Gou Zai Xi You Dao Chang Sheng

[At the old site of the Cold Pool, at the end of Chen Shi (7-9 AM), a faint light shimmered on the water's surface for three breaths.]

I opened my eyes to find the moonlight at its peak, bathing the quiet room in a frosty white glow.

"The cold pool has been cleared for several days, and the water veins should have been calmed down."

There was a strange light at that moment. Could it be something left behind from the Green-Scaled Snake's nest?

Or is there another secret hidden deep within the water veins?

Regardless of the method, since the opportunity presented by the tortoise shell is brief, it is worth exploring.

But there are ways to explore.

Plan carefully before acting, and avoid dangerous places.

Li Yan pondered for a moment, then took out three newly drawn Qingfeng Talismans and three Weilei Talismans and put them into his pocket.

He then hung the Shouzhuo wooden sword at his waist, wore the Shuilingyu close to his body, and held the tortoise shell in his palm.

Finally, he took out a palm-sized gray cloth bag from a hidden compartment under the bed.

This was obtained a few days ago through an exchange between a herb grown in the herb garden and a disciple of the Weapon Pavilion.

Although the interior space is only a few feet square, it can store small items and prevent ordinary exploration.

He packed the necessary items, tying the storage bag to the inner lining of his waist, concealing it with his outer robe so that it was not visible.

Once everything was ready, he was in no hurry to set off.

Sitting cross-legged on a meditation cushion, with a subtle light shining through my mind, I deduced all sorts of possibilities.

"By the end of Chenshi (7-9 AM), the sky was already bright, and many disciples were coming and going in the mountains."

Although the cold pool is secluded, it is still frequented by those gathering herbs and fetching water.

"The best time is at the end of the Mao hour (5-7 AM), when the sky is just about to brighten and the morning fog is at its thickest."

Arrive early, hide nearby, and wait for the strange light to appear at the end of Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

"If the strange light indicates the discovery of a treasure, there will be fluctuations in spiritual energy, which will attract the attention of others."

We need to set up a smokescreen to conceal our movements.

"If the strange light is a sign of the activity of demons and monsters, then we must hide ourselves, observe its true nature, and then decide what to do."

After careful consideration, he took out a small packet of concealing dust that he had obtained from the artifact pavilion.

This item is made by mixing spirit-absorbing powder with concealing grass ash, and can temporarily mask the aura of a cultivator in the Qi Opening stage.

They also cut off three inches of lightning-struck vine, ground it into fine powder, and mixed it with cinnabar to prepare for drawing temporary array patterns.

With everything ready, Li Yan closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, waiting for the hour of Yin (3-5 AM).

At the end of the Yin month, the moon sets and the stars fade.

A pale gray shadow blended into the thick fog.

With all my ears open, I could hear the wind, the chirping of insects, the faint snoring from the distant huts, and the wriggling of insects on the ground.

The light in the eyes is faint and contained, leaving only a sliver of clarity to discern the path and observe the surrounding atmosphere.

Li Yan followed a familiar animal path that he used to sweep and clean.

This path is winding and secluded, requiring many detours, but its advantage lies in its rarity and the presence of several natural rock crevices along the way where one can find shelter.

Speechless all the way.

At 3:45 AM, we arrived near the old site of Hantan.

Where the waterfall once roared, now only a wide water trail remains, the cliff face exposed, the stone fresh and lustrous.

The pool area seemed to have shrunk somewhat, the water quality was slightly turbid, and the fluctuations of spiritual energy were still somewhat disordered.

Those are remnants of the great war.

Li Yan chose a rocky outcrop upwind, where the crevice was narrow, allowing only one person to turn sideways.

He sprinkled concealing dust all over his body, then took out cinnabar mixed with powdered thunder vine.

Li Yan quickly sketched three twisted lines outside the crevice where he was hiding.

The patterns are connected end to end, forming a shadow-avoiding array.

This formation is not very powerful, but it can distort light and blur auras, causing ordinary passersby to overlook this place.

Once everything was arranged, he shrank inside, holding his breath and concentrating.

Through the crack in the rock, one can see the surface of the pool.

With his ears wide open, he captured every subtle sound within a ten-zhang radius of the pool.

At the beginning of Chen Shi (7-9 AM), the sky gradually brightened.

The mist turned from milky white to pale gold, and the mountains and forests awoke.

