Chapter 108: The Umbrella Knot

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Seeing that Immortal Maiden Jiuxiao had left, Master Qingxu opened the small gourd, took out two “Essence-Strengthening Pills,” swallowed one himself, and handed the other to Yan Chixia. After Yan Chixia took it, the master earnestly said, “Danzi, cultivate diligently! The cold winter will soon pass, and spring will come with blooming flowers... The Mysterious Island holds both enticing cultivation resources and unforeseen dangers! It’s rare that Immortal Maiden Jiuxiao allowed me to bring you for this trial. If anything happens to you and I cannot protect you, you must take care of yourself.”

“Mm!” Yan Chixia nodded firmly. “Master, I understand!”

“Brother Yan, I’m so envious of you and Sister Meier!” Rabbit Xiaomeng couldn’t help but say. “You two get to go with Master for the trial… just thinking about it is so exciting!”

“Hehe,” Master Qingxu smiled. “Congzi, don’t be impatient. Someday, I will take you all with Danzi on a trial. As the saying goes, ‘No pain, no gain.’ If you want to go on trials soon, Mingzi, Congzi, Chizi, you must not fear hardship and cultivate diligently.”

“Yes!” Bai Xiaoyue, Rabbit Xiaomeng, and Songta’er answered in unison. “Master, we understand! We will begin cultivating right away…”

With that, the three of them walked toward their rooms together.

Master Qingxu nodded in satisfaction, then reminded Yan Chixia and She Meier a few more words before flying into his secret chamber.

On the grass in front of Qingxu Temple, only Yan Chixia and She Meier remained.

She Meier looked at Yan Chixia with delight and said, “Yan Chixia, how do you feel? Everything I told you before has come true, hasn’t it? In three months, we’ll go to the Mysterious Island together… aren’t you happy?”

“Of course I’m happy!” Yan Chixia’s face was bright with a smile. “Meier, keep cultivating hard. When the time comes, my master and your master will join forces to attack the ‘Seals.’ Maybe we can play a part too.”

…

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Winter gave way to spring; plants revived. On the towering peaks of Zhongnan Mountain, flowers bloomed in myriad colors, creating a scene of vibrant prosperity everywhere.

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It was a fine, warm spring morning.

On the highest peak of Zhongnan Mountain, Shouyang Peak, Yan Chixia, Bai Xiaoyue, Rabbit Xiaomeng, Songta’er, and She Meier stood together, chatting and laughing, their spirits soaring as they admired the magnificent, rolling mountain vistas.

After months of close contact, She Meier had become close friends with Bai Xiaoyue and Rabbit Xiaomeng. The three confidantes shared everything and were very affectionate.

Yan Chixia noticed this and felt joy in his heart.

With only eight days left until the full moon of March fifteenth, for safety’s sake, today Immortal Maiden Jiuxiao and Master Qingxu went to the Mysterious Island to inspect the ancient ruins.

Before leaving, Master Qingxu told Yan Chixia, Bai Xiaoyue, Rabbit Xiaomeng, and Songta’er that they had worked hard these past months and could relax today, free to do as they pleased. Immortal Maiden Jiuxiao also gave She Meier a day off. The five were very happy and, after some discussion, decided to go sightseeing on the mountain. So, joyfully, they took the “Ruyi Divine Boat” to this peak…

Through continuous effort, Yan Chixia had grasped the basic method of setting up “barriers.” However, since his cultivation level was still low and his true qi reserves limited, he could only set up simple “barriers” for now.

After learning to set up “barriers,” Master Qingxu began teaching him the [Fire Control Technique].

Bai Xiaoyue also showed great talent in cultivation. Since becoming a disciple, she had abandoned all previous “unaffiliated” methods to start anew under Master Qingxu’s guidance, practicing diligently every day with remarkable results. She had now reached the fifth level of Qi Refinement.

Rabbit Xiaomeng was clever and hardworking; after three months of effort, she had reached the third level of Qi Refinement.

Only Songta’er remained hovering at the edge of the Qi Refinement stage. Still, he wasn’t slow—when learning the “Storage Ring” technique, he was the last to master it but took less than three days, earning Master Qingxu’s praise.

She Meier’s cultivation skills were specialized:

Immortal Maiden Jiuxiao taught her how to set up “barriers,” which she quickly mastered. But when it came to painting, She Meier was hopelessly inept!

Now, after more than three months learning painting from Yan Chixia, her skill remained at a beginner’s level; her drawings were vague imitations. Yan Chixia had tried teaching her to activate simple objects—like a grape or two soybeans—but she struggled even with those, let alone the more complex “Dew-Infused Jade” technique.

This distressed She Meier deeply. Several times she thought of giving up the [Paper Painting Talisman Technique], but if she did, she would disappoint Immortal Maiden Jiuxiao’s high expectations and lose the chance to spend every day with Yan Chixia. So, though daunted by painting, she forced herself to show determination and persistence.

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At this moment, She Meier stood atop Shouyang Peak, the highest point of Zhongnan Mountain, gazing far into the distance. The vast landscape of rolling peaks and ridges lay beneath her, magnificent and grand. Lost in the joy of chatting and laughing with Bai Xiaoyue and Rabbit Xiaomeng, she forgot her troubles with painting.

Suddenly, a dark cloud drifted in from afar—a rain cloud. Carried by the warm spring breeze, it floated gently above their heads, and a light drizzle began.

“Oh no!” Rabbit Xiaomeng cried out immediately. “It’s raining! Sister Meier, quickly summon your ‘Ruyi Divine Boat’ so we can shelter from the rain together.”

She Meier smiled gently and said, “Don’t panic, Mengmeng. Everyone stay still, watch this…”

With a wave of her hand, a “parasol barrier” appeared above them, shielding them from the drizzle.

“Ah!” Rabbit Xiaomeng exclaimed in admiration. “Sister Meier, you’re amazing! You just learned to set up ‘barriers,’ and today it’s already useful!”

“Hehehe…” Songta’er chimed in, “Sister She is truly impressive! When will I be able to set up ‘barriers’ like that?”

Bai Xiaoyue also praised sincerely, “Yes! The ‘parasol barrier’ you set up is clean and neat, your technique is skilled—it’s really beautiful!”

Since becoming close friends, Bai Xiaoyue called She Meier “Sister,” while She Meier called Bai Xiaoyue “Yue’er” and Rabbit Xiaomeng “Mengmeng,” showing their deep affection.

Yan Chixia said nothing but watched eagerly.

The “parasol barrier” She Meier set floated in midair overhead, about ten feet in diameter. The barrier’s “true qi protective shield” was transparent, yet clearly visible to the naked eye…