Liu Feng paused for a moment, then added, "In a while, I'll give my elder sister a treasure; I guarantee she'll love it."
Hearing this, Liu Yue's expression softened slightly, but she was still somewhat relentless: "You said it yourself, so you can't go back on your word! We siblings must keep our promises."
Liu Feng nodded: "Big sister, I won't go back on my word. However, your cultivation still needs some improvement. How about you go to the Xuan You Cave Heaven to cultivate for a while first?"
Liu Yue finally agreed, knowing in her heart that her brother meant well.
Then, she moved gracefully and headed straight for the Mysterious Netherworld Cave, unceremoniously occupying the largest secluded cultivation room in the center.
Stepping into the room, she sat cross-legged, closed her eyes and concentrated. Before long, she was immersed in cultivation, calmly feeling the spiritual energy within her body flowing slowly like a trickle.
Meanwhile, seeing that Sister Liu Yue had gone into seclusion to cultivate, Liu Xiaoling spent all her time inseparable from Yu Jingya, and the two became very close.
Yu Jingya noticed that Liu Xiaoling seemed interested in cultivation, so she had the idea of cultivating with her.
At first, Liu Xiaoling was full of enthusiasm. Every day, she followed Yu Jingya, getting up at the crack of dawn and resting at dusk, learning to absorb spiritual energy and practice cultivation techniques in a very serious manner, with a serious look in her eyes.
However, after only a few days, the monotonous and tedious daily training made her want to give up.
She plopped down on the ground and poured out her grievances to Yu Jingya: "Sister Jingya, this cultivation is so incredibly boring. Every day it's either dry meditation or repeated breathing exercises. I really can't keep going. I feel like I'm about to suffocate."
Seeing her like this, Yu Jingya didn't insist and nodded with a smile. She then took her to tour Qingfeng Temple, where they enjoyed their leisurely time.
Despite it being winter, the temple grounds remain vibrant with life.
In the orchard on the back hill, jujubes, persimmons, and kumquats hang heavily on the branches, the fruits plump and round, with an enticing color, and their rich aroma wafts in the wind.
Liu Xiaoling excitedly picked a kumquat, peeled it, and the sweet and sour juice burst in her mouth. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, this kumquat is so delicious!"
Fengling followed beside her, smiling as she handed Liu Xiaoling a jujube that looked like agate: "Try this, it's very sweet!"
The group strolled leisurely to the hot spring pool while enjoying the sweet fruit.
The pool water was steaming hot, and wisps of steam rose gently from it.
Overjoyed, Liu Xiaoling quickly took off her coat and jumped into the pool with a "plop," where the warm water instantly enveloped her body.
She let out a long, contented sigh: "Jingya, this place is wonderful! It feels like all my fatigue has been washed away."
Yu Jingya also stepped into the pool and echoed, "Yes, there is nothing more comfortable than soaking in a hot spring in winter. It can dispel the cold from the body."
After soaking in the hot spring, Yu Jingya, being thoughtful, specially asked Granny Sun to prepare a medicinal bath for Liu Xiaoling.
The medicinal bath uses only rare herbs, which are excellent for nourishing the body.
After soaking, Liu Xiaoling touched her face and was pleasantly surprised to find that her skin looked as if it had been reborn, with a pinkish glow.
She exclaimed with delight, "I feel like I've become several years younger!"
As evening fell and dusk deepened, the two returned to the tea room and sat around the roaring fire to drink tea.
The fire crackled and popped, and the aroma of tea rose and filled the room.
Liu Xiaoling held a cup of hot tea in both hands, brought it to her lips, took a small sip, and squinted her eyes in satisfaction, looking completely blissful.
As for Liu Yue, although she tried her best to cultivate in seclusion, she could only patiently stay in seclusion for most of the day before coming out to find Yu Jingya to relax.
At this moment, she sat by the stove, took a small sip of tea, and gazed leisurely at Yu Jingya, who was teasing the little fox.
She began, “Jingya, I’ve heard a lot of rumors about our Qingfeng Temple on my way here. They say that Wudang has recently produced many talented people, with one person after another breaking through their cultivation levels, which has made many other sects very envious.”
Yu Jingya recalled what Liu Feng had once said, her expression calm, and she said slowly:
"Elder sister, we all understand that the cultivation world is a dog-eat-dog world. If you want to live a peaceful life without any strife, you have to show your power to others when the time is right."
"But it's better to keep a low profile in daily life. After all, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow, and it's easy to attract unnecessary trouble. This time, my senior sister Jiu'er and I broke through quietly and in secret."
Liu Yue nodded gently in agreement: "I understand what you mean... We don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either. If any guy with ill intentions dares to mess with you, he'll be in for a world of trouble."
Just then, two big white rabbits followed behind the wind chime, hopping and skipping in.
The white rabbits were all fluffy, with bright red eyes and an endearing appearance. As soon as they entered the house, they attracted everyone's attention.
Liu Xiaoling was overflowing with affection and couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke their fur. The white rabbits thoroughly enjoyed this intimacy and obediently lay down on the ground.
The group sat around the fireplace, drinking tea and chatting, sharing their daily lives, and playing with the adorable pets. Laughter echoed throughout Qingfeng Temple, making this winter day warm and cozy.
...
On the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, Liu Yue and Liu Xiaoling bid farewell to Qingfeng Temple and embarked on their journey home.
Liu Feng and Yu Jingya remained in the temple and did not accompany them.
The news from his hometown was reassuring; his parents and relatives were in good health and doing well. Knowing this, Liu Feng felt at ease.
He had always been fond of this quiet and peaceful life away from the hustle and bustle, and spending the New Year at Qingfeng Temple was the perfect place for him.
Before their departure, Liu Feng and Yu Jingya busied themselves preparing many gifts, including sweet and fragrant mixed fruit candy, nourishing pills to improve complexion and energy, and a rich and mellow medicinal wine to strengthen the body...
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Liu Feng stood quietly at the entrance of the temple, his gaze fixed on the direction they had gone. Although he felt a little reluctant to part with them, he felt even more blessed for his family.
Yu Jingya stood beside him and said softly, "They've gone back for the New Year, so we should also make some preparations."
As the year draws to a close, Qingfeng Temple is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.
On New Year's Eve, the main hall was brightly lit, and the long table was filled with spiritual fruits, fine wines, and delicious delicacies. Everyone toasted each other and smiled happily.
Even the spirit pets in the temple benefited from the festival, receiving extra feeding pills from their owners. Their bellies were round and full as they frolicked and played happily in the courtyard, adding a touch of fun to the festive night.
Zhang Kaitai also rushed back, striding into the main hall and laughing loudly, "I've finally made it back before the New Year's Eve dinner. I hope I didn't miss out on this good wine and meat!"
"How could you be left out?" Liu Feng stood up to greet him, smiling as he served the wine that had already been prepared.
A night of drinking to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new.
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