A certain link of the grand dao:
After Zhang Yan followed the broad-shouldered cultivator into the inner hall, his eyes widened and a dazzling light shined in front of him.
He looked up and saw that there were hundreds of short bronze pillars that were less than a foot long erected in a circle. The hall was bright and spacious. The lamps on both sides of the hall were holding up pearls and stones, shining brightly. In the middle of the hall was a jade platform inlaid with pearls and stones. A beautiful woman wearing a colorful robe and a golden ring sat on top of the platform.
There was an apricot-yellow notice floating in front of the woman. Her beautiful eyes were focused on the notice, and from time to time, she would stretch out her slender hand and move it back and forth. A wisp of spirit light would flash, and strands of clear Qi would transform into talismans that flew onto the copper pillar and slowly revolved there.
The broad-shouldered cultivator smiled and went up to greet her. He cupped his hands and said, "Martial Uncle Qi, this Dao Brother is here to visit Elder Gong."
After a pause, he saw that the woman was still in a daze and didn't seem to hear him, so he quickly said, "Martial Uncle Qi, this Senior Martial Brother is here to see Elder Gong. He has Elder Gong's talisman with him, so he shouldn't be an outsider."
At this time, the woman softly responded with an "En" sound and raised her head to look at Zhang Yan. A trace of surprise flashed through her beautiful eyes as she smiled at him and said, "Elder Gong went to the Hundred Fragrance River today and will return in the afternoon. I'm afraid that Senior Brother will have to wait here for a while."
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Zhang Yan waved his sleeve and smiled. "No problem."
The woman rubbed her hands together and a ray of light appeared in her palms. She pointed with her slender fingers and a letter flew out. There was a pair of nimble wings on the letter, and it fluttered in the air. It looked delicate and cute, and it quickly flew away.
Zhang Yan knew that this pair of wings was only conjured by magic power and had no use on its own. It was just that the female cultivators in the sect were particularly fond of these decorations, so most of them spent extra effort on the items they used.
The woman seemed to be busy and didn't bother to greet Zhang Yan. She gave him an apologetic look and continued to focus on the Flying List in her hand. After the hundreds of pillars were filled with Talisman, several maidservants came up and took the Talisman away.
During this time, one of the maidservants glanced at the Talisman and hesitated for a moment before moving closer to the woman and asking, "Martial Aunt Qi, this Senior Martial Brother Yao has made six great contributions, which can be considered a great merit. Why did you cut one of his contributions? If he doesn't accept it, how am I supposed to tell him? "
The woman faintly smiled and said, "Go tell Yao Heng that he bought that beast core from the celestial market. Don't think he can hide it from me. This time, it's just a light punishment. If he dares to cause trouble, don't think I won't dare to cut his merit."
The maidservant didn't dare to say anything else and quickly retreated with her head lowered.
Zhang Yan now knew that this woman was the person in charge of the Merit Court. This wasn't simple at all.
Seeing Zhang Yan look over, perhaps because she had finished her task, the woman smiled at him and said, "The Merit Court is filled with elders and seniors. It's not good to keep them busy every day, so they captured this little girl to do their work. It really is hard to describe."
Zhang Yan smiled. How could he take her words seriously? This woman clearly had the trust of the Elders in the Merit Courtyard. That was why she was able to come here to receive the merit assessment. Furthermore, looking at the way she was reborn, she seemed to be enjoying it. She held the authority of the Merit Courtyard in her hands. Most of the disciples in the sect would come to curry favor with her.
The woman said again, "This little girl is Qi Mengjiao. May I ask for senior's name?"
Zhang Yan said, "I am Zhang Yan."
Qi Mengjiao's beautiful eyes widened. She said in surprise, "Eh? So you are Yan Yi's master? "
Zhang Yan's eyebrows twitched. He said in surprise, "This senior also knows this little disciple?"
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Just as Qi Mengjiao was about to speak, she heard a burst of laughter coming from outside. Elder Gong quickly walked into the hall, and when he saw Zhang Yan, his face lit up with joy. He grabbed Zhang Yan's arm and said, "Junior Brother Zhang, you're here. Come, come, come. Let's drink, haha …"
Zhang Yan smiled and cupped his hands at Qi Mengjiao. Then he casually said goodbye and left.
Qi Mengjiao also got up and bowed. She watched Zhang Yan leave. Until his figure disappeared, she still stood there in a daze. No one knew what she was thinking.
The two of them rode the wind. Zhang Yan saw that Elder Gong was in high spirits. He said with a smile, "Elder Gong, is there some good news?"
Elder Gong laughed. "Junior brother Zhang, you are asking the obvious. If you didn't come, how could Old Madman Ji's few pieces of pill jade fall into my hands, Daoren's hands?"
He laughed a few more times. Stroking his beard, he said, "You came to find me, Daoren. Are you going to the Little Cold Realm?"
Zhang Yan nodded. "Yes."
Elder Gong also nodded. His smile faded a little. "The Little Cold Realm opens its cave residence Just Now. I still have a lot of good wine here. Why don't you drink a few cups first. It won't be too late to go when it's time."
Elder Gong mentioned the good wine in the residence several times. Zhang Yan felt that there might be something special about the wine. But he didn't mention it. Elder Gong was the oldest in the Merit Court and had the most seniority. There was no harm in having a good relationship with him. So he gladly agreed.
The two of them rode the wind and went to a flying pavilion in the south. The ninth floor was where Elder Gong cultivated in seclusion. The spiritual energy in the Merit Court was not abundant. It could only be compared to an ordinary blessed land. But Elder Gong didn't mind.
