Chapter 79: The Goddess Fears the Male Lead (Seeking Recommendations)

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  Through the external carved beams and painted pillars of the pavilion, suddenly a natural lava cave appears before one's eyes, without any sweltering heat, but with a strange cool comfort, emitting a faint fragrance that invigorates the spirit.

  Inside the cave, one wall of the cave is pierced with holes of various sizes, and layers of ancient books are stacked inside, with some tortoise shells, scrolls, jade boxes and other objects scattered about.

  Some night pearls are inlaid among them, and the light illuminates the cave to reveal every detail. Only at the top of the cave can be seen clusters of white orchids, with pure white petals, sacred and elegant, refined and beautiful.

  In front of the bookshelves covering the entire wall, an ancient, fragrant low table and an old six-stringed guqin were placed on it. As Mulan entered, the strings of the guqin slightly vibrated, emitting a pleasant hum, followed by a faint glow emerging from the dark patterns on its surface, as if welcoming the master's arrival.

  Xuān Guī Xiao Ba's face was in a state of intoxication as he sniffed the fragrance that filled his nostrils, and began to search for something delicious.

  Chen Mo took out half a jade pendant and waited excitedly for Lu Huazhen's arrival.

  "Chen Mo, actually..." Mu Lingwei looked at Chen Mo's hopeful face, hesitated, then took out half of her own.

  Two and a half coins seemed to have their own perception, automatically flying out of the hands of two people, hovering in mid-air, entwining each other like a pair of playful fish. In an instant, the fish-like coins merged into one, the jade pendants slowly closing together, and in that moment, a dazzling five-colored light illuminated the cave, making it look mysterious and magnificent.

  Suddenly, Chen Mo's expression turned stern, and a strange picture gradually unfolded in his mind. The patterns on the fish's body, filled with ancient aura, slowly transformed into words: "Jiangzhucao, Baipujin, Tianwupinyaohe..." It was a prescription, and he wanted to take a closer look.

  The divine thought has fallen, and the words behind it have become even more blurred. Chen Mo only saw a part of it. When he wanted to concentrate his mind again to explore, a feeling of fatigue and confusion suddenly arose.

  At this time, the Pisces jade pendant completed its merge, and with a flash of light, it fell into the palm of Mu Lingwei.

  "This is the jade pendant my master had been waiting for a long time, it's finally reunited, and her wish has also been fulfilled. Unfortunately, my master didn't get to see this moment, she has already passed away." Mulan Wei choked back tears, filled with infinite sorrow, and told Chen Mo the truth.

  Like a basin of cold water from the sky, Chen Mo's heart full of hope was suddenly chilled to the bone, his heart sank to the bottom of an icy lake. His fists clenched and unclenched, bitter and suppressed, bearing the blow of loss.

  Isn't it? You've traveled thousands of miles, overcoming countless difficulties to get here. Yet you're told that your future master has already passed away? Good heavens, is there anything more tragic than this in the world?

  "However, Master has left a will, and I will follow Master's injustice. As long as it is within my power, you can ask for anything. Or you can choose some items you need, such as high-grade elixirs, high-grade mystic techniques, or cultivation methods." Mu Lingwei said while pointing to the book, jade bottle, and jade box. Knowing that Chen Mo would inevitably be disappointed, she could only use these items to make up for it.

  Chen Mo's mouth curled into a faint, bitter smile as he lowered his head in silence. High-grade elixirs and high-grade cultivation techniques were, of course, extremely rare treasures that were hard to come by. They were also the very resources he urgently needed at this moment, and it was impossible for him not to be moved by them.

  But what about afterwards? Only when you have grasped the true skills and become strong, will no one be able to bully you at will, and you can protect your loved ones.

  With a torn heart, struggling, I, Chen Mo, have come from adversity, believing that heaven will not cut off the path of man, adhering to my own faith, even if it means fighting with blood and tears, and soul flying away, I must clear the thorns and open up a way out.

  Repeating Mulan's words over and over again, a spark of starlight was burning in the depths of her eyes.

  Mu Lingwei stared at Chen Mo, who was deep in thought, quietly waiting for his response. Although she had lightly mentioned those treasures, if Chen Mo chose the right ones and added diligent cultivation, he would definitely be able to break through to the Spiritual Master level within two to three years. In the Great Wind Nation, such achievements would make him a dragon among men.

  "I know what I want." Chen Mo finally raised his head, and in his clear and transparent eyes, there was an unwavering determination: "I want to make you my master, come be my teacher."

  Call himself a teacher? Mu Lingwei slightly opened her lips, a hint of astonishment flickering in her watery eyes. She had thought about it a thousand times and still couldn't believe that Chen Mo would propose such a condition. Take him as an apprentice? Firstly, she had never taken on an apprentice before; secondly, she wouldn't know how to teach; thirdly, the Suspended Void Pavilion had always been devoid of male residents...

  Seeing Mu Lingwei's expression of refusal, Chen Mo steeled himself and pretended to be wronged: "Didn't you say that as long as it's within your power, you can agree to anything I ask? Teaching a newcomer like me, you must be able to handle it."

  "How can this be, you can choose the items I proposed." Mu Ling Wei's eyebrows were all scrunched up together, and this little guy actually used his own words to squeeze himself. He directly turned around and ignored Chen Mo.

