Chapter 100: Blue Moonlight (Twenty-nine)
The banks of Yintian Pond are shaded by green trees. The sunlight is filtered by the crisscrossing branches and leaves, turning into scattered spots of light, which fall on the calm surface of the pond, reflecting dazzling colors.
Chen Yunli thought, I have seen colorful black and gaudy white before, and now there is a colorful green, which is really an eye-opener.
That's right, the water of Yintian Pond appears green at first glance. Only when you hold it in your hands or pass it under the sun can you see that it is actually a rainbow-like color. The touch is not much different from normal pool water, only slightly sticky, like diluted paint.
Chen Yunli poured the water he had scooped up back into the pond and asked, "Wen Jian, do you think the water in this lake is drinkable?"
Chen Wenjian chuckled and asked, "Do you see any signs of animals coming here to drink water?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yunli looked around and saw only lush aquatic plants on the shore, dotted with a few wild flowers. Apart from their footprints, there were no signs of any other living creatures.
"Everyone says that Yintian Pond is located in the center of East Mountain, but that's not true. The more accurate statement is that the center of East Mountain is Yintian Pond. The abundant spiritual energy here originates from this pond. Without Yintian Pond, East Mountain would be just a slightly larger mountain range."
Chen Wenjian walked up to the highest bluestone nearby, waved his sleeves towards the lake, and the breeze rippling the calm surface of the pond.
"Is that so? The Dao Instrument Embryo Shining Spirit Stone?"
Chen Yunli raised his eyebrows, but before he could feel any doubts about his familiar tone, he heard a long sigh from the pool. Then the water surface split in the middle, revealing a road with crystal walls and jade pavement. There was a sense of isolation among the jewels and gems, which was the pomp and circumstance that a creature named "Tao" should have.
"Does this mean we should go over there?" he asked excitedly.
"No." Chen Wenjian held his wrist, shook his head gently, and then turned to hurl a fierce remark at the Dao Qi embryo: "Do you want to roll up on your own, or do you want me to fight you all the way?"
He said this with the demeanor of a killing god who could fight his way from Penglai Road to Nantianmen without blinking an eye. The Yintian Pond quickly raised a half-meter-high wave that covered the road, and a ball of golden light rolled and crawled towards him against the dark green water plants.
"Boss! Don't do it!" Jin Guang stood up in a human silhouette and bowed to him. "I opened that road originally so that I could walk up it myself. Please don't misunderstand me!"
Chen Yunli glanced at Chen Wenjian, who had a cold expression on his face, and then turned his gaze to the lackey opposite him: "You are the embryo of the Great Dao, called..."
"My true form is the Shining Spirit Stone, commonly known as Zhaolingshi!" The lackey introduced himself attentively before he could finish, adding, "Hello, Madam!"
Chen Yunli: "...Who are you calling Madam?"
"Huh?" Zhao Lingshi tilted his head, then approached Chen Wenjian cautiously, confused, and asked, "Boss, this isn't yours... Did I misunderstand, or haven't you dealt with this person yet?"
"Just call him sir," Chen Wenjian said, "His name is Chen Yunli, my Taoist companion, and also your future 'master' whom I mentioned to you before."
When Zhao Ling was summoned, he suddenly realized something and turned around to bow to Chen Yunli: "Hello, Mr. Chen."
Chen Yunli bowed in return and asked, "What master? What did you agree on in advance?"
Chen Wenjian glanced at Zhao Lingshi, and it obediently transformed into two round jade stools, inviting the two big guys who were not to be messed with to sit down.
After Chen Yunli sat down steadily, Chen Wenjian explained to him the whole story.
It turned out that during the years when Chen Yunli was busy with the mission, Chen Wenjian, who was concentrating on breaking the seal in the Black Sea, had done more than just this one thing.
He released a lot of spiritual sense to the outside world, traveled all over the world, and prepared many "gifts" for Chen Yunli. The Soul-Snatching Stone was one of them, and it was also the one he cared about the most.
