Immortal Lord Huzhang accompanied the Queen Mother of the West to the Yaochi Wonderland. Throughout the journey, he stood silently within the ranks, without a sound or a single restless movement. His gaze was calm and profound, as if he were contemplating something of great importance. With a stature as straight as a pine and a refined temperament, he possessed an otherworldly aura. His very presence seemed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings, imbuing the atmosphere with a sense of tranquility and mystery. In truth, he cared little for this position as a General of the West Courtyard. His heart was filled with trepidation; he was about to see Leng Qingqiu. Though he had seen her in his dreams a thousand times over, the prospect of an actual encounter left him feeling utterly unsettled.
The Yaochi Wonderland remained as breathtaking as ever, dreamlike and ethereal. He walked in a daze, as if he had lost his soul, and before he realized it, he had arrived at the West Courtyard. When he finally collected his thoughts, the sight before him left him rooted to the spot.
What met his eyes was a vast lotus pond, as still as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds above. In the very center of the pond bloomed a golden lotus, radiant and brilliant as a precious pearl. The golden lotus shimmered with a dazzling light, each petal appearing as though it were fashioned from solid gold, glowing with an intoxicating luster. Beside the golden lotus was a seed pod with nine …
Chapter 96