It had been hundreds of years since he entered the third Yuanying realm. He felt that he didn't have much time left. A few years ago, he wanted to go into seclusion in the Little Cold Realm to break through. But he didn't know why, but he took up a position in the Merit Court. Every day, he fished, visited friends, drank, and made merry. It was a leisurely life.
After passing through the main door and entering the inner hall, Zhang Yan took a few glances. Elder Gong's residence was very elegant. There were lush green bamboos, gurgling sounds of spring water, and several odd-shaped stones clustered around a cloud pavilion. Several yellow orioles perched on the branches, chirping incessantly. Near the door, there was a horizontal bar with a white parrot perched on it. However, its eyelids were heavy, as if it was dozing off.
Elder Gong was furious and said, "Master is back. Why aren't you barking?"
The white parrot quivered and immediately shrieked, "Old master is calling, old master is calling …"
Elder Gong's face twitched and he was about to hit it. The white parrot was startled and flew into the forest to hide. It said, "Old master, don't hit me, don't hit me. I know I'm wrong, I know I'm wrong …"
Zhang Yan couldn't help but smile. But in his heart, he sighed. Elder Gong seemed to be living a comfortable life, but how many years could he live freely? Time passed by quickly. In the blink of an eye, hundreds and thousands of years had passed. Even if he had a moment of happiness, if he couldn't live forever, everything was just a fleeting dream.
Few people came to Elder Gong's place. Today, when Zhang Yan came, he greeted him warmly. He pulled Zhang Yan to sit in the pavilion and clapped his hands. Immediately, a few white monkeys jumped into the pavilion and brought over a jar of wine.
Elder Gong saw that the seal was gone. He laughed and scolded, "These animals are sneaking a drink again."
He pointed his finger and a pair of wine cups appeared out of nowhere. The wine jar flew up and the mouth of the jar sank, filling the cups to the brim.
Elder Gong raised his cup and said, "Come, come, junior apprentice brother Zhang, drink a few cups with me."
Zhang Yan smiled and shook his sleeve. He also raised his cup and drank it with Elder Gong. As soon as the wine entered his stomach, he felt a warm flow of air moving around his body. His body heated up and his pores relaxed. He actually felt a little tipsy. …
He couldn't help but be surprised in his heart. It must be known that the meridians of cultivators were connected and they consumed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. No matter how much wine they drank, they would be completely fine. But this wine had only been drunk in a single gulp, yet it had such an effect. It was truly extraordinary.
Elder Gong said proudly, "Junior apprentice brother Zhang, how is it? My wine is called Yang Returning Wine. After drinking it, you can drive away the cold wind and strengthen your inner Yang. The Little Cold World that you are going to is covered in ice and snow all year round. The Yin Qi seeps into your bones. Without this wine, you won't be able to drive away the cold. "
Zhang Yan smiled, "So it is Elder Gong's good intention. I will drink a few more cups."
Elder Gong was even happier when he heard that. He said, "Drink as much as you want. Daoren has this wine."
As the two of them drank, they discussed the matters of the sect. Elder Gong was a Daoist Master of Yuanying Realm, so Zhang Yan took the opportunity to ask him about many things he didn't understand on the path of cultivation. Elder Gong naturally told him everything he knew.
At the end of the hour, Elder Gong looked at the sky and took out a golden sword. With a wave of his hand, he flew out of the pavilion and headed north. He then said, "Junior Brother Zhang, in another two hours, the Wintry Realm will open its gates. You can go now. Oh right, there's still …"
He took out an exquisite wine jug from his sleeve and handed it over. In a low and mysterious voice, he said, "My Spring Arrival Bottle can hold a river's worth of water. But right now, it's filled with Huanyang Wine. I'll give this treasure to you, but remember, don't let Taoist Yuan snatch it away.
Zhang Yan did not decline and accepted it. He cupped his hands together and said, "I'm sorry to have disturbed Elder Gong this time."
Elder Gong laughed and said, "What are you talking about? Just remember to visit me more often in the future."
Zhang Yan solemnly cupped his hands again. When he was about to leave, Elder Gong said, "Wait. Bring the remaining half of the wine and give it to Old Man Yuan."
Zhang Yan looked at the unsealed wine jar and couldn't help but be surprised, "Half a jar?"
Elder Gong seemed to be waiting for him to ask this. He said proudly, "If there are too many of them, they won't be rare anymore. I, Daoren, want to keep him in suspense and make him feel uncomfortable. Otherwise, he will turn the sky upside down. Just listen to me. Remember, tell him that you hid it for him. I guarantee that you will benefit from it. "
Zhang Yan nodded his head. With a wave of his sleeve, he kept the half jar of wine into his pouch. After that, he bid farewell to Elder Gong and left. Riding the clouds, he headed towards the location of the Little Cold Realm.
The Little Cold World was a small world. The abode was on the Parting Peak, north of the Great Pool of Dragon Lake. The peak was cold and desolate all year round. Birds disappeared without a trace. Now, under the night sky, it was even more desolate and cold.
It took Zhang Yan an hour. Just Now, he arrived at this place. He saw a five feet tall stone tablet on the peak. He stopped there and saw that the tablet was mottled and overgrown with weeds. The words on the tablet were already illegible. Only a line of scribbled handwriting could be seen clearly at the bottom corner. It said, "I advise you to turn back early. Don't come to this world. The cold wind scrapes your bones. Even if you have nine lives, you will die."
Zhang Yan smiled faintly. He looked ahead and saw a temple on the high cliff. There was a lamp swaying in the temple. It looked like it could be extinguished at any time. He shouted, "Is Elder Yuan here? I am Zhang Yan. I would like to see you! "
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