latelenovela Chapter 544 The Gate to the Secret Realm and the Floating Wonders
Chapter 544 The Gate to the Secret Realm and the Floating Wonders
The hour of Chen (7-9 AM) has passed.
Lingzhi Garden.
In front of the bamboo house.
A gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves.
Xu Wan, holding Lan Youyou, had been standing at the entrance of the bamboo house for quite some time.
At this moment, Lan Youyou was idly playing with the ties on Xu Wan's clothes.
"Sister Master, why hasn't Uncle Ling arrived yet?"
Lan Youyou leaned on Xu Wan's shoulder, craning her neck to gaze towards the deep bamboo forest in the distance.
Her pink lips pouted slightly, and she muttered in dissatisfaction:
"Could it be that he doesn't want to take us to the secret realm and is secretly going to find treasure by himself?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Wan couldn't help but chuckle.
“Youyou, Ling Shuo is the most trustworthy person.”
“Once he has agreed, he will never go back on his word.”
"What is he doing? He hasn't come for so long."
Lan Youyou remained persistent and seemed somewhat irritated.
"I'm so hungry..."
Xu Wan's gaze shifted.
He patiently explained:
"I bet he was scattering tea leaves by the pond to feed the fish."
"You forgot, he feeds his precious fish every morning, saying he uses the fish's spiritual energy for his morning exercise!"
"Feeding the fish? That's such a waste of time!"
"Are the fish more important than me?"
Lan Youyou pouted, looking aggrieved.
Suddenly she smelled the fragrance of carnations.
The blue pupils contracted slightly, then the pupils pointed excitedly behind it:
"Sister Master, look! He's here!"
Xu Wan turned around and saw a tall, slender figure walking slowly towards her from the edge of the bamboo forest in the distance.
The visitor was dressed in an exquisite blue robe, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind.
The silver Qiankun bag slung over his shoulder swayed back and forth.
Her silver hair was tied up with an elegant silver hairpin, and a few strands of hair fluttered in the wind, shimmering with a faint luster in the sunlight.
The most eye-catching thing was the small knife pendant hanging around his neck, which was his favorite religious artifact.
Normally it's just an ornament, but when it comes to killing enemies, it can transform into a barrage of thousands of blades.
"Miss Xu, Youyou, we've kept you waiting."
Ling Shuo walked closer and cupped his hands in a slightly apologetic gesture.
His gaze swept over Xu Wan and Lan Youyou, his eyes filled with a gentle smile.
He lifted the bamboo basket in his hand, which was covered with a light blue cloth.
Even through the cloth, a refreshing fruity aroma still wafted through the air.
"Uncle Ling, what delicious food did you bring us?"
"Sister Master, please put me down!"
Lan Youyou took a greedy breath, immediately got off Xu Wan, and stared wide-eyed.
Ling Shuo smiled and lifted the square cloth covering the spirit fruit, revealing the bright red spirit fruit inside.
"This is a Danmu fruit!"
Ling Shuo explained.
"Eating it can ward off fire poison and dispel dryness and heat."
"The spiritual energy in the secret realm is mixed, and there may even be residual ancient metal-element evil energy. Carrying this will protect you."
Xu Wan smiled sweetly:
"Ling Shuo, you're so thoughtful."
"Uncle Ling, does Youyou want to eat some fruit?"
Lan Youyou's eyes lit up, and without any hesitation, she came up to Ling Shuo and reached out her little hand to take the fruit from the basket.
Snapped!
Xu Wan gently patted the back of her hand, feigning seriousness:
"We haven't even set off yet, and you're already eating?"
"You child, don't you know how to be polite to your Uncle Ling? You don't even say thank you?"
Lan Youyou stuck out her tongue and immediately adopted a well-behaved expression:
"Thank you, Uncle Ling! Uncle Ling is the best!"
"Youyou wants to eat it now, so have one."
Lan Youyou extended her index finger.
Ling Shuo watched this scene and smiled indulgently.
He took the smallest Danmu fruit from the basket and handed it to Youyou:
"Take it, eat it on the way."
