Two treasure maps

There is a Taishang Mountain on the Nine-Layered Heavenly Dao Yuanzhou. On the top of the fairy mountain, a Taoist temple like a palace - Taiwu Temple stands tall and majestic, as if it were a treasure left by the heavenly palace in the human world.

Taiwu Temple is built of white marble. It has withstood the rigors of wind, frost, rain and snow, but it is still flawless and glittering. Each brick is carved with exquisite patterns, with dragons and phoenixes, cranes flying in the clouds, all of which demonstrate the auspiciousness and majesty of Taoism. On the roof, the glazed tiles sparkle in the sunlight, like golden scales, making the entire Taoist temple look more solemn and sacred.

The Taiwu Temple is surrounded by clouds and mist, like a fairyland. The mountain breeze brings the sound of pine waves, which interweaves with the sound of bells and chanting in the temple, forming a beautiful movement.

Inside the Taoist temple, the halls and pavilions are well-arranged, with carved beams and painted buildings, and are magnificent. Each building contains a profound cultural heritage and Taoist thought. In the main hall, the Taoist deity, Laozi, is enshrined. The statue is solemn and awe-inspiring. The incense is burning, the smoke is lingering, and the believers kneel down and pray devoutly for the blessing of the gods.

In addition, Taiwu Temple also plants various exotic flowers and plants, which are fragrant in all seasons. In spring, peach blossoms are in full bloom, in summer, lotus flowers are fragrant, in autumn, chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and in winter, plum blossoms are proud of the snow. These flowers complement the solemn atmosphere of the Taoist temple, adding a bit of fairy spirit and agility.

In this palace-like Taiwu Temple, Taoist culture has been perfectly inherited and carried forward. Whether it is the architectural style, decorative art or cultural connotation, it embodies the essence and charm of Taoist thought. It is not only the spiritual home of practitioners, but also a fairyland holy land that people yearn for.

Guo Lingli held the crane's sharp beak tightly, her hands trembling slightly from the excessive force. She felt the crane's wings constantly vibrating, and the strong wind whistled past her ears, making it almost impossible for her to breathe. Her heart beat so violently that it seemed to jump out of her chest.

Just when she was about to give up, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from the crane: "Little girl, don't let go. If you let go, you will fall and die." Guo Lingli was startled. She looked around, trying to find the source of the voice. But the crane flew too high and too fast, and she could only see the blue sky and white clouds.

She tried hard to recall the owner of the voice, but her mind was in a mess and she couldn't determine who it was. At this time, the voice above said again: "Don't you know wood magic? Can't you climb up by yourself?" Guo Lingli woke up from her dream and remembered that she had indeed learned wood magic.

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. She first adjusted to the speed and rhythm of the crane's flight, then concentrated her energy and took out a handful of seeds from the beast-taming bell. These seeds were previously stimulated by her wood magic and had strong growth power. She carefully scattered the seeds on the crane's body and stimulated their growth power, allowing them to quickly take root and sprout on the crane's body, entwining into tough vines.

The voice above rang out again: "You really know wood magic." Guo Lingli had already tied herself tightly to the crane with vines. She then asked, "Are you Taoist Shanlan?"

"Yes, you can actually tell it's my voice?" the voice above replied. Guo Lingli was pleasantly surprised. She finally identified the source of the voice. She followed the tied vines and approached the crane's body little by little, while asking, "Aren't you Guo Fengli's contracted guardian? Why did you capture me? Did you capture the wrong person?"

Taoist Shanlan said, "She doesn't know your wood magic." Guo Lingli pouted and said, "No, I learned my wood magic from her." Taoist Shanlan laughed and said, "Her wood magic was made possible by a wood crystal I injected into her body, but you don't have this kind of wood crystal in your body. How did you learn wood magic?"

Guo Lingli's heart moved, and she suddenly thought of a possibility. She hesitated for a moment, then said: "Actually... I am Guo Fengli's sister."

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes moving, as if she was silently weighing something in her heart. She hesitated for a moment, and finally mustered up the courage to whisper: "Master, tell me, is there a possibility that Guo Fengli and I are twin sisters? So I can also use the wood crystal stone you put into her body."

Taoist Shanlan couldn't help but smile when he heard this, and his eyes showed a deep wisdom. He said softly: "Lingli, you really don't know? That Guo Fengli, she is not your twin sister."

When Guo Lingli heard this, her heart trembled. Of course, she knew that Guo Fengli was not her twin sister, but she did not expect that even Taoist Shanlan knew this secret. She could not help but think in her heart that since this Taoist was an immortal and had this magical crane as his companion, there must be few things in the world that could be hidden from his eyes.

As she pondered, she carefully arranged the branches and leaves that had sprouted from the seeds. She gently placed the branches and leaves on the crane's two slender legs, as if she was weaving a green skirt for the crane. The branches and leaves swayed gracefully on the crane's legs, as if adding a bit of agility and vitality to this magical creature.

Guo Lingli felt as if she was in a dreamlike world. She swung on a swing while appreciating the beautiful scenery around her. Cranes soared in the sky, taking her through the clouds and overlooking the earth. The freedom and comfort made her feel unprecedented comfort.

However, Taoist Shanlan's voice once again interrupted her reverie. "What? Do you really know nothing about this?" he asked with some doubt.

Guo Lingli came back to his senses and said, "Since the Taoist priest has said so, I know it now."

As she spoke, she continued to adjust the length of the branches, trying to get closer to the crane's legs. She knew that only by grabbing the crane's legs could she ensure that she would not fall. However, this process was not easy, and she needed to carefully adjust her posture and strength.

Taoist Shanlan saw that she was still busy down below, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Why don't you come up? Sit on the crane's back, it will be more comfortable this way."

Hearing this, Guo Lingli smiled awkwardly and said, "Master, I know it would be more comfortable to sit on it, but I'm afraid. I want to hold the crane's legs first, so that I can feel more at ease."

Her answer made Taoist Shanlan laugh. He smiled and teased, "You are quite self-aware, girl. But you have to think carefully. Although the crane's legs are strong, if it poops in a while, you will be in trouble. You have to think carefully whether to come up or not."

Guo Lingli was stunned by his words, and then her face turned red with embarrassment. She realized that she had only considered safety issues before, but ignored the fact that cranes also have physiological needs. She quickly urged her seed to crawl towards the crane's back, hoping to find a safe and comfortable position.

Taoist Shanlan stood in front of Guo Lingli, watching her wrap herself tightly with wood magic, like a green cocoon, and he couldn't help laughing. The laughter was full of ease and joy, as if at this moment, all the worries and tensions were thrown away.

Guo Lingli raised her head, her clear eyes flashing with curiosity and doubt. She asked directly, "Master, where are you taking me?" Her voice was trembling. After all, it was still very cold in the sky. Even with the crane feathers, she was still shivering.

Taoist Shanlan pointed to the towering mountains without any sympathy. On the top of the mountains, the fairy clouds were shining, as if countless fairies were dancing among them, emitting charming light.

He said casually: "The place we are going to is the Taishang Mountain in Daoyuanzhou."