My sister is Luna

Surrounded by mountains, this vast lake stretches as far as the eye can see, its surface as smooth as a mirror, shrouded in mist. Only one peculiar tree stands rooted in the water, making everything seem like a dreamlike fairyland.

A group of people walked onto the lake surface, and instead of falling into the water as expected, they stood steadily on it, which was quite magical.

"It feels so comfortable to stay here." Zhang Taixian stood on the lake, took a deep breath, and felt refreshed.

He himself possessed a slightly ethereal quality, and in such a misty environment, he appeared even more like a banished immortal, drawing attention and earning admiration.

"Hey, Tai Xian, and Yao, we meet again." Cain, leading Team Moon, greeted the members of Team Star.

"Teacher Cain, we will definitely get first place, just you watch!" Yao, the energetic young man, was the first to jump out and said enthusiastically.

"Young people are always full of youthful passion, I hope Brother Kai won't take offense." Zhang Taixian smiled awkwardly.

"It's alright. It's good to have passion and dreams. Otherwise, what's the difference between you and a salted fish?" Cain waved his hand dismissively and glanced at Ji Xiaoman, who loved to slack off.

From a teacher's perspective, he greatly admires Yao and Jing, these two types of enthusiastic, active, rational, and studious students, because they make his teaching life interesting and fulfilling, and prevent it from becoming boring.

"That's right, that's right, as expected, Teacher Cain understands me best!" Yao nodded happily.

“Having ideas and taking action isn’t enough; you also need money,” Zhong Wuyan said with a disdainful look.

You guys work hard, I'll just enjoy myself. Ji Xiaoman felt content; this environment was a great place to slack off, and her laziness was almost being coaxed out.

“Ha… um…” At this moment, a yawn attracted everyone’s attention, and Zhuang Zhou slowly approached.

"Each team will throw their treasures into the lake, and the Kun will then pull up the most precious treasures..."

Zhuangzi stands alone on the lake, exuding a leisurely and comfortable temperament. He blends into nature, calm and unobtrusive, as if he himself is a part of this world. All things are born and respond to him. This is the state of being one with all things, that is, the unity of man and nature.

"What is the most precious thing?" Zhuang Zhou asked, his eyes half-open, a hint of interest on his sleepy face.

"Endless Blades!"

"Violent Armor!"

"Void Staff!"

"The Famous Sword - Fate-Breaking Blade!"

"Radiant Moon!"

"..."

One by one, the treasures were thrown into the lake surrounding the trees, splashing water and creating ripples.

"These people are all so rich!!"

Meng Ya watched in surprise as they carelessly tossed the expensive equipment into the lake. Although he was also a nobleman's son, due to strict upbringing and his own rebellious nature, he had to earn most of his own money.

Xi Shi, standing behind Cain, gasped in surprise, covering her mouth. In her eyes, these were all gold coins, all of which had fallen into the water with a splash. She couldn't help but feel heartbroken. If she had that money, she would have paid off her debts long ago and been free to live a life without any constraints, just like Zhuangzi, who traveled around to find treasures and collect them himself instead of selling them.

"It's up to you."

Zhong Wuyan held the jade pendant in her hand and gently placed it into the lake. Money and chaotic battles were her hobbies and her way of life. This jade pendant was proof of her most beautiful memories and was undoubtedly her most precious treasure.

"Keep it up, everyone!"

"Go for second place! Best of luck!"

Suddenly, Yao jumped up, his figure in mid-air blocking the students' view. He made a cool farewell gesture and then jumped into the lake with a "plop".

He firmly believed that he was the most precious treasure, and that he and his idol Li Bai were the best in the world, shining like stars.

“This extreme cold storm is my most precious treasure right now, I’ll use it…” Zhang Taixian held the gold and blue armor, preparing to put it into the lake.

"Ah...right, the treasures that weren't lifted will dissolve in the lake." At this moment, Zhuang Zhou yawned and said in a strange tone.

