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Chapter 210: Drunkenly Sitting Among the Flowers
When mentioning the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror, a mysterious expression appeared on the wrinkled old face of the Old Village Chief.
"The Heavenly Mechanism Mirror is one of the ten ancient divine artifacts, originally created by Emperor Yan. It is a treasure of our Huaxia, but later it was stolen and fell into the hands of common people. Eventually, it was purchased from a beggar by Wu Daozi. This Heavenly Mechanism Mirror can reveal astronomical phenomena and geographical knowledge, and it even has the ability to traverse time and space.
"It is said that Wu Daozi gained profound insights into painting from this Heavenly Mechanism Mirror, allowing his artistic skills to reach an extraordinary level. Even more astonishing is that Wu Daozi drew inspiration from the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror to create murals that enabled him to travel to another place at will.
"At that time, Tang Xuanzong, enamored with his artistic talent, invited him to the palace to paint exclusively for him, effectively imprisoning him. However, Wu Daozi was accustomed to a carefree life. Although he enjoyed the company of beautiful women in the palace and had no worries about food and clothing, he could not endure the loneliness of palace life. After completing a mural for Tang Xuanzong, he suddenly transformed and traversed through that mural.
"After escaping from the palace, Wu Daozi realized that he had forgotten the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror inside. When he attempted to return to retrieve it, he discovered that the mirror had already fallen into the emperor's possession.
"When Tang Xuanzong learned of the wonders of the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror, he was overjoyed as if he had found a priceless treasure. Soon after, the An Shi Rebellion broke out, followed by The Incident at Mawei Slope, where his generals clamored for Yang Guifei's execution. However, Tang Xuanzong used a substitution plan, allowing a palace maid to take Yang Guifei's place in death while secretly contacting a Japanese envoy to take her to Japan.
"Before parting with Yang Guifei, Tang Xuanzong gifted her our Huaxia's treasure, the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror, so they could meet again in the future. However, after Yang Guifei died in Japan, the whereabouts of the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror became unknown..."
Qiu Yue listened and asked, "Old Village Chief, earlier in your story you mentioned that those Japanese Invaders were murmuring about the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror; what does that mean?"
The Old Village Chief replied, "The legend of the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror is widespread in Japan, and its miraculous functions are often discussed. It is said that some Japanese Invaders received news that if they wanted their writings not to be passed down to future generations, they only needed to let the Heavenly Mechanism Mirror reflect on them. Therefore, even now, many people in Japan are secretly searching for this Heavenly Mechanism Mirror."
"Hahaha..." Xiao Yun clapped and said, "This is indeed the most marvelous story I have ever heard in my life; it rivals the finest tales from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio!"
"Hehe, take it with a grain of salt; today I am happy and have shared these tales while enjoying my drink. It's getting late; I should head home and dream of Zhou Gong!" The Old Village Chief seemed well-read in his youth and occasionally spoke in an eloquent manner.
Xiao Yun and Qiu Yue accompanied the Old Village Chief to the gate of their courtyard.
At this moment, the bright moon had already shifted to the west. The night in the mountain village was silent, and the autumn breeze brushed past like a dream whisper. Under the moonlight, the scenery of the village gradually appeared mysterious in Xiao Yun's eyes.
The Heavenly Mechanism Mirror!
Xiao Yun suddenly became interested in this mirror.
If the legendary Heavenly Mechanism Mirror truly existed, he thought, he would definitely have to cross the sea to Island Nation to retrieve it. How could such a treasure of our Huaxia be allowed to drift into foreign lands?
Of course, he was even more curious about just how magical this mirror really was.
Xiao Yun felt wide awake as he looked at Qiu Yue beside him. Her eyes sparkled like stars, showing no signs of fatigue. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Autumn Moon, I heard you love planting flowers and plants. Since it's a night with a gentle breeze and bright moon, could you take me to see your private garden?"
The phrase "private garden" carried a hint of ambiguity, causing Qiu Yue's face to flush slightly. She rolled her eyes at him playfully and paused before smiling sweetly, "Sure, let me change my clothes and I'll take you there!"