Early birds skimmed across the surface of the pool, pecking at the clear water.

Two mountain foxes came to the edge of the pool, lowered their heads to drink, their ears twitching from time to time, and then quickly disappeared into the forest.

At Chen Shi (7-9 AM), disciples began to appear one after another.

A disciple from the alchemy room carried a medicine basket and picked the damp moss by the pool. He left as soon as he finished.

Two disciples from the Weapon Pavilion, carrying iron pickaxes, searched for bamboo roots in the bamboo forest west of the pool, talking in hushed tones and complaining about their meager harvest.

Li Yan stood still, his breath blending into the rocks and vegetation.

The mirror of the mind reflects the surrounding spiritual energy, which is normal.

It's almost the end of Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

Sunlight pierced through the thin mist, casting slanting rays on the surface of the pool, making it shimmer and sparkle.

The two disciples from the Weapon Pavilion had also left, and the pool returned to silence.

Li Yan focused his mind and fixed his gaze on a spot on the north side of the pool.

According to the tortoise shell's premonition, a strange light will appear there.

Three breaths... two breaths... one breath!

Three zhang below the surface of the pool, a point of icy blue light appeared.

The light was gentle and soothing, yet clearly visible.

The halo slowly spread, vaguely outlining the shape of a plant.

It resembles a lotus but is not; its leaves are translucent, and the center is a bud yet to open.

"This is... the Moon-Quenching Lotus?" Li Yan was shocked.

It is recorded in "A Hundred Mirrors of Spiritual Herbs".

The Moon Lotus is cold in nature and prefers to live in deep, shady places. It takes a hundred years to sprout after absorbing the essence of the moon and water, and another hundred years to bloom.

Its lotus root can cleanse the mind and marrow, its lotus seeds can improve eyesight and enhance wisdom, and its lotus leaves can be refined into high-grade water-attribute talisman paper.

"The cold pool is no more than five or six feet deep. If this lotus had existed in the past, it would have been discovered long ago."

Perhaps it was because the Green-Scaled Serpent concealed its demonic aura when it was coiled up, and because there was a hidden passage deep within its lair leading to a water vein, that it has remained hidden until now.

The battle to wipe them out disturbed the water veins and the earth's energy, rendering the cover ineffective. Coupled with the specific time of the moon's eclipse, this brief manifestation occurred.

Li Yan's mind raced as he secretly made his guesses.

The strange light lasted only three breaths before slowly dimming and finally disappearing into the dark water.

"This lotus is not yet fully mature; the buds are tightly closed."

Even before it blooms, its lotus roots and leaves are quite valuable.

Judging from the purity of its spiritual light, it seems to have reached the point of blossoming.

Opportunity is before us, but how do we seize it?

Going into the water to pick the fruit will inevitably cause quite a commotion.

The Moon Lotus is of the icy and cold nature. Once it leaves the water, it must be stored in a jade box, otherwise its spiritual energy will be rapidly lost.

I do not have such specialized equipment.

Moreover, although the surface of the pool is calm after the great battle, it is unknown whether there is still residual demonic energy deep within.

Just as he was weighing the options, his ear twitched.

"Squeak!"

A faint sound came from the bushes to the left and behind.

Li Yan, with a sudden flash of insight, naturally understood the squeaking sound:

"...The shimmering grass underwater is sparkling again...at the same time as always...so beautiful...it's a pity I can't catch it..."

It's that jade rat.

Li Yan was surprised.

Once the mind begins to open, one feels a much sharper sensitivity to the universe and all things.

I never imagined that I could vaguely perceive the language of such a spiritual little beast.

Although the image is blurry and fragmented, the general meaning can still be discerned.

Li Yan remained calm and took out a small handful of spirit rice grains from his pocket, then mixed in some Nourishing Aperture Pill powder.

The rice grains were flicked out and landed three feet outside the crevice in the rock, right downwind.

Soon after, there was a rustling sound from the bushes.

The jade rat has a pink nose and is pure white all over.

It cautiously peeked out, its small eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

They were quickly drawn to the grains of rice.

It crept closer, quickly picked up a grain, and then glanced at the crevice in the rock where Li Yan was hiding.

Li Yan concealed his aura.

The jade mouse picked up the second grain, then the third... and quickly devoured all the rice grains, then licked its paws.

