“Ruyi Jingu Bang!” The female disciples gasped in surprise, exchanging glances. They had just witnessed the power of the Connecting Rod, which could freely extend and retract, so hearing Lingfeng mention the Golden Staff was hard to dismiss. However, looking at Lingfeng, who appeared to be merely a ten-year-old child, they couldn't help but harbor some doubts.
Lingfeng was secretly amused when the beautiful woman in front suddenly stopped and turned to ask, “Are you a disciple of the Buddhist Sect?”
Lingfeng shook his head repeatedly and explained, “I am a genuine disciple of the Demon Suppression Sect!”
The woman scrutinized Lingfeng from head to toe, puzzled, and furrowed her brow as she asked, “Then why are you using a stick, especially the Golden Staff?”
“Ha!” Lingfeng chuckled but didn't know how to explain. He could only fabricate an answer, saying, “I come from the mortal realm. As far as I know, Sun Wukong became a Buddha in the mortal realm. So, is it possible for me to obtain his treasure?”
Although the woman still seemed skeptical, she couldn't find a way to refute him and had no choice but to continue walking ahead.
Surrounded by the female disciples, Lingfeng arrived at the grand hall of Water Peak.
The grand hall of Water Peak, while not as magnificent as the Main Hall, was uniquely Magical. Even though it was summer with the sun blazing overhead, ice sculptures stood tall in the courtyard of the hall.
Lingfeng couldn't help but feel astonished; walking through the courtyard, he felt no trace of heat. He knew this was due to Water Peak's Spell, and these ice sculptures existed thanks to the Water Control Spell.
“Master, we have caught a thief!” Noodle Girl rushed into the grand hall without even greeting anyone.
In the center of the hall sat a woman cross-legged, facing inward. Without needing to guess, it was clear that the Peak Master of Water Peak was none other than the Water Demon.
Upon hearing Noodle Girl, Water Demon did not turn around but spoke softly, “Which peak are you from that you dare trespass into my Water Peak? Do you not know the punishment for intruding upon Water Peak?”
Lingfeng, unperturbed, took two steps forward and playfully said, “Sister Water Demon, technically I should be calling you ‘Senior Sister’!”
Hearing this, Water Demon was taken aback and quickly stood up to look at Lingfeng.
She saw that the person being escorted had slightly dark skin and bright eyes that sparkled with intelligence. The corners of his mouth always held a smile that seemed both genuine and mocking—indeed it was that Lingfeng.
Recognizing him, Water Demon waved her hand. Immediately, Lingfeng felt his hands loosen as the water ropes binding him fell away like they had received an order, splashing down beside him and forming a puddle.
"You should not be rude; this is your Shixu, Lingfeng!" The Water Demon gently stepped forward to introduce Lingfeng to the female disciples.
Lingfeng stood tall with pride, casting a meaningful glance at the beautiful woman.
"Lingfeng, what brings you here?" the Water Demon asked softly.
Lingfeng chuckled and replied, "I originally wanted to practice Flowing with Water, but the only place suitable for practice on Demon Suppression Mountain is Water Peak, so I came here!"
The Water Demon nodded, understanding why Lingfeng had been caught. It was likely due to trespassing into Red Water Lake, just as the female disciples were practicing the Water Control Technique.
"You are practicing Flowing with Water; have you already begun cultivating the Breath Technique?" The Water Demon was surprised, knowing that to start practicing Flowing with Water, one must first break through Follow the Wind Field.
"Yes," Lingfeng answered. "I started cultivating the Breath Technique a while ago and recently broke through Follow the Wind Field, which is why I began practicing Flowing with Water."
The Water Demon smiled slightly. "That's good. My disciples have nearly mastered Flowing with Water. Just name who you want to help you practice." Lingfeng's gaze always fell on her eldest disciple, and the Water Demon had an inkling of what was happening. Moreover, Lingfeng was just a minor child, so there was little concern about any inappropriate actions. Besides, the disciples of Water Peak were adept at working with water.
"Really?" Lingfeng exclaimed joyfully. Without waiting for a response from the Water Demon, she eagerly pointed at the beautiful woman and said, "I want her to help me practice!"
The beautiful woman blushed as she realized Lingfeng was pointing at her to assist him in practice, lowering her head shyly.
The Water Demon smiled knowingly and said softly to the beautiful woman, "Alright, Enchanting, you will help your Shixu practice Flowing with Water!"
"Enchanting! So that's her name!" Lingfeng's eyes sparkled with excitement, seemingly focused solely on Enchanting.
Enchanting stood gracefully among the female disciples, like a crane among chickens, standing out remarkably.
"Lingfeng! Lingfeng!" The Water Demon called out several times before Lingfeng snapped back to reality and noticed that all the female disciples were smiling at him.
"Ah, Senior Sister, is there something wrong?" Lingfeng felt a bit embarrassed. He could only blame Enchanting; she seemed like a golden lotus in water, captivating all his senses.