  Chen Mo was taken aback, his mind racing, and he let out a helpless sigh. "Fine, fine. I don't want any compensation either. Just return that half of the jade pendant to me, and I'll leave as if I never came." He then held out one hand, palm up, asking Mu Lingwei to return the other half of the jade pendant, his expression resolute.

  Then, with a bit of a rascal's nagging tone, he said: "Tomorrow I'll climb the mountain wall again and pair up with you, then I'll come to worship you as my master. Anyway, I'm not afraid of hardship..." The voice behind him sank down without any energy, turning into a sorrowful and resentful expression.

  It's as if Mu Lingwei didn't accept him as a disciple, he was a bad person, a very bad person.

  "You..." Mu Lingwei couldn't take it anymore, turned her back to Chen Mo's body and came back, both angry and amused. How did this kid suddenly become so sticky?

  "Think again, I'm here..." Mu Lingwei shook her head in dismay. Was she really going to let him take the jade pendant back and come every day to climb the steep mountain wall, attracting people from the valley to gather and watch, wandering around hesitantly?

  Those who know will say he's here to pay respects to his master, but those who don't might have all sorts of unsavory thoughts.

  She let out a sigh and began to explain, "Not everyone can be an alchemist. The purity of the spiritual energy is a necessary condition, and then using pure spiritual thoughts to skillfully control the flames, extract the essence of the herbs, and the power of the demon core is just the first step. What's even harder is what comes after - combining different medicinal materials according to the pill formula to refine the elixir, requiring precise control over the firing process, and only those with a deep understanding can grasp the subtleties. Some alchemists spend their entire lives and can only manage to create one or two high-quality products, it's not easy, do you understand?"

  "I understand, but I haven't even tried yet, how can I give up?" The resolute words, ringing out loud and clear, represented Chen Mo's determination at this moment. It also made it clear that Mu Lingwei's words were not in vain, as the old man with white eyebrows and hair had been a second-rate pharmacist for so many years.

  Xiao Ba also started to make an appearance, the cute and lovely turtle crawling at the goddess's feet, sticking out its round head, rubbing against her calf, blinking its big watery eyes, gazing up at her with a pitiful expression.

  No wonder, her lively eyes and cute appearance really made Mu Lingwei's heart soften slightly.

  Looking at Chen Mo again, who won't turn back until he hits the wall, with determination and recklessness coexisting.

  Mulingwei couldn't stand the two guys' nagging, finally nodded and said: "Alright, before I accept you as my apprentice, you must pass various tests. Only if you qualify, will I accept you as my apprentice. If you can't withstand the test, you'll leave with nothing and never set foot in Changchun Valley again."

  There is no overnight success in this world. Since you have made a choice, you must bear the pressure of Mount Tai pressing down on your head.

  Chen Mo was overjoyed and shouted loudly: "Good!"

  Opportunity has come, it depends on how to grasp this opportunity, otherwise it will slip away like sand in your hands.

  What I fear most is that Fairy Lady Shifu won't give me this chance.

  A little test is nothing, as long as you can worship under the pomegranate of Mulingwei, no, under her seat. The future prospects are certainly immeasurable.

  Firmly hold on to your beliefs, and let the storms rage even more fiercely. As long as you temper yourself into unyielding wings, traverse through wind and rain, cut through thorns and brambles, you will surely touch the scorching sun in the vast sky.

  As soon as Xiao Ba heard Mu Lingwei agree, he immediately became familiar and happy, treating the Suspended Pavilion as his own home. He began to search for food everywhere without being polite, smelling a faint scent of medicine coming from above, and stretched out his paws to grab the jade box on the wall.

  Chen Mo's face turned red with sweat, what kind of pet had he raised? He hastily shouted loudly. Xiaoba was startled. The grab didn't hold tight, and the poor Gulu fell from above.

  "Let's start the test from my humble abode, shall we?" Mu Lingwei nodded slightly, exhaled a gentle breath, and raised her delicate jade finger to point at a blank spot on the cave wall.

  The cave wall shook slightly, and then a loud rumbling sound was heard, revealing an entrance. Some green vines drooped down, like a green curtain, and a white light pierced through the leaves into the cave, strange and mysterious.

  The still mourning Xiao Ba, the Black Turtle, was also attracted to it. He felt that the cave emitted a familiar and intimate aura, serene and warm, with a strong spiritual energy that he had experienced while still in his eggshell.

  "Chen Mo, come with me." Mulanwei swept aside the green curtain and entered.

  In an instant, as if passing through a transparent whirlpool.

  Huh? This feels like passing through a space-time vortex and arriving at a small paradise.

  Could this also be a small piece of heaven?

  But here it's much smaller, without the terrifying bloody vortex, the ferocious boiling lava, everything seems very peaceful and calm.

  Half of the mountain peaks are steep and rocky, a stream flows slowly down, passing through a broken bluestone bridge, returning to a small lake. The white lotus in the lake is about to bloom, shy and charming, evoking people's love. The spirit bird flies, its wing tips brushing against the water surface, rippling...

  At the foot of the mountain, a lush bamboo forest sways gently in the breeze by the water's edge. A small, elegant bamboo house stands half on the lake's surface, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Along the lakeside, several plots of spiritual land are teeming with life, planted with many medicinal herbs that thrive beautifully.

  It is indeed a rare and precious haven in this mundane world.

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