In astonishment, she realized that the woman in the center, with her flawless beauty, had a golden cherry blossom miracle on her forehead, and her white hair was enveloped in fragrance, which led to the answer in her heart: “Goddess Ling Ying!” Still in shock, she turned her gaze to the others. The golden-haired man and the man in green robes exuded an air of evil. “Goddess Ling Ying, the immortal Liu Huaixu pays his respects to the goddess.” Kneeling on both knees, filled with reverence and excitement, yet his heart was filled with more confusion. What could be so important to bring even the recently returned Goddess Ling Ying, who did not spare herself the hardship, to travel through mountains and rivers to this Spirit Mountain? “Please rise, Brother Dao. I have come here for one person, traversing mountains and rivers.” Xiaotu personally helped up the Daoist in front of her. In the chaos just now, she had used her divine power and discovered that this green-robed Daoist must have some connection with Bai Hua! “Oh? Who could it be that the goddess herself seeks?” Seeing the Goddess Ling Ying calling him “Brother Dao” and personally helping him up, without a hint of disdain, Liu Huaixu was somewhat touched. “It is my husband, Yu Xian Bai Hua from the God Realm! Do you know him, Brother Dao?” “Haha, Goddess, I am very familiar with this Spirit Mountain. If there were truly a Yu Xian Bai Hua living here, how could I not know?” Liu Huaixu laughed heartily; he knew Spirit Mountain like the back of his hand, down to every animal and plant on the mountain. Hearing his response, Xiaotu furrowed her brows. He seemed genuinely unaware, not like he was lying. Was it really possible he didn’t know? Impossible, she clearly sensed some clues from him, even the Heavenly Mirror in her arms was trembling violently, which was a sign of detecting something! “Goddess, it’s noon already. If you don’t mind, please have a simple meal at my humble abode before you leave. Huaixu, you stay for lunch too.” Inside the thatched cottage, a hearty voice rang out, and the aroma of food wafted through the air. Everyone’s stomachs were indeed hungry. Looking at the still white-capped mountain top, with no trace of the sun, how did he know it was noon? “Why would I mind? I hope you won’t mind me, Xiaoyaozi.” With a sweet smile, she felt an inexplicable sense of reassurance, believing that Xiaoyaozi would surely help her find Bai Hua. The meal was simple: green vegetables, golden enoki mushrooms, some unknown wild greens, a plate of pickled radish, and nine bowls of rice… It was an ordinary vegetarian feast, yet it had a unique flavor. Eating the pure, natural vegetables was quite appetizing, a change from the usual feast of meat. “Huaixu, how has Yue Lianyi been recently?” Suddenly, Xiaoyaozi turned to Liu Huaixu and asked. “Ah… That girl, she can’t escape the word ‘love’ either.” Liu Huaixu shook his head and sighed. “Oh? What do you mean?” Xiaoyaozi feigned surprise, put down his rice bowl, and asked again. “Just a few months ago, she brought back a man from the Heavenly Mountain who was poisoned with the ‘Heart Corroding’ toxin! Lianyi, that girl, now spends her days with him in the peach blossom grove! Tell me, if this isn’t the poison of love, what is?” As soon as he finished speaking, everyone’s movements stiffened, except for Xiaoyaozi, who remained calm. Heart Corroding? Peach Blossom Grove?… Her heart ached, she clenched her fists tightly, preventing herself from doing something rash! “Oh? That toxin is indeed potent. Has the man recovered?” Noticing Xiaotu’s stiff body, Xiaoyaozi smiled faintly, unhurriedly asked again. “Ah… Who can cure the Heart Corroding toxin? Now, they can only rely on the divine medicine from the Heavenly Mountain for gradual treatment. I’ve managed to expel most of the toxin, so the man’s life is not in danger, but he’s like a living dead now. Lianyi still hopes for him to wake up every day, truly pitiful.” Just then, the sound of a breaking bowl was heard. “Where is he?” Her hand was tightly gripped by Wang Xie, giving her courage and support. “He’s in Tianya Valley.” Liu Huaixu couldn’t help but find it strange. What was wrong with the goddess? Why would she inquire about that man? “Thank you! Xiaoyaozi, please take these two to see Huo Lian at the Wan Yue Dynasty today. Thank you very much.” She stood up, addressing Xiaoyaozi, Lianlian, and Gudu. “Haha, why be so formal with me, Goddess? Our meeting is fate. Huo Lian, I should indeed go see her. Goddess, take care!” He lifted his teacup, took a sip of the fragrant tea in lieu of wine. “Alright, Lianlian, Gudu, I leave this matter to you. Xiaotu is truly grateful.” She lifted her teacup, drank it all in one go, now she just wanted to rush to that damned Tianya Valley to see Bai Hua. “Why are you so formal with me, Tutu?” Lianlian smiled, understanding Xiaotu’s current mood perfectly. “What’s going on?” Liu Huaixu was baffled; suddenly, everyone stood up, saying things he didn’t understand. “Huaixu, don’t you understand? The man you just mentioned is the husband of Goddess Ling Ying, Yu Xian Bai Hua from the God Realm!” Xiaoyaozi looked at him helplessly. Liu Huaixu was dumbfounded, realizing he had caused trouble… “Feng, come!” With a loud call, a massive fire phoenix descended from the sky, and everyone mounted its back. The fire phoenix, seemingly in sync with its master’s urgent mood, flew exceptionally fast. “Immortal! How can Lianyi live like this?” The feelings Lianyi had invested in that man were evident to all! He genuinely cared for her from the bottom of his heart; she had suffered so much since childhood, with only a little maid for company, and now she finally had something to hold onto… “Huaixu, what is meant to be hers, no one can take away. What isn’t meant to be, even forced, is futile…”
Chapter Fifty-One
Peach blossoms scattered among the grove, where a man in white, with a face as handsome as jade, lay breathing but without a heartbeat… Unconscious, lying peacefully, a woman in pink rested her head on his chest, her delicate face radiating a faint happiness. Her long lashes like seashells, her lips slightly parted, she picked up the fallen peach blossoms with her fingers, like green onions. “If only you could wake up, we could watch the sunrise and sunset together… I really wish to be with you…” Here is the of the Chinese text into English:
