"Hmm!" Nangong Ziyan looked at Beiming Haotian with some disbelief. Would anyone go to a cliff to cultivate?
But Nangong Ziyan had no time to investigate further. She had already seen the pale yellow and purple light inside. The colors of the light had a dreamlike quality, so beautiful that she couldn't take her eyes off it.
"Wow! Haotian, are you sure this place is really naturally formed?" Nangong Ziyan asked with some disbelief, and quickened her pace.
"I haven't looked at it closely, but I come here occasionally when I think of it, especially in spring. On the other side of the cliff, the mountains are covered with azaleas and irises, which is very beautiful."
"Oh!" Nangong Ziyan looked back. In the darkness, it was as if a curtain had been drawn, and she couldn't see anything clearly. It seemed that she would have to come back in spring, a month later.
As she walked further in, the space became more spacious and brighter. Various strangely shaped stones appeared lifelike. At a glance, many of these stones, though mostly micro-round stalactites, were exquisitely crafted, each with its own unique form. Some resembled galloping horses, while others seemed to be watching over each other. Nangong Ziyan exclaimed in admiration, marveling at how nature, a truly outstanding sculptor, could transform ordinary stones into countless forms. The ground was slightly damp. As she continued forward, more and more strange flowers appeared, all of which Nangong Ziyan had never seen before. She was speechless with amazement. Continuing on, she heard the babbling of flowing water and couldn't help but jog. Not far away, a clear, emerald-green lake teemed with stalactites of various shapes and colors. Beside the lake was a huge stalactite resembling a dragon's head, complete with horns, eyes, and mouth, spewing forth a stream of emerald-green water that flowed into the lake and then disappeared through a crevice in the cave.
Nangong Ziyan stared at the scene before her with surprise and disbelief. Various exotic flowers and plants grew in the crevices and gaps between the rocks and the walls, emitting a faint fragrance. The sound of dripping water could be heard from the cave ceiling from time to time. Nangong Ziyan carefully examined them. Although she had never seen these things in the 21st century, she had never seen them before in this time and space. Her heart leaped with joy...
"Haotian, this place really looks like it was formed naturally. Nature is truly amazing, it's so beautiful." Nangong Ziyan looked at the scene before her, this world is truly full of wonders.
"Yan'er, this place is naturally formed, of course. Who would build a cave in a place like this?" Bei Ming Haotian had a bright smile on his face. He knew she would like it here. These were places he had always dreamed of bringing her to see when she grew up. He wanted to share every beautiful moment with her.
"Yan'er, if you go further in, there is a large hot spring pool. Its water is as warm as soup and can cure all kinds of diseases."
Nangong Ziyan frowned upon hearing this. The so-called hot spring pool must be a hot spring!
"Haotian, let's go see that hot spring pool later. Let's study these flowers and plants! The temperature and humidity in this cave are good, and the air is circulating, which is why they can grow so well." Nangong Ziyan looked up at the strange flowers and plants on the stone wall, filled with great interest.
"Yan'er, do you recognize these flowers and plants? Many flowers and plants are suitable for growing indoors. Just like Yan'er said, this place is humid, so they can grow naturally." Bei Ming Haotian didn't take it seriously. He just thought these flowers and plants were very pretty, but he had never studied what they were.
"No, Haotian, haven't you ever looked closely at these flowers? They bloom in vibrant colors, yet their shapes are all different, resembling various animals. Look at this one, pure white and flawless, somewhat like the friendly ghost flower that Yan'er knows. Actually, it's not; it's the rare White Ghost Ginseng from the Divine Dragon Scripture. Eaten alone, it's highly poisonous, but when refined into a potion with the Feathered Orchid Ginseng next door, it becomes a life-saving remedy. And Haotian, look, that white flower with red stamens—that's Jade Dragon Spitting Pearls, and there's also Seven-Colored Lily of the Valley and Holy Spirit Orchid Ginseng. These are all precious medicinal herbs recorded in the Divine Dragon Scripture. If Yan'er isn't mistaken, this isn't some naturally formed stone cave, but rather the Shennong Realm, which has disappeared as recorded in the Shennong Scripture." This was Nangong Ziyan's final conclusion. It seemed that with these rare medicinal herbs, she was sure to win this Wind and Cloud Competition.
Upon hearing this, Bei Ming Haotian was shocked, a strange feeling rising in his heart. The vanished Shennong Realm? "Yan'er, are you sure this is really the Shennong Realm?" Bei Ming Haotian asked incredulously.
"Haotian, although I can't be completely sure, it's pretty close to the truth. Because Yan'er can't leave the South Sea Glazed Palace, she likes to read all kinds of books to learn about things she doesn't know, especially books about alchemy. Yan'er's two older brothers like to bring her different books back. The Shennong Scripture is something that the South Sea Glazed Palace already has. Father made an exception and gave Yan'er the Shennong Scripture to read so that she could broaden her horizons. The Shennong Scripture was originally called the Divine Dragon Realm, but it was later changed to the Shennong Realm. It also records a tragic love story between a human and a demon..."
"Humans and demons falling in love..." Bei Ming Haotian's heart skipped a beat, and his face behind the mask turned pale. Since ancient times, there has never been a good outcome for humans and demons falling in love. Bei Ming Haotian clenched his fists, and the pain in his heart was beyond words.
"Yes! Haotian, when we have time, Yan'er will tell you the love story of that human and demon. It's tragic, but also very moving. Now, let's continue exploring this Shennong Realm! This place should be very large; it must have been protected by a barrier." Bei Ming Haotian didn't hear what Nangong Ziyan said. He was still thinking about the love story between a human and a demon. He had been chased by Bei Ming Yaowei's men, but inexplicably ended up here. He remembered the situation; it was as if something was pulling his heart, and he desperately ran in this direction, only to fall here. His wounds were healed after soaking in the hot spring for an hour. Bei Ming Haotian couldn't help but wonder, was it all just a coincidence? But how could there be so many coincidences in the world?
"Hey! Haotian, look over there."
Nangong Ziyan excitedly tugged at Beiming Haotian's arm, pulling him back to reality and making him look in the direction Nangong Ziyan was pointing.
-End of this chapter-
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