Mists veiled the mountain peak.
Atop it, a fierce and terrifying Blood Jade Spider perched, its body shining with a sinister red glow.
In its pupils, there reflected a spirit pool, clear as a mirror, and a white-robed maiden sitting by its side, her hands wrapped around her knees.
The girl had delicate features and an ethereal temperament, her black hair cascading loosely down her back, staring into the spirit pool at her own reflection, lost in tranquility.
After a long while, the girl came back to herself with a slight sigh.
With her hands, she gently stirred the water, causing ripples to dance across the calm surface of the pool.
Then, the maiden slipped off her embroidered shoes and stockings, revealing a pair of delicate, round feet, white as uncarved jade.
As her toes gently touched the water, the instant they met the surface, they playfully curled, casting tiny ripples.