"The boss knew that you needed a handy weapon, so he used his divine sense to come to me from afar and persuaded me to volunteer to become the embryo of your life-defining magical weapon for you to use."
The summons should be spoken sincerely, calmly, joyfully and peacefully.
As for how it was persuaded and whether it was truly voluntary, that is not important.
Life is full of confusion.
Chen Yunli suppressed a smile and said, "I didn't expect you to be planning this so early. Thank you. Well... you've worked hard too, Zhao Lingshi."
When summoning, raise your finger and draw an arc of smile on the blank face.
"You are so kind, sir. It is my great honor to be your natal magical weapon!"
Chen Yunli was just a worker himself, and he understood the pain of forcing a smile and telling lies with open eyes. He patted its shoulder sympathetically, and then turned to Chen Wenjian.
"We found the embryo... well, the embryo found us, what should we do next?"
"Of course, it's to refine a magical weapon for you." Chen Wenjian looked at Zhao Ling and asked, "Have you found all the necessary materials for forging?"
"certainly!"
He nodded hurriedly when summoned, and displayed dozens of items that Chen Yunli had never heard of, but looked particularly powerful, at a speed that would have eaten seven wolves in a moment.
"These materials are all my treasured possessions. Their quality is absolutely worthy of your companion, Boss. Please feel free to take whatever you want!"
Chen Yunli looked at the flickering spiritual light all over the ground in a daze, and suddenly began to feel sorry for this embryo of the great Dao weapon.
What kind of dedication is this, like personally handing over the knife even when you're about to be put into the pot? The world may be chaotic, but it can't be this chaotic, right?
"Don't mind it." As if knowing what he was thinking, Chen Wenjian pinched his earlobe. "It really volunteered. I promised it that as long as it is willing to become your life-defining magical weapon and accompany you through this illusion, after we get out, I will help it survive a disaster in reality."
Chen Yunli was surprised: "Isn't it a product of an illusion?"
Chen Wenjian smiled and said, "Originally, it was. But after I brought its consciousness in, it's not entirely true anymore."
Chen Yunli blinked, and before she could react, she heard him say again: "I said, it's not worthy of you. When we return to reality, I will give you something better."
Chen Yunli laughed and said, "Okay."
When the order was issued, I sat there innocently, doing nothing. The boss used me to cheer him up - he thought I was not good enough, and the one-stop service was over.
Fortunately, Chen Wenjian did not give it time to sigh or feel sorry for itself. After setting up a protective spell beside Chen Yunli, he carried the embryo of the Great Dao and stepped into the center of the Yintian Lake. With a wave of his hand, the auxiliary materials turned into light and flew away, surrounding the embryo, and were engulfed and burned by the black flame he summoned, merging into one.
This process must be very painful for the organ embryo. Chen Yunli did not hear its wailing, but he could see it from the surging water of Yintian Pool.
At that time, the sky gradually darkened, and the molten gold dyed by the afterglow of the setting sun was replaced by a deep and heavy tile blue. The dark clouds gathered and merged into a sky full of disaster clouds. The lightning flashed silently, as if it was a warning from heaven.
"Go ahead and chop it down. I won't stop you." Chen Wenjian folded his arms, glanced at the calamity clouds above his head, and said to Zhao Lingshi slowly, "Just get through it on your own. For the final form, choose your bow. I don't ask you to really split the sky and shatter the earth, but you can shoot a single arrow—"
He paused and said, "At least I can kill the Golden Crow with one arrow."
When summoning: "..."
Heavenly Tribulation: “…”
When Chen Yunli heard this, some inappropriate but extremely appropriate jokes popped up in his mind.
Your client says: Don't be afraid, my requirements are very simple.
What you actually want: This font should be larger and smaller at the same time.
He covered his face and managed to control himself from actually laughing out loud.
The natal magic weapon refined from the embryo of the Great Dao is also a tool of the Heavenly Dao. If it cannot survive the heavenly tribulation, it cannot take shape and cannot appear in the world. The person who refines it will also suffer backlash, either death or injury, without exception.
