#908 - Chapter 908 Everyone Gathered

The sky above Peach Mountain twinkled with stars, a captivating night scene. On the deep blue canvas, stars resembled diamonds, scattering countless silver-grey specks. The moonlight shone as bright as white jade, a crystal-clear piece embedded in the boundless night sky.

The disciples of逍遥(Xiaoyao) Peak, who had returned today, tossed and turned, finding it hard to adjust to the new changes in the逍遥(Xiaoyao) Sect.

The sun had just peeked over the verdant mountain peaks, its initial warm rays mingling with the coolness of the fading night. The mist stirred, as if the White Maiden仙女(xiannv) was about to retract her beautiful illusion. As the veil gradually thinned, the entire earth slowly revealed itself.

At this moment, on Peach Mountain,林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao), 白无尘(Bai Wuchen), and the other returned disciples had risen early to practice Tai Chi on the summit, cultivating their Dao hearts and nurturing their virtues.

林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) stood in the middle of the training ground, instantly imbuing the place with an aura of majesty. She seemed to be feeling an invisible ball, as if merging with the wind, becoming gentle and soft, yet giving the impression of latent, boundless power, ready to burst forth at any moment with a deafening roar.

As she raised her hands, her entire being seemed to undergo a sublimation. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, a hint of pride, but not too much. 林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao)'s foot traced a graceful, ethereal arc on the ground, seemingly light, but if anyone were kicked, they would surely fall head over heels.

The disciples stood in a square formation, their movements flowing like clouds and water, their figures like the 若水(ruoshui) River. The蛟龙(Jiaolong) Dragon had a poem that said: 'The Great Dao Tai Chi displays divine power, maneuvering and dodging with lightness and agility. Supporting and guarding the laws in all directions, playfully dancing like a swimming dragon. Heaven and man unite, emptying all things. Relaxed and tranquil, nurturing life to the end. Stars hang in the boundless sky, the moon surges with light into the realm of meditation!'

小山(Xiao Shan) and 喜儿(Xi’er), having slept until they naturally woke up, came to find their senior brothers and sisters for breakfast, but couldn't find them. So, they reported to their master. 叶空(Ye Kong) was fishing by the Bitter Sea as usual. He smiled knowingly, already knowing that his good disciples were certainly practicing Tai Chi on the summit of Peach Mountain.

"Go to the summit of Peach Mountain; they must be there," 叶空(Ye Kong) said.

"Yes, Master," 喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) replied.

喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) went together to the summit of Peach Mountain to find their senior brothers and sisters.

Arriving at the summit, it was indeed as 叶空(Ye Kong) had expected. 林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) and the others were all there.

喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) stepped forward to greet their senior brothers and sisters good morning.

"Senior brothers, senior sisters, breakfast is ready. You may proceed to the dining hall at your convenience," 喜儿(Xi’er) said.

林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) stopped her movements and walked over to 喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan).

"Aren't you two practicing Tai Chi? Didn't Master teach you?" 林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) asked.

喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) shook their heads together, like shaking rattles.

"I'll teach you. Follow me." 林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) led them to the front of the formation, so they could see her movements.

林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) guided 喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) while demonstrating the movements.

"It originates in the legs, is controlled by the waist, and manifests in the fingers. From the feet to the legs to the waist, it must be a complete and continuous flow. Moving forward and backward allows one to gain advantage and momentum. If there is a lack of advantage and momentum, the body will be scattered, and the problem must be sought in the waist and legs. The same applies to up, down, front, back, left, and right." As 林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) spoke, she delivered a powerful punch, and a pine tree ten miles away collapsed with a crash. 喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) didn't notice, clumsily imitating 林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao)'s movements, throwing a punch that, predictably, had no power whatsoever.

They practiced on the summit of Peach Mountain for about an hour, then the others finished their practice and prepared to have breakfast.

The group headed to the dining hall, where 叶空(Ye Kong) was already seated at the head of the table. The disciples gave 叶空(Ye Kong) their morning greetings, and 叶空(Ye Kong) nodded in acknowledgement. Only then did the disciples sit down. 喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) were also experiencing the rules of逍遥(Xiaoyao) Peak for the first time. Before, there were few people in the sect, and 叶空(Ye Kong) had not insisted that they follow the rules.

