Chapter 281 A Love Tribulation That's Hard to Overcome (Part 4)
A gentle breeze blew at the foot of Dragon Roar Mountain, keeping the eerie aura outside the cave. Wei Feng glanced at the bold characters on the note, then bent down and hung a string of things on Jiang Gu's belt.
"What is this?" Advisor Jiang asked.
Most of the divine artifacts and magical treasures of the two were turned to ash by heavenly lightning during their ascension. Jiang Gu had arrived in a hurry and did not have any extra accessories. Although the immortal artifacts and magical treasures sent by Yao Shuo and Ling Yin were good, Jiang Gu did not have immortal bones, so refining and recognizing them as his master would be troublesome, and therefore he did not touch them.
Tied to his waist were a string of small, scattered objects: thumb-length mermaid fangs with reddish edges, scales of varying shades of silver-blue, two translucent spheres, one black and one white, a small, round bone, and a tiny tower, interspersed with red tassels. These objects were vibrant and intricate, yet their aura was murky and sinister, making one afraid to look closely.
"I made this for you." Wei Feng tied a knot in his hair with the Fire Rope. "I originally wanted to give it to you before I ascended, but I didn't have time."
Jiang Gu said, "It looks great."
Wei Feng squeezed his palm and said, "I put a bit of refined Chaos Core inside. If anyone dares to bully you, I'll swallow them immediately."
Jiang Gu was slightly surprised.
“You don’t have immortal bones, so there will always be some blind fools,” Wei Feng said. “Although I can’t get out of here, I can with my ghost markings.”
Yao Yan Immortal Lord has a noble status, but Wei Feng overheard a bit of it that day. They wouldn't acknowledge Jiang Gu's ascension if he didn't have immortal bones. Even in the upper realm, there are plenty of people who fawn over the powerful and bully the weak. It's always better to be careful.
Jiang Gu understood his meaning and said, "Why don't you just come along?"
Wei Feng immediately perked up.
He had no doubt that Jiang Gu could get him out of the house, but he tried his best to act sensible, otherwise his insistence on going out would leave a bad impression on Yao Yan's parents.
Half an hour later, Wei Feng's physical body remained on Dragon Roar Mountain, while his primordial spirit transformed into a small cluster of ghost patterns, which perched on Jiang Gu's shoulder.
Even lying down, he wouldn't stay still. Transparent ghost patterns were wrapped around Jiang Gu's neck, and a few even burrowed into his front. The guards outside the mountain acted as if they hadn't seen him and let Jiang Gu out directly.
"Immortal Lord, please take care." The guards bowed behind them.
Only after walking a distance did Wei Feng dare to speak: "Master, do they think I'm your pet?"
"Hmm." Jiang Gu pinched the ghost pattern wrapped around his wrist. "Your primordial spirit has my mark on it. With some illusion, it will be fine. It is said that Yao Yan used to like raising strange spirit pets. They should be used to it."
Wei Feng asked with some concern, "Have you gone to check on the spirit pet you used to raise?"
Yao Yan is so rich, he must have countless spirit pets. I wonder how long it would take him to finish eating them all.
"No." After explaining the situation to Yao Shuo and Ling Yin, Jiang Gu's first priority was to visit Wei Feng at Longyin Mountain. He didn't even know where his own immortal palace was, so naturally he couldn't go to see the spirit pets. He only learned about this from the guards' casual conversation. However, he was indeed looking forward to it, wondering how the spirit pets in the upper realm differed from those in the lower realm.
Of course, Jiang Gu didn't know where the Golden Snow Waterfall was. He just took the opportunity to bring Wei Feng out to relax and also to check on the situation in the Upper Realm.
Although immortals can ride the wind and clouds, there are celestial palaces, walkways, and corridors everywhere, which are more exquisite and magnificent than those in the lower realm. Looking out, there is a vast expanse of lush greenery in the endless sea of clouds, with mountains hanging high in the sky and waterfalls hidden among them, exuding a divine aura.
Jiang Gu tried to absorb the surrounding immortal spirits. He didn't have much hope, but the result was unexpected. Apart from being purer and gentler than the spiritual energy in the lower realm, the immortal spirits were normal. They could even enter his sea of consciousness and dantian without being refined. Jiang Gu clearly felt that his cultivation level had increased significantly.
