Chapter 49: Cunningly Obtaining the Treasure Mirror (Part 2)

Seeing Lin Yunfeng's determined expression, Luyun couldn't help but glance at Cangyue and Aoxue, a strange smile playing on his lips. As Yunfeng stealthily approached, neither Cangyue nor Aoxue smiled; instead, they looked at him with an enigmatic expression, their eyes revealing a hint of mystery, whether it was anticipation, yearning, or something else entirely.

As Luyun's smiling gaze met the eyes of the two women, both felt a tremor in their hearts. They exchanged a glance, their eyes mirroring each other's, faintly tinged with a sense of bitterness and confusion. It seemed that in this moment, Luyun was overshadowed by Yunfeng in their hearts. While Yunfeng dared to express his thoughts, Luyun remained silent, smiling.

Cultivation was inherently lonely, and once a soul found solace, it was hard to forget. Despite the short time they spent together, a thread of affection had already woven itself into Luyun's heart. However, both women were proud and aloof, making it difficult for them to express their feelings. Moreover, due to his status, Luyun had many considerations, making it unclear how this love triangle would unfold.

As a gentle breeze passed, Luyun's smile faded. The identical gazes from the two women made him realize something. Although unspoken, the mutual affection and longing between them had evolved from fleeting smiles to indelible memories in a short time.

Gazing at the two incomparably beautiful faces, Luyun suddenly asked himself, if given the chance, whom would he choose? Aoxue or Cangyue? Perhaps he didn't even know. Human desires were ever-evolving. Today he might choose Aoxue, but tomorrow he might desire Cangyue. Such was life!

Shifting his gaze, Luyun suddenly noticed Li Hongfei looking at him, causing a slight stir in his heart. He couldn't help but sigh lightly. Looking at the sky, he pondered his fate. From encountering his eccentric master to the present, his journey had been smooth, devoid of any curses. When would the merciless curse from the heavens descend upon him? And when it did, could he defy fate and change his destiny? He didn't know, but he was determined to resist until the end!

As Xu Jie landed, Cangyue withdrew her gaze from Luyun and focused on the mysterious mirror. Beside her, Aoxue also directed her attention to the enigmatic object. When the two women saw the ancient depiction on the back of the mirror, they sensed its significance. But what did the image signify? The barefoot Taoist, laughing at the sky, was he celebrating something or lamenting? And the dazzling thunderbolt opposing the colorful beam, what did it imply?

Exchanging a glance, the two women shook their heads, remaining silent. Aoxue took the mirror and examined it briefly before passing it to Li Hongfei. After a thorough inspection, Li Hongfei spoke solemnly, "This mirror must have a significant origin, but we are unaware of it. I suggest we consult our elders for more information."

Lin Yunfeng, taking the mirror, spoke up, "Let's not rush. Although we don't fully understand it, we haven't asked Luyun yet. Perhaps he knows something. Let's ask him before making a decision." The others turned their gaze to Luyun, waiting for his response.

Luyun glanced at the five of them and shook his head with a smile. "Don't regard me as a deity. I don't know everything. Regarding this mysterious mirror, I have no clue either. It's best to follow Li Senior Brother's suggestion and consult our elders."

Xu Jie softly inquired, "This item was found in the Tai Xuan Mountains. If the Sky Sword Sect finds out, it could cause trouble. Perhaps we shouldn't make too much noise about it and consult our elders first."

Yunfeng protested, "Found in the Tai Xuan Mountains, so what? We obtained it together with great effort. We shouldn't just hand it over to them for nothing. If it weren't for Luyun discovering the anomaly here and Aoxue guiding us, we wouldn't have found this treasure. This is our find, and we shouldn't fear anything. Even if they find out, we won't give it up." Cangyue and Xu Jie remained silent, while Aoxue subtly defended them, shifting the blame onto Aoxue. Lin Yunfeng glanced at Xu Jie, then turned his attention back to Luyun.

Seeing Lin Yunfeng's determination, Li Hongfei and Aoxue fell into a thoughtful silence, unsure of what to say. Luyun walked over, patting Yunfeng on the shoulder with a smile. "Don't worry, we never said we'd hand it over. Aoxue Senior Sister's advice is just a reminder for us to be cautious. Let's go back for now." With that, he took Yunfeng's hand and flew into the sky, followed by the others.

Returning to the cave, they found both Xuan Yu and Jade Unparalleled present. Xuan Yu chuckled, "Look, Cangyue is back. They can't stay put in one place, always wandering around together. It's quite normal."

Jade Unparalleled smiled lightly, her enchanting demeanor leaving everyone in awe. Seeing the two disciples, Jade Unparalleled remarked, "Look at you two, it won't be long before you become wild children. Who knows, you might end up under someone else's tutelage one day, right?" Her gaze then fell on Luyun, a hint of mystery flashing in her eyes.

Cangyue and Xu Jie's faces changed slightly as they approached Jade Unparalleled silently. Meanwhile, Jingyue smiled and tried to mediate, shifting the blame onto Aoxue. Lin Yunfeng glanced at Xu Jie before speaking up, "Master Xuan, actually, this time, we took the initiative to go out and have fun with the two senior sisters. Don't blame them. Also, this time, the two senior sisters joined us in a significant event. If you don't believe me, you can ask the others, and you'll understand."

Xuan Yu glanced at him, then turned to Xuan Yu, his eyes filled with questions. Xuan Yu also wore a puzzled expression and asked, "What significant event? I didn't know about it. Quickly tell me. Did you cause trouble outside and drag these two down with you? If that's the case, I'll have to punish you severely."

Yunfeng realized the misunderstanding and quickly tried to explain. But before he could, Luyun patted his shoulder, smiling. "Forget it, you love to show off. Let me handle it. Actually, Master, Yunfeng was misunderstood. This time, in the Tai Xuan Mountains, we discovered a rare treasure, thanks to the efforts of all six of us. Unfortunately, we don't know what it is, so we came back to consult you and Master Jade. You two have more knowledge than us and might recognize it." With that,

 he took out the mysterious mirror from his pocket and handed it to Xuan Yu.

Xuan Yu took a look and was immediately drawn in by the mirror. Meanwhile, Jade Unparalleled, Jingyue, and Ziyang Zhenren also gazed at the mirror, their eyes shining with curiosity. After examining it for a while, Xuan Yu was shocked and looked at Luyun, asking, "Where did you get this? Does anyone else know about it?"

Luyun pondered for a moment, recounting how they found the item, and then said, "No one else knows for now, only us. Master, do you have any knowledge about this item?" His calm eyes held a faint glimmer, revealing nothing of his inner thoughts.

Xuan Yu didn't immediately respond but instead handed the mirror to Jade Unparalleled and fell into contemplation. Meanwhile, Jade Unparalleled studied the mirror carefully before focusing on the depiction on the back. As she looked at the painting, her expression changed, seemingly stirred by some deep-seated emotion.

In the tranquil cave, only the sound of breathing filled the air. Everyone waited silently for Xuan Yu's response, hoping to glean some insight from his expression. Meanwhile, the six disciples remained silent, awaiting the verdict.