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"Hey! What did you just say? Immortal?"
"Li Xiaonan": "..."
"Don't tell me you're dumb again..." Yuan Xian'er said with a frown. After thinking for a moment, she added, "You eat the buns first, I'll go find the master!" With that, she took him flying towards the west of the city.
Li Xiaonan grinned at the bun and took a big bite, only to accidentally bite his own tongue, instantly making him grimace in pain.
Yuan Ying sat dumbfounded on the Lotus Seat at the Dantian, resting his chin on one hand.
Ready at all times! Come summon me! I kneel before you, don't joke with your life! That immortal wouldn't just sweep through Xiao Hai City with his divine sense; if he couldn't find this girl, he would definitely come back again. The only outcome would be a thorough death!
Yuan Ying helplessly shook his head and lay down in a big character shape.
Yuan Xian'er flew out of the city with Li Xiaonan. It must be said that although her cultivation was not high, her fleeing skills were quite impressive.
The golden Buxiao in her hair swayed in the wind, shining brilliantly under the sunlight. Li Xiaonan quietly watched her; it must be said that when this little thief was calm, her silhouette was quite beautiful. Her figure resembled that of his sister, though Li Yanrong's almond eyes and ruby lips exuded a lively yet sensual charm. In contrast, the tear mole beneath this little thief's eye added an air of grace to her appearance, making her look more delicate and pitiful than Mo Yu.
The divine sense attached to Li Xiaonan quietly looked down. The land transitioned from yellow to green, connecting to a vast ocean where an island stood proudly. To the east of the island rose a mountain peak with steep crimson cliffs, filled with bizarre and strange rocks. The forest was home to rare birds and beasts, with spiritual cranes perched on trees sipping sweet dew.
In a mountain stream, a waterfall cascaded into a secluded pool where spiritual energy swirled around. The ground was covered with extraordinary flowers and spiritual herbs, while surrounding Azure Pines complemented the red and green hues of the mountain.
Yuan Ying was taken aback; he hadn't expected such a treasure land to exist west of Xiao Hai City.
He looked at his constantly clenching and unclenching fists, wondering, "Huh? Why did this foolish kid give me his body again?"
He quickly asked, "Where is this?"
Yuan Xian'er was startled by the sudden voice, momentarily freezing before steadying herself. "You scared me! Are you okay now? This is Flower-Fruit Mountain, where my master lives."
Li Xiaonan swallowed hard. "Flower-Fruit Mountain, Water Curtain Cave, the Monkey King... Sun Wukong?"
Yuan Xian'er halted abruptly, and due to inertia, Li Xiaonan's chest collided with her frail shoulder. She suddenly turned around, and the Golden Hairpin that had somehow found its way into her hand was now pressed tightly against Li Xiaonan's throat. "How do you know?"
Li Xiaonan slightly parted his lips, his mind in a jumble. Indeed, with Duan Yu and Yao Ming appearing, what was so strange about Sun Wukong showing up?
Seeing him silent, Yuan Xian'er glared at him fiercely. "My master has not concerned himself with worldly matters for many years. How do you know my master's name? Who exactly are you?"
Li Xiaonan sighed. How could he explain? He grasped Yuan Xian'er’s hand that was tightly holding the hairpin and smiled. "My surname is Li, my name is Xiao Nan. I’m from Qingshan City and currently reside in the Outer Academy, with the courtesy name Liu Su. As for your master, I have never met him and do not know him; I only heard a wandering hermit mention his name while I was in Qingshan City."
Yuan Xian'er frowned slightly and put away the Golden Hairpin. "Since you've regained consciousness, you can fly on your own." With that, she flicked her finger, causing Li Xiaonan to nearly fall. In his mind, he thought this was definitely revenge!
He quickly followed Yuan Xian'er toward Flower-Fruit Mountain and Water Curtain Cave but suddenly realized he still didn't know her name. With an awkward smile, he said, "Miss, you haven't told me your name yet."
