Qi Yu did not tell anyone that she and Si Qing Chang had encountered the reincarnation of Yu Zhen at the former site of the Beiyuan Sect.
Feng Yun Zui and the others were all busy teaching their disciples and no one asked about it.
A formation was established between Beiyuan Mountain and Changqing Gate.
The two mountains became one.
Four or five days passed after that.
Qi Yu sat in the sect leader's position, resting her chin on her hand, feeling a bit bored and thinking about what she should do. Just then, she heard hurried footsteps approaching.
Qi Yu raised her head and saw Yue Zhi Yin and Sui You running over.
"The formation at the lotus pond is showing signs of activity! The formation at the lotus pond is showing signs of activity!" Yue Zhi Yin, uncharacteristically flustered, ran over shouting. After shouting, he still remembered to grab a teapot and pour himself some water.
Sui You, while also hurried, was more composed. After walking over, he poured himself another pot of tea before continuing,
"I heard from Lord Chen Xi before that you discovered a formation in the lotus pond area of Changqing Mountain."
"Yesterday, I went to see it with Chen Xi and studied several methods. Just now, Yue Zhi Yin and I went to the lotus pond and recited some dispelling incantations based on the records in the books. We found that they seemed to have some effect."
After Sui You explained the whole story, he eagerly asked Qi Yu,
"Do you want to go and see the lotus pond? The formation in the lotus pond is showing signs of loosening. I think if we all work together and chant the dispelling incantation, it should be effective."
As Sui You spoke, he handed over a yellowed piece of paper.
Qi Yu took it and opened it, looking at the formation incantation written on it. Although the ink had faded, it was still discernible that this dispelling incantation should have originated from ancient times.
"I remember this dispelling incantation was somewhat damaged and has been in a state of repair," Qi Yu said, looking at Sui You with confusion. "When did you fix this incantation? Even if you found it, it would take some time to repair it."
But how much time had passed?
"Repairing it was indeed quite troublesome, but I used phoenix snow mixed with grass ash and applied it to the paper. Then, the writing on the paper was completely restored. Because the writing on the paper possessed spiritual energy, it would appear in different colors when it came into contact with phoenix blood and grass ash."
Sui You demonstrated as he spoke.
Qi Yu nodded as she watched, "I never expected you to know this."
As she said this, she subconsciously looked at Sui You's hands.
Sui You's hands were slender and long, with clean, rounded nails. There were no visible wounds, suggesting they had long since healed with spiritual energy.
Qi Yu took a lotus seed candy from her small pouch and rewarded Sui You. Then, she stood up, hands on her hips, "Let's go. Call the others, and we'll head to the lotus pond now to see how the barrier in the pond is doing."
As Qi Yu spoke, she was already walking out. The others quickly followed. Those who hadn't been present and hadn't received the news quickly followed suit upon receiving signals from others, all heading towards the lotus pond.
When Qi Yu and Si Qing arrived near the lotus pond behind Changqing Mountain, everyone else had also gathered. They all circled the lotus pond together.
Initially, the lotus pond was still and quiet, with the lotus flowers standing peacefully in the water.
Everyone patiently sat nearby and waited.
After an unknown amount of time, the water in the pond suddenly stirred. A familiar whirlpool began to form in the center.
Immediately after, the pond water seemed to be absorbed by something and receded instantly.
Then, the spiral staircase they had seen before was revealed.
"This staircase is just as steep as last time, but this time I've learned my lesson. I'm not going to walk down one step at a time. We already know what's below, so what's there to be afraid of? I'm just going to jump down," Chen Xi said, then immediately flipped over and slid down the staircase, sitting on the handrail and spiraling down like a slide.
Yan Hua let out a cry of alarm, wanting to call him back. What if the barrier below loosened and Chen Xi fell in?
Chen Xi didn't listen and slid down with a "Wuhu!"
Yan Hua, exasperated and helpless, chased after him.
Qi Yu was walking down the stairs normally. Seeing the two oldest dragons sliding down one after another, she felt a sudden urge to try it herself. However, before she could even step forward, Si Qing, An Nuo, and Shao Feng all grabbed her and pulled her down.
"...Sister, don't learn from them. This is not good, it's too dangerous. What if the barrier below loosens?" Si Qing held Qi Yu back. "Your current identity cannot be so reckless. We don't know where that barrier leads yet. If it's a barrier to another world, and you fall in... wouldn't you be gone?"
Qi Yu was momentarily speechless, about to say how could she possibly fall, it was just sliding down a handrail. But before she could speak, An Nuo and Shao Feng jointly tapped her on the head.
An Nuo: "Si Qing is right. Let's not even talk about where the barrier below leads for now. Even if it's just ordinary ground below, you shouldn't do that. Do you know how dangerous this is?"
Shao Feng nodded in agreement with An Nuo, tapping Qi Yu's head as well. "Be good and search properly. If you really can't walk, then come here, and I'll carry you."
Qi Yu felt wronged by the taps on her head. Hearing Shao Feng's words, she happily spread her hands and crawled up like a little toad.
Shao Feng hooked Qi Yu's leg and suddenly sped up, running all the way down.
Qi Yu, feeling the wind blowing past her ears, let out a cheer.
An Nuo watched the father and daughter run and stop, shaking her head. She then patted Si Qing and raised her eyebrows at him, "Don't worry, what your sister has, you also have. Do you want your mother to carry you?"
"I don't want to!" Si Qing's ears turned red at An Nuo's words. After loudly denying it, he quickly ran down the stairs.
An Nuo laughed and quickly hurried after him.
Qi Yu, lying on Shao Feng's back, urged him on, "Dad, hurry up! Just a few more floors and we'll be down."
Shao Feng clicked his tongue and sighed, "I really dote on you too much. Everyone else has magic and can use magical artifacts to go down if they don't want to walk, or even use spells. But me? I've been honestly carrying you and climbing these stairs for so long. If I had a dad like me, you'd definitely be crying with happiness."