Chapter 20

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Those with high cultivation or low cultivation; those who fly in the sky or run on the ground, the few cultivators I met were not a single honest person!

Just like Chang Xian, who clearly took my scriptures and refused to return them, but instead destroyed them, and then threw me here, claiming: "No debts, both sides are clear."

Such despicable deeds were done so beautifully. I couldn't help but admire him, and I learned a trick from him!

Moreover, he said that I am not a cultivator at all? I don't believe it, and I will climb Spirit Mountain to cultivate! Not only for my family's revenge, but also for Fairy Ziyun's first love...

Wujiao stood still, his face full of indignation. After a moment, he looked around with a smile.

At the foot of the spirit stone? Does that mean Fairy Ziyun is on the mountain...

Wujiao's spirits were immediately lifted, and he was about to climb the mountain. However, after a moment, he frowned.

The mountain pass is located in a wide valley, surrounded by towering peaks and misty clouds. Looking up, the fog swirls and the rocks are rugged. Not to mention identifying the location of Spirit Mountain, there isn't even a path to climb. Even if I have the intention to join the immortal sect, there is no way to go now!

What should I do?

Looking east along the valley, there is a flat valley leading to the distance. That might be the direction to leave, but after coming here with great difficulty, how can I give up easily!

Wujiao paced around for a moment, made up his mind, and then walked down the mountain pass, slowly wandering around the nearest highest peak.

Since this is the foot of Spirit Mountain, there should be a path up the mountain. Following the mountain foot to the east, if there is a gap in the mountain, turn left, and you might circle around the mountain. Just keep searching, and effort will pay off!

Ahead is a hill, followed by a pile of rocks, then a forest, and suddenly a mountain stream blocks the way.

Wujiao's clothes were torn in several places, and his arms and face were scratched. After wading through the mountain stream, half a day had passed. He still couldn't find a path up the mountain. He held a few green fruits, took two bites, and found them unbearably sour, making him grimace. When he stumbled down a slope and fell on the grass with a "thud," he groaned, "Ouch!" but then his eyes lit up.

Looking from a high vantage point, there seemed to be figures moving more than ten miles away. Although they were unclear, they didn't seem unfamiliar.

Wujiao hesitated for a moment, then got up and ran over. After passing through a forest, a mountain path appeared before him. "Hmm, there's actually a path here, could it lead to Spirit Mountain?" He blinked and then sat down to catch his breath.

After a while, four figures appeared from the distance.

The leading square-faced man was Gu Li; followed by Mu Shen, Taozi, and Hongnü. After crossing Cloud Ridge a few days ago, they traveled together to this place. With Spirit Mountain in sight, everyone was excited—

"Ha ha! After we climb the mountain, we will be fellow disciples!"

"Then I will be Hongnü's senior brother!"

"Senior brother..."

"Hehe, junior sister..."

"The immortal sect has its rules, you two must be careful!"

"I hope Senior Brother Gu will take good care of us!"

"That's natural... Brother Mu, why are you so gloomy?"

While Gu Li and Taozi, Hongnü were joking, he noticed that another companion was silent and couldn't help but ask, "This trip relies entirely on your financial and physical support..."

Mu Shen looked back and said absent-mindedly, "Gold and silver are trivial! Besides, our friendship is special..."

Gu Li laughed, "Ha ha! Brother Mu is right, we will be closer in the future..."

Mu Shen shook his head in the direction they came from, then turned forward. After a moment, his expression changed, and he said with surprise and joy, "How could it be him..."

Gu Li noticed and looked forward with Taozi and Hongnü.

Hundreds of feet away on the mountain path, someone was sitting cross-legged on a stone, eating fruit, looking very relaxed.

"Brother Wu?"

Gu Li saw clearly and exclaimed in surprise. He was so focused on the surroundings that he didn't expect anything unusual at the foot of Spirit Mountain. Although the person was ragged and disheveled, his self-satisfied appearance could only be Wujiao, Brother Wu. He had already been left in Cloud Ridge, so how did he get here first?

Mu Shen's joy was more than his surprise. He hurried past Gu Li, rushed forward, and called out sincerely, "Fellow Daoist Wu, how are you..."

Taozi and Hongnü were also incredulous and continued forward with their doubts.

Wujiao sat on a stone, seemingly surprised, "Oh, isn't that Brother Gu and the other fellow daoists..." He stood up and threw away the wild fruit in his hand. The fruit was unripe and tasted terrible.

Mu Shen and Gu Li arrived, followed by Taozi and Hongnü.

Wujiao greeted them with a bow, feeling deeply moved, "We parted in a hurry, I miss you all..." He continued warmly, "Brother Gu, still as majestic as ever; Fellow Daoist Taozi and Fellow Daoist Hongnü, a perfect match, truly admirable, Fellow Daoist Mu Shen..." He looked at Mu Shen last and sighed, "Fellow Daoist Mu looks pale and thin, probably due to lack of sleep and food, but... quite charming, hehe..."