"Yuan Xian'er."
"Xian'er, a lovely name that suits your ethereal demeanor." Yuan Xian'er let out a light huff, looking quite disdainful. Li Xiaonan smiled awkwardly and decided not to say anything further as his thoughts drifted far away.
The name "Xian'er" suddenly reminded Li Xiaonan of those slender, water-like eyes filled with tenderness. The aura of that woman, resembling a celestial being, was known as the Ice Maiden. He wondered where she was at that moment and if her encounter with the immortal had stirred up old memories. Sigh...
He glanced at Yuan Xian'er beside him. Though her appearance was also gentle and charming, her aura fell short compared to the Ice Maiden. He couldn't help but miss Ling Kui, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily lifted slightly.
Yuan Xian'er stole a glance at Li Xiaonan. His long hair flew back in the air, and his straight nose gave his face distinct angles. With sword-like brows and starry eyes, complemented by his slightly upturned lips, he appeared soft yet striking. Her cheeks flushed slightly as she thought to herself: Hmph! So what if he's a pretty boy? What good is a handsome man? Wealth is what truly matters!
She shook her head, causing the golden hairpin atop her head to sway gently.
The two, each lost in their thoughts, finally arrived at the Water Curtain Cave.
The sound of rushing water mingled with the crisp chirping of birds. A carpet of flowers released an enchanting fragrance, while the ancient spring water cascaded down to form a Water Curtain. Under the sunlight's refraction, it sparkled with crystalline brilliance. Li Xiaonan was deeply awed; this place was breathtaking!
"What are you daydreaming about? Are you dazed?" Yuan Xian'er had already come to believe in Li Xiaonan's claims about the aftereffects of his encounter with the Demon Queen.
"Hehe... nothing... Your master really knows how to pick a spot."
"Who is it? It's too early for this racket!" A voice resembling that of a quacking duck came from behind the Water Curtain, sharp and grating.
Li Xiaonan's eyes widened as he stared intently at the Water Curtain Cave, wondering if Sun Wukong from the Starry Illusion Continent was similar to the one from Earth.
"Master, it's me, Xian'er!"
"Oh! You little brat, you know how to come back now?" A figure suddenly leaped out from behind the Water Curtain—no, more accurately, it was a monkey dressed in clothes, just like the Sun Wukong he had seen on television.
Li Xiaonan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief; it was just as she had imagined.
"Hey! You brought a man back with you! He looks decent enough. Does he have any money?" As he spoke, Sun Wukong nimbly examined Li Xiaonan from head to toe. "Not bad, good physique, and that ring on his hand is nice too. Looks like he's wealthy. Hmm! Girl, you won't have to worry for the rest of your life."
Li Xiaonan's mouth twitched. Although Sun Wukong looked the part, his personality was truly... hard to praise.
Yuan Xian'er blushed slightly and hurriedly said, "Master, what nonsense are you talking about? I have something important to discuss with you this time..." The master and disciple suddenly stood there like wooden statues, silent. Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow, excitement written all over his face.
Li Xiaonan scratched his head; clearly, this was a peculiar form of communication that didn't require words.
"Come on, let's go inside and chat." With a wave of his hand, Sun Wukong led them into the cave.
Green vines climbed the rocky walls, and heart-shaped leaves added a touch of liveliness to the cold stone. Inside the cave, there was only a stone table, three stone stools, and a stone bed.
"Kid! What do you think of Xian'er?" Sun Wukong jumped onto one of the stone stools and grinned widely.
Li Xiaonan felt a chill run down his spine; when the monkey smiled, it was truly unappealing—he could only describe it with one phrase: grinning from ear to ear.
"Xian'er... she's quite good."
"Really? Then marry her! Don't be fooled by her habit of casually taking things; her heart is in the right place. She shares the wealth she takes with the poor folks in Xiao Hai City."
Li Xiaonan glanced at Yuan Xian'er, surprised to find that this little thief was actually a heroine of sorts. However, stealing was still wrong.
