Chapter 23 Penglai (Part 2) Although the Hehuan Sect is not a demonic sect, it is not affected by...
On the day when Tan Huiyan took the two of them to see Tan Yinxiao, sitting on the ladder, Chi Wanyin noticed that the street seemed particularly lively.
Seeing her gaze, Tan Huiyan explained calmly, "Penglai holds the Sea Moon Festival every year on the island master's birthday. This is the preparation for the Sea Moon Festival tonight, and you two can participate."
"Okay, I've wanted to try Penglai's wine for a long time." Ye Tinghe, who had always seemed taciturn, continued.
Although Tan Huiyan hadn't expected her to speak, she continued smiling. "Since our distinguished guest wishes to drink, Penglai will certainly serve the best wine."
As they were talking, the three of them had already reached the top floor of the sacred tree. This place has always been the residence of the owner of Penglai Island, and Tan Yinxiao is no exception.
The two of them sat in the hall when they heard Tan Huiyan say, "Please wait a moment, my two distinguished guests. I will go and report to the island owner."
Tan Huiyan left the hall immediately, but Chi Wanyin continued to communicate with Ye Tinghe via voice transmission, "This Penglai Island Master is so arrogant that he still refuses to meet us directly."
Ye Tinghe's voice was tinged with sarcasm. "That's why I don't want to come to Penglai."
A quarter of an hour later, Tan Huiyan returned. "Dear guests, please follow me."
After leaving the hall, the three of them walked through a corridor. When they opened the door, they saw a monk with a solemn expression and wide robes and sleeves sitting on a cushion.
Tan Huiyan said respectfully, "Island Master, the person has been brought here."
Tan Yinxiao waved his hand and Tan Huiyan retreated, leaving only Chi Wanyin and Ye Tinghe.
Tan Yinxiao made tea for the two of them with a smooth and effortless movement. "You two have come from afar, so you are truly honored guests. Please take a seat."
Ye Tinghe naturally sat down on the cushion prepared for her without hesitation. "Tan Yinxiao, you really are so arrogant."
Compared to her casual demeanor, Chi Wanyin was more formal. Seeing that they were both seated, Tan Yinxiao put down the teapot and said, "I am the master of an island after all, so it's only natural for me to be a little arrogant."
Upon hearing this, Ye Tinghe simply picked up the teacup and laughed, "It's still the same after two hundred years. How boring."
Tan Yinxiao's expression remained indifferent, "Fortunately, you are not the leader of Yantian Sect."
Seeing that the two people were talking with a familiarity, Chi Wanyin thought of the Penglai natural disaster that Tan Huiyan had mentioned earlier. She was afraid that Elder Ye had also gone to Penglai to provide disaster relief at that time.
After finishing his conversation with Ye Tinghe, Tan Yinxiao glanced at Chi Wanyin again, "Is this young friend the disciple Huaiyu has just accepted?"
Chi Wanyin simply nodded and said, "Greetings to the Master of Penglai Island. Wanyin, on Master's orders, is here to present the Master's birthday gift."
She took out the jade box, its surface shimmering with color. When Tan Yinxiao took it, a faint smile finally appeared on his lips. He stood up and said, "Since Huaiyu has given me a gift, I naturally have to return it to her. Please come with me."
Suddenly, a teleportation formation appeared on the wall. Tan Yinxiao was the first to pass through the formation. Ye Tinghe looked at Chi Wanyin, but felt a little worried.
In front of Tan Yinxiao, Chi Wanyin didn't dare to be so bold as to transmit her message. She just used her eyes to comfort Ye Tinghe, and then followed Tan Yinxiao into the teleportation formation.
Wherever we were teleported to, we saw lush green bamboos all around, and a clear spring underneath, with the sound of the flowing water being pleasant to the ears.
Still some distance from the end of the clear spring, Tan Yinxiao looked up at the bamboo forest and said, "The story begins with an alchemist who took three hundred boys and girls out to sea to seek the secret of immortality for the king. They arrived in Penglai and met the first ruler of Penglai Island. The alchemist originally wanted to sacrifice the boys and girls, but the ruler stopped them. Those people stayed in Penglai and became the original inhabitants of Penglai."
"What about this sweet spring?" Chi Wanyin couldn't help but ask.