"Hey, why didn't you say so earlier? You fell, you fell in?!" Zhang Taixian's hand trembled in fright, and the Extreme Cold Storm fell into the lake. He said in a panic.

"He... he'll be alright, won't he?" Sun Bin's face turned pale with fright at the thought of Yao being reduced to ashes.

"What could possibly happen to such a big guy?" Meng Ya shouted to calm their panic.

"Let's think about how to get through this first!"

"You guys are really pushing yourselves too hard to win!" someone said, puzzled.

"..." Master Lu Ban walked silently to the tree.

"Uncle Ban...?" Meng Ya was taken aback, as if he had guessed something.

The exquisite mechanical wing was thrown into the water. Master Lu Ban quietly watched the ripples on the water, his weathered face revealing no emotion.

"Ah...?" It seemed that the mechanism leg had malfunctioned, emitting white smoke. Sun Bin suddenly fell down, his heart filled with panic.

"What?!" Upon hearing Zhuang Zhou's words, Zhong Wuyan became anxious.

"Why didn't you say so sooner, you bastard!" Zhong Wuyan glared fiercely at Zhuang Zhou.

Only she would dare to be so disrespectful to Zhuang Zhou, one of the three sages.

"Weren't you in a hurry to throw it away? I haven't even finished speaking yet," Zhuang Zhou said nonchalantly.

"Damn it..." Zhong Wuyan put down the giant hammer in her hand, walked to the tree, and seemed to want to jump into the water to retrieve the jade pendant.

But Zhuang Zhou just said that the lake water can dissolve things that are not treasures. She also saw some treasures in the lake being dissolved, which means that people may also be dissolved.

She didn't think she was the most precious treasure, and that being destroyed would greatly endanger her life. Thinking of this, she stopped in her tracks.

She dared not gamble her life on a jade pendant, even though it carried important memories for her. Her years of experience surviving in the Southern Wilderness told her it was not worth it. It was a belief ingrained in her very being; otherwise, she would not have survived to this day, even after her lover's death.

"Damn it!" Zhong Wuyan walked back, gritting her teeth, whether at Zhuang Zhou or at herself, it was unclear.

“Kain, joining your team has cost me something so precious, you have to compensate me,” Zhong Wuyan shouted.

"Are you really that insecure about your treasure?" Cain said helplessly.

"Of course there are, but who knows what the Kun is thinking? What is precious in the eyes of others may not be precious in its eyes. It's all random."

"So how do you want to make it up to me?" Cain sighed and went along with her.

He knew that Zhong Wuyan was just venting her anger, and it was too late to regret it now.

"Add another 100,000, no, 200,000, no, 500,000, no, 1 million, 10 million, no, no, not enough, not enough, none of these are enough! No matter how much, it's not enough!!"

Zhong Wuyan roared, realizing that no amount of money could replace the jade pendant or alleviate her feelings.

She picked up the giant hammer and kept smashing it against the lake, her body trembling with rage. She was furious and wanted to smash this damn competition.

Lian Po patted her shoulder, hoping she would feel better. He had overheard her mention that the jade pendant meant a great deal to Zhong Wuyan, and he knew how conflicted and distressed she was. But now he could only comfort her as a friend or follower.

“Gulp…” Xi Shi looked at the angry Zhong Wuyan and knew that the jade pendant was extremely important to her, and no amount of money could make up for it.

Milady's words and mocking laughter echoed in her mind. In a moment of impulsiveness, she gritted her teeth and jumped into the lake with a "plop."

I don't have my own treasure, so let me help others find theirs. It's not bad to do a good deed before I die.

That's probably what she was thinking.

Even the harsh life she endured in the no-man's-land could not conceal or erase the kindness in her nature.

"Xi Shi?!" Cain exclaimed in surprise, walked to the tree, and looked at the now calm lake surface.

Suddenly, the lake surface emitted a dazzling light.

……