"Master, what nonsense are you talking about? It's as if I'm unable to get married! He's the one who's sick; I wouldn't marry him! If I'm going to marry, it has to be the richest man!" Yuan Xian'er was quite bold, displaying more confidence and honesty than the traditional women of the Starry Illusion Continent.
"Alright, alright, enough of that. Come on, take out the items so Master can have a look." With that, he casually set up a formation to prevent any disturbances from leaking out.
"Wait a moment, may I ask... what is your cultivation level, Mr. Sun?" Upon meeting Sun Wukong, Li Xiaonan felt a strange sensation; this person seemed extraordinary yet also very much like an ordinary person—more like an average monkey, as he couldn't sense any True Essence Power from him.
"I... I've lived too long to remember... Ah, why are you so fussy? I'm not asking you to show me something; girl, hurry up! Let me see what treasures you've found."
Yuan Xian'er nodded and produced a bronze mirror. The bronze frame was intricately carved with bizarre patterns resembling totems, and the surface shimmered with a faint silver hue. It was unclear what material it was made of, and two clusters of yellow tassels hung from the bottom of the mirror, giving it an ancient feel.
"A high-grade Celestial Artifact! A treasure indeed! Huh? How did a Celestial Artifact end up in the Cultivation world?" Sun Wukong touched the bronze mirror when suddenly the mirror flashed with light, causing Li Xiaonan to feel a sense of foreboding.
Sun Wukong frowned. "Hmm? Is there an immortal coming? Kid, put that mirror into your Soul Ring for now; the immortal shouldn't be able to find it. You and the girl should continue heading west. Once you cross the Yellow Sea, you'll reach Qingyu City. There are many people there; it's perfect for blending in."
"Master! What about you?"
"Silly girl, someone has to stay here to hold them off!"
Just as Li Xiaonan was about to ask how Sun Wukong knew about the Soul Ring, he abruptly tossed her out of Flower-Fruit Mountain.
Li Xiaonan glanced at the Heaven-Defying Mirror in her hand and sighed before putting it away in her Soul Ring. She grabbed Yuan Xian'er and flew towards the western coast. After flying for about ten minutes, Yuan Xian'er suddenly shook off Li Xiaonan's hand.
"What are you doing?"
"I want to go back!"
Li Xiaonan swiftly blocked Yuan Xian'er, angrily saying, "If it weren't for you stealing what you shouldn't have, you wouldn't have offended the immortal. If you go back now, not only will you disappoint your master’s expectations, but you might also lose your own life there!"
Yuan Xian'er sneered, "Hmph! The first rule of stealing is to only look at the benefits, not the risks. Why say such grandiose things? Just admit you're afraid of dying. I can go back and help my master by myself." With that, she turned to leave.
Li Xiaonan once again stood in her way. "You can't even defeat me; do you think you can challenge an immortal? You're just asking for death!"
"Better to ask for death than to be afraid of living! Get out of my way!" The Golden Hairpin transformed into a Golden Dagger, its tassels swaying as the blade was thrust forward.
Li Xiaonan pinched the incoming blade with two fingers, thinking: Women are troublesome!
He coldly replied, "If you want to go, then go. I won't stop you!" With that, he turned and flew towards the Western Sea without looking back.
Yuan Xian'er’s face darkened. It would be a lie to say she didn't regret it, but having been alone since childhood, if not for being picked up and raised by Monkey Master, she wouldn't know how many times she might have perished. She tightened her grip on the golden hairpin and flew towards Flower-Fruit Mountain without hesitation.
"Master!"
The valley was empty. Just as Yuan Xian'er was lost in thought, Mo Changqing and his group arrived. "You thief! Hand over my Heaven-Defying Mirror now!"
Yuan Xian'er frowned slightly, thinking: I've been tricked! That scoundrel of a master! He spoke so nicely but ran off alone! I'm doomed this time...
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