Gu Li, Taozi, and Hongnü were doubtful and responded half-heartedly.

Mu Shen's smile froze. How to speak, what does it mean to look pale and charming, it's just a way to insult. He laughed dryly and then asked casually, "Fellow Daoist, you were clearly lingering in Cloud Ridge, how did you arrive before us?" He looked him up and down and added, "You have no cultivation, how could you arrive first by walking, can you explain?"

Gu Li, Taozi, and Hongnü nodded in agreement.

Wujiao didn't think and pointed to the distance with his dirty fingers, saying seriously, "As Fellow Daoist Mu said, that day I was enjoying the scenery, but suddenly lost interest, so I stepped on a flying sword..." He gestured as if he was flying, looking very proud, "I flew all the way, hehe..."

He was vividly describing the scene of flying, with great detail and pride.

Mu Shen's smile became even stiffer, and the warmth he felt earlier disappeared. He looked at Wujiao as if he were a monster and said insincerely, "Flying on a sword? Fellow Daoist, you must be very comfortable!"

Wujiao said happily, "Indeed!"

Mu Shen let out a deep breath and shook his head at the three companions, walking to the side with a mocking smile, saying no more. His sincerity was met with mockery. He was expressing his anger and the dignity of a cultivator.

Gu Li took a step back, crossed his arms, and after a careful look, asked, "Brother Wu, have you recovered your cultivation?"

Wujiao said frankly, "I am just a commoner, how could I have cultivation?"

Gu Li's face turned sour, "Then I ask you, if you have no cultivation, how did you fly on a sword..." Without waiting for an answer, he scolded, "Even if we were not thorough, we shouldn't be mocked like this. What about the dignity of fellow daoists, how can we get along in the future?"

Taozi and Hongnü agreed and looked at him coldly.

Wujiao had expected his words to be disliked, but not such a righteous scolding. He spread his hands, caught off guard, "This..."

Gu Li was impatient, waved his hand, and said, "Even if you found a shortcut, there's no need to be so proud. Let's go up the mountain together, no more nonsense!" He didn't waste more words and led the way up the path. After a few steps, he added earnestly, "Brother, you are too frivolous and artificial, it's really not good..."

Wujiao looked at Gu Li's back, unable to defend himself, "I didn't lie..."

Being thrown into the deep mountains by you guys is one thing, but I also had to guard against Mu Shen's sneak attacks. If it weren't for Chang Xian, I would still be wandering in Cloud Ridge! Now, even telling the truth, no one believes me, and I'm seen as frivolous and artificial. I am wronged!

Taozi and Hongnü passed by, their eyes full of undisguised disdain.

Mu Shen showed a bit more human warmth, and when he walked by, he said, "A bookkeeper from a brothel, still calling yourself a gentleman? Hehe, if what you said is true, why not fly again to show us..."

Wujiao looked up at the sky, pretending not to hear. After a moment, he felt a bit better and then moved to catch up. A half-eaten wild fruit lay on the path, and he kicked it hard, muttering, "I fly—" but missed and fell to the ground with a "thud"...

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Five figures slowly moved through the rocks and mountains.

It is said that at the foot of Spirit Mountain, outsiders are not allowed to use magic. To climb the mountain, one must have a guide, otherwise, they can only walk.

After half an incense stick, the mountain path disappeared. After crossing two hills, a winding stone staircase appeared ahead.

Wujiao secretly rejoiced.

If he wandered aimlessly, it would be hard to find a way up. Gu Li and the others, as cultivators, had more experience. Following them indeed saved a lot of time.

Following the stone staircase, they climbed higher and higher, and the scenery became more open. The sun shone brightly, the clouds floated, old pines leaned, and the wind brought mist and beautiful scenery.

After another half an hour, the stone staircase ended. On a mountain platform halfway up, there was a pavilion with the characters "Xiaoyao" on the plaque. On a nearby stone wall, there were four ancient characters: "Lingxia Dongtian."

"This is the entrance to Spirit Mountain. Without a guide, even if you are here, it would be in vain..."

"Hehe, Brother Gu is right! This is the sincerity of inviting you and the other fellow daoists to come along..."

"I heard, Brother Gu knows the way to pay respects to the mountain..."

"Hongnü, you don't know, Brother Gu was taught by a high person..."

"Ha ha! That high person was a Daoist I met by chance on Spirit Mountain. He saw that I had a unique bone structure and a deep connection to immortality, so he told me to join the immortal sect in the future..."

While Gu Li and the others were half-joking, he raised his hand and threw a jade tablet into the air, which exploded and turned into a thin beam of light shooting up. He explained, "This is a special sound-transmitting jade tablet of Spirit Mountain..."

Mu Shen, Taozi, and Hongnü nodded in agreement, each excitedly waiting.

Wujiao looked up, unable to resist his curiosity.

Is there a path to Spirit Mountain unknown to people, or do fairies come from the sky?

What is this sound-transmitting jade tablet... Mobile users please visit http://m.piaotia.net

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