Wanhua Peak, Flower Garden.
There is a huge circular pedestal here, with a square platform below it.
Around the flower garden, flowers bloom in clusters, filling the air with fragrance.
In the sky, spiritual birds scatter petals, creating a beautiful and pleasant environment.
Many male and female disciples walk up to the flower garden, handing their fate tablets to each other.
Under the witness of heaven and earth, they kiss each other on the forehead and become spiritual partners.
The hall master of Wanhua Peak will present them with half of a jade pendant as proof of their union.
Once they step onto the flower garden and become spiritual partners, they can be together forever.
Of course, if they eventually decide they don't want to be together anymore, they must seek the hall master's permission before separating.
After separating, they must wear a jade pendant shaped like a flower to prove that they once had a spiritual partner but later separated.
Reaching the flower garden is not easy; it requires passing three tests to prove one's sincerity and genuineness towards the other party.
Only those who pass the three tests can step onto the flower garden; those who fail will be greeted with, "Welcome to try again next time!"
"This flower garden is a sacred place on Wanhua Peak," said Su Qingwan, looking at the flower garden.
In her mind, she couldn't help but imagine herself standing on the flower garden with Uncle Ye Kong.
As she thought about it, her cheeks turned red.
Ye Kong looked up at the flower garden and nodded in approval.
In the realm of marriage, Wanhua Peak sets the standard, with its flower garden as a unique symbol.
Each peak has its own unique symbol: Wanhua Peak has the flower garden, Yushu Peak has the spirit beast garden, and Tianjian Mountain has the sword cave.
Xiaoyao Peak...
Ye Kong thought about it and realized that his Xiaoyao Peak seemed to lack a distinctive symbol.
It could have one.
The Kuhai Sea should count.
After taking a look around, Ye Kong lost much of his interest and said, "Let's go."
Their visit to the flower garden was purely to eat "dog food" (a slang term for witnessing romantic moments between others).
Su Qingwan glanced at the flower garden and followed Ye Kong as they left.
"Where did your master go?" Ye Kong asked Su Qingwan.
"My master and Xiaobai are also missing," Lin Yaoyao reminded him.
"Xiaobai is gone?" Ye Kong finally realized.
Lin Yaoyao: ...
"It's okay, Xiaobai is playful, but he can't get lost on Wanhua Peak," Ye Kong smiled calmly.
After returning, many male and female disciples assumed that Ye Kong and Su Qingwan had tied the knot, and they were heartbroken.
"Alas, I have ultimately missed out."
After wandering around Wanhua Peak, Ye Kong found Xiaobai in the garden.
"Xiaobai, it's time to go back," Ye Kong called out.
Upon hearing Ye Kong's voice, Xiaobai immediately ran out of the garden.
He didn't want to stay with Liu Ruqing anymore.
"Sister Ruqing, farewell," Ye Kong said with a slight bow.
"Younger brother, stay and play for a while longer. The Wanhua Festival hasn't ended yet," Liu Ruqing said.
"No, it's getting dark, and my two disciples should go back to practice. If they play any longer, their hearts will wander, hindering their cultivation," Ye Kong smiled calmly.
Lin Yaoyao: ...
I've never been so speechless in my life.
Xiaobai: ...
I didn't even want to come; you brought me here!
I can't wait to go back!
Ye Kong, accompanied by Xiaobai and Lin Yaoyao, left Wanhua Peak and headed back to Xiaoyao Peak.
Liu Ruqing and Su Qingwan stood in the air, watching them leave.
After they had gone far away, Liu Ruqing said slowly, "Pupil, do you like Ye Kong?"
"No... not really," Su Qingwan whispered, looking down.
Liu Ruqing smiled and said, "I won't interfere with whom you like, but Ye's constitution is weak, and his cultivation is not good. After the Nine Peaks Competition, his Xiaoyao Peak will probably cease to exist. You can like him, but you must consider your future. Although Ye Kong has someone protecting him, his status will plummet after the competition."
