The person was like a gentle spring breeze, making people momentarily forget the tension in this dangerous Nanshan Mountain Range.
Li Changqing couldn't help but sigh as he watched from the side. In the past, when reading novels, it was often said that there were many beauties in the books, as beautiful as celestial beings. After seeing it with his own eyes, it was indeed true, not exaggerated at all.
Her figure was exquisite, with every part of her body just right, like a piece of art.
However, Li Changqing just appreciated it for a moment and had no thoughts about such a woman.
Firstly, Li Changqing habitually felt that he wasn't worthy of such a beauty.
Secondly, he had no interest in pursuit; the feeling of helplessness when his wife passed away in his previous life still weighed heavily on him.
Now, he only wanted to raise his son well and nurture him into talent, without thinking about anything else. Human effort has its limits. In a mundane world, he already faced numerous helpless situations. In this world full of immortals, how could he fare any better?
The pain from back then was something Li Changqing did not wish to experience again.
"Green Lotus Shadow Step?" Xu Muhai looked at the woman's body technique and then cupped his hands in salute, "For someone at such a young age from the Medical King Valley to have cultivated the Green Lotus Shadow Step to this level, I presume you are Mu Qingge, the Immortal with the title of Qingge from the Medical King Valley."
"It's truly my honor that you recognize me, Fellow Xu," Mu Qingge said with a light chuckle.
"This is my disciple, who was a bit impolite just now. I hope Fellow Xu can forgive him," Mu Qingge looked at the young man beside her and said with a helpless smile, "Clearly a disciple of our Medical King Valley, yet he insists on liking swordsmanship and insists on carrying a sword with him, giving me a headache."
"I am Yin Changli, a Junior. I have met the Senior," the young man quickly stepped up and greeted.
After speaking with Xu Muhai, Yin Changli glanced at Li Changqing beside him. Although he didn't recognize Li Changqing, since he was with Xu Muhai, he might also be a powerful figure from the Dao Mountain Ancient Land.
Seeing Yin Changli salute, Li Changqing also nodded.
"It seems Fellow Xu also felt the extraordinary nature of this South Mountain, and that's why you came, right?" Mu Qingge asked Xu Muhai, although she also noticed Li Changqing beside her. To Mu Qingge, however, Li Changqing showed no signs of true essence fluctuations.
He looked completely like a mortal, likely just someone doing odd jobs for Xu Muhai, so she naturally did not greet him.
"Yes." Xu Muhai nodded, somewhat curious, "It is normal for us from the Dao Mountain Ancient Land to appear here in the South Mountain. But why did people from the Medical King Valley come here?"
"My master is here to find medicine." Before Mu Qingge could speak, Yin Changli spoke up first.
"Too talkative." Mu Qingge helplessly shook her head.
"The Medical King Valley is the orthodox Medical Sect of the Cangyuan Realm. It is rumored that the sect contains divine medicine capable of reviving the dead and regrowing flesh on bones. Is there anything the Medical King Valley lacks?" Xu Muhai asked somewhat surprised.
"Since Fellow Xu has asked, I won't hide it," Mu Qingge said. "Have you heard of the Three Lives Flower?"
"Three Lives Flower?" Xu Muhai was intrigued. "Isn't that just a legend?"
"It's not just a legend. It's rumored that someone has indeed seen the Three Lives Flower in this world. That person is none other than Gu Hanxi, known as the Painting Immortal," Mu Qingge said seriously.
"Painting Immortal?" Upon hearing this title, Li Changqing, who had been watching the proceedings, became intrigued.
Tops painters in the world were mostly called Painting Saints.
But the title of Painting Immortal was mentioned in books as the highest recognition, reserved for the acknowledged number one painter, worthy of the name.
It seems Gu Hanxi was once the foremost painter in the world.
"Recently, the Medical King Valley acquired a painting from the Painting Immortal elder. That painting depicted the Three Lives Flower. Unfortunately, the painting has lost its spirit. But this also indicates that the Painting Immortal elder had indeed seen the Three Lives Flower."
"The last time the existence of the Painting Immortal elder was known to the world was in this Nanshan Mountain Range. That's why I brought my disciple here to try our luck."
Mu Qingge maintained a look of serenity, not seeming to expect much from finding the Three Lives Flower.
"Upon arriving, we happened to notice what seemed to be some mysterious occurrences in the South Mountain, so we decided to stay for a few days to see what was happening and also to help treat those villagers whose life essence had been taken away."
"After all, the Three Lives Flower is a legendary item, and Painting Immortal Gu Hanxi was a figure from a century ago. Finding the Three Lives Flower is likely difficult," Xu Muhai said, "Is there any clue regarding these mysterious occurrences, Qingge Immortal?"
"Having life essence taken is extremely rare." Mu Qingge pondered, "In the records of our Medical King Valley, such incidents have occurred before and are mostly related to the Ghost Race."
"For example, there have been cases where a powerful member of the Ghost Race used techniques to extract life essence, but the condition of these villagers does not seem like such a scenario. It appears more like someone extracted their true essence, but they are ordinary people with no true essence, so their life essence was taken instead."
Listening to Mu Qingge's description, Li Changqing was fascinated.
Extracting true essence?
Isn't that similar to extracting inner strength, like the Star Absorption Skill or North Nether Divine Skill in martial arts novels?
If he could recall scenes from those films and TV shows, could he cultivate martial arts himself?
Li Changqing's eyes lit up. It was worth trying.
If he could really learn, he would have some means to protect himself in the Cangyuan Realm.
So Li Changqing began to recall scenes from the television series he had watched in his past life, like Duan Yu performing the North Nether Divine Skill in Heavenly Dragon Eight Books.
He recalled from the Chen Haomin's version to Lin Zhiying's version, and even a few poorly made later films.
But his Divine Soul showed no reaction.
It seemed it wouldn't work.
Li Changqing realized he was probably daydreaming again.
After all, TV series are all about special effects and visual effects. How could they be actually performed?
Li Changqing then recalled the contents of novels.
He could only remember some fragments, as he truly couldn't remember clearly. The novel was written in a similar classical style, so recalling any of it was already quite an achievement.
After a while, there was still no response.
Xu Muhai and Mu Qingge continued their conversation for quite a while, while Yin Changli, off to the side, seemed eager to speak.
"Peak Master Xu," Yin Changli finally found an opening and excitedly said, "Can... can I visit the Dao Mountain Ancient Land?"
Xu Muhai looked at Yin Changli in surprise; the little boy's eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Of course, disciples of the Medical King Valley are always welcome," Xu Muhai replied with a nod.
"You." Mu Qingge's eyes showed a hint of helplessness as she said, "Have you gone mad from practicing swordsmanship?"
"Master, I've heard that Thousand Snow Sword Venerable of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land has unparalleled swordsmanship. I really want to see it for myself."
"I... I want to challenge him!" Yin Changli said excitedly.
"Pfft!" Xu Muhai almost spit out blood.
Challenge Xue Qianbai?