At this moment, Li Yan's mind stirred again, and he caught a glimpse of its message:

"...This person doesn't seem to have any ill intentions...The food is delicious...sweeter than stones..."

He tried to convey a hint of inquiry through the faint light of his mind.

The jade rat stiffened slightly, its small eyes widening as it looked towards the crevice in the rock: "...You...you can understand?"

Li Yan reiterated his affirmation.

The jade rat hesitated for a moment.

Perhaps because it felt obligated to pay its dues, it relaxed slightly, squatted down in place, and a voice came:

"...That grass is called Ice Flower, it grows in the crevices of rocks very deep underwater...There used to be a big snake guarding it, and we were all afraid to go near it...A few days ago, we got into a fight, and the snake is gone."

But the water was still bone-chillingly cold, and we couldn't go down... Only the big guy could occasionally dive down to touch the leaves, but he couldn't pick them...

Li Yan's mind raced.

Just as he was pondering this, the pool water splashed loudly.

A vibrant green shadow broke through the water.

It was a blue water python, several times larger than the young python they had seen, as thick as a bowl and over ten feet long.

Its entire body is covered in lustrous, emerald-green scales, and two small bumps are slightly raised on its head, as if it were about to transform into a dragon.

With a shimmering lotus leaf in its mouth, it quickly swam ashore and coiled itself on a flat rock.

Place a lotus leaf in front of you, as if you are meditating, and breathe in and out towards the lotus leaf.

The jade mouse squeaked, "...Look, the big guy's gone to steal leaves again... It's not easy for him either; he gets shivering from the cold every time he goes down, and can only tear off a small piece..."

Li Yan observed the Azure Water Python. Although its aura was much stronger than that of the young python, it had hidden injuries all over its body.

The scales on his abdomen were dull in color, likely a recurring ailment.

It absorbs the spiritual energy of lotus leaves, using most of it for healing, with only a small amount used to nourish its demonic power.

Li Yan suddenly realized,

"The Azure Water Python clan has probably already discovered the Moon-Refining Lotus, but unfortunately, the Green-Scaled Snake occupies the cold pool."

He could only occasionally steal lotus leaves to heal his wounds and cultivate.

Now that the Green-Scaled Serpent has been slain, it has become the strongest aquatic creature in the pool, but it still fears the cold air at the bottom and cannot venture deep enough to harvest lotus roots and seeds.

A plan gradually took shape in Li Yan's mind.

He once again transmitted his thoughts to the jade rat, inquiring about the habits and injuries of the Azure Water Python.

Their attitude towards this ice flower.

The jade rat was simple-minded and, with the rice grains paving the way, quickly revealed everything it knew.

The Azure Water Python, named Abi, is the most powerful of the aquatic creatures in this mountain stream. It is not violent, but it is very wary.

The wound on its abdomen was from a battle with a blue-scaled snake many years ago, and it has never healed.

It highly values ​​the Moon Lotus, regarding it as the key to healing and advancement, but it also knows that it cannot enjoy it all by itself.

They are even more afraid that the leak of information will attract a stronger force.

The jade rat and other small land animals had a tacit understanding with Abi, occasionally exchanging land-based spiritual fruits for the lotus leaf scraps it tore off.

Li Yan knew what was going on.

He slowly revealed a corner of his figure from the crevice in the rock, moving extremely slowly to show that he was harmless.

"squeak!"

The jade rat hopped a few steps away.

The Azure Python Abi instantly became alert, raised its head and turned around, its emerald green vertical pupils locking onto Li Yan.

Its forked tongue flicked in and out, making a hissing sound.

Li Yan's mind was filled with a clear light, conveying peace and goodwill.

At the same time, he took out the Azure Water Python scale from his waist and held it in his palm.

It was obtained from rescuing the baby python.

Abi's vertical pupils contracted slightly, her gaze shifting between the scales and Li Yan, and her hissing gradually subsided.

Li Yan continued to communicate telepathically, expressing that he had no intention of seizing the Moon-Refining Lotus, but rather that they could cooperate.

He needs lotus roots and seeds for his spiritual practice.

Abi needs lotus leaves to heal her wounds and hopes that when the lotus flowers bloom in the future, she can share the lotus seeds to help her transform into a dragon.

He can provide some terrestrial herbs to aid in healing and try to help Abi gather lotus leaves more safely.

