In the northern region, atop a vast snow-covered landscape, a purple figure stood atop a mountain peak, her flowing hair dancing in the cold wind. She was an exceptionally beautiful young woman, and in such frigid weather, she wore only a thin gauze robe. Any mortal who saw her would surely be utterly astonished.
This girl was none other than A Yao. After exchanging positions with her metal-elemental clone, A Yao arrived in this Northern Region. She released her divine sense and unexpectedly discovered a snow lotus flower over three thousand years old atop a distant mountain.
With a thought, Ayao flew towards the mountain peak ahead.
More than a hundred miles away, on a snow-capped mountain, an ice lotus blooms on a cliff. The ice lotus has three layers of petals, each one crystal clear. The stamens are yellow and green, gleaming with a faint light and exuding a cool fragrance.
As soon as A Yao arrived and landed on the cliff, a hundred-zhang-long ice serpent emerged from the snow. The serpent's body hovered in the air, its form crystalline like ice and snow. Its blood-red eyes were fixed on A Yao, radiating an aura approaching that of a Void Refinement stage cultivator. A Yao coldly stared back at it, and the two locked eyes.
Miraculously, after the ice snake unleashed a powerful killing intent on A Yao, it chickened out and left.
Huh?
Ayao was surprised. So timid? Oh well, never mind.
With a wave of her hand, she plucked the beautiful ice lotus.
Ayao held the ice lotus in her hand and played with it.
A floating ship approached from afar, bearing the insignia of the Youyun Nangong family. On one of the top decks of this floating ship stood a young man, dressed in a snow-white robe embroidered with white fox fur, his handsome features enough to eclipse the stars and moon.
He stood on the deck, tall and elegant, his robes fluttering like those of a banished immortal.
Suddenly, his divine sense spotted A Yao atop the snow-capped mountain ahead, and he was overjoyed. Then, he transformed into a streak of azure light and flew towards A Yao.
"A-Yao—"
Nangong Qi's voice came from the sky, and Ayao turned around.
A girl in purple held a lotus flower in her hand and stood in the snow-capped mountains. She was as beautiful as a fairy born from the mountains. The cold wind blew her hair and made her dance. Her figure was graceful and charming. Nangong Qi was amazed.
The young man in white landed in front of the girl in purple, his smile gentle: "Ayao, what a coincidence to see you here."
Ayao looked at Nangong Qi. After not seeing him for several months, he had successfully transformed into a Nascent Soul cultivator and was now in the early stage of Nascent Soul.
"Third Young Master, what are you doing here?" A Yao asked.
Nangong Qi said, "I was just passing by."
Ayao looked at him and said, "It's been several months since I last saw you. Congratulations on successfully transforming into a Nascent Soul cultivator!"
Nangong Qi chuckled: "I should have said that. It's only been a few months, and you've already reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm. I'm afraid I'll be overtaken by you soon."
Ayao smiled but didn't reply.
“I’m about to go to Jianan Mountain, what about you?” Nangong Qi asked.
Ayao said, "I'm going there too."
"Is Ayao also here for the trade fair in the Northern Region that happens once every five hundred years?" Nangong Qi asked.
Every five hundred years, the major sects of the Northern Region hold a grand trade fair at Jianan Mountain. This trade fair is not only attended by cultivators from the Northern Region, but also attracts many cultivators from other regions to trade.
Ah Yao is going to Chianan Mountain to attend the Chianan Grand Gathering. She still has some materials to supplement and hopes to find them at the Chianan Grand Gathering.
Ayao looked at Nangong Qi's face, which was almost identical to Luo Bai's, and nodded gently.
Seeing that only A Yao was there, Nangong Qi was very puzzled: "Why are you the only one here?"
Ayao said, "I'm used to being alone."
Hearing A Yao's words, Nangong Qi chuckled softly, his smile as bright as the moonlight and starlight shining on his face, almost blinding people. He gazed into A Yao's blue eyes and said, "If you put it that way, I'd be embarrassed to invite you to come along."
After saying that, he added, "But I still want to shamelessly ask, since you and I are traveling the same way, how about we travel together?"
As he spoke, he politely cupped his hands towards A Yao, his eyes crinkling with a smile.
Ayao thought for a moment and nodded.
Just then, the Nangong family's airship arrived. Nangong Qi smiled at A Yao and made an inviting gesture.
Ayao put the ice lotus into her storage bag and gracefully flew towards the Nangong family's airship, with Nangong Qi following behind.
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The Chianan Festival lasts for a full six months, but in fact, two or three months before the festival begins, the Chianan area is already bustling with activity as many people arrive early.
When the Chianan Grand Gathering officially began, the place became even more lively, with all sorts of rare materials and treasures appearing one after another.
The entire Jianan Mountain is dotted with auction houses, markets, and hidden exchanges of all sizes. Cultivators can be seen setting up stalls everywhere on the streets, and streaks of light constantly fly from all directions to Jianan Mountain, creating a bustling scene of trading.
"Mystic Crystal Flower, only one hundred mid-grade spirit stones! One hundred mid-grade spirit stones!"
"A bottle of Grade Two Replenishing Essence Pill is only fifty mid-grade spirit stones! First come, first served! Fellow cultivators, don't miss out!"
"Rainbow Robes, fairies, come and see! Our Rainbow Robes are both beautiful and practical! Today, they're all 20% off!"
Everywhere you look on the street, you see signs advertising business.
Suddenly, several streaks of light came from the horizon and landed on the bustling street, transforming into more than twenty cultivators. These cultivators were all dressed in magnificent clothes, with a young man in white and a girl in purple gauze leading the way.
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