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Chapter 243 - 209 Bright and Shining Like a Thin Cloud Veiling the Moon_1
Chapter 243: Chapter 209 Bright and Shining Like a Thin Cloud Veiling the Moon_1
Still within that temple in the southern part of Jinling City, a monk, a Taoist with a cane, and two scholars, once again gathered here.
"At the Hour of You tonight, meeting under Jiming Mountain?" Long Rui asked with curiosity, once again seeking verification from Xuanchenzi: "Xuanchen, are you sure it’s Jiming Temple? What are they doing there? At evening?"
"They should be participating in the Duchenghuang Temple fair. Today is Duchenghuang’s birthday."
Xuanchenzi showed slight embarrassment: "It’s certain without a doubt. I’m afraid, in a state of urgency, I used some underhanded means to find out about this."
His voice paused for a moment, then he asked expectantly: "I wonder if the three of you are ready?"
"How could I not take it to heart if it’s something Xuanchen has entrusted to me?"
As Wang Jing spoke, he took out two items: "But before that, we need to clarify one thing. Although we are undertaking this task at Xuanchen’s request, to test Li Xuan’s character and talent, we absolutely cannot force him by strength. It’s quite excessive for us to take action directly in front of Lady Xue."
Xuanchenzi furrowed his brows slightly at these words: "But if we don’t force him, how can we get him to willingly participate in the game?"
"That’s easy; we can offer enticing rewards."
Long Rui smiled, "However, there is still a problem: how do we lure him to us?"
Monk Zhenru clasped his hands together: "The problem that Long Rui mentioned is not so difficult to solve, either. As it so happens, I know that at previous Duchenghuang Temple fairs, large Jinling traders set up high platforms in the temple fair, setting various bridges and enticing people with a large sum of money to climb up, called ’Climbing the Stairway to Heaven’, which was the most eye-catching program at the fair. Tonight, we could set up a unique stairway."
He then looks towards Xuanchenzi: "The problem is that Colonel Li is from the Earl Chengyi family, who has recently achieved great merits and is hugely wealthy now. Ordinary items may not catch his eye. What do you think, Xuanchen?"
Xuanchenzi could not help but let out a sigh, this reward could not be provided by these three in any case.
"This method is very good, and I will follow the three of your suggestions. The first reward, can be this item."
It was a medicinal bottle that, even though it was heavily sealed with layers of Taoist runes, still emanated a refreshing fragrance.
"Is it the Zhixuan Elixir from Dragon and Tiger Mountain?"
After Wang Jing received confirmation from Xuanchenzi, he nodded slightly and pointed to the items before him: "Do you recognize these two things? We have used them before; what do you think, Xuanchen?"
Xuanchenzi immediately smiled slightly and nodded his head in approval: "Brother Wang has a thoughtful mind! This method is a win-win situation; however, this question, should I assign it? Wang, don’t make it too easy."
Then his gaze struggled for a moment before he took another birdcage from his sleeve. Inside was a small, blue bird with a phoenix coronet, looked feeble and shrunken within the cage.
"This is the second reward."
"The Divine Blood Azure Phoenix?"
Long Rui looked at the birdcage with surprise: "Xuanchen, you’re really spending big this time."
A young spiritual beast with divine beast bloodline is quite rare. Although its value is somewhat inferior to a high-grade magical instrument, its rarity is comparable to a supreme magical instrument.
The large gap between the two is because this young spiritual beast requires time and various resources to cultivate, while a supreme magical instrument can directly exhibit its power. However, the former’s growth potential is far greater than the latter.
"It’s not a big expense; I’m just making the best use of everything at my disposal," Xuanchenzi sighed. "This bird is fiercely proud and hard-headed. Its will to live was crushed when it was captured, and it hasn’t eaten for a month. If this continues, it probably won’t survive."
Long Rui understood; he was making use of wasted resources. But even so, this reward was significant; if Long Rui himself had encountered it, he would not have been able to resist trying either.
He retracted his gaze, then took out a blank scroll from his sleeve: "Let me set the second hurdle. Xuanchen, I’ve been considerate this time, haven’t I?"
The joy on Xuanchenzi’s face immediately increased: "Brother Long, your method coincides exactly with my intentions! It’s also a win-win solution."
At this point, Monk Zhenru appeared a bit worried as he clasped his hands together: "With the two of you setting such brilliant examples, I feel somewhat embarrassed. I have been simple for the past twenty years, apart from my daily cultivation, I only focus on Buddhist scripture and medicine. Xuanchen, surely you won’t ask me to debate scripture or test his medical skills?"
After some thought, he said: "How about this! I will first exchange a few moves with him, and then use this thing to test him."
As Zhenru took something out of his sleeve, Xuanchenzi couldn’t help but reveal a smile.
After another moment’s thought, he then took another birdcage from his sleeve: "This is the third reward."
"Huoyun Phoenix?" Looking at the red bird with a phoenix crown in the cage, Wang Jing was utterly surprised: "Your bird catching skills are quite extraordinary, Xuanchen."
"Brother Wang, you’re joking. This Divine Blood Azura Phoenix and Huoyun Phoenix were originally a pair. After I caught the Divine Blood Azura Phoenix, the Huoyun Phoenix didn’t want to leave and I captured it."