This transmission of thoughts was quite mentally taxing, and sweat beaded on Li Yan's forehead.

Abi remained silent for a long time, her wariness gradually fading into a trace of hesitation.

Finally, it nodded slightly, and its hissing became low and gentle.

A vague thought came to mind: "...It's believable...but rules need to be agreed upon..."

Li Yan was certain.

The subsequent communication of details was more complicated, but with the Jade Rat providing supplementary information, things gradually became clearer.

The two parties agreed.

Li Yan provided three plants of Waterweed, which are beneficial for healing aquatic animals and are cultivated in the herb garden.

There were also some low-level water spirit talismans that were later refined to help Abi stabilize her injuries and resist the cold air at the bottom of the pool.

At a specific time of moonlight, Abi risked diving down to collect a section of lotus root for Li Yan, and also collected as many lotus leaves as possible.

The lotus roots obtained belonged to Li Yan, while the lotus leaves were divided equally between the two parties.

When the lotus flowers bloom in the future, the lotus seeds will be divided equally, and the lotus flowers will belong to Abi.

Both parties shall keep the existence of the Moon Lotus a secret and shall not disclose it.

Li Yan also suggested that the picking should be done late at night.

He would set up a simple array by the pool to conceal the fluctuations of spiritual energy and sounds.

Abi agreed with this.

Once the agreement was reached, Li Yan immediately took out two Water-Nourishing Grasses from his storage bag and handed them to Abi.

Abi carefully accepted it, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes.

The jade mouse squeaked happily to the side:

"...Great! Now we'll have even more ice leaf scraps to eat! Maybe we'll even get to try some lotus seeds..."

Li Yan smiled and flicked a few more grains of spirit rice at it.

Looking at the sky, it's almost 9 AM; it's not advisable to stay here any longer.

He made an appointment with Abi and Yushu to come back at midnight tonight, then turned and left, carefully erasing any traces along the way.

It was nearly noon when we returned to No. 7, Bingzi Courtyard.

Li Yan closed the courtyard gate, activated the sound barrier, and finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

The mirror of the heart reflects.

[Form a pact with the Azure Python and the Jade Rat to forge a shared destiny, in accordance with the natural order of symbiosis. Aura of Fate +5]

[Current Affinity/Dharma Aura: 7/40]

[The ability to communicate with all things through the mind is beginning to emerge, and the understanding of the language of animals is deepening.]

Li Yan withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He then inspected the water hyacinth in the herb garden and found that there were still five mature and usable plants.

This herb is not difficult to cultivate, but it requires the nourishment of stream water, and its cultivation needs to be expanded in the future.

After returning from the herb garden, I took out the talisman paper and cinnabar.

I started trying to draw water-replenishing talismans and cold-avoidance talismans.

The Water-Nourishing Talisman can gather water essence to moisturize wounds, and should be effective in healing aquatic creatures.

The cold-resistant talisman can ward off the cold, though its effect is weak. However, if multiple talismans are stacked, they can help Abi resist the cold air at the bottom of the pool.

The drawing process was still difficult, and after many failures, he finally succeeded in obtaining a water-replenishing talisman.

The talisman for warding off the cold is only completed at dusk.

Li Yan was not discouraged. He carefully put away the successful talismans and burned all the failed ones.

After dinner, he meditated for a while and then refined the Shouzhuo wooden sword, feeling that the connection with it had become even stronger.

At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), he quietly went out again.

First, I went to the herb garden and picked three plants of Water-Gathering Grass. Then I went around to the back mountain and collected several kinds of auxiliary herbs for future use.

As midnight approaches, the moon hides and the stars become sparse.

The cold pool was shrouded in the somber night, its waters shimmering with a faint light.

Upon Li Yan's arrival, he found Abi and Yushu waiting behind a giant rock by the pool.

Beside Abi was the young python, which rubbed against Li Yan's feet when it saw him.

Li Yan handed three Water-Nourishing Grasses and two talismans to Abi and explained how to use them.

Abi carefully put it away, her blue eyes filled with a solemn expression.

Li Yan immediately took action, mixing cinnabar with spiritual powder to quickly set up a mist concealment array and a breath concealment array by the pool.

The combination of these two formations can generate a faint mist within a small area, concealing fluctuations in spiritual energy and sounds.