Before long, Qiu Yue walked out of the house. When Xiao Yun looked at her, his eyes instantly lit up.
Qiu Yue wore a short-sleeved shirt on top and paired it with hot pants below. She draped a long moon-white leather jacket over her shoulders. The combination of her long legs and curvy figure created a visually striking effect.
Her crescent-shaped brows framed beautiful eyes that sparkled like clear spring water; her delicate Jade Nose stood out against her lightly blushing cheeks, and her skin was as smooth as snow; her slender figure moved gracefully, resembling the goddess of water, exuding an indescribable charm.
Xiao Yun was mesmerized!
"Let's go!" Qiu Yue smiled as she approached him but suddenly noticed his wandering gaze. Her face turned slightly red again as she playfully scolded, "Where are you looking?"
"Just admiring your beauty; what's wrong with that?" Xiao Yun casually replied as he shifted his gaze away.
"You..." Qiu Yue didn't expect him to be so direct. But then she recalled their first encounter in the county town and fell silent, realizing that this guy probably never thought before he spoke.
The mountain breeze was gentle, and the autumn insects chirped.
The two of them walked along a winding mountain path.
After passing through a bamboo grove and crossing a small stream, Qiu Yue led Xiao Yun to a gorge. Looking out, they saw a sea of flowers blooming in the flat valley.
It was deep autumn, yet it seemed to be filled with the vibrant vitality of spring. Colorful flowers bloomed in the wind, their intoxicating fragrance enveloping Xiao Yun completely.
What surprised Xiao Yun even more was that those unnamed flowers emitted a strong Spiritual Energy in his Spiritual Sense, swirling like clouds and mist, rolling like waves under the clear moonlight, shimmering with colorful light, continuously surging and rolling in layers…
The flowers cultivated by Qiu Yue came in various shapes and were numerous and peculiar. Just hearing their names sparked the imagination: Wang Jinling, Eye-catching, Red-Clad Fairy, Tears of a Lover, Beauty's Eye, Drunken Red Lips, A Sea of Flowers Under the Moon of Endless Sorrow…
Such beautiful names for flowers!
Each flower under the moonlight seemed to have a poetic story.
As they wandered through this world of flowers, Qiu Yue introduced him to the names and characteristics of various blooms.
Xiao Yun could hardly believe that an ordinary village girl could cultivate such a field of Spiritual Energy flowers. It was rare to see such Spiritual Flowers on Earth.
Who exactly was Qiu Yue? Doubts surged in Xiao Yun's heart.
Of course, for a cultivator like Xiao Yun, he would never miss out on these Spiritual Energies.
"Autumn Moon, I want to sit here for a while and enjoy the fragrance of these flowers!" Xiao Yun said with a smile.
Seeing how much Xiao Yun loved her flowers, Qiu Yue couldn't help but feel a sense of pride swell within her. She seemed to recall someone saying that a man who loves flowers must be gentle and caring towards women.
"Alright, then sit down and truly savor the fragrance of these flowers!" Qiu Yue said with a smile.
Thus, Xiao Yun sat cross-legged on a stone, lightly closing his eyes and circulating the Heavenly Spirit Essence within him. In an instant, the Spiritual Energy emanating from the Hundred Flowers surged toward him like crashing waves.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
The Heavenly Spirit Essence within him quickly fused with the Spiritual Energy of the Hundred Flowers, spreading through his limbs like spring water, creating an indescribable force that collided within his body.
In Xiao Yun's Spiritual Sense, he saw that the Bones inside him were undergoing a marvelous transformation. The Bones became transparent, with strands of golden light sliding over them. The Heavenly Spirit Essence seemed to be recombining and permeating into various Meridians...
Qiu Yue propped her chin on her hand, curiously observing Xiao Yun. She noticed that he appeared as if he were drunk, his face flushed. Then, a colorful glow began to rise from him.
Uh, what is happening here?
Qiu Yue's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.
"Oh—"
Suddenly, Xiao Yun leaped up from the stone and let out a long howl that echoed into the sky! The Pinnacle of Elegance has been updated.
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