Xuanchenzi let out a bitter laugh, his expression melancholic: "This bird was a gift I prepared for my junior sister, but if this guy can pass the three tests you’ve prepared, then his character and talent are clearly good enough for my junior sister, and as her senior brother, how can I not facilitate it?"
Although he said so, a hint of ridicule was visible in his eyes.
He thought it would be strange if that vainglorious, idle, ignorant, and crude warrior named Li Xuan could pass these tests.
This person, I don’t know by what means, has deceived my junior sister. But given some time, Yunrou will see this man’s character and talent, he surely isn’t a suitable match.
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As evening fell, Li Xuan arrived at the foot of Jiming Mountain to wait. And it was not until the twilight lamps were lit that Xue Yunrou finally arrived leisurely on a Dragon Colt.
Li Xuan looked at the girl on the Dragon Colt and was stunned for a moment.
The girl was dressed in a grand attire he had never seen before, adorned with a purple palace dress on the inside and a sheer tunic on the outside. Lotus flowers embroidered between her cuffs and elbows accentuated her pure and flawless temperament. A white jacquard bead belt, wrapped around her waist, highlighted Xue Yunrou’s slender waist and the perky bosom, making it more enchanting.
Her hair was loosely pinned up, and a peacock hairpin with blue-turquoise feathers inserted diagonally, swaying gracefully.
As the Dragon Colt approached, Yunrou’s face was flush with color, mysteriously enhancing her beauty.
"I’m sorry! I’ve kept you waiting, Li." Yunrou apologized, dismounting from the horse, "I unintentionally spent some extra time at home."
"Not long, not long."
Li Xuan was still staring blankly. Like a love-struck teenager, his gaze didn’t waver, "Actually, I haven’t been here long, just since the Hour of You."
He had experienced a few dates before where he was the one who rejected others. His condition had worsened by then, not daring to lead those good girls on.
But that was an experience, girls need time to dress up. A delay is the normal operation, it’s acceptable.
It wasn’t until his words had left his mouth did Li Xuan realize his gaffe, it was already the eighth moment of Hour of You.
However, he believed that this hour of waiting was worth it, the Xue Yunrou standing in front of him was as stunning as a light cloud obscuring the moon, as ethereal as floating snow in the wind. He imagined what the ancients would refer to as a woman of "breathtaking beauty", nothing more than this.
Seeing his dazed look, Xue Yunrou gave a soft chuckle. Her eyes then shone with a hint of joy. She linked arms with Li Xuan, "Tonight, we will first stroll around the temple fair, before heading to Xuanwu Lake. My family prepared a decorative boat there, I have some things that I’d like to show you."
"Of course, we will do as you please today, I will comply." Li Xuan answered.
Li Xuan felt that Yunrou was particularly attractive and tempting today. Especially the whiff of her tantalizing fragrance, it was alluring.
At this point, Jiming Mountain was festooned with lamps. As the night fell, the temple fair in front of Duchenghuang Temple was not winding down but became livelier. Voices were buzzing and it was packed, shoulder to shoulder.
Just as Li Xuan and Xue Yunrou stepped in, Tingtian Ao, who was perched on a nearby stone stele, lifted his paw, smiling and waving at Li Xuan, "Hey! Li Qianzhi, long time no see, how have you been-",
Li Xuan cast a sidelong glance at him, then pretended not to see him. He abruptly quickened his pace, leading Xue Yunrou into the crowd.
That dog really lacked tact. Couldn’t it see he was on a date with a beauty?
Tingtian Ao’s cheerful expression suddenly froze. It awkwardly looked on as they quickly disappeared into the crowd. "As I suspected, men in this world are all the same. Once they are with women, they forget old friends."
Its eye then quickly glanced towards the crowd, spotting a figure dressed in a Liudao Fumo Armor who was seemingly being sneaky.
"Jiang Hanyun?"
Tingtian Ao voiced out in surprise, then its eyes lit up, chuckling enthusiastically.
It then leapt up, aiming to land on Jiang Hanyun’s shoulder.
Jiang Hanyun nearly smashed Tingtian Ao flying as it tried to land. Despite stopping her punch halfway when she realized who it was, she rushed it off her shoulder nonetheless.
"Scram, dog! Don’t bother me."
If only the rules hadn’t been stressed there, she would have ripped the dog apart.
"Are you serious, Xiaowei Jiang?" Tingtian Ao chuckled, hovering in midair, "Or, I can go to Li Xuan now and tell him about your crush from before you turned fourteen."
Jiang Hanyun’s face turned an ugly shade, this matter has always been a taboo to her.
Especially now, this matter absolutely mustn’t be revealed to that person, otherwise it would be extremely embarrassing.
At this moment, her fingers started to crackle from clenching, her aura dropping to icy coldness, "Do you believe me if I say I’ll turn you into a lifeless dog?"
"This is Duchenghuang Temple, I’m not scared of you." Tingtian Ao sneered. It then turned its gaze forward, "Xiaowei Jiang, didn’t you agree to meet them here at the temple fair? Let me call him for you. Li Qianzhi, look behind you—"
But as it opened his mouth, Jiang Hanyun swiftly grabbed the dog’s mouth.
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