Chapter 27

"Phew!" Gu Han let out a comfortable sigh, stretched lazily, causing ripples in the pool water.

"I finally understand why you made such a thing. It's so comfortable, it's even better than taking a low-grade Essence Cultivation Pill. By the way, are you feeling better?" Gu Han said to Chu He, the two of them now almost completely exposed except for their undergarments.

The pool was not small; even with both of them in it, it still felt spacious.

"Hey, don't make me sound like I have the heart of a needle. A true man can bend and stretch. What's the big deal about these things? Besides, my goal is the Great Dao; there's no need to fuss over trivial matters." Chu He was somewhat dismissive of Gu Han's greeting.

"A true man can bend and stretch? I'm starting to think Brother Chu's realm is getting higher. But this soaking is a bit monotonous. Let's find something to liven things up." Gu Han said, then started rummaging through his storage ring.

By this time, it had already grown dark. A cool breeze occasionally blew from somewhere, causing the light mist rising from the pool to sway, creating a dreamlike scene.

The night sky was clear, the crescent moon hung high, and the stars shone brightly. Fireflies flew over the wall, leaving graceful trails in the air.

In addition to the twinkling stars, there were also streaks of light like meteors appearing and disappearing in the sky, and there were quite a few of them, resembling a stunning meteor shower.

Chu He had never seen such a beautiful summer night and was momentarily lost in admiration.

Those brilliant lights high up were undoubtedly cultivators of the Core Formation Realm or above, flying on their magical treasures. Only by reaching the Core Formation Realm, with a continuously revolving and ever-lasting Core, could one step into the void and roam freely.

When will I reach the Core Formation Realm? Then I can also look down at the earth from above.

The conflict with those disciples of noble families further confirmed the fundamental principle of survival in this cultivation world: only with great strength can one avoid being bullied.

With great strength, all obstacles in front of you can be shattered! Only then can one walk further on the long path of seeking the Dao, until immortality, until eternal life. This is probably the highest pursuit in this world.

"Here, something to drink." Gu Han suddenly interrupted Chu He's wandering thoughts.

Taking the small wine bottle he threw over, Chu He saw that it had a round belly and a slender neck, made of extremely clear and transparent material. On one side, there were elegant characters: "Osmanthus Wine." And in smaller letters: "Fine Brewery, Five-Year Special."

As soon as the lid was opened, the elegant floral fragrance spread, making one's throat itch.

Tasting it, it was rich and smooth, sweet and smooth on the throat. The wine entered the stomach, leaving a lingering aftertaste. Seeing the pale yellow, transparent liquid at the bottle's mouth, Chu He thought of a poem, which he recited aloud:

"Dim and light yellow, gentle in nature, distant in trace, only fragrance remains.

Why need shallow green and deep red? It is the first among flowers.

Plums may envy, chrysanthemums should be ashamed, in the garden, it reigns supreme in mid-autumn.

How could the poet be so heartless, not to have collected it in his anthology?"

"Wow, did a poetry ghost possess you? But this poem is quite good. 'Distant in trace, only fragrance remains,' 'first among flowers,' osmanthus deserves this praise. I didn't expect that a bottle of osmanthus wine would inspire such a good poem. Looks like I need to bring a different kind of wine next time." After a while, Gu Han came back to his senses and exclaimed.

Gu Han had initially been somewhat dismissive of his grand singing, but the more he chewed on those lines, the more they tasted, especially while drinking this osmanthus wine, which was quite fitting.

"Clap, clap!" "Sir, you have great literary talent." Accompanied by applause, a clear, gentle voice came from nearby.

"Who's there?!" Gu Han first released his black-red magic sword, then covered his chest with his other hand to avoid exposing himself.

Uninvited and at night, it was likely not a Qingling Mountain disciple, which was why Gu Han was so nervous.

Chu He turned around and saw her! The green-robed lady he had glimpsed before.

The beauty stood on the high wall, dressed in green, with a well-proportioned figure, bathed in starlight, like a celestial fairy.

"Green-robed lady, we have offended you." Gu Han quickly retracted his flying sword and stammered an apology.

"Ha ha, why are you Qingling Mountain disciples so afraid of me? I'm not a monster who eats people and doesn't spit out bones." Without any movement, she was already by the pool.

"Really, no need to hide. My cultivation is higher than yours. Even if you wear immortal clothes, if I want to see, you'll be as naked as the day you were born." She said, covering her mouth with her jade-like hand, but the crescent-shaped eyes revealed a hint of a smile.

"Interesting." Then she took off her shoes, rolled up her skirt, and sat by the pool, soaking her feet.

Her legs were long, white, and perfect. As they immersed in the warm spring water, a slight blush appeared on her skin, making it look very delicate.

Faced with such a beautiful scene of the lady playing in the water, Chu He didn't have time to appreciate it, moving closer to Gu Han, almost hugging him.

This goddess is not to be provoked; it's best to keep some distance. If someone like Qingfeng Ru were to make things difficult for him next time, he wouldn't be able to stay at Qingling Mountain.

"Green-robed lady, isn't it inappropriate for you to be here? This is a remote place, and we don't have much to offer." After a while, Gu Han stammered.

"Why did this guy shout a poem just now? Now he's invited the wolf into the house, and he regrets it, right?" The lady pointed at Chu He, her face showing a playful expression, but mostly teasing.

"This..." Chu He was speechless: can't I shout loudly in my own home? If every time I could attract such a beautiful "wolf," I wouldn't mind shouting every day.

"Sigh, it's been a long time since I've soaked in a hot spring. I really miss the Heavenly Water on Sacred Venerable Mountain!" She pouted, her expression suddenly turning a bit gloomy.

Seeing her somewhat homesick look, Chu He and Gu Han both felt a sense of pity, but they didn't know how to comfort her, so it was best not to speak.

"Why are you so afraid of me? I'm not a fierce, ugly woman. Especially you two, it's too exaggerated. If you don't explain clearly today, you'll regret it!" Suddenly, her expression changed, becoming somewhat fierce. But her beauty was so great that even when threatening, she had little killing power.

Any beautiful woman, seeing two men cowering from her like they were avoiding the plague and almost hugging each other, would know something was amiss, which was why she wanted to get to the bottom of it.

Chu He originally wanted to find an excuse to brush it off, but Gu Han, for some reason, blurted out his grievances first.

Moreover, he exaggerated his innocence to the point of being extremely wronged, directly pointing the finger at the lady in front of him.