Thrown Through Time

Chapter twenty

 Within the past week, Lan Zhan had noticed during his nighttime walks the celestial mountains truly was different to any other sects.

On the third Night of helping with cleansing Wei Ying of all his spiritual essence, Lu Wei Wei had asked if Lan Zhan would like a tour since BoaShan Sanren had taken over at night, YiXiao NaiHe joined in along with Yu Banshan and Qiu Yonghou. He soon understood Why Xie Feng would take them as her own as each represented her in a way,

Qiu Yonghou is the compassionate and caring soul of the group. Always providing a comforting presence to those around him. Lan Zhan soon found out as Lu Wei Wei spoke that Qiu YingHou is known for his gentle demeanor and ability to listen with an open heart, offering guidance and support to his fellow disciples.

Yu Banshan is the serene and wise elder of the group. As a senior disciple, he is revered for his profound understanding of cultivation and life.

Hao Mei, was more complex, without being near his friends he reminds Lan Zhan of them all but when they are together he is the one that is mischievous, that gets into mock fights with them, teases them and makes them laugh in the week Lan Zhan had smiled more than he had since his mother passed

Ye Xiao Naihe reminds Lan Zhan of himself even though Lu Wei Wei Wei and Hao Mei tend to tease him even though the share similarities there was one that he thought that stood out more profound Ye Xiao NaiHe had friends they complimented one another and just like him he had a bubbly smart soulmate by his side.

While Lu Wei Wei is like the Wei Ying he remembers although she has a sly tongue, she's quick to blush, she has also proven that there is no need for someone to defend her not even Ye Xiao NaiHe would dare to stand in her way and would often look at him when he smiles and laughs.

Together they would often walk together, and Lan Zhan felt comfortable he and Ye Xiao NaiHe would walk in silence and only answer when asked while they watched the others being stirred up by Hao Mei. Lu Wei Wei saw that Lan Zhan was confused by the sight before him, the celestials do not call each other by formal titles like ShiXiong, ShiDi, ShiJie, ShiMei, or Shifu. Instead, they had become a family, embracing affectionate terms such as mǔqīn, Jie, Didi, gege, jiùjiù, or āyí, fostering a deep bond that transcended traditional disciple-master relationships. Explaining this she said it was because many of them are orphans that their Shifu has found and that it was Xie Feng that found them on the same night when she first went out but it was Hao Mei that was more curious with what is outside and being so he would often follow their Shifu out and explore.

As Lan Zhan sat there watching Xie Feng still within the waters, he continued to think about what he had seen within this secluded place.

Venturing north towards the majestic twin snow-capped peaks, the mesmerizing symphony of nature's elements continued to enchant all who tread the path. The gentle rustling of leaves harmonized seamlessly with the sonorous melody of a waterfall cascading from the mountainside. As the soothing sound embraced the surroundings, it felt like a celestial chorus, resonating with the very soul of the celestial mountains.

As the path meandered onward, a breathtaking sight unveiled itself around a graceful bend. The waterfall emerged gracefully from the second peak, its waters flowing like a divine offering down the mountainside. Like a silver ribbon, it cascaded with ethereal beauty, as if the heavens themselves had bestowed a blessing upon this wondrous spectacle.

The waters converged at the base of the mountains, forming a serene and pristine lake that mirrored the celestial landscape above. As the sun's rays danced upon its surface, the lake sparkled like a radiant gem, casting a kaleidoscope of colors upon the azure sky. It seemed as though nature had designed this place as a sacred sanctuary—a divine meeting point where the earthly realm merged with the celestial.