He subconsciously began to absorb these immortal spirits, and even thought about taking Wei Feng to a place to cultivate in seclusion for hundreds or thousands of years.
“Master, look over there.” Wei Feng had no idea what terrifying ideas his master had. He looked around at the scenery with great interest and pointed to the golden waterfall and the vast expanse of glass forest in the distance. In the distance, countless palaces were hidden among them, with dragons and phoenixes flying around, creating a magnificent and luxurious atmosphere.
It looks like a scenic spot.
Wei Feng was very interested in legendary creatures like dragons and phoenixes, so Jiang Gu took him to the glass forest. Although the scenery was beautiful, there were few people there, making it exceptionally quiet and peaceful.
The ghostly patterns writhed, and Wei Feng transformed into human form. Holding Jiang Gu's hand, they strolled through the colorful forest. The azure dragon coiled on the glass tree was lazily dozing, its eyes only slightly open. As soon as the two walked away, it raised its head and stretched its neck to look over. Instantly, all the spirit beasts in the back garden knew that their master had returned with the rumored filthy Daoist partner.
The phoenix cried out and soared into the sky, its iridescent feathers scattering across the heavens, transforming into dazzling specks of light. The white tiger, rarely venturing out, lazily lay on the jade mountain, licking its paws. The proud qilin only came out for a glance, cast a blessing on Wei Feng, and then returned to its cave. The vermilion bird stood on a glass branch, suspiciously sensing the vermilion bird mark on Jiang Gu's body. It never expected that its master favored it so much, actually imprinting its divine mark on its primordial spirit, making even that filthy creature seem more pleasing to the eye...
Not long after Wei Feng left, he felt much better and asked in confusion, "Master, I feel like I can use some spiritual power now."
"Perhaps it's because the spiritual energy here is so abundant," Jiang Gu said.
"I wonder who lives in those palaces in the distance." Wei Feng intertwined his fingers with his. "Master, do you think your celestial palace might be even bigger than these palaces?"
"You'll see when the time comes." Jiang Gu was only surprised by his identity for a moment before accepting it with a clear conscience. Why not take such a superior status and position?
Wei Feng, with the excitement of a nouveau riche, said, "Master, let's raise a dragon for fun sometime. In those stories, all those venerable ones ride on dragon heads to fight."
“…Okay.” Jiang Gu agreed.
The several azure dragons that were eavesdropping nearby looked at each other in bewilderment.
Stepping on their heads is one thing, but in the past, the little immortal lord disliked the cold scales of dragons and never dared to approach them. But isn't it a bit excessive to only keep one? There are a full seventeen dragons in this garden alone.
Wei Feng picked up a phoenix feather, which was dazzling and shimmering. Compared to this feather, his kite feathers seemed rather plain. He looked at Jiang Gu and said, "Master, how about I change that feather to this one? This one looks better."
“No need.” Jiang Gu took the phoenix feather from his hand and casually tossed it aside. “I prefer the kite.”
The phoenix was so shocked that it almost fell off the sky.
Everyone in the Nine Heavens knows that Yaoyan hates birds and fish the most. The Vermilion Bird only won the favor of the Little Immortal Lord because of its powerful magic, while this bird only gained favor because of its beautiful and dazzling feathers and auspicious aura. What kind of bird is the Iris?! How dare it be ranked ahead of it and the Vermilion Bird!
Wei Feng instantly cheered up and happily took Jiang Gu's hand to admire the scenery.
A golden waterfall cascades down from the sky with deafening force, and golden sparkles dance in the air like falling snow. This must be the Golden Snow Waterfall that Changning refers to.
Changning and Ziguang were waiting in front of the waterfall, their patience almost worn out, when they finally saw two figures arrive late.
"Hiss." Changning gasped.
Zi Guang, who was reading, had no choice but to look up, follow his gaze, and silently close the book: "Why did Yao Yan bring that filth with him?"
“He hasn’t regained his memory yet.” Changning said with a hint of unease. “Once he regains his memory and finds out that he found a vile creature as his Daoist partner in the mortal realm, he’ll probably turn the Nine Heavens upside down.”
“I’m actually looking forward to it.” Zi Guang couldn’t help but laugh out loud. “Back then, Wang Ting’s pet got his robe dirty, and he chased the man all the way to the bottom of the Nether River in the Demon Realm and beat him half to death. Filth is much dirtier than demons. Ha, he’s got what he deserves.”
