Around noon, they enjoyed a sumptuous local meal at a restaurant near Taizipo.
Wild vegetables from Wudang Mountain, for example, have a refreshing taste that lingers on the palate. Vegetarian dishes are also unique, with exquisite cooking techniques giving them a distinctive flavor.
In the afternoon, the group continued their journey by sightseeing bus to Zixiao Palace.
Stroll through the antique courtyard of Zixiao Palace, admire the ancient buildings with red walls and green tiles, listen to the chanting of Taoist priests, and feel the profoundness of Taoist culture.
Having a beautiful woman by your side is naturally incredibly pleasant.
Now, Liu Feng has returned here, all grown up. He has shed his former Taoist robes and put on casual clothes, but his demeanor is now more composed and reserved.
He brought three women to a residence on the left wing of Zixiao Palace.
Liu Feng released his divine sense and instantly detected the aura of his junior apprentice, Tong Miao. At the same time, he also unexpectedly discovered the presence of two other people.
The young Taoist priest at the gate looked at them curiously, his face full of doubt.
Liu Feng whispered, "Young fellow Daoist, please go and inform Tong Miao that his master has arrived."
Upon hearing this, the young Taoist priest hurriedly ran into the house.
A moment later, Tong Miao, dressed in a dark blue Taoist robe, rushed over, his face full of surprise, and shouted, "Junior Uncle, you've arrived!"
The Long siblings, following behind Tong Miao, were shocked to hear him address him that way. Long Yunhan, in particular, felt uneasy as he recalled his previous reckless behavior.
Liu Feng looked at Tong Miao and nodded slightly in greeting: "Yes, Junior Nephew Tong Miao, it's been a long time."
Tong Miao is now in the prime of his youth, with a square face, long black hair tied on top of his head, and wearing a Taoist uniform. His temperament is becoming more and more mature and steady.
He quickly bowed and said respectfully, "Junior Uncle, why didn't you let me know you were coming? I would have liked to give you a proper welcome."
Liu Feng waved his hand and said, "No need to be so polite. I brought a few of my sisters to revisit this place and also took the opportunity to visit you."
Tong Miao looked curiously at the three women behind Liu Feng, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. These three women each had their own unique characteristics and extraordinary temperament, like three delicate flowers that caught the eye.
He couldn't help but ask, "Junior Uncle, who are these people?"
Liu Feng introduced them: "This is my eldest sister Liu Yue, this is my cousin Liu Xiaoling, and this is my girlfriend Jingya. They are all studying at Jiangcheng University. In the future, they will be on your turf, so you'll have to take good care of them and make sure they aren't bullied."
The three women smiled and nodded to Tong Miao.
Tong Miao quickly returned the greeting, saying, "Of course, of course. The senior nuns are all exceptionally elegant; no one would dare to bully them."
At this moment, the Long siblings stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Liu Feng, saying, "Greetings, Senior Uncle-Master. This morning, I was blind and offended you greatly. Please punish me, Senior Uncle-Master."
Liu Feng nodded slightly and said, "What's going on here? Why are you calling me 'Senior Grandmaster Uncle'?"
Tong Miao looked at the Long siblings and introduced them, "Junior Uncle, this is Long Yunhan, my newly accepted disciple, and this is Long Yuhan, his older sister. How did they offend you, Junior Uncle?"
Liu Feng looked at the Long siblings, lost in thought.
Recalling what happened that morning, Long Yunhan's reckless behavior did displease him, but he didn't want to dwell on it too much.
So he waved his hand and took out a box of strawberries, saying, "This is a small gift for us to meet. Please accept it! It's not offensive, just a bit rash. If you encounter someone with a bad temper, you'll be in for a world of trouble!"
The Long siblings quickly expressed their gratitude.
The person who commands such respect from Tong Miao to address him as "Uncle-Master" must be no ordinary person. Even if their family has considerable influence, they wouldn't dare to offend Liu Feng easily.
Long Yuxuan's hands trembled slightly as she held the box of strawberries. In the current environment where spiritual energy was scarce, this box of strawberries was extremely precious.
Actually, Liu Feng originally intended to give them two boxes, but Long Yunhan's harassment of Liu Yue still displeased him, so he only gave them one box.
If Long Yuxuan found out that this was the reason he was short a box of spirit fruits, she would definitely give her brother a good beating without hesitation.
No one noticed the complex inner thoughts of the Long siblings.
They went inside, and Tongmiao had tea and snacks served.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, Liu Feng sighed, "Years have passed, and this place is still the same."
Tong Miao said, "Zixiao Palace has always adhered to the Taoist tradition, so there haven't been many changes. Junior Uncle, it seems your cultivation has improved quite a bit over the years, hasn't it?"
Liu Feng took a sip of tea and said slowly, "It's alright. I came here this time to find an opportunity for a breakthrough, it should be soon. Where's your master? I haven't seen him."
Tong Miao replied, "My master has gone on a journey to seek the Dao and visit friends!"
Liu Feng nodded slightly.
Everyone sat together, sipping fragrant tea and discussing the changes over the years.
Liu Yue looked at Tong Miao with a smile and asked, "Junior Nephew Tong Miao, what kinds of activities does Zixiao Palace usually hold?"
Tong Miao respectfully replied, "Auntie, Zixiao Palace usually holds morning and evening chanting activities, as well as Taoist ceremonies and lectures to spread Taoist culture to tourists and believers."
Liu Xiaoling also became interested and asked, "Is your life here very difficult?"
Tong Miao smiled and said, "Our lives are simple but fulfilling. We follow the teachings of Taoism to cultivate our character and practice meditation."
Yu Jingya watched Liu Feng quietly, her eyes full of tenderness. Liu Feng felt her gaze, turned his head, and smiled at her.
At this moment, Long Yuhan mustered up her courage and asked curiously, "Uncle-Master, do you have any interesting stories from your time at Zixiao Palace?"
Liu Feng recalled for a moment and said with a smile, "Back then, Tong Miao and I cultivated here together, and a lot of interesting things happened. Once, we secretly drank Master's medicinal wine, but Master found out and punished us by making us copy scriptures many times."
Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this.
After staying at Zixiao Palace for a while, Liu Feng, along with the three women and the Long siblings, continued to visit other attractions.
They arrived at Nanyan Palace, where the architecture was even more precipitous and the scenery even more spectacular.
Liu Feng introduced the history and legends of Nanyan Palace to everyone, giving them a deeper understanding of Taoist culture.
Tong Miao followed closely behind.
As the sun set, the day's tour was drawing to a close. Looking at the distant mountains, Liu Feng was filled with emotion.
He turned to his junior disciple Tongmiao and said, "I see you've been stuck at the Qi Refining stage for many years. Come with me to Qingfeng Temple!"
Tong Miao was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Great!"
After whispering a few words to the Long siblings, he followed Liu Feng and his group toward the Qingfeng Temple.
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