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The Raft That Did Not Tremble
Nevertheless, he had learned that appearances were unreliable when dealing with older practitioners whose strength might be deliberately concealed."I accept your price, Senior, and I would appreciate passage to the island where Alchemist Su Yan resides."The woman nodded slightly, appearing unsurprised that he could afford an amount many ordinary travelers would consider unreasonable."Then come aboard, young man, because I have no intention of carrying someone who spends the entire crossing arguing over payment."Huang acknowledged her reply but noticed that she made no effort to move the raft closer to the landing.The craft remained separated from him by open water, its position apparently comfortable for the woman standing upon it.He considered whether she expected him to request assistance or reveal that he lacked the ability to cross even a short dist
Fifty Taels for a Crossing
Huang understood that carrying a sword did not automatically establish extraordinary cultivation, particularly in a region influenced by Jianghu traditions.Nevertheless, the combination of her clothing, bearing, and movement encouraged him to examine her more carefully.The woman lowered her pole into the lake and pushed, causing the raft to advance farther than Huang expected from ordinary physical force.He followed the movement with his eyes, noticing that the craft maintained impressive speed without violent splashing or visible instability.Huang thought, "Either her strength exceeds what her appearance suggests, or her handling of the raft depends upon unusually refined control."The observation made him cautious, but he did not interpret her competence as hostility toward an unfamiliar visitor.He had encountered experienced martial practitioners who
The Valley's Forbidden Sky
Huang began climbing the long stone stairway leading toward Valley of the Fairies, following the established path rather than seeking a shorter approach.The steps rose steadily along the hillside, their worn surfaces suggesting that visitors had used the route for many years.Approximately one thousand steps separated the lower approach from the entrance above, making the ascent substantial for an ordinary traveler.Huang possessed quasi-Tiankong cultivation, however, and the physical effort required little more than measured breathing and steady footwork.He continued without haste, observing the surrounding vegetation while maintaining the cautious attention expected of an Eastern Mansion Pavilion Guard.The landscape grew more open as he ascended, revealing additional portions of the valley beyond the trees.He had already seen the lake from his Spirit Bo
The Journey to Valley of the Fairies
Huang watched the city diminish beneath him while considering the responsibilities attached to his Pavilion Guard office.He thought, "My task is to find Su Yan and request an audience, so I must not allow impatience to become disrespect."The vessel continued southward, carrying him above changing terrain as the settlements of eastern Logun gradually gave way to broader countryside.Huang maintained the prescribed course, using the existing navigation arrangements rather than treating the journey as an opportunity for unnecessary experimentation.He had traveled through dangerous regions before, but the present mission required no battle or pursuit of suspicious cultivators.The absence of immediate danger allowed him to concentrate upon the practical details of approaching a secluded specialist.He considered how to introduce himself, deciding that openly c
From Memory to Mission
Years passed, and the young traveler gradually became the powerful cultivator who eventually reached eastern Logun and inherited the regional seat.His achievements brought him to Banxiang and later half-step Immortal, but the Grey-Robed Refiner's advice never entirely disappeared from memory.Back at Eastern Mansion, Guo Jiang considered that childhood conversation after instructing Hong, Huang, and Lan to search for an accomplished alchemist.His present advancement made the lesson increasingly relevant, because the threshold of true Immortality no longer seemed impossibly distant.He knew that martial power alone would not necessarily provide the knowledge required to live independently among experienced Immortals in Wonderland.During his youth on Bingdao, Guo Jiang had received elementary instruction in alchemy and learned some basic principles of medicinal refinement.<
Three Disciplines for Wonderland
Young Guo Jiang remained beside the rock, listening as the Grey-Robed Refiner explained why determination alone could not prepare him for Wonderland.The approaching night had darkened the surrounding grassland, although the moon provided enough light for the boy to see the senior clearly.Guo Jiang had imagined Immortality as the highest achievement available to a cultivator, making the Refiner's warning difficult to understand."Senior, if someone has already become an Immortal, why would he still need anything beyond cultivation and martial strength?"The Grey-Robed Refiner considered the question carefully, recognizing that the boy had not yet encountered a society filled with Immortal practitioners."Because reaching a higher world does not mean becoming superior to everyone living there, especially when its inhabitants possess their own extraordinary abilities."&nbs
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