Chapter 31: The Riddle of the Grey Mouse

After their triumph at the Black Water Pool, word of Yun and Ling Shan's deeds spread like wildfire across the Immortal Cultivation World. They weren't just hailed as the guardians of the White Willow Immortal Territory; they were celebrated heroes near and far. But deep down, they knew the path of Immortal Cultivation was an endless journey, filled with challenges yet to come.

On their way back to the White Willow Immortal Territory, they encountered a mysterious elder. Clad in grey robes, his face held an air of kindness, but a hint of shrewdness flickered in his eyes. Claiming to be a messenger of the Grey Mouse Immortal, he bestowed upon them a new puzzle.

Presenting an ancient wooden box etched with intricate runes, the elder explained, "This puzzle is the legacy of the Grey Mouse Immortal. Only by cracking it can you reach greater heights in Immortal Cultivation."

Yun took the wooden box, sensing the potent spiritual energy within. He knew unlocking its secrets wouldn't be easy. Together, he and Ling Shan scrutinized the runes, searching for clues to solve the puzzle.

Ling Shan examined the runes closely, a spark of insight in her eyes. "These runes seem to be in an ancient script. We need to figure out their correct sequence."

Yun nodded, closing his eyes and placing his hand on the wooden box, tuning into the flow of power within the runes. Intuition guided him as he experimented with different combinations.

After much trial and error, Yun finally uncovered the correct sequence. As he touched the runes in the precise order, the wooden box creaked open, emanating a powerful aura. Within lay the Grey Mouse Immortal's cultivation technique—a path focused on speed and agility.

Yun and Ling Shan delved into mastering the Grey Mouse Immortal's technique. Their movements became quicker, and their control over aura grew more refined. They understood the pivotal role this technique would play in future battles.

However, amidst their cultivation, an ominous aura descended upon them. Alert, Yun and Ling Shan sensed an approaching malevolence.

They sprang to their feet, readying themselves for battle. In the distance, a group of shadowy figures cloaked in black surged forward, hostility blazing in their eyes, unmistakably harboring ill intent.

Gripping their weapons tightly, Yun and Ling Shan braced themselves for the confrontation, knowing this encounter would push their newly acquired Grey Mouse Immortal's technique to its limits.