The evening on Azure Dragon Mountain was lively.
The sounds of insects and birds were constant.
Golden afterglow filtered through the gaps in the leaves, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow.
Wild animals were seen playing and chasing each other in the forest, and though they were usually timid, the arrival of Xu Wendong did not disturb them.
One wild monkey even threw him a few wild fruits before swiftly disappearing from Xu Wendong's sight, swinging agilely among the branches.
All things held spirit.
These mountain creatures sensed the True Qi emanating from Xu Wendong, and it was that aura which made them dare to approach.
After traversing four peaks, Xu Wendong reached the highest point of Azure Dragon Mountain, where stood a thousand-year-old Welcoming Pine, proudly upright despite the wind and rain, its resilience praiseworthy.
