Chapter 52052 It’s too similar to what I met in the Shura Secret Realm…
Lu Qingqing didn't know much about magical weapons, but she had seen this magical weapon in books.
Legend has it that this object was created by an ancient powerful being who had ascended to heaven.
He used the thin but tough skin of a dragon to make the umbrella cover, collected various exotic materials to make the umbrella ribs, and ground a small piece of black tortoise shell into powder and added it in. With the help of many secret techniques, he finally made this black tortoise umbrella.
As everyone knows, Xuanwu is an ancient deity renowned for its defense. A small piece of armor on its body possesses a force powerful enough to pierce heaven and earth. Therefore, even an ordinary person holding a Xuanwu umbrella can dodge a direct attack from a powerful deity.
It is said that this item can also help monks who are undergoing tribulation to resist at least three heavenly thunders.
It is an excellent weapon to save your life.
And such a magical weapon was actually given to me?
Lu Qingqing was so shocked that she didn't even dare to reach out to take it.
Ji Haozhi seemed to know his niece's concerns and directly stuffed the Xuanwu umbrella into her hands, "Just accept it if I tell you to. I've already informed your master in advance."
Hearing him mention Feng Yingheng, Lu Qingqing's heart moved and she asked another question.
"What did the Master say?"
"He said, 'I would like to thank you, Senior Brother, on behalf of my disciple.'"
Ji Haozhi's academic style was so lifelike that Ying Heng's cold and indifferent look was so realistic that Lu Qingqing couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Your master isn't polite to me, so why should you be?" Ji Haozhi said with a kind face and a serious tone, "You're an inner disciple, yet you're willing to defend the formation in place of the outer disciples. You have a fine character and are worthy of this Black Tortoise Umbrella. Besides, your cultivation isn't very high, so you need a defensive device like this."
"Then I will be honored to accept it." Lu Qingqing was very grateful to the master for considering her so deeply. She bowed deeply and solemnly accepted the magic weapon.
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Lu Qingqing finally returned to Yunmiao Sect, and even Ji Weilan received a special pardon from her father, allowing her to rest for two days and have fun and chat with her.
"Junior Sister, the cherry blossoms on Lingyun Mountain are about to bloom. How about we go for an outing tomorrow?"
When sending Lu Qingqing out, Ji Weilan made suggestions enthusiastically.
"Master told me to practice hard." Lu Qingqing hesitated. "It's not a good idea to go out and play just after I got back..."
Ji Weilan was speechless. "You've been training hard in that godforsaken place for over a year. Why not relax a little? A genius like my junior sister must understand the principle of combining work and rest better than I do."
Hearing this kid call the spiritually-filled Donghu Mountain a "place where no birds lay eggs," Lu Qingqing smiled and slapped him on the forehead.
"Ouch!" Ji Weilan pretended to be in pain and cried out, "Junior Sister, you hurt me, and now you have to accompany me to enjoy the cherry blossoms."
Seeing that Lu Qingqing didn't bother to pay attention to him, he said seriously, "Junior sister, your cultivation has been stagnant for over a year. You should go see the beautiful mountains and rivers. Maybe you'll feel better and overcome the difficulties. Besides, the spiritual cherry blossoms on Lingyun Mountain are absolutely beautiful, like pink snow falling to the earth. This wonder can only be seen three days a year. It would be a pity not to see it."
Lu Qingqing had heard of the wondrous sight of falling cherry blossoms resembling snowflakes, a sight everyone had ever seen, marveling at and unforgettable. Ji Weilan's words also made sense; perhaps relaxing and enjoying the view would unravel some of her worries.
Thinking of this, she stopped struggling and agreed.
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Although the scenery of Lingyun Mountain is beautiful, and it looks like a fairyland when the sky is full of flying cherry blossoms and snowflakes, it is not so easy to get there.
To reach this mountain, you have to cross a river called "Abyss".
Legend has it that the river is turbulent and connects to the underworld. If you fall into the water, even a powerful person will die.
The river surface is covered with fog all year round, and there is miasma in the fog, which has caused even ordinary wild flowers and weeds to disappear on the two cliffs of the Abyss River. Only the detoxifying Longyuan grass can survive here.
Therefore, if you want to go to Lingyun Mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms and falling snow, you must take various flying tools, which means you must have at least the Golden Core cultivation level. This filters out a large number of people, so that the "scenic area" will not be overcrowded and affect the travel experience.
That day, Lu Qingqing rode on Ji Weilan's flying carpet, passed through the mountains, witnessed the dark gray fog as thick as clouds over the Abyss River, and finally arrived at Lingyun Mountain.
Ji Weilan's words were true. The mountain was filled with cherry trees, their blossoms clustered so densely that the branches practically bent. In the sunlight, the blossoms appeared pink and white, shimmering in a dazzling array of colors, stretching out like a sea of flowers, stretching as far as the eye could see. It was a magnificent sight.
"So beautiful..." Lu Qingqing exclaimed in admiration.
"Don't worry." Ji Weilan smiled slightly, "There will be more beautiful things later. Let's take a rest first."
The two of them occupied an excellent viewing point, sat on the flying carpet, ate the tea and snacks brought by Ji Weilan, and smelled the delicate fragrance of flowers, which was a unique experience.