The Water Demon covered her mouth and chuckled lightly before saying, "In the future, if you want to come to Water Peak, feel free to do so. I have a pass here; with it, you can enter and exit Water Peak freely!" With that, she took out a black wooden plaque carved with a drop of water.
Lingfeng took the plaque. Although it was made of wood, it felt heavy, clearly crafted from high-quality timber. The water droplet, though carved, could change direction as the plaque was turned, indicating it had been enchanted.
Lingfeng was overjoyed and quickly stood up to bow, saying, "Thank you, Senior Sister!"
The Water Demon intended to keep Lingfeng for a while longer, but it seemed that Lingfeng's senses had already been overtaken by Enchanting; he appeared to have lost his hearing. Each time she spoke, she had to call him several times. Unable to do anything else, the Water Demon had no choice but to let Enchanting escort Lingfeng down the mountain.
On the mountain path, the greenery was lush and picturesque. Pairs of thrushes hopped on the trees, singing unknown melodies. As they walked side by side along the forest path, Lingfeng and Enchanting resembled a couple.
Enchanting kept her head down, seemingly too shy to look at Lingfeng. The atmosphere was momentarily quiet until Lingfeng seemed to be talking to himself, saying, "Your name is Enchanting? What a beautiful name. You looked truly lovely in the water today."
He stole another glance at Enchanting but couldn't see her expression. He continued, "Your spell is amazing; you drenched me completely today. I think you should teach me your spell from now on!"
"Haha!" Enchanting suddenly giggled and finally lifted her head. Her eyes sparkled like autumn moons as she looked at Lingfeng. With her pink lips parting slightly, she softly said, "Why are you staring at me today?"
Lingfeng felt as if he had been granted a reprieve and quickly turned to run in front of Enchanting while stepping back. "From now on, don’t call me Shixu; just call me Lingfeng. I'm staring at you because you're too beautiful; all my attention is drawn to you."
Enchanting smiled again, two dimples appearing on her jade-like face, making her incredibly adorable. She raised an eyebrow playfully and added with a hint of flirtation, "You're quite bold for someone so young; how can you say such things?"
Lingfeng shrugged nonchalantly and replied, "Since ancient times, heroes have loved beautiful women; isn’t there an ancient poem that goes, 'The calls of the ospreys echo on the riverbank. The graceful lady is a gentleman's perfect match'?"
Enchanting looked at Lingfeng in surprise, perhaps not expecting this seemingly frivolous guy to recite poetry. She was even more taken aback by his straightforwardness. Her previously improved complexion flushed red again as she hurried a few steps ahead of him but didn’t say anything.
Seeing that Enchanting remained silent, Lingfeng quickly picked a flower from the roadside and called out, "Enchanting, this is for you!"
Enchanting didn’t know what Lingfeng wanted to give her but stopped nonetheless. She saw him holding a pink flower and offering it to her chest.
Enchanting opened her mouth as if wanting to say something but ultimately did not take the pink flower.
Lingfeng smiled brightly, took Enchanting's hand, and placed a pink flower in it.
"This flower serves as a deposit. Starting tomorrow, I will come here every day to learn Spell from you, whether it's Adapt to the Qi Field or Water Control Technique, I want to learn it all. Once I master it, I will have a great gift for you." Ahead was the peak of Water Peak, and upon reaching this point, Enchanting had to return. Lingfeng seized the opportunity to express what was in his heart.
Before Enchanting could speak, she saw Lingfeng smile proudly and then walk out of the peak, disappearing in an instant.
"Lingfeng, Lingfeng!" Enchanting looked down at the flower in her hand, softly calling Lingfeng's name as she carefully tucked the flower into her sleeve.
After leaving Water Peak, Lingfeng bounced back to the Main Hall, humming a tune and feeling extremely joyful.
Upon reaching the entrance of the Main Hall, he noticed Monkey Head practicing Intoxicated Fist at the door. After some effort, Monkey Head had made significant progress and had already grasped some of the essentials of Intoxicated Fist.
"Just right; I still don't know how my cultivation stands. Perfect for me to practice on him!" Lingfeng thought. He then concealed his face, let out a strange shout, and charged forward.
Monkey Head was immersed in practicing Intoxicated Fist when he suddenly heard a shout that startled him. Annoyed, he called out, "Who dares to disturb me again!" But before he could hear a response, a black figure had already rushed up. The speed was several times faster than Monkey Head's.
The shadow rushed forward, but Monkey Head couldn't see his face clearly. Suddenly, there was a sharp sound of wind; the masked person had quickly thrown a punch. Though small in size, the punch carried tremendous force and was aimed directly at Monkey Head's face.
Now that Monkey Head understood the essence of Intoxicated Fist, he relaxed his stance and easily dodged the attack. His center of gravity seemed to shift; although he should have fallen down, he tilted his body and effortlessly stood upright.
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