“Here it comes. Be polite to that filth,” Changning warned him. “Don’t upset Yaoyan.”
"How could I dare?" Ziguang put the book into her sleeve. "I can't take it anymore, my eyes are going to go blind, and they're still holding hands."
As everyone knows, Hongchen is ruthless and heartless, and he has not even experienced a love tribulation. His disciple Yaoyan is no less so. Because he is too pure and desireless, his love tribulation has been postponed for three thousand years. As a result, when people heard that Yaoyan killed his wife to prove his Dao and ascended to heaven, they were not surprised at all. Expecting Yaoyan to fall in love is not as good as expecting the Nether River to flow backward.
"Yaoyan, over here." Changning waved to Jiang Gu.
Jiang Gu and Wei Feng exchanged a glance and walked over.
“You may not remember, but I am Changning and he is Ziguang. We studied together in the Sixth Heaven before.” Changning introduced him with a smile, “We’ve been waiting for you to come.”
Zi Guang looked at Jiang Gu, then at Wei Feng, and said, "You really don't remember anything?"
Jiang Gu nodded and said calmly, "I wonder what brings you two here?"
“It’s nothing serious, but I heard you’ve been living on Dragon Roar Mountain, and I’m a little worried,” Changning said. “How can anyone live in that place? If there’s anything you can help with, just let me know.”
“Changning is right. We’ve already inquired about the Immortal Bones. Fengji and the others have gone to the Nine Provinces to find ways to regenerate Immortal Bones,” Ziguang said. “The tricky problem now is the Chaos Core. The Chaosu Realm and the Wufang Realm are fighting fiercely. Chaosu is trying every means to draw water from the Nine Heavens. If he uses the Chaos Core to make trouble, you should be prepared.”
"Thank you." Jiang Ke nodded politely.
“Now the Chaos Core is with this person—” Changning looked at Wei Feng.
“Wei Feng, my Daoist partner, is also my disciple,” Jiang Gu said.
"It's on Fellow Daoist Wei Feng." Chang Ning smiled kindly at Wei Feng, "You still need to be more careful. It's fine to just stay at home, but please don't go out."
Wei Feng was taken aback: "At home?"
“His Highness and the High God certainly didn’t have time to tell you,” Zi Guang said. “This is the back garden of Yao Yan’s Immortal Palace near the Heavenly Gate. Dragon Roar Mountain is the mountain with the largest immortal spirit in this garden. Yao Yan used it to imprison spirit beasts before. Although the immortal spirit is rich, it is not suitable for living. His Highness Yao Shuo imprisoned Wei Feng here, probably so that he could live more comfortably. In a couple of days, we will call Ping Ming and Lin Feng and move Dragon Roar Mountain to the Immortal Palace. This place is too desolate.”
"Thank you for your trouble." Although he couldn't remember who they were, Jiang Gu was ruthless when it came to using people.
Changning and Ziguang breathed a sigh of relief. They had been worried that Jiang Gu wouldn't recognize them, but it seemed they had been overthinking it.
After the two returned, Wei Feng finally showed his shock: "Master, all these palaces are yours, and it's just a back garden."
Jiang Gu was also somewhat surprised, but he thought about it more deeply and said in a low voice, "These two may have come at the behest of Yao Shuo and Ling Yin. It's not safe here. We're already being watched."
Wei Feng was taken aback: "Because of the Chaos Core?"
"Okay." Jiang Gu nodded. "You should refine all the Chaos Cores in your body as soon as possible. Dragon Roar Mountain should be able to temporarily shield the aura of the Chaos Cores."
He made a mistake; he shouldn't have been so eager to see Wei Feng, and even more so, he shouldn't have stayed at Dragon's Roar Mountain. This only pushed Wei Feng into the eye of the storm. But—
Jiang Gu looked at Wei Feng, whose fingers were intertwined with his. Wei Feng was leisurely enjoying the beautiful scenery, feeling an unprecedented sense of peace and relaxation. He seemed to have no worries about the future. He smiled and nodded to Jiang Gu: "Okay."
Looking at his bright smile, Jiang Gu meticulously assessed the mistake he had made due to his impulsiveness, but he couldn't feel the slightest bit of regret.
It turns out that acting on impulse can one day bring satisfaction.
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