It lasted for about half an hour.

The formation was activated, and a thin mist gradually rose, shrouding this corner of the pool in a hazy, indistinct light.

Abi swallowed the Moisturizing Talisman and the Cold-Avoiding Talisman in one gulp. The power of the talismans dissipated, and a faint blue light emanated from her body.

It nodded to Li Yan, then slid into the water.

The emerald green figure swiftly submerged and disappeared into the dark pool below.

The jade rat and the young python stood guard on the shore, watching the water.

Li Yan sat cross-legged in the formation, his eyesight fully activated, penetrating the water layer to track Abi's descent.

The pool was deep and cold, and even with the protection of the cold-proof talisman, Abi's speed slowed down significantly.

It descended to a depth of three zhang and found the location of the Moon-Quenching Lotus.

Abi approached carefully, her snake tail swaying gently, avoiding the lotus root, and wrapped around a section of side lotus root, twisting it forcefully.

The lotus root broke easily, and milky white sap oozed from the broken end.

Abi quickly put the lotus root into her mouth.

Then, using the tip of the tail, it quickly tore off four complete lotus leaves and rolled them up.

It immediately turned around and swam upstream.

The whole process took only a dozen or so breaths, but when Abi returned, the blue light around her had dimmed considerably.

A thin layer of frost had formed between the scales, indicating that the coldness at the bottom of the pool was far greater than expected.

It struggled to swim ashore and placed the lotus root and lotus leaves in front of Li Yan.

He then lay there panting, the thin frost on his body slowly melting under the residual warmth of the cold-avoiding talisman.

Li Yan immediately took out a Water-Nourishing Grass and handed it to Abi's mouth.

Abi swallowed it, then circulated her internal energy to regulate her breathing for a while before her breathing became steady.

"Thank you for your hard work," Li Yan said in his heart.

Abi wagged her tail, her gaze falling on the lotus root and leaves, a hint of satisfaction in her green eyes.

The lotus root is about a foot long and as thick as a child's arm. It is jade-like all over, with hidden ice-blue patterns. It is cool to the touch and full of vitality.

The three lotus leaves are crystal clear, with veins outlined like silver threads, exuding a refreshing and cool aura.

All are of the highest quality.

Li Yan took out two jade boxes that had been prepared beforehand.

This is a Cold Jade Box obtained from the Artifact Pavilion using Spirit Shells; it can temporarily preserve spirit plants with icy attributes.

He placed the lotus root into a slightly larger jade box.

Two lotus leaves were handed to Abi as payment for this.

Then, he tore off a small piece from his own portion and handed it to the eagerly waiting jade rat.

The jade mouse squeaked with delight, as if it had found a priceless treasure.

Abi swallowed a lotus leaf, and a gleam shone in her green eyes, her injuries seeming to have improved slightly.

Li Yan placed his share of lotus leaves in a jade box and put it into his storage bag.

Then, the formation was removed, and the thin mist gradually dissipated.

Both parties reaffirmed the contract and agreed to conduct the transaction again at the same time three days later.

At that time, Li Yan will need to provide water-gathering grass and talismans, while Abi will continue to provide lotus leaves.

Before parting.

Abi sent a thought, mentioning that deep in the pool, near the Green Scaled Serpent's lair, there was a hidden crack from which faint metallic energy emanated.

However, due to the extreme cold and the lingering snake venom, it did not penetrate deeply.

Li Yan noted it down, thanked him, and took his leave.

Under the cover of night, he quickly returned to No. 7, Building C.

Only after closing the door and activating the formation did he truly relax.

Take out the Cold Jade Box and open it.

The lotus root and lotus leaves reflect each other's radiance, and a cool fragrance fills the quiet room, invigorating the spirit.

The mirror of the heart reflects.

[Obtained: A section of a nearly two-hundred-year-old Quenched Moon Lotus Root]

(Contains pure moonlight essence, which can purify the mind and marrow, and stabilize the acupoints.)

【Obtained: One and a few whole lotus leaves (one complete leaf, and a few fragments)】

Containing icy water essence, it can be used to refine talismans, pills, and aid in the cultivation of water-based techniques.

[A preliminary cooperation has been established with the Azure Python and the Jade Rat. Each party gets what they need, and trust deepens. Affinity Aura +3]

[Current Affinity/Dharma Aura: 10/40]

Li Yan was delighted, but he was in no hurry to take it.

