eurekapd Chapter 134 Farewell
Chapter 134 Farewell
Emerging from the barrier at the foot of the mountain, she could still see the silvery barrier, like a dome, when she looked back. After withdrawing her spiritual power, it was just an ordinary snow-capped mountain, covered in ice and snow.
The crunching sound of footsteps on the snow carried far across the vast snowfield, simple and monotonous, yet one after another.
Ning Xiaoxi's felt boots were changed by her mother. When she left the Kuafu tribe, Shanyue prepared special leather boots for her, but she didn't know what kind of leather they were made of. She just left them in her cave and didn't wear them.
The little cotton robe and trousers she was wearing were also given to her by her mother, and in this freezing weather, they weren't actually that warm. However, she had spiritual power protecting her body, and her heart would occasionally exhale green breath for her, so she didn't feel cold.
Actually, the snow beneath her feet was soft; if she were to actually step into it, the snow would be so deep it could swallow her whole. She simply used the "Dragon's Journey" technique, her body moving lightly across the vast snowfield.
Looking at the endless snowfield, occasionally a tenacious pine tree would peek out, its branches bent under the weight of the snow. If you pulled it down, the falling snow would look like a snowfall.
Unknowingly, they arrived at the former Kuafu tribe's encampment. The original tents were gone, the black soil where the guards' corpses had been placed was now covered by snow, and the land that had been stained with blood was also covered by snow.
The pure white snow covered the bright red blood, and the holy white suddenly became dazzling.
Looking back at Kongsang Mountain, that mountain! How high it is! And that snow! How white it is!
Ning Xiaoxi spent three days walking to the fork in the road leading to the Kuafu tribe. In the distance, she saw a large tent, a snow-white tent with no patterns, which was different from the tents inside the Kuafu tribe.
Sure enough, what awaited them inside was the secret of heaven.
"Greetings, Your Excellency!" Ning Xiaoxi saw the red-robed elder behind Tianji and bowed respectfully to Tianji, then bowed again to the elder, "Greetings, Elder!"
Tianji waved his hand, "Sit down!"
Ning Xiaoxi sat down opposite Tianji without ceremony, scooped a bowl of hot soup from the earthenware pot on the fire. The soup was clear and had a ginger flavor. She took a sip, and it was very spicy, but it made her back break out in a light sweat.
"You saw it?"
Ning Xiaoxi looked up at the sky through the fire, puzzled. "What do you see?"
Tianji looked at the little face, which was full of doubt in the flickering firelight. The thirteen-year-old daughter of an official, a girl who had been pampered and raised since childhood, was she really just living for this identity?
The red-robed elder sitting behind Tianji looked up at Ning Xiaoxi from Tianji's side, said nothing, and then squinted his eyes again, leaning back against the thick animal hide, dozing off.
"After parting ways with you that day, I went to the mountain peak where the Black Dragon had abducted me. I witnessed firsthand the trees on that peak shed all their leaves and were eventually swallowed by the mountain. I also saw several other peaks transform from distinct seasons into mounds of yellow earth, eventually covered by a blanket of snow." Ning Xiaoxi seemed lost in her thoughts at that moment. "Then, I felt the changing seasons and the impermanence of life, and I couldn't resist starting to cultivate." At this point, Ning Xiaoxi blushed slightly, a little embarrassed. "Unexpectedly, this cultivation lasted until dusk the next day. At that time, I was in a depression surrounded by several peaks, the snow so thick it could have swallowed me whole. Finally, I managed to climb a mountain peak, check the directions, and then get out."
Ning Xiaoxi downed the remaining ginger soup in her bowl in one gulp, once again feeling the refreshing sensation of beads of sweat forming on her brow. "My lord, you don't know, this journey has almost made me doubt whether I even chose the right path. Before, I went into the mountains with the guard and his people, and at the time, I thought the snow scenery was beautiful. But now, coming out of the mountains alone, I've discovered the dangers hidden beneath the beautiful scenery. I couldn't help but have some new insights!"
Tianji listened quietly to Ning Xiaoxi's nonsense, nodding slightly in agreement. He then glanced at the bracelet she was still wearing and asked, "How long did you spend comprehending this time?"
"This time I didn't stop. I walked and pondered, and in the end, I almost walked through the snow without leaving a trace!"
Tianji tapped his forehead with his slender fingers. Why was he having a headache?
"News has come back from the front that your parents and brothers have arrived in Fufang County. You can rest here for the night and go directly to Fufang County tomorrow." Tianji didn't really want to talk to this little girl right now; not a single word of truth came out of her chattering little mouth.
At that moment, the sound of carriages and horses came from outside the tent, and someone whispered from behind the curtain, "Elder, shall we set off now?"
The red-robed elder finally opened his eyes. Even with his eyes, which were as thin as slits, open, his square face looked as if he were asleep. "Ning Shuguan has rendered meritorious service in pursuing the demons with the Kuafu tribe this time. Tianji need not be too harsh on her. The young lady has such courage at such a young age. She has a promising future!"
Tianji glared at Ning Xiaoxi, "With the Grand Elder's approval, you should be grateful, girl."
Ning Xiaoxi immediately stood up and bowed deeply to the Grand Elder with swift movements, "Thank you, Grand Elder!"
The red-robed elder stood up and slowly walked out. As he passed Ning Xiaoxi, he patted her on the shoulder and said, "Tianwei can be said to be a rare genius among humans. Xiaoxi is even better than Tianwei. Our Celestial Master Pavilion has a worthy successor!"
Ning Xiaoxi quickly ran to the tent and opened the curtain, saying, "Respectfully seeing off the Grand Elder!"
The red-robed elder no longer concealed his smile, patting Ning Xiaoxi's somewhat thin shoulder again, "Hahaha, good, good. Ning, if you have the chance to come to the Royal City General Pavilion, remember to visit this old man."
Ning Xiaoxi lifted the curtain, but bent her waist slightly, "If I can return to the royal city, I will definitely pay my respects to the Grand Elder."
Tianji walked expressionlessly to Ning Xiaoxi's side, looked at her bent back which was bent over as far as it could go, and suddenly revealed a meaningful smile. Without saying a word, he followed the red-robed elder out of the tent.
Ning Xiaoxi followed them out of the tent, bowed and saw the red-robed elder and Tianji onto the carriage drawn by four light cloud beasts, followed by a row of sixteen white-robed celestial masters riding light cloud beasts.
As the carriage passed, Tianji lifted the curtain slightly and gave Ning Xiaoxi, who was still bowing, a meaningful look.
The red-robed elder and his entourage finally walked away and disappeared into the twilight.
Ning Xiaoxi walked back into the tent with a normal expression, and glanced at the large tent, which was more than 100 square meters inside. There were bear skin carpets left by the red-robed elder and Tianji Lao, as well as thick piles of white animal hides.
He sat back down by the fire and ladled himself another bowl of ginger soup. It was clear that Master Tianji had put a lot of effort into this ginger soup; he had even added bear bile powder, made from fresh bear bile.