Chapter 66 Rewinding Time
Leaving the magnificent palace of the Bronze Kingdom, Luo Qing and his group of five walked side by side, their steps revealing both reluctance and anticipation.
Sunlight shone on them, its golden glow reflecting off the architecture of the Bronze Kingdom, creating a beautiful scene.
Suddenly, Luo Qing stopped and took out the jade stone given to her by the Fairy Yaoji from her bosom.
The five people stood close together in a circle. She took a deep breath and gently crushed the jade.
In an instant, a powerful energy burst forth from the jade, enveloping the five people.
The surrounding scenery began to blur and spin, as if they were in a time tunnel.
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling light flashed, and the five people instantly disappeared from their original spot.
When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a palace filled with ethereal mist.
They returned to the fairy palace of the Fairy Yaoji.
As they appeared, a flash of white light appeared on the celestial throne, and the Fairy Yaoji slowly materialized.
She wore a flowing white dress, her face was beautiful and refined, her eyes were deep like stars, and she exuded an ethereal aura that seemed untouched by worldly affairs.
Upon seeing this, Luo Qing and the others quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.
Fairy Yaoji nodded slightly, her voice clear and melodious, like heavenly music: "I didn't expect you to complete the mission so quickly, it's really beyond my expectations."
Luo Qing stepped forward, respectfully holding the Flowing Light Zither with both hands, and presented it to Fairy Yaoji.
The Radiant Zither shone brightly in her hands, like a dazzling star, radiating a soft yet radiant light.
The Fairy Yaoji gently stroked the Flowing Light Zither, her eyes shining with approval. She nodded slightly and said, "Very good, you have indeed lived up to my expectations."
After she finished speaking, she waved her hand lightly, and a white light overflowed from her palm, condensing into a crystal-clear jade pendant.
The jade pendant emitted a faint light, as if it contained endless power of time.
Fairy Yaoji handed the jade pendant to Luo Qing, her voice gentle yet powerful: "This is the jade pendant that can turn back time. Keep it safe. Remember, you must be free of distractions when using it to maximize its effectiveness."
Luo Qing carefully took the jade pendant, feeling its smooth texture as if she were holding a piece of warm jade.
The five bowed deeply, their gratitude overflowing: "Thank you, fairy, for bestowing this treasure upon us. We will cherish it and use it wisely, and live up to your trust."
After expressing their gratitude, the group bid farewell to the fairy.
Luo Qing looked back every few steps, and the figure of Fairy Yaoji, who seemed to be in the heavens, gradually blurred until it completely disappeared from sight.
She took a deep breath, feeling the ethereal aura in the air, her heart filled with anticipation and excitement.
Luo Qing and his four companions followed the celestial attendants out of the celestial palace and slowly descended along the winding mountain path.
Along the mountain road, clouds and mist swirl around, and cranes soar gracefully, as if one were immersed in a beautiful painting.
The fairy servant's figure was light and graceful, and every step seemed to be on the clouds, without being touched by a speck of dust.
She spoke softly, telling Luo Qing and the others the legend of the Fairy Yaoji and the strange tales of the Celestial Palace. Her voice was like heavenly music, refreshing and delightful.
The five listened quietly, nodding occasionally and showing expressions of amazement, their hearts filled with awe and longing for this mysterious fairyland.
After an unknown amount of time, they finally reached the foot of the mountain.
The fairy servant stopped and turned to smile slightly at Luo Qing and the others. The smile was as warm and gentle as a spring breeze.
As soon as the fairy servant left, the teammates surrounded him, their faces beaming with excitement.
"Sister Luo, we finally got the jade pendant that can turn back time!" Fang Tai danced with joy, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
The group couldn't wait to return to the time when the Fairy of Yaochi was still in Peach Blossom Village.
Luo Qing gripped the jade pendant tightly in her hand, her heart filled with excitement and anticipation. She looked up at her teammates, her eyes shining with determination.
"Is everyone ready?" she asked softly, her voice revealing a hint of nervousness and excitement.
The teammates nodded, their faces showing determination. They formed a circle, holding each other's hands tightly, as if this could transmit more strength and courage.
Luo Qing took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and silently recited the incantation to reverse time carved on the jade pendant.
She felt the jade pendant in her hand begin to heat up slightly, and a powerful energy surged out of the pendant, quickly flowing into her body.
The surrounding scenery began to rush backward, as if time were flowing backward. The scene before their eyes became blurry and fast-paced, as if they were traveling through one time tunnel after another.
The group felt a sudden dizziness, and when they opened their eyes again, the scene before them had changed drastically.
They stood in a field of blooming peach blossoms, bathed in bright sunshine and caressed by a gentle spring breeze. In the distance, an ancient village appeared and disappeared, with wisps of smoke rising from its chimneys.
"We did it!" Luo Qing shouted excitedly, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
The teammates cheered and looked around as if they were in a dream world.
Peach petals drifted down in the wind, like pink snowflakes, gently landing on their hair and the hems of their clothes.
The air was filled with a faint floral fragrance, which was refreshing and delightful.
They hurried toward the village, eager to find the Fairy of Yaochi as soon as possible.
As they approached Peach Blossom Village, they carefully slowed their pace to avoid being spotted by the villagers.
However, when they entered the village, they found it deserted, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind and the distant sound of a babbling brook.
The five men exchanged glances, a sense of unease rising within them. Just then, they faintly heard sounds coming from the direction of the square; it seemed to be villagers gathering together, shouting something.
They quickened their pace, passing through alleyways, and finally arrived at the square. There, they saw a large group of villagers gathered, their faces solemn, hands clasped together, muttering incantations.
The five people approached quietly and hid behind a thick peach tree at the entrance of the village, cautiously peeking out to observe.
In the center of the square, an elderly man with white hair was raising his hands and chanting incantations. The villagers followed closely behind, clasping their hands in devout prayer.
Their faces were filled with worry and anxiety, as if they were facing some huge crisis.
Around the square, peach petals drifted in the wind, creating a pink sea of flowers. However, this beautiful scene contrasted sharply with the somber atmosphere among the villagers.
Luo Qing and the other four exchanged glances, their doubts growing.
Unfortunately, they still couldn't hear clearly at this distance, so the five of them had to move a little closer.
They carefully made their way through the peach grove, trying not to make a sound.
Finally, they arrived at a place closer to the villagers, hiding behind a stone arch bridge and observing the situation in the square through the gaps in the bridge arch.
At this moment, they finally heard what the villagers were saying.
"I pray to heaven for protection, I pray to the goddess to save our village." The old man's voice trembled, filled with endless pleading.
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