1 The Hidden Recluse (1/2)
An alluring maiden dismounted gracefully from her phoenix mount as she inspected her surroundings.
She muttered, ”The spiritual force in these mountains is rich and beneficial for cultivating. It's weird that it is not indicated on the map. It is so pure and untainted. Perhaps it will be good if I spend a few days meditating in these mountains?”
”So what do you think huh, Yu'Er?” She asked her phoenix mount as she gently stroked her.
Yu'Er was of course the name of her divine beast and it was intelligent enough to comprehend her.
Yu'Er shrieks loudly and flapped her wings in agreement.
The alluring maiden laughs softly, ”Wonderful. I don't think anyone will miss our presence for a few days.”
Then she spotted a crystal clear pool and was delighted, ”This looks like a wonderful place to take a refreshing bath together.”
She quickly took off her clothing and just as she was about to walk into the pool, she saw a lad looking straight into her from the other side of the pool. Not only was she startled but she was also flabbergasted for the lad had nothing on him. It seemed that the lad was also about to enjoy a dip in the pool.
Immediately both of them screamed at the same time and they panicky dressed up.
The alluring maiden looked hatefully at Yu'Er, ”You stupid bird. Why didn't you warn me that there is someone here? Fancy calling yourself a divine beast…”
But she quickly composed herself and unsheathed her sword furiously as she shouted to the lad, ”You little brat, how dare you peek at me!”
The lad was flushing hotly as he quickly ran to her apologetically, ”I'm sorry. That is not on purpose. I…I…Big Sister, don't be angry please…”
The alluring maiden took a look at the lad and saw that he was very young and refined. It was really hard to be upset with him. She was aware that it was also partly her own fault. So she said gently, ”What is your name and how old are you?”
The lad mutters politely, ”Dugu Fang. My mother usually calls me Xiaofang. I am 16 today. Big Sister, what is your name?”
The alluring maiden replied coolly, ”Who cares what your mother calls you. Since you have apologized I shall not make things too hard for you. You mustn't tell anyone what you have seen today, alright?”
The lad nods but he asks politely, ”But Big Sister, you still haven't tell me your name yet?”
She actually did not want to tell him her name but all of a sudden, she was startled. It was because she had taken a quick look at his inner core with her Divine Sense and was startled that this lad had already attained as an Enlighten Celestial.
Now reaching as an Enlighten Celestial was not as easy as it sounded even though it was just the 3rd celestial level. Only 20% of the cultivators can ever attain as an Enlighten Celestial and it can take many decades to reach this level.
She was 21 and was an exception. At a young age of 21, she had already attained the initial stage of Immortal Celestial and she was immensely proud of this fact. This of course had to do with the fact that she was from a prominent patriarch celestial clan and she had the benefit of the resources of her clan.