Mist to reach the ground. When he looked down, his gaze suddenly Stop Abruptly.
Beneath his feet was a pale green blur.
Clearly, this was the Color Form of Wukang Mountain.
He was slightly surprised. Wukang Mountain had not disappeared in his Right Eye, and it actually had a Color Form, which was very rare in the strange Scene his Right Eye perceived.
Bian Weiying saw that he wasn't responding. Although his sickly face looked awful, he wore an extremely solemn expression, looking up at the sky then down at the ground.
She realized there might be some Underlying Meaning, so she did not disturb him, waiting and observing quietly.
Shi Chun, whose heart suddenly stirred, spoke out abruptly, “Can you take me down the mountain to have a look?”
Bian Weiying's Bright Eyes Watch Closely him, flickering for a moment, then she suddenly said cleanly and decisively, “Let’s go!”
She was about to turn and go downstairs.
Shi Chun urged, “Hurry.”
Then he directly Leap Down from the Pavilion, landing on the Indigo Blue Bamboo covering the ground.
There was nothing else to do. He knew the anomaly in his Right Eye had a limited duration, and he had to seize some time quickly.
Bian Weiying returned to the Railing Area, stretched her head out to look down, then lifted her skirt, and also Leaping Movement down. Leading the way, she quickly led Shi Chun away.
At the entrance, they Run into Wu Jinliang and the others.
Wu Jinliang merrily asked, “How was it?”
“Wait.” Shi Chun dropped the words and ran off.
“…” Wu Jinliang was Speechless.
Duan You and Zou looked at Each Other in Dismay, 'Didn't they say there was a grudge? This doesn't look like it.'
At the Opening for descending the mountain, Shi Chun’s “Laborer” Character Uniform was too conspicuous, and he was stopped by Patrol Disciples.
“I’ll Take One's Place if anything happens, clear the way!” Bian Weiying snapped mercilessly. The Sect Master's daughter truly had a Dominating Presence.
The troubled Disciple didn't know what to do, and was eventually pushed aside by Bian Weiying, who made the decision for them.
On the Stone Steps down the mountain, Shi Chun was still urging, “Faster, faster, faster!” Bian Weiying simply grabbed his arm, and took him along as she Leap Down the high mountain.
After Flying and landing at the foot of the mountain, she then pulled him along, Soaring forward all the way.
'That should be fast enough, right?'
They were almost at Linkang City, when Shi Chun suddenly said, “Enough.”
Bian Weiying immediately pulled him to a stop.
Shi Chun turned around.
He had just had a Flash of Insight in his mind, realizing something, and wanted to Observe the anomaly before him from a more comprehensive perspective.
Then he saw an extremely Heart-Shaking Scene.
It was a Great Tree.
No, it was a Tree Stump, with only its Root Part remaining after being felled.
This was the true form of Wukang Mountain.
From the mountain, one could not see the Tree Root.
Only by standing at a distant Position, could one discover the Giant Root System extending and spreading from the Great Earth beneath Wukang Mountain, which resembled a Tree Stump.
Whether it was the Tree Stump or the Root Tendrils beneath the Great Earth, in the vision of his Right Eye, they all appeared as a pale green, hazy form.
The extent of the Great Tree's Root Tendrils was immeasurable, passing beneath their feet, passing through Linkang City, and occupying the Eight Directions Mountain Range.
Such a Huge and magnificent Scene, brought him an imaginable Heart-Shaking impact.
From the size of the Remnant Tree Stump alone, he could Imagine what the complete form of Wukang Mountain must have been like. That must have been a truly Heaven-Reaching Spectacle, of unimaginable grandeur.
Where did this Great Tree go? Who Severed this Great Tree?
The Mist, glowing faintly with Blue Light, slowly descended onto the Tree Stump, the wind could not disperse it, it only descended upon specific areas.
In the distant past, the Tree Canopy of the Great Tree must have been bathing in this Blue Light Mist high above.
Just as the Mist was about to touch the Tree Stump, his vision gradually returned to normal, and in his eyes, there was only the Brightly Lit Wukang Mountain on the mountaintop.