I sat cross-legged and regulated my breathing, reflecting on the events of the night, and was filled with emotion.

"The path to immortality is elusive, and it is not necessarily limited to fighting and seizing treasures."

Living in harmony with nature and coexisting in a mutually beneficial way is another possibility for longevity.

As he pondered, his gaze fell upon the section of lotus root that had been tempered by the moon.

The lotus root is as white as jade, with hidden ice-blue patterns flowing inside, like undercurrents in the water or like condensed moonlight.

A cool fragrance emanates from the lotus root, condensing into a thin layer of frost in the room.

Observe it with your eyes. The lotus root has abundant and restrained spiritual energy, which needs to be guided by special methods to be transformed and used by oneself.

The method of refining is revealed through the mirror of the mind.

[Quenched lotus root, with its cold and moist nature, primarily clears the heart and cleanses the marrow, while also strengthening the orifices and nourishing the spirit.]

[Common method of consumption: Slice and dissolve in the mouth, take three slices a day, and after seven days it may slightly improve eyesight and calm the mind.]

However, more than half of the spiritual energy dissipated, which was a complete waste.

【Cultivator Refining Method One: Supplement with three-leaf vermilion fruit grass, hundred-year-old poria cocos, and morning dew, and simmer for nine cycles with alternating gentle and fierce fire to create Moon Essence Marrow Cleansing Paste.

Taking it can cleanse the meridians of impurities, stabilize the three orifices, and greatly benefit the opening of the sixth orifice, the Jade Pillow Gate.

[Cultivator's Refining Method Two: Cut thirty-six thin slices, each with an inscription, one for each slice, to purify the mind and calm the spirit. Hang them in a quiet room.]

After being bathed in the essence of the sun and moon for forty-nine days, it became the Moon Soul Stabilizing Spirit Tablet.

Wearing it on one's body can help ward off inner demons and protect one's mind from confusion when comprehending profound Taoist teachings.

[Note: Both methods require corresponding auxiliary materials, and the refining process demands focused concentration; the heat and the talisman must be handled with utmost care.]

Li Yan pondered.

The first method is quick to take effect, but it requires auxiliary materials and fire control techniques.

Although I manage my medicinal herb garden, I still have reserves of three-leafed red clover, but century-old Poria cocos is not easy to obtain.

Furthermore, the refining process requires a furnace and a stable fire, although registered disciples can apply to use the public alchemy room.

However, refining this item in full view of the public might attract attention.

The second method takes longer, but it is safer and more discreet.

I have just mastered the art of seal script, and the essence of the sun and moon can be slowly gathered by the spirit-gathering array in the courtyard.

Its effects are long-lasting once made; proceed gradually.

Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Having made up my mind, I carefully put away the spiritual materials.

Just as he was about to get up to check the auxiliary materials in the herb garden, his ear twitched.

Outside the courtyard, plum branches swayed gently, and the sound of clothes rustling in the wind grew louder as they approached.

"Senior Brother Li! Is Senior Brother Li here?"

It's Sun Wukong's voice.

Li Yan pushed open the door and went out.

Under the old plum tree in the courtyard, the monkey scratched its ears and cheeks, its newly changed Taoist robe covered in grass clippings and mud spots.

His golden eyes were filled with frustration.

Seeing Li Yan come out, he somersaulted over and stood close, tugging at his sleeve and saying:

"Senior brother, help! I've gotten into big trouble!"

Li Yan remained calm, stepped aside to let him into the quiet room, closed the door, activated the soundproof barrier, and then said in a gentle voice:

"Don't rush, speak slowly."

Sun Wukong plopped down on the prayer mat, scratching his head:

"Yesterday I went to the back mountain to look for the Firefly, didn't I?"

As my senior brother instructed, I prepared moonlight dew and waited by the stream upstream of the cold pool at dawn.

"After waiting for almost half an hour, the insect finally appeared!"

"It was shimmering green, lying on the rock, breathing in the moonlight, twinkling and sparkling—it was incredibly beautiful!"

"I remembered my senior brother's instructions and didn't rush to do it. I first sprinkled some moonlight dew on the shore."

The insect was indeed attracted and slowly crawled over...

At this point, his voice lowered, and his golden eyes gleamed.

"And then?" Li Yan asked.