Chapter 8: Nine Tails

"Hahaha, we are truly fated, Cupid, are you also heading to the Eastern Sea?" A familiar voice rang in Mei Xue's ear. She turned her head and saw a chubby boy surrounded by a group of graduating students.

Now, he has achieved success in his studies, but he must bid farewell to this small courtyard. The peaceful life he once anticipated will never return.

These mountains, which originally drifted freely in the ocean, were ultimately transformed by humans into convenient means of transportation, navigating along fixed routes among the mountains and seas, taking on the important responsibilities of goods exchange and personnel transport

Originally intending to retreat with Huang Fei and others, Mei Xue suddenly felt a jolt in her heart, as if some nostalgic thoughts were rising from the depths of her being. It seemed that somewhere, at some time, she had also witnessed such a scene.

Although this is merely a humble little courtyard, one is not made of grass or wood. Looking at the medicinal herbs that she has personally nurtured, and at the few oleander plants that she has personally planted, Mei Xue cannot help but recall the time when she first arrived here

This is the docking place of Floating Mountain in the Eastern Sea. Are you, the master of love, also going with us to visit the entrance examination of Qinglong Academy?

What is she enduring such arduous training for, finally able to stabilize her transformation into human form, yet that heartless bastard has completely forgotten about her affairs

Although they cannot compare to the true peaks that are genuinely connected to the earth's veins, each floating mountain is a strategic resource, and the number of floating mountains one possesses is one of the proofs of the strength of various factions. In order to compete for the ownership of newly discovered floating mountains, the Mountain factions have engaged in numerous battles with the Sea factions.

It was not long ago, yet now it feels as if it were a lifetime away. I can hardly recall the faces and voices of those young girls, as if a sword had severed everything, sweeping away all the dust of that time, leaving only a faint and elusive nostalgia.

"Um... have we met before?" Mei Xue gazed at the enchanting and spirited young face, which bore a hint of mischief, amidst the waves.

I see, thank you. After understanding the true power of the Great Freedom Wisdom Sword, Mei Xue sincerely expressed gratitude for this wisdom sword, thanking it for allowing him to let go of the entanglements he had been unable to release.

This sword is not meant for slaying, thus it requires neither a blade nor weight; it is the sword of enlightenment, the sword of great wisdom

Although Huang Fei once used Mei Xue's heartbreak as a bet, Mei Xue knew that this chubby boy was not a bad person. Among his group of friends, there were a few impoverished youths who had received his assistance.

We are Huang Shao's support team

Huang Feirao looked at the young man in white before him with great interest. He still remembered how he had made a small profit by betting that this young man would definitely experience heartbreak. Although that amount of money was merely a drop in the bucket for him, winning was winning, and he had genuinely been delighted for several days after that victory.

Huang Shao, you are our hope, keep it up, let us also produce a disciple from the Tian Tai Academy to join the Four Great Academies

Master Huiguo may not have been mistaken; the Huijian originates from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. He, who is destined to be connected with the Huijian, is also, in fact, connected with Buddhism.

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Meixue also noticed this point, primarily because those four sky-blue glazed pillars were truly imposing, directly supporting a blue glazed dome that enveloped the entire floating mountain

Taking up the wise sword, shouldering her luggage, and leaving a letter by the bedside, Mei Xue embarked on her journey, bidding farewell to her past and setting off towards a brand new future

"Who are you?" The girl in the green dress rudely splashed Mei Xue with a face full of water droplets, her fluffy tail quivering. However, her blushing cheeks seemed to reveal an unusual aura.

The moment she understood this, Mei Xue raised her head and realized that the sky was already bright.

The four azure glazed pillars standing around Floating Mountain signify that this Floating Mountain is of the fourth rank, a full level higher than the previous third rank Floating Mountain. The power that marked the Floating Mountain with azure glazed pillars is not located in the southern region, is it

With a snap, the apple in the hands of the girl in blue suddenly shattered, her eyes filled with fierce intent as she fixed her gaze on Mei Xue

That is a high mountain, a mountain that can float on the surface of the sea and move slowly, a mode of transportation known as "Floating Mountain"

Boom! Boom! Boom! It seems that the fourth-grade glazed floating mountain, upon seeing the young girl in blue waving, suddenly accelerated, rushing towards the coast with an overwhelming force.

Initially, only a spire could be seen at the horizon's end, but as the sun moved, that spire gradually transformed into the shape of a half-mountain. Ultimately, when the sun hung high overhead, a sheer cliff of a towering mountain emerged from the sea

In this moment, Mei Xue seemed to understand the true power of the Great Freedom Wisdom Sword

Among them, some immortal sects that split from the mountains simply reside on Floating Mountain, drifting through the various seas along with the mountain, becoming the carefree Floating Mountain clan

To know, he almost sold half of his possessions to gather the travel expenses to go there; how could these fellow disciples have so much money to go together to see

That feeling is akin to gazing at the stories recorded in an ancient book from millions of years ago, where the yellowed pages leave only a trace of nostalgia, yet no sadness remains, just like a reflection in water that no longer affects this world.

What a joke, being struck by such a giant wave is no laughing matter, and if things go wrong, one might end up accompanying fish and shrimp.

Indeed, what can we, the untalented and financially constrained low-level sorcerers, do besides visiting? Among our cohort, only Huang Shao has any hope of being admitted, and we are all accompanying him.