Recalling the scene of the Mist’s descent, he finally Understood what Bian Weiying had said: even if one Grasp the Secret Refining Method, it would be useless if they left Wukang Mountain.
The problem lay here; other places might not have such a Uniquely Endowed Environment.
Then what was the point of coming here to Secretly Learn Skills?
Thinking about his current Predicament, he felt a bit of Regret.
It was Self-Inflicted Consequences.
But since he was already here, he shouldn't come for nothing.
If he could Refine a large batch of Immobilization Talismans to take with him, he would also have Assurance for Travel in the Cultivation World.
Seeing that he had woken up from a Dazed State, Bian Weiying, who had been Observing nearby, said, “Is there any explanation? You’re not trying to be mysterious with me, are you?”
What troubled Shi Chun the most now was this woman.
Bian Jixiong wanted to see him Pursue Xiang Lan'er, and it was also part of the plan drafted with the Demonic Path. Now this woman was trying to Interfere, and wanted him to give up Pursuing Xiang Lan'er, and Pursue her instead.
He could not Refuse, nor could he Agree.
He couldn't just pretend to Pursue her either; he needed to provide the explanation she wanted.
The key was that he couldn't reveal the Secret of the Right Eye. How should he solve this problem? Just thinking about it gave him a splitting headache.
Fortunately, there was still Room for Maneuver. He could only Pretend to Ponder and say, “I need to Observe further.”
Bian Weiying sneered, “There’s plenty of time for observing, that doesn't prevent you from Revealing the Method of Stealing Secrets. Don’t think about stalling.
Whether you need to Discuss with the Behind-the-Scenes Figure supporting you or not, I will only give you three days. If you can’t give me the answer I want, you know the consequences!”
Shi Chun did not agree, nor did he make a sound.
Just then, several Figures Soared over. Several Wukang Mountain Disciples approached them, with Vigilance in their expressions as they looked at Bian Weiying.
One of them said to Shi Chun, “Shi Chun, Elder Xia is looking for you. Come with us.”
Bian Weiying’s eyebrow twitched slightly. She knew this was a precaution against her, having heard that she had taken Shi Chun away, and fearing she might harm him.
She let out a Disdainful Laugh, bothering no longer, and with a Flutter of Robes, she swayed and disappeared into the Night Sky.
Back on the mountain, Shi Chun was unable to meet Elder Xia.
The reason was that Elder Xia had temporary matters to attend to.
The people on the mountain were indeed very busy.
Every now and then, they had to Turn Over the Edges of the spread Indigo Blue Bamboo.
After meeting Wu Jinliang again, Wu Jinliang naturally asked about the situation.
Shi Chun told him what he had seen in his eyes.
Such a huge tree? Wu Jinliang marveled in wonder, but was more concerned about whether he had touched her, and if Bian Weiying had noticed.
The Dazzling Auroras in the sky did not disappear until the Late Night. A group of Wukang Mountain Disciples collected the Indigo Blue Bamboo spread on the ground overnight.
Shi Chun and the others could not see its Refining Process, as the Discipline Hall side did not participate in the subsequent refining.
The next morning, Bian Weiying Fulfill her Promise.
Wu Jinliang got back their Confiscated items.
Bian Weiying still Showed Consideration, giving them all the Work Tokens after they casually chose a few Carrying Poles of water to carry.
After taking the Work Tokens and Reporting Completion, Wu Jinliang immediately entered a Pill-Enhanced Cultivation State, making Shi Chun quite envious.
He also had things to do.
He ran off to see Xiang Lan'er, as his Pursuit of Xiang Lan'er was also about to begin.
Inside Wukang Mountain’s Council Hall, Bian Jixiong, who had Gathered the High-Level Officials for discussion, handed the Gold-Edged Document in his hand to those below.
“Shengshen Continent is about to hold a Grand Event, this is a letter from the Sheng Continent Regional Government, Specifically Naming our Wukang Mountain to participate. Everyone, take a look.”
(End of Chapter)