It was really nice to go out for a walk. Lu Qingqing felt that her mood had really improved a lot, and she was no longer thinking about the bottleneck in her cultivation all the time.
She simply closed her eyes and felt the tranquility of the moment with her heart.
Suddenly, Ji Weilan touched her arm gently, and she heard him say, "The most beautiful moment is coming."
As soon as Lu Qingqing opened her eyes, she felt a slight mountain breeze.
A gentle breeze swayed the branches of the cherry blossom tree, causing the blossoms to toss and turn in a lovely manner. The wind quickly picked up, sweeping the blossoms from the branches away, filling the sky with a pink and white hue that threatened to obscure the azure sky.
After a while, the flying petals rained down slowly, creating a floating snow of spiritual cherry blossoms under the sky.
It is extremely romantic and magnificent, but it also makes people feel a sense of sadness that all beautiful things cannot last forever.
Lu Qingqing sighed softly.
Ji Weilan patted her shoulder and said, "At least such a beautiful scene was left behind. It's worth Ling Yinghua's trip here."
This is why Lu Qingqing is willing to be friends with Ji Weilan. Beneath his playful appearance, the little senior brother also has a heart that understands her.
The two were staring at the flower petals falling like pink snow, when they saw a small black animal emerge from the pink and white in front of them.
It looks like a cat and a fox, its black fur shining in the pink snow, making it particularly eye-catching.
The two big green eyes are like pearls and gems, shining brightly.
Lu Qingqing was stunned for a while.
It looked too much like the little spirit beast she met in the Shura Secret Realm, but she knew that this was not it.
The fluffy boy is fearless and his eyes are full of spirit.
Although this one is also a spirit beast, there is a hint of fear in its eyes.
Looking more closely, I saw that the fur on the hind legs of the little spirit beast in the rain of flowers was sticky, and its body was trembling slightly.
"I'll go take a look. The little thing seems to be injured."
Lu Qingqing didn't think too much and stood up.
"Let me go with you." Ji Weilan also stood up.
"Just stay here." Lu Qingqing knew he wasn't very interested in small animals. "I'll be back soon."
Ji Weilan could see their situation at a glance. In addition, Lu Qingqing's cultivation level was the same as his, and her actual combat skills were much stronger than his. He thought there should be no problem, so he nodded, only reminded her to "be careful" and sat down.
Lu Qingqing was light and graceful, with her clothes fluttering in the wind. With a tap of her foot and a few jumps, she arrived under the huge spiritual cherry tree in the distance.
She squatted down and gently stroked the fur of the spirit beast.
Ji Weilan smiled. His junior sister was beautiful and kind-hearted.
But when he raised his head and finished the tea in the cup, he looked again and found that the beautiful figure was no longer under the tree, and the black little thing had disappeared without a trace. Only petals were left falling in the wind.
"Junior sister!"
Ji Weilan felt something was wrong, dropped the cup and ran straight to the tree.
There was nothing under the tree. He used a talisman to explore whether there was any restriction here, but the talisman immediately turned into black ash.
How could he not understand that this was a trap set by a master?
Ji Weilan specialized in refining medicine and was not proficient in magic. Continuing to search here would only waste time. So, without hesitation, he summoned a flying carpet and flew towards Yunmiao Sect.
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The moment Lu Qingqing looked into the eyes of the little spirit beast, she knew she had fallen into a trap.
Because in the other person's eyes, there was not only fear, but also a hint of guilt.
As expected, her eyes went dark and she felt like she was falling into an endless abyss.
Lu Qingqing was no longer the novice cultivator she used to be. She immediately gathered her true energy, held the Ice Star Sword in her hand, chanted a spell, and released a stream of sword energy.
Golden light spread, tearing the darkness apart inch by inch.
She was still standing under the Lingying tree, but there was no longer any rain of flowers filling the sky. Instead, all she could see were fallen flowers, withered branches, and a bleak scene like winter. Even the sky was gloomy.
Another restriction, set by a master.
"Who is plotting against me secretly?" Lu Qingqing drew a sword in the air, chopping down the tree in front of him.
He sneered, "To dare to resort to such despicable tactics, you must not be a gentleman. Who are you, the evil heretic? Why don't you show your true colors?"
Those who practice Taoism, even those who practice magic, all think highly of themselves. Naturally, they will lose their temper when they are ridiculed like this.
"What a sharp-tongued bastard! You caused my apprentice to lose all his power, and yet you still dare to be so arrogant!"
A strong wind blew along with the voice of someone who couldn't tell whether they were male or female, and dust rose up in the sky.
Lu Qingqing had already set up the barrier and was just looking around vigilantly.
In the dust, a skinny old man in white clothes revealed his true identity.
Behind him were three people also dressed in white.
Lu Qingqing snorted coldly, "So it's the lecherous thief from the Hehuan Sect. That's truly an insult to pigs and dogs. Your disciple was the first to commit the crime, and having his power wasted is retribution."
Although he was harsh in words, he secretly felt that something was wrong.
The old man in the lead has reached the Nascent Soul stage, and the three following him are also at the Golden Core stage.
"What's the point of being stubborn?" The old man in white laughed sharply. "I know you have a charming body. Why not save your energy and become my cauldron? Maybe you can still save your life. And don't count on your sect. By the time they come looking for you, I'll have taken you away."
After saying that, his face turned dark and he actually slapped me with his palm.
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