Chapter 1498 That Cave Dwelling and That Jar of Taoyao Wine (1/2)

The Cangxuan Sect main gate silently stood there as it always had before. An enormous sect protection boundary flickered with a strange light behind it, giving off a strong sense of safety and security.

As Yaoyao walked up the stone steps with Zhou Yuan, she saw several familiar figures to their front. It was Zuoqiu Qingyu, Li Chunjun, Lu Luo, Chu Qing, Li Qingchan and the others.

Several heads could also be seen peeking out even further along the mountain path, secretly watching the pair.

Yaoyao had not hidden her movements across Cangxuan Heaven. As such, the Cangxuan Heaven factions were well-aware of their route and made sure to always pay close attention to the couple. After all, they were the all-heaven’s most powerful and important individuals whose every action could affect the entire all-heaven.

This was something even the Omega Shrine’s four prime sovereigns could not match.

“Yaoyao!” Zuoqiu Qingyu shot down like an arrow and gave Yaoyao a big hug. Her eyes were red as she said, “It’s so nice to see you again.”

Yaoyao gently patted Zuoqiu Qingyu’s back.

Zuoqiu Qingyu released Yaoyao and looked towards the wooden-doll-like Zhou Yuan with complicated eyes. “He hasn’t recovered yet?”

Yaoyao gently shook her head.

Zuoqiu Qingyu earnestly said, “Don’t worry, Zhou Yuan will definitely get better.”

Yaoyao displayed a slight smile before pulling Zhou Yuan forward to meet Li Qingchan, Chu Qing and the others.

Luluo darted in front of Zhou Yuan, her already large eyes growing even wider as she asked, “Zhou Yuan, I am Luluo. Have you really forgotten me?”

However, the only thing in Zhou Yuan’s blank eyes was the reflection of Luluo’s adorable face.

Luluo sadly hung her head. The small ice-blue bird on her shoulder softly chirped at her ear to console her.

The others sighed inwardly.

Li Qingchan looked at Yaoyao and said, “It’s been tough on you, Yaoyao. Just say the word if there’s anything you need in the Cangxuan Sect. Chu Qing is our new sect master.”

Chu Qing rubbed his shiny, bald head with a pained expression. “To be frank, junior brother Zhou Yuan is the most suitable choice for sect master. If he recovers, I’ll ask him if he can save me from this terrible position.”

“I want to go to our old cave dwelling.” There was a slight look of reminiscence in Yaoyao’s eyes.

Chu Qing said, “Don’t worry, that cave dwelling has always been vacant and we’ve made sure to bar anyone from entering.”

“Thank you.” Yaoyao gratefully nodded before leading Zhou Yuan along the mountain path again, slowly walking deeper into the Cangxuan Sect.

Chu Qing, Li Qingchan, Zuoqiu Qingyu and the others did not say anything else as they silently followed from a distance.

Countless deeply respectful gazes watched the pair ascend the mountain. These gazes belonged to the Cangxuan Sect disciples, many of whom were rather new.

The lady in white so beautiful that anyone would believe she was an immortal that had descended to the mortal realm should be the rumored third god. The rumors had not been exaggerated. Her appearance and presence were truly blessed by the very best the world had to offer, making everything else seem dull and colorless in comparison. The disciples swore that they had never seen such a beautiful lady before. They had previously felt elder Li Qingchan was already at the pinnacle of beauty, but seeing the lady today forcibly pulled their beauty standards to an even higher level.

The tall man beside her was clearly the Cangxuan Heaven master that had come from the Cangxuan Sect, Zhou Yuan.

Countless Cangxuan Sect disciples viewed him as their idol and even Zhou Yuan himself might not know how revered he was in their hearts.

The surroundings were very quiet as the man and woman walked up the mountain path. Figure after figure bowed deeply in respect as the couple passed by.

Yaoyao paid them no attention as she slowly walked along the long path with Zhou Yuan, passing by several familiar buildings on the mountains until a certain cave dwelling appeared at the end of her sights.

The cave dwelling was neither the biggest nor the most highly ranked amongst the Cangxuan Sect’s numerous cave dwellings. However, it was currently the most special place in the entire sect and many disciples had visited it in the past like pilgrims on a pilgrimage.

It was because many years ago, their senior brother Zhou Yuan had once cultivated here before he became the Cangxuan Heaven master.

He was the sect’s most accomplished disciple to date.

In fact, Zhou Yuan’s strength had already surpassed their founder, patriarch Cang Xuan.

Yaoyao gazed at the cave dwelling as tenderness flowed out in her crystal-clear eyes. Her usual distant aura vanished completely, replaced by a never seen before gentleness and loveliness.

This cave dwelling was an irreplaceable place for both Zhou Yuan and her.

After leaving the Great Zhou Empire all those years ago, this was where they had lived together, relying and supporting each other.

It was a place that contained their most beautiful memories.

Yaoyao slowly led Zhou Yuan towards the cave dwelling while Chu Qing, Li Qingchan, Zuoqiu Qingyu and the others finally came to a stop. They understood that this small world belonged to the two.

Since this was the stop in their journey, she clearly viewed it as their last hope.

If even this place could not awaken Zhou Yuan, there would likely be no hope left for the all-heaven...

Under countless watching gazes, Yaoyao pulled Zhou Yuan along as they slowly walked into the cave dwelling with Tuntun following at her feet, soon disappearing into its shadow.

Everyone breathed out deeply. Everything will depend on fate.

The first thing that greeted them was the all-too-familiar small cobbled path that led through a pretty stone pavilion. There was also a small stream flowing in the cave that contributed to the cool environment. The lighting was excellent, rays of light shooting through the many cracks and bathing the dancing dust in an ethereal glow.

As they walked along the small cobbled path, a flower garden soon entered their eyes, hundreds of gorgeous flowers vying for attention within.

Every sprout had been personally planted by Yaoyao years ago. These flowers had matured long ago over the years, their bright colors giving a lively atmosphere to the cave’s interior.

Yaoyao stood in front of the garden, a slight smile blossoming on her lips as she silently admired the matured flowers.

Soon after, she led Zhou Yuan even deeper into the cave. They walked past another pavilion before her footsteps gradually slowed down and circles of red began spreading in her eyes.

Reflected in her clear, limpid eyes was a peach blossom tree in full bloom. Petals gently sprinkled from the tree, warming the entire cave dwelling.

Yaoyao dazedly stared at the peach blossom tree, covering her mouth as tears began falling from her cheeks.

That year, the tree had also been in blossom, its fresh, bright flowers reflected together with love on the beauty’s cheeks.

In this moment, Yaoyao truly wished that everything was merely a dream she was having while leaning against Zhou Yuan under the peach blossom tree.

She did not wish for power nor to be worshipped and respected by the world. Her only wish was to live peacefully with Zhou Yuan.

However, she also understood that this was impossible.