These disciples who had returned from their travels, although they had been away from逍遥(Xiaoyao) Peak for a long time, had not forgotten the rules. It was a good opportunity for them to teach 喜儿(Xi’er) and 小山(Xiao Shan) properly. 叶空(Ye Kong) took the opportunity during the meal to observe the eleven disciples who had returned from their travels.

林夭夭(Lin Yaoyao) seemed even more aloof than before she left, and her appearance had also changed. Her face was like the mid-autumn moon, her complexion like the flowers of spring dawn. Her temples were as if carved by a knife, her eyebrows like ink paintings, her face like peach petals, and her eyes like autumn waves. Though angry, she seemed to smile; even when scolding, she was affectionate.

白无尘(Bai Wuchen)'s changes were even greater. He had a scraggly beard around his mouth, and his hairstyle was messy and unkempt, with a touch of the 金毛狮王(Jinmao Shiwang) Golden Haired Lion King's demeanor. Before he left, he was still a pretty boy on逍遥(Xiaoyao) Peak, but now his image was that of a江湖(jianghu) bandit leader.

"小白(Xiao Bai), what's with your beard and hair?" 叶空(Ye Kong) was curious as to how 白无尘(Bai Wuchen), someone who cared so much about his appearance, had become like this.

"Oh, Master, I call this masculine charm. When traveling the江湖(jianghu), dressing up like a fierce devil can ensure my safety," 白无尘(Bai Wuchen) said, stroking his beard.

"What kind of appearance is that? Go and get your beard and hair cut off.逍遥(Xiaoyao) Peak is safe enough; you don't need to dress up like a bandit leader. People who don't know better might think my逍遥(Xiaoyao) Peak is a den of thieves."

The other disciples lowered their heads and snickered upon hearing this. Since 叶空(Ye Kong) had given the order, 白无尘(Bai Wuchen) touched his nose and agreed to change his appearance after the meal.

叶空(Ye Kong) then looked at 沐芊芊(Mu Qianqian). She should have learned a lot on this trip, and her aura had become one of unapproachability. Girls change a lot as they grow. 沐芊芊(Mu Qianqian)'s face was like powder, her lips like rouge, her eyes were full of affection, and her words were always smiling. Her natural charm was all in her eyebrows; her lifelong emotions were all in the corners of her eyes. She was indeed growing more and more beautiful.

叶逍遥(Ye Xiaoyao), 叶无心(Ye Wuxin), 叶青君(Ye Qingjun), 陈浩然(Chen Haoran), 姬长生(Ji Changsheng), 王轩(Wang Xuan), and the other male disciples had not changed much. They had all experienced some of the vicissitudes of the江湖(jianghu) and had become more mature.

叶红雪(Ye Hongxue) and 凤青青(Feng Qingqing) had also become more charming and moving. The people of逍遥(Xiaoyao) Peak were all pleasing to the eye.

白无尘(Bai Wuchen) and 小山(Xiao Shan) were very close. 白无尘(Bai Wuchen) saw that 小山(Xiao Shan) had also grown taller. The current 小山(Xiao Shan) was no different from a seven- or eight-year-old child. The more 白无尘(Bai Wuchen) looked at 小山(Xiao Shan), the more he felt that 小山(Xiao Shan)'s skin was much whiter than that of ordinary people. 白无尘(Bai Wuchen) wanted to touch 小山(Xiao Shan)'s round head, but as he got close, he felt a burning heat. Small flames were coming out of 小山(Xiao Shan)'s head.

The others were shocked, but 叶空(Ye Kong) and 喜儿(Xi’er) were already used to it. 叶空(Ye Kong) explained to the others.

"小山(Xiao Shan) is skilled in using fire, and his body can ignite at any time. However, 小山(Xiao Shan)'s cultivation is still shallow, and he has not yet mastered the art of controlling fire freely. So, everyone should keep a safe distance from 小山(Xiao Shan) to avoid being burned."

"Also, the fire on 小山(Xiao Shan)'s body is no ordinary fire; it is Samadhi True Fire. In severe cases, it may cause you to self-immolate," 叶空(Ye Kong) kindly reminded them.

Everyone kept a safe distance from 小山(Xiao Shan).