"Think it over carefully," Liu Ruqing said.
After finishing her words, Liu Ruqing flew back to her elegant courtyard.
Su Qingxuan stood in the air, gazing at Ye Kong's back.
Don't worry, I'll protect him!
...
Yushu Peak.
After Ye Kong and his companions left, the disciples of Yushu Peak immediately reported back to Qin Shou.
"Senior brother, the peak master of Xiaoyao Peak has left our peak."
"Is the Moon-Gazing Dog ready?"
"Yes, it has been lured to Xiaoyao Peak."
Upon hearing this, Qin Shou immediately smiled and said,
"Good. When Xiaoyao Peak asks for help due to trouble, we will go there under the pretext of helping and search for the Little Black Ant."
"Senior brother Qin Shou is wise!" The Yushu Peak disciples praised.
"Has there been any movement on Tianjian Mountain?" Qin Shou asked next.
"No."
"Either it will explode in silence or perish in silence. Given Chen Changqing's temper, he must be up to something bad. Since I gave him an idea, it shouldn't take long before things escalate. We'll have some fun then," Qin Shou said with a sinister smile.
...
Xiaoyao Peak.
After returning, Xiaobai and Lin Yaoyao went back to Taoshan to cultivate.
For them, it was just a simple outing. Even though many things happened, they were not affected at all.
They continued with their daily routines.
Ye Kong sat beside the Kuhai Sea, holding a fishing rod. He fished for half an hour until it was gradually getting dark.
As it got dark, it was time to sleep.
Ye Kong stretched his arms and was about to go back to sleep when he suddenly sensed something approaching from behind.
He turned around and saw the dog that had played happily with Qin Shou's nephew last time.
The Moon-Gazing Dog stuck out its tongue at Ye Kong and jumped at him.
"Lickspittle, stay away from me!" Ye Kong slapped the Moon-Gazing Dog away with one hand.
The Moon-Gazing Dog fell to the ground, questioning its dog life.
That man is so strong; I can't mess with him.
As the Moon-Gazing Dog was about to descend the mountain, it suddenly stopped.
In the sky,
A ray of moonlight pierced through the dark clouds and shone on the Moon-Gazing Dog. The dog let out a long howl at the moon.
"Awoo!"
Instantly, its body rapidly grew, comparable to a small mountain.
Its fur stood on end, and its claws were as sharp as thorns.
Its eyes turned bloodshot, and its strength surged. After entering a frenzy, it slapped Ye Kong.
"Hey, I told you to stay away from me. Why are you coming closer? Do you want a beating?"
Ye Kong shook his head and waved his hand lightly.
A surge of spiritual energy enveloped the Moon-Gazing Dog, extracting all its furious strength and beating it up.
The Moon-Gazing Dog was beaten to the ground, now only as tall as Ye Kong's knees, turned into a scared dog, and dared not bark anymore.
Ye Kong looked at the Moon-Gazing Dog in front of him and felt that it looked very familiar.
Like the Erha dog, its fur was black and white, and it had a low IQ.
It could imitate wolf howls and dog barks.
Looking at the Erha-like dog in front of him, Ye Kong pondered, "My eldest disciple has a cat. I'll get Xiaobai a pet too, so he won't sleep all day."
"From now on, your name is Erha," Ye Kong said to the Moon-Gazing Dog.
"Woof!" Erha responded, feeling wary of Ye Kong.
"Remember to bark a few times every morning to wake up my disciple," Ye Kong instructed.
Erha: ?
I'm a dog, not a chicken!
"Build your own doghouse and sleep there. Don't bark or run around at night, and most importantly, don't bite anyone. Otherwise, I'll cook you," Ye Kong warned before turning back to sleep in the Xiaoyao Pavilion.
Although he didn't know where this Husky came from, it wouldn't be bad to keep it as a companion for Xiao Bai.
The Husky stayed prone on the spot, questioning its doggy existence.
Build my own doghouse?
Even though I am a dog, I feel like you're even more...