"But remember, don't eat too much, otherwise... your little body can't handle it."
"Know it!"
"Thank you, Uncle Ling!"
"yeah"
Lan Youyou cheered!
He held the fruit and looked at it for only half a breath.
Then he started nibbling on it in small bites.
"Ling Shuo, let's go."
Xu Wan watched this scene, took out the Golden Spirit Pearl from her snow-white wide sleeves, and held it tightly.
Ling Shuo nodded:
"Okay. Stay close to me."
The scene changes.
Lan Youyou has transformed into a blue butterfly and is perched on Xu Wan's shoulder.
The three of them walked through the sea of forget-me-not flowers and came to a seemingly ordinary rock wall.
Just as the sun was rising, a ray of golden sunlight slanted obliquely onto a protruding rock in the center of the cliff.
"I see."
A knowing glint flashed in Xu Wan's eyes.
A very fine crack had naturally formed on the rock, and sunlight shone through it, illuminating a small, inconspicuous golden grass below.
The grass, exposed to the sunlight, swayed slightly, emitting rings of golden ripples barely perceptible to the naked eye.
"Miss Xu, place the Golden Spirit Pearl into the center of that ripple."
Ling Shuo said in a deep voice.
Xu Wan did as instructed, gently lifting the golden spirit pearl from her palm.
A strange thing happened!
As if drawn by a great force, the Golden Spirit Pearl slowly rose into the air and steadily embedded itself in the very center of the golden ripples.
Rumble!!
The once silent rock face emitted a dull thud!
The green vines retreated to both sides as if they were alive, revealing not a deep cave, but an ancient stone door.
The stone gate is carved with intricate cloud patterns, and in the center is a huge keyhole that perfectly matches the shape of the Golden Spirit Pearl.
The Golden Spirit Pearl slowly embedded itself into the door, its golden light shining brightly and instantly illuminating the entire valley.
"go!"
Ling Shuo gave a low shout and stepped into the light gate first.
Xu Wan followed closely behind, only to feel a warm, moist wave of air rushing towards her, as if she had passed through a layer of water film.
The view before me suddenly opened up.
This is not a dark cave, but a small world suspended in mid-air.
Beneath our feet lies a smooth, white jade floor, as smooth as a mirror.
In the distance, amidst swirling clouds and mist, several small floating islands are scattered about, connected by a light golden mist, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.
The most eye-catching feature is the huge ancient tree in the center.
The tree was entirely translucent gold, with lush branches and leaves.
Each leaf seemed to be formed from pure metal elemental energy, swaying gently in the air and emitting a clear, melodious sound like metal and stone.
"This is... the Golden Spirit Tree?"
Xu Wan watched this scene in shock.
"good."
Ling Shuo's voice carried a hint of excitement.
"Legend has it that when the Golden Spirit Grass is cultivated to its peak, it can transform into a tree. This is the origin of the Golden Spirit Grass."
"Miss Xu, you have a lot of good fortune."
Wow, so beautiful!
Lan Youyou flew off Xu Wan's shoulder and spoke in human language.
She circled around the golden leaf, the blue light emanating from her body reflecting the gold of the leaf, creating a strange resonance.
hum!
Just as Lan Youyou flew close to the ancient tree, the huge golden spirit tree suddenly trembled violently.
An old face appeared on the tree trunk.
His cloudy eyes slowly opened, and his gaze fell on the golden spirit pearl in Xu Wan's hand.
"Outsiders..."
The tree spirit's voice echoed like the wind passing through the valley, carrying a distant resonance:
"You possess my Origin Pearl, yet you are not of my bloodline..."
Xu Wan's heart tightened, and she was about to explain when the tree spirit changed the subject:
"But within you... there is the scent of pure water, and the compassion of plants."
"Well, since we're here, we might as well make the best of it."
The tree spirit turned its gaze to Ling Shuo and nodded slightly:
“Spirit of Dianthus, you have protected the Spirit Plant Garden for a hundred years, you have made great contributions.”
"Today, I bestow upon you a great fortune."