Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 510 Bai Qianzhu

Qingqiu Mountain is not just a single mountain, but a continuous mountain range.

The peaks of this mountain range are neither high nor dangerous; they simply stretch endlessly, like mounds of earth sitting on the ground. However, these mounds are covered with vegetation, including pines, cypresses, maples, and parasol trees, which remain evergreen throughout the year.

Hence the name, Qingqiu.

In this green hill, all kinds of animals live, and because the terrain is relatively flat and surrounded by rivers, many ordinary people also live there.

Of course, the most famous of all is the fox.

There are celestial foxes, moon-gazing foxes, red foxes, blue-and-white foxes, and also the plateau foxes, which I've heard have rather distinctive appearances.

A white cloud flew straight toward a hill in the very center of the Qingqiu Mountains.

In towns on the plains, villages in the valleys, bamboo houses in the mountains, and courtyards by the lake, people of all ages and appearances look up at the sky and gaze at the white clouds.

An old man dressed in a moon-white robe stroked his beard and clicked his tongue, muttering to himself, "Whose masters are these? Eight or nine of them came out at once."

A beautiful woman, holding a little girl's hand, helped the girl wash her hands in the stream and smiled gently. "It's the scent of a celestial fox. Could it be that the Bai family's daughter has found her ideal husband and come to propose marriage?"

A handsome young man was holding a book, surrounded by three or five pretty young girls. He was startled at first, then breathed a sigh of relief, scratched his head with the book, and said, "They mean no harm. Then I won't go back."

Besides, some people felt uneasy and, with a leap, rushed towards Qingqiu Mountain.

……

"Gu Zhao, the Palace Master of the Great Luo Palace in Jiangzhou of the Central Plains, has come to pay his respects at the mountain." Gu Zhao's voice carried far into Qingqiu Mountain.

Bai Yiqi, Bai Yixuan, and Bai Ke stood side by side on the clouds, making no attempt to conceal their presence, which the experts in the mountains could naturally sense.

Two beams of white light shot out from Qingqiu Mountain and arrived in front of the cloud, revealing themselves to be a beautiful woman wearing a moon-white bamboo cloud dress and a middle-aged man wearing a green robe and black hat, holding a feather fan.

"Le Lanxin and Qin Hui greet Senior Gu!" The two bowed in unison.

"Thank you for saving Yiqi and Yixuan, senior. Lord Bai invites you!" The man turned around respectfully and gestured for them to leave.

Gu Zhao raised an eyebrow and nodded.

Mohe Shenjun captured Bai Yiqi and her sister almost a month ago; at that time, he also killed a fox grandmother.

Although Qingqiu Mountain did not have the means of transmitting sound through the Thunder Seed of the Great Luo Palace, it must have discovered something, or rather, discovered that the fox grandmother had already met with misfortune.

Seeing the two masters from Qingqiu Mountain returning to the mountain amidst the white clouds, the group of people who were rushing towards Qingqiu Mountain stopped in their hurry.

Gu Zhao rode the white clouds and arrived at the halfway point of Qingqiu.

A series of buildings came into view. The buildings were not grand or magnificent, but they were exquisite and elegant, and showed the care of the builders.

The bamboo fence, about waist-high, is adorned with flowers, and a gentle breeze carries their fragrance.

A bronze vase hangs from the sloping eaves, and it can play a tune when it rains.

The brick and tile houses, bamboo houses, stone pavilions, wooden corridors and small bridges are scattered on the mountain, but they do not appear messy at all. Instead, they exude a beautiful and artistic atmosphere.

At first glance, Qingqiu Mountain doesn't look like the headquarters of a powerful force; instead, it resembles a secluded paradise.

But Gu Zhao certainly wouldn't underestimate Qingqiu Mountain.

A lineage of kind and intelligent celestial foxes were able to establish themselves in the mountains of southern Xinjiang, a place teeming with demons, monsters, and heroes. A celestial fox ancestor with ten thousand years of cultivation also appeared, protecting other fox spirits and the local people.

Of course, they have the ability to protect themselves and even intimidate others.

Le Lanxin and Qin Hui led Gu Zhao and his group to a small, sunny hillside on the south side of Qingqiu.

There was a flower garden in the middle of the hillside, and a stream no wider than two people flowed down from the mountain, dividing the flower garden in two.

Near the hillside, around the flowerbeds, dotted with two or three bamboo huts, reflecting a warm glow in the sunlight, like small boats sailing through a sea of ​​flowers. In the pavilion, four or five women dressed in mountain folk attire are brewing tea with an elderly man and two young men.

On a deckchair, an old woman dressed in simple linen clothes was leisurely sunbathing.

In the flowerbed, a dozen or so young men and women were picking flowers and making wreaths.

On the lawn, five or six middle-aged men and women were chatting leisurely.

A girl of about ten years old was washing her feet by the stream, while some boys and girls were playing and frolicking nearby.

As the clouds descended, everyone's attention turned to Gu Zhao and his group.

Master Yanling stroked his beard and smiled, repeatedly praising, "What a wonderful place, what beautiful scenery, what a carefree life, what a wonderful state of mind!"

Master Yuzhang, Master Qingwei, and Master Yuanhe all nodded in agreement.

Taoists love nature the most, and Qingqiu Mountain is almost integrated into nature, with scenery even better than Cuiluo Mountain, which naturally appeals to their aesthetic.

Ye Ruyan preferred the secluded valley, Miao Yunji preferred the quiet mountain cliff, and Hou Hao and Yuan Lin preferred the forest and mountains. They didn't feel much for this gentle slope flower garden.

Just then, the simply dressed old woman sat up in her chair, the old man who was brewing tea led the young man out of the pavilion, and several middle-aged men and women also got up and walked towards them.

Then, the girl who had just been sitting on the rock by the stream, washing her feet, came wading through the water. Her fair little feet walked on the grass without getting dirty or covered in any mud or grass.

A pair of delicate, fair feet were revealed to Gu Zhao.

Even though Gu Zhao firmly believed that what she liked most was a beautiful face, a slender waist, and long legs, she couldn't help but want to add another item to her whitelist.

"Bai Qianzhu from Qingqiu Mountain greets the Great Luo Palace Master," the young girl said with a charming smile.

Everyone, "..."

The master of Qingqiu Mountain is actually this girl who looks only ten years old?
"Gu Zhao of the Great Luo Palace greets Lord Bai." Gu Zhao bowed in greeting.

"Great-grandmother!" Bai Yiqi and Bai Yixuan each took one of the girl's hands.

Everyone, "..."

The art style isn't strange, but the combination of the art style and the name does feel a bit off.

A young man standing nearby said with a smile, "You've got the wrong title. It should be Great-Great-Grandma."

Bai Yiqi rolled her eyes. "That sounds awful!"

Bai Qianzhu patted her hand and said irritably, "Grandma isn't any better, she's making me sound old."

Bai Yixuan chuckled, "Then I'll call you Sister Zhu!"

Bai Qianzhu raised her eyebrows and smiled, "This is good!"

The people around remained silent. The old woman at the far end slowly approached and reminded them, "There are guests here."

Several young men and women nearby bowed in unison and said, "Great-great-great-grandmother!"

The old woman couldn't help but sigh, "You should still call her Great-Grandma."

Everyone laughed and joked as they listened to Bai Yiqi and her sister recount their story.

Then their gazes toward Gu Zhao and his group became even more benevolent.

"Palace Master Gu not only saved Yiqi and her sister by killing Mohe Divine Lord, but also avenged the blood feud of dozens of fox clans in Qingqiu Mountain. Please accept Qianzhu's bow."

(End of this chapter)