Ah, hey! Come here quickly!" Amidst the puzzled gazes of everyone, the young girl in green, biting into an apple, waved at the approaching fourth-grade Liuli Floating Mountain.

This is a function that should belong to a fifth-grade floating mountain; considering this floating mountain as a pseudo fifth-grade is not an exaggeration. Ordinary fourth-grade floating mountains do not enjoy such treatment

Strange, this does not seem to be an ordinary floating mountain. Huang Fei took just one glance at the floating mountain and immediately discerned the difference between this floating mountain and the ordinary floating mountains he had encountered in the past at Tiantai Mountain.

"Indeed, we do not know each other, of course not, but I will remember you." The young girl in the green dress glared at the heartless man before her, the human boy who had deceived her in her hazy first love.

Ah, oh, oh, oh, oh! Amidst the towering waves, the girl joyfully called out, two fluffy tails poking out from the hem of her skirt, a faint aura of green surrounding her, parting all the massive waves.

Somewhat vain, somewhat fond of gambling, he tends to rely on money to solve problems rather than considering other methods. Although he is a second-generation wealthy individual, he seems to be undervalued at home; otherwise, he should not be attending a junior college in a small place like Tiantai Mountain.

"That might be my mistake in recognizing the wrong person," Mei Xue apologized awkwardly. He realized that he truly did not know the lovely girl before him. A girl as beautiful and adorable as her, if they had ever crossed paths, he should not have forgotten her.

Visiting? Mei Xue was taken aback. Could it be that these fellow disciples actually spent a considerable amount of money to take the floating mountain to the Eastern Sea just to observe the entrance examination of the Qinglong Academy and the library

At Tiantai Mountain by the sea, Mei Xue purchased a ticket to the Eastern Sea region and began to wait for the arrival of Floating Mountain, which would not come until noon

This is also the only means of transportation among the mountains and seas that can carry a large number of people. Because the sky does not belong to humanity, and the galaxy has long been shattered, humans can only rely on the mountains to survive in the infinite ocean. Whether it is the mountains that appear on the surface of the sea or the crystal mountains beneath the sea, they are all the supports upon which humanity depends for survival

"How about it, Casanova, why don't you join us? All food and accommodation will be covered, I will pay for everyone." Huang Fei puffed out his little belly, exuding a certain air of arrogance.

The mountain has not yet arrived, but the giant waves that have been thrown up leave all those waiting for the boat pale and frightened, causing them to flee in a panic.

Then, amidst the astonished gazes of Huang Fei and the others, Mei Xue gently took a few steps forward, an invisible layer of clouds enveloping his feet, allowing him to effortlessly tread upon the surging waves, and approached the young girl in green with a swaying tail.

It is simply that he will not become a disciple of the Buddhist sect, for he has already become the author of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, destined to be a traveler who will traverse the ends of the earth.

Shame, a great humiliation, as a descendant of the proud golden-haired, jade-faced nine-tailed fox, this is simply the greatest disgrace she has encountered in her life

Clouds rise. Stepping on the white clouds, Mei Xue, in a cheerful mood, traversed through the woods and returned home under the night sky to begin organizing her luggage

Standing in the courtyard, the past events surfaced in Mei Xue's heart, marking the gradual growth of his once feeble self. This modest courtyard had once held his boundless aspirations for the future

The wise sword severed those emotional ties, completely cutting off all the invisible threads of affection from him, thus granting him complete liberation, free from worries and attachments

That large bluestone was brought here at his expense. The grapevines over there produced delicious grapes in the summer, which he gifted to his last lover; the morning glories over there were once encased in amber and given to a girl he fell in love with at first sight

Perhaps this is precisely the reason why the Classic of Mountains and Seas bestowed this great sword of liberation upon him, to grant him freedom and allow him to be reborn

Depending on the differences in processing between the prototype and later builders, the lowest level floating mountain can accommodate one thousand people, while the highest level floating mountain is said to be able to support one million people

This heartless bastard, he actually forgot, forgot completely! It has only been two years since we last met, and I had clearly and seriously told him that I would definitely come back when she grew up a little. Yet he actually does not remember me!

In the past, he endured too much pain, too much suffering, and too much heartache, precisely because he could never forget and could not let go

Hello, it has been a while since we last met. At this rate, it seems our romantic hero is truly about to embark on a journey

No need, I wish you good luck. Mei Xue smiled and turned her gaze to the enormous shadow slowly approaching from a distance

At that time, he could only concoct some low-level potions, and could only be considered a pharmacist apprentice; the little money he had was only enough to purchase a small courtyard here

Hello, remember my name well, I am Qingqiu Jiuyue, the future greatest golden-haired, jade-faced nine-tailed fox

Since he has already decided to participate in the entrance examination of Qinglong Academy, he naturally has to bid farewell to the small courtyard on Tiantai Mountain where he has lived for several years

At the moment that sword was swung, he was no longer the Mei Xue of the past

This sword is a wise blade used to sever the confusion in one's heart and to sweep away the dust within. Thus, at that time, he only needed one strike to cut through the nine hundred and ninety-nine entanglements of love that bound him, and from that moment on, he was liberated from those nine hundred and ninety-nine heartbreaks

After all the commotion