Chapter 40
After this battle, we were all deeply wounded. Master Zhang looked even older, like a dying man. Li Danyang was kept alive by Master Zhang using a century-old ginseng. Zhao Danxi and Liu Danchen, though only in their thirties, already had a lot of white hair. Even I had silver hair on my temples.
After a year of rest, our injuries had largely healed, but the lost vitality remained elusive. During this time, I asked Master Zhang how we could fully recover, but he simply told us to heal first and then make plans. For the past six months, Zhao Danxi had been entrusted with all matters of Baiyun Temple. Clearly, Li Danyang's chances of recovery were slim, and we had to make other plans.
"Little sister, Master is waiting for you in the main hall." Liu Danchen suddenly knocked on the door and said outside.
"I'll be right there." I got up from the bed, opened the door, and went to the main hall with Liu Danchen.
Along the way, we met a few ordinary disciples who all greeted us warmly. I used to come to Baiyun Temple often to see Master Zhang and get to know them. During the past year, I have been recuperating at Baiyun Temple. They all know that I am a close friend of Master Zhang, regardless of age difference, and are very familiar with me.
When we entered the hall, we saw that Master Zhang and others had already arrived. Liu Danchen and I sat down next to Zhao Danxi.
Master Zhang saw me coming and slowly said, "Although we suffered heavy losses during our trip to Broken Soul Mountain last year, we were fortunate to have saved Danyang."
When Master Zhang mentioned the Soul-Breaking Mountain, everyone present was still frightened even after such a long time.
"Before, my little sister asked me if there was any way to make up for the life essence sucked away by the demon king. I kept it to myself because I was afraid you wouldn't be able to focus on recuperating. Now that you've almost recovered, I can tell you that there are indeed such rare items in this world. One is the Resurrection Grass, the second is the Sweet Wood, and the third is the Fountain of Youth. With these three items, you can not only restore the lost life essence, but also increase the vital energy in your body."
Hearing Master Zhang say this, we were all excited.
"Where can I get these things?" I asked excitedly.
Zhao Danxi and the others also looked at Master Zhang with joy and listened to what he continued to say.
"The Resurrection Grass grows on the Shading Mountain, the Sweetwood Tree is hidden in the southern wilderness, and the Fountain of Youth comes from Shu."
Sunshade Mountain?
"Is it the Sunshade Mountain we visited?" I couldn't help but ask.
Master Zhang nodded and said, "That's right."
Hearing Master Zhang's affirmative answer, I was extremely excited and asked, "Then where is the Great Wilderness South?"
Master Zhang continued, "I've also seen Dahuangnan in the ancient books of my sect. I still need to go to Longhu Mountain to verify its exact location."
After hearing what Master Zhang said, Zhao Danxi and the others' faces gradually darkened.
I asked in confusion: "Why are you guys looking so sad? Shouldn't this be a good thing?"
After hearing what I said, no one said anything. It seemed that there might be some hidden secret that I didn't know.
"Then when do we set off?" I continued to ask when I saw that they didn't say anything.
"You can pack your luggage today and set off early tomorrow morning," said Master Zhang.
"Master, my younger sister and I will go together, and let Junior Brother Liu continue to recuperate in the temple." Zhao Danxi said.
"Master, let my younger sister and I go. Second Senior Brother is currently in charge of all the affairs of the temple and cannot be free." Liu Danchen hurriedly stood up and said.
Master Zhang extended his hand, signaling the two of them to stop arguing, and said to Zhao Danxi, "Let Danchen go on this trip. The temple still needs you to take charge of the overall situation."
Seeing that Master Zhang had made a decision, the two of them stopped arguing. Zhao Danxi said to Liu Danchen, "Junior brother, you have worked so hard on this trip. Please take good care of me."
"I'm not a child. I can take care of myself." When I heard Zhao Danxi say this, I immediately became unhappy.
When Master Zhang and others saw this, the serious atmosphere relaxed and they all looked at me with smiles.
"That's right, my younger sister is more capable than me, so why does she need my care?" Liu Danchen said jokingly.
"In that case, I'll trouble you to take good care of Junior Brother Liu." Zhao Danxi also teased me.
After he finished speaking, Master Zhang, who was sitting in the seat of honor, couldn't help laughing, and Liu Danchen's unbridled laughter filled the entire hall.
Despite all the talk and fuss, Liu Danchen and I went back to pack our bags. I didn't really have much to pack; I felt like too much luggage was a burden.
The next morning, Zhao Danxi, Liu Danchen and Qingyun were already waiting for me at the gate of Baiyun Temple.
I saw Qingyun was there too, so I asked, "Qingyun, do you want to go with us too?"
When Qingyun saw me, he lowered his head shyly and didn't say anything.
"He's not going, he's just coming to see you off," Zhao Danxi said. "This journey will surely be extremely difficult. Master told me yesterday that everything is determined by fate. It doesn't matter if we can't find him. This calamity is destined for us. The most important thing is that you ensure your own safety."
"I understand. Senior Brother Zhao, go back and tell the master that I will definitely find it." I said confidently, clenching my fists.
"Okay, Master and I." He paused here and then said, "And I, your brother, will be waiting for good news from you two." Zhao Danxi said.
Speaking of Li Danyang, we all feel a little sad. In fact, Master Zhang told us this news yesterday, perhaps because Li Danyang is almost at his limit. Li Danyang is now relying entirely on that century-old ginseng, but even the oldest ginseng will eventually run out of its medicinal properties.
"Don't worry, Second Brother, my little sister and I will definitely bring the things back." Liu Danchen said in a firm tone.
"Then I wish you a safe journey." Zhao Danxi bowed and said.
Liu Danchen quickly grabbed Zhao Danxi and said, "Second Brother, what are you doing?"
Seeing Zhao Danxi present such a generous gift, Liu Danchen and I cannot afford it.
"Be careful." Zhao Danxi patted Liu Danchen on the shoulder and said.
Seeing that he was about to leave, I walked up to Qingyun, rubbed his head vigorously, and said, "Wait for good news from sister."
Qingyun immediately hid behind Zhao Danxi and looked at me in fear.
I have bullied him a lot this year.
"Hahaha." Seeing Qingyun like this, the depressed feeling in my heart disappeared, and Liu Danchen and I walked down the mountain one after the other.
"Uncle, brother, be careful on the road!" After we walked away, Qingyun's voice came from behind us.
When I heard him call me uncle-master, I staggered and almost rolled down the mountain road. Fortunately, Liu Danchen grabbed me.
According to seniority, Master Zhang and I are friends, so he should indeed call me "Uncle Master." But after being at Baiyun Temple for so long, and because Zhao Danxi and the others are older than me, I've always called them "Brothers." Qingyun's sudden use of the term "Uncle Master" caught me off guard.
Liu Danchen saw me like this and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Damn Qingyun, I will definitely give him a good beating when I come back."
"Qingyun is right. Logically speaking, we should call you Uncle Master."
"Senior Brother Liu, are you making fun of me too?" I caught up with Liu Danchen and started beating him.
The sounds of our two playing passed through the morning mist, passed through the lush pines and cypresses, and echoed in the mountains.
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