But today, an exception occurred.
Chen Yunli and Chen Wenjian sat on the shore drinking tea, while the Dao Embryo was refining itself in the pond.
The heavenly tribulation was also very cooperative, striking with great effort, giving a feeling of being humiliated and wanting to get back at someone, but still bringing humiliation upon itself. It was so frustrating to hear and see.
Chen Yunli didn't ask whether Chen Wenjian's behavior was wrong. After all, they were in an illusion, and the Dao Embryo and the Heavenly Dao would not really break down, and they could not take revenge on Chen Wenjian. It was okay to have fun for once.
There was one question that he was very curious about.
Chen Yunli tugged at Chen Wenjian's sleeve and asked, "Why do you require the power of the Dao Embryo to be able to shoot down the Golden Crow?"
Chen Wenjian leaned on his shoulder and played with a strand of his hair.
"I overheard you telling someone that a powerful warrior in your hometown shot down nine golden crows with a bow. This was the original reason you chose to practice archery. Your current cultivation level is far from reaching that level. If that's the case, why not use your life-defining magic weapon to make up for it?"
Chen Yunli searched his memory and realized who "that person" he was talking about. He also remembered that he had said something similar.
He smiled and kissed Chen Wenjian on the forehead: "Well, you are thoughtful. This is a thank you gift."
"Not enough." Chen Wenjian's eyes lit up, and he tapped his lips and said, "You should kiss here."
The two of them were cuddling on the shore, while Tianjie and Zhaolingshi, who were working hard, said: "..."
Dog man man!
Thunder roared in the East Mountain. Half a night passed in a flash, and the calamity clouds reluctantly dissipated, revealing a full moon with slightly blood-red lines.
After undergoing self-refining, the luminous Dao embryo transformed into a solid form—a longbow over a meter tall. The bow was clad entirely in red gold, swirling with black flames, and felt as smooth as jade.
The bow has no string or arrow, all of which require the condensation of spiritual power. The user does not need to aim, the arrow will move as it pleases, chasing the enemy until it is shot down, or the user's power is exhausted and disappears.
Chen Yunli tried to shoot an arrow, and with only a little strength, the black and gold arrow turned into a stream of fire, almost lighting up half of the sky.
If this arrow hits a person, even if it leaves a corpse, I'm afraid we can only use a dustpan and a shovel to collect the body.
"How is it? Are you satisfied?" Chen Wenjian hugged his lover from behind. Seeing that he was in high spirits and seemed to want to find a place to test his bow, he asked, "I know there is a living Golden Crow in the world. Do you want me to take you there to shoot an arrow?"
"Ah, that's not necessary." Chen Yunli quickly put away his smile. "The Golden Crow is an ancient spiritual beast. There's probably only one left in the world. Let's keep it."
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Chen Wenjian smiled and tapped the bow with his index finger. "The Shining Spirit Stone can gather spiritual energy and is the best treasure to assist in cultivation. It's because of it that Dongshan has such abundant spiritual energy. Now it has become your natal magic weapon and it also has the effect of gathering spiritual energy. If you have any aspirations in cultivation, you can make good use of it."
Upon hearing this, the bow hanging in front of Chen Yunli shook, as if nodding in agreement.
"Okay." Chen Yunli agreed. "By the way, how do we store this magical weapon? Should we store it inside our body?"
Chen Wenjian snorted softly, "Why bother storing it in your body? Just change its form when you summon it."
The longbow received the instruction and shrank instantly. Under Chen Yunli's gaze, it turned into a small clip with three golden tassels of different lengths attached to the bottom.
Before Chen Yunli could remember what this thing was, Chen Wenjian took it and put it on his earlobe, which had been kneaded several times by his fingertips.
Oh, it's an ear clip.
Chen Yunli glanced at Chen Wenjian who was smiling with satisfaction - probably it was also this guy's XP.
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