Chapter 23
Danxi introspected her body, focusing her attention on the Dan Yuan point and observing carefully.
These days, the barrier around the Dan Yuan (energy center) is becoming increasingly thinner. As time passes, it is gradually dissolving at an irregular, slow pace.
Although the rate of dissolution is unpredictable and its exact cause is unclear, as long as this barrier continues to dissipate, it will eventually disappear completely.
He had a vague feeling that this day would come soon.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. He got up to open it and saw Jiang Liuya standing in the doorway, which immediately filled him with resentment.
After opening the door, he turned and walked into the house without saying a word. Jiang Liuya followed him in awkwardly.
Jiang Liuya felt a little uneasy when she saw his gloomy expression.
She called out cautiously, "Brother Qingyi..."
Upon hearing her call, Danxi's pupils contracted slightly, as if she were completely powerless against the title.
His expression softened slightly, and he looked intently at the person in front of him.
Seeing that his expression had softened, Jiang Liuya moved closer.
She took a jade ornament from her waist and said slowly, "Brother Qingyi, I have nothing of value. This jade ornament is something I carved myself and have always worn. Although it is not very useful, it is still quite exquisite."
Danxi had noticed the jade ornament long ago; it was very special, shaped like a small cluster of willow buds, and it turned out she had carved it herself. The jade was a very fresh green, and it was carved into a round and lovely shape, full of vitality, just like its owner.
"I'd like to give this to you, and I hope you won't find it offensive." This jade ornament was her personal possession, and the meaning behind giving it away at this moment was self-evident.
Danxi was slightly taken aback. He took it, held it in his hand, and gently stroked it.
The jade's surface was smooth and delicate. The thought that its owner had once touched it in the same way, holding it in his hands and playing with it carefully, stirred a strange feeling in his heart.
His eyes revealed delight, as if he really liked the jade ornament.
Seeing how much he loved it, Jiang Liuya's cheeks gradually flushed red.
"Let me put it on for you." After a long while, Jiang Liuya said softly, her voice filled with a hint of shyness and anticipation.
She gently pinned the jade ornament to his waist.
As they put on the garments, their clothes rubbed against each other, exuding an ambiguous atmosphere.
Jiang Liuya smelled the faint fragrance of herbs on him. She glanced up casually and saw his gaze fixed on her, burning with intensity.
Her heart pounded even harder, but she forced herself to remain calm and said, "I...I'm going to the back mountain to gather some herbs."
As he spoke, he turned to leave.
"Stop, you're trying to do this again..." Danxi grabbed her hand and pulled her back.
"What?" Jiang Liuya wondered, what did he want to do now?
Danxi thought to herself, "Is he going to flirt and run away like last time?"
However, Danxi didn't offer any further explanation. What followed was a passionate kiss. At first, it was fierce and violent, like a punishment. Gradually, it became tender and lingering.
Jiang Liuya felt his presence, his cherishing and affection.
She was never a passive person. She gently hooked her arms around Danxi's neck, deepening the kiss in response.
After a long while, the two reluctantly parted ways.
"If you have any plans for the future, or what you want to do, you should discuss them with me first, okay?" Danxi's voice was a little hoarse.
"Okay." Jiang Liuya was in no better shape, her eyes glistening with tears.
After a while, the two calmed down.
"What did you just say you wanted to do?"
Jiang Liuya recalled what she had said before and replied, "I want to go to the back mountain to gather herbs."
"Alright, I'll go with you."
"Um."
It's too early for Jiang Liuya to refine the Nine-Turn Rejuvenating Pill.
This kind of celestial-grade elixir was beyond her full control. Danxi advised her to start with the ordinary Rejuvenating Pill to accumulate experience and improve her skills. The ingredients for the Rejuvenating Pill were not difficult to find; they could be found almost entirely in the back mountain.
Practicing like this allows you to unleash your full potential and express yourself freely.
The two of them went to the back mountain together.
The back mountain is undulating and shaded by green trees. Although the spiritual energy is not particularly strong, it has its own unique charm.
However, as soon as Danxi stepped into the back mountain, he suddenly sensed a strange aura. This aura was faint and elusive, so subtle that it could be easily missed if one wasn't paying attention. Yet, it felt very familiar to him, as if he had encountered it before.
He stopped, closed his eyes, and tried to feel the energy within.
This was clearly an ordinary spiritual mountain, with ordinary and not particularly high-quality spiritual veins, yet he could sense a strange fluctuation of spiritual energy.
Danxi thought of how she had been injured and fallen into this back mountain. Could it be related to this sacred mountain?
He suddenly walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down.
The mountain is not high, and the cliffs are not very deep.
Seeing his strange behavior, Jiang Liuya was filled with doubt and quickly came over to ask, "What's wrong?"
Danxi didn't answer immediately, but remained silent for a moment before slowly asking, "What's the name of this mountain?"
"Cangming Mountain, why are you suddenly asking this?"
Danxi tried hard to recall, but seemed to have no relevant memories.
"Legend has it that thousands of years ago, there was a very powerful deity who cultivated here. Later, this deity attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven. This Cangming Mountain is named after this deity," Jiang Liuya said slowly. These were stories her master had told her when she was a child.
Danxi gazed down the cliff. Loose rocks stood everywhere, overgrown with weeds.
The stones, of various shapes, some sharp as swords, others smooth as eggs, gleam with a cold, greyish-white hue. Wild vines twine around the pebbles, and the weeds rustle in the wind.
His gaze slowly moved upwards, inadvertently sweeping over the steep cliff face. In that corner almost swallowed by shadow, a glimmer of light flashed, instantly catching his attention.
Near the bottom of the cliff, on the rock face, there is a crystal-clear spiritual plant.
He stared intently and examined it closely. The spiritual plant resembled an orchid, with its petals covered in crystalline thorns and a liquid crystalline nucleus seemingly flowing in the center of its stamen.
“Mystic Crystal Orchid!” Danxi’s voice was low but revealed surprise.
"What is Xuanjinglan?" Jiang Liuya's voice rang out from the side, filled with confusion and curiosity.
Danxi turned to look at her. Her eyes were wide open, her lips were slightly parted, and her face was full of curiosity, making her look very cute.
He walked around to her from behind, embraced her, took her hand, and gently touched the spiritual plant she had just seen with her own fingers.
"Did you see that?" Danxi whispered in her ear.
"I saw it." Jiang Liuya's ears turned slightly red.
“This kind of spiritual plant usually only grows on crystal mines,” Danxi added.
"What? You mean..." Jiang Liuya was extremely shocked.
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