It was boundless agony, feeling his brain slowly draining away, his heart rotting bit by bit, the pain akin to a myriad of insects gnawing at his heart, making his chest feel suffocated. A “pu” sound came from his mouth, filled with the thick scent of blood mixed with the stench of decay. A crystal-like tear slid down from the corner of his eye, carrying away with it his fervent passion, his fervent heart, his vibrant memories, and the love deep within…
Tianya Valley, one could say, is the second earthly paradise apart from Yinwu Mountain. Here, colorful butterflies dance, and flowers bloom in abundance, rivaling the divine garden of the gods. Throughout the valley, one could see peach trees in full bloom with pink flowers, creating a sea of peach blossoms. The air was filled with the rich fragrance of peach blossoms, lacking the delicate elegance of cherry blossoms, instead offering a vibrant red expanse.
In this vast peach grove, there was a woman playing the zither. Her slender, jade-like fingers plucked the strings, producing a celestial melody that flowed from her fingertips, like the gentle babbling of a brook, carrying a hint of subtle sorrow. She played alone, surrounded by the clustered peach blossoms, her face lifted up – not a face that would topple cities, but one that was as fresh as the peach blossoms, pure and otherworldly. She wasn’t strikingly beautiful, lacking the sweet allure of Xiao Tu or the majestic beauty of Liu Rumeng, but she possessed a serene tranquility, quiet as a maiden, intriguing to ponder. Amidst the thousands of blooming peach flowers, her clear, ethereal face seemed to outshine them all, with a vivid pink peach blossom mark on her brow adding to her delicate beauty. She was like a peach blossom fairy descended to the mortal realm, playing among common folk…
“Valley Mistress, today is the day to go to Tianshan. Don’t forget,” reminded the little maid who had been standing quietly beside her. Her attitude towards the Valley Mistress was not as respectful as one might expect but carried more sincerity and warmth. This vast Tianya Valley was actually home to just these two, master and servant, living together. What ‘master’ or ‘servant’ was there to distinguish?
