Leaving the immortal cave, Hu Yuan and Xuanyuan Liting walked side by side at a measured pace, every step taken with the utmost caution. Hu Yuan said in a deep voice, "Liting, the spiritual qi here is unusual; I fear there may be a fortuitous encounter waiting for us." Hearing Hu Yuan change how he addressed her, Xuanyuan Liting seemed immensely pleased.
Xuanyuan Liting nodded in response, saying, "Hu Yuan, I sense it too. This fluctuation in spiritual qi seems to be coming from ahead."
The two of them passed through the fog, and the view suddenly opened up before them. A pool of water entwined with ancient vines leaped into their line of sight. The pool was serene and profound, as though capable of swallowing everything. At its center, a seven-story pagoda gleamed with a faint, eerie light under the moonlight, appearing both mysterious and alluring.
Chapter 55