Tan Yinxiao looked towards the end of the Liquan Spring, where stood a bronze tripod. The Liquan water flowed into the tripod and then fell from the small hole at the bottom of the tripod onto the white jade cup. The white jade cup was just full at this time. She waved her hand casually, and the jade cup fell into Chi Wanyin's hand.
"It was also left by the first island owner." The voice that answered Chi Wanyin was still calm and unhurried.
Chi Wanyin only took a glance into the jade cup and knew that the sweet spring water inside was probably even purer.
"This is the secret method of Penglai. Ordinary sweet spring water can prolong the lifespan of mortals, but it has little effect on cultivators. As for this one, it can keep your appearance unchanged in the future, but your lifespan will not be increased." Tan Yinxiao said.
Chi Wanyin drank the sweet spring water in the cup in one gulp, thinking that if there really was something that could change the lifespan of others, it would probably be punished by heaven.
Seeing her like this, Tan Yinxiao couldn't help but smile again, "It seems that you are really brave. Well, now that the gifts have been given, it's time for us to leave."
Seeing both of them walk out of the teleportation formation, Ye Tinghe couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. "The gifts have been delivered. We won't bother you any more. We'll return to Yantian Sect after the Sea Moon Festival tonight."
Tan Yinxiao didn't comment, but took out a folded paper crane from his sleeve and said, "My friend, I have another gift for you. This can send a message to anyone you want."
Ye Tinghe looked at the paper crane and couldn't help but say, "This isn't some magical technique from Yingzhou Island. You're really willing to give it up."
Chi Wanyin did not refuse and took the paper crane, and then the two of them said goodbye to Tan Yinxiao.
This time, Tan Huiyan did not see them off in person, and the two of them walked all the way back to the guest room they had stayed in before.
Chi Wanyin kept looking down at the paper crane in her hand. This time, she did not communicate through telepathy. Instead, she said directly, "Elder Ye, I'm thinking about something."
Seeing her say that, Ye Tinghe became interested. "What's the matter?"
"According to the Penglai Island Master, the Penglai secret method only has the effect of preserving youth and cannot change a person's lifespan. Then how did she live for a thousand years?" Chi Wanyin expressed her doubts.
The life span of a cultivator in the Spirit Transformation Stage is not that long, and the higher the cultivator's realm, the harder it is to find an effective method to prolong his life. It is like sweet spring water, which is extremely effective for mortals but has little effect on cultivators.
Ye Tinghe was also surprised when she heard this. "Tan Yinxiao actually told you all the secrets of Penglai? Actually, I always thought Penglai specialized in longevity techniques, so it wasn't surprising that she had some methods to prolong her life. It's really strange when you mention it like that."
Outside the guest room window, I saw the golden sun setting in the west, leaving only the last ray of afterglow.
The prelude to the Sea Moon Festival officially began at this time.
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The Sea Moon Festival in Penglai is no different from festivals outside the island. The streets are decorated with lights and colors to celebrate this rare festival.
However, many challenges have also been set up for the monks. As long as they do not use spiritual power to hurt others, the winner will receive generous rewards.
However, Ye Tinghe had no interest in any of this. She just munched on the candied haws in her hand while whispering to Chi Wanyin, "Something's wrong. Tan Yinxiao always showed up at such occasions in the past."
"Perhaps something happened after we left?" Chi Wanyin also responded via telepathy.
Ye Tinghe frowned, and her expression was not very good. After all, if even Tan Yinxiao found the problem difficult, she, a Nascent Soul cultivator, and Chi Wanyin, who was in the Foundation Establishment stage, would probably be unable to solve it.
However, the people of Penglai Island, who were immersed in the excitement of the Sea Moon Festival, were unaware of this.
When Tan Huiyan found the two of them amidst the bustling crowd, Ye Tinghe had just finished chewing a string of candied haws. Unlike the calmness he had shown when they first met, Tan Huiyan's expression was quite grim. "Two distinguished guests, the island owner invites you."
Tan Yinxiao was still wearing the same wide-sleeved robe she had been wearing when we first met, but her expression seemed a little solemn. "A treasure belonging to Penglai has disappeared."
Ye Tinghe's eyebrows twitched slightly. The treasure of Penglai was stolen, and she was afraid that all the suspicion would fall on her and Chi Wanyin, the outsider.
Fortunately, Tan Yinxiao didn't seem to doubt them. "The thief who stole the treasure is probably very cunning. Perhaps he's still hiding on the island. I'll activate the barrier. It seems you two won't be able to leave Penglai tomorrow."
She stood up, hands behind her back, and looked out the window. "This matter must not be spread outside. The Sea Moon Festival must continue. Do you two understand what I mean?"
This was the first time that Chi Wanyin felt the pressure released by the Spirit Transformation Stage, and it was so terrifying that she could not move. Fortunately, although Ye Tinghe was also suppressed, she was still able to move.
"Are you threatening us?" Ye Tinghe narrowed her eyes and secretly made hand gestures in preparation. She hated being threatened the most in her life.
Chi Wanyin suddenly felt the pressure ease. Tan Yinxiao turned around and looked at Ye Tinghe, "This isn't a threat. I just hope you and this friend can stay on the island for a few more days."
"Okay, then stay for a few more days until you find the thief who stole the treasure." Ye Tinghe responded decisively.
After walking out of the top of the sacred tree, Ye Tinghe said, "I can't say I have no chance of winning against Tan Yinxiao, but our fight will definitely affect you. You are the only disciple of the head sister, and I can't take any risks with you."
Chi Wanyin naturally knew about this, "I understand, Elder Ye. The Sea Moon Festival must still go on. Why don't we separate for a while and reunite later?"
Ye Tinghe naturally wanted to investigate as well, so he nodded and said, "Okay, just be careful."
After the two separated, Chi Wanyin saw a tall building in front of her. The narrowest part on the building was only enough for one person to stand, but there was a lantern on it.
"Whoever among the monks can win one of these lanterns will get this jade hairpin," said the person hosting the show.
He shook the jade hairpin in his hand, and it was indeed of high quality and smooth texture.
Seeing this, Chi Wanyin also wanted to give it a try. In addition to her, there were five other monks participating, and one of them, wearing a veil, was the most eye-catching.
She must be a nun, and it would be inconvenient for her to participate in the competition with a veil on her head, but for some reason she refused to take off the veil.
At the beginning of the competition, only the female cultivator wearing a veil and Chi Wanyin were in the lead. They both reached the top almost at the same time. However, they had fought several times in an instant, but were still evenly matched.
However, the top could only accommodate one person, and the two fought for several rounds. Seeing that the female cultivator wearing a veil was distracted for a moment and was about to fall from the top after being hit by Chi Wanyin's palm, Chi Wanyin quickly grabbed her arm, and the veil that had been covering her face fell from the top, revealing the true appearance of the female cultivator.
Luo Yin, who was pulled up, stuck out her tongue and said, "I lose. The hairpin is yours."
It turned out to be Luo Yin, a disciple of the Hehuan Sect who had shared hardships with Chi Wanyin in the Hanhai Secret Realm.
Chi Wanyin couldn't help but smile and said, "Why are you alone?" She was clearly inseparable from another disciple of the Hehuan Sect in the secret realm before.
It would have been fine if Chi Wanyin hadn't mentioned it, but once Luo Yin was mentioned, she felt a little guilty. "Actually, I heard that the Sea Moon Festival on Penglai Island was very lively, so I secretly ran away from the sect."
No wonder she had to use a veil to cover her face. Chi Wanyin nodded to show her understanding and said, "It's fate that we meet here again. If you have anything, you can message me." He handed her a communication talisman that he had made himself.
Luo Yin put the communication talisman into the storage bag. "Thank you very much. By the way, I didn't know your name last time in the secret realm."
"My name is Chi Wanyin, and my senior sister and I are both disciples of the Yantian Sect." Chi Wanyin explained.
Luo Yin's expression was a bit complicated. "So you are from the Yantian Sect. You are different from those righteous cultivators. Although we in the Hehuan Sect are not demonic cultivators, we are not easily welcomed by these righteous cultivators."
Thinking of his experience of cultivating magic in his previous life, Chi Wanyin naturally felt a sense of empathy.
The two of them jumped down from the top, and the other party presented the jade hairpin to them. Chi Wanyin took a closer look and saw that it was indeed a rare and fine piece of jade. She put the hairpin away and said goodbye to Luo Yin, "I'm here with the sect elders this time, so I won't be accompanying you for now. We'll meet again someday."
Luo Yin waved and smiled as she watched Chi Wanyin leave. Then she took out her veil, put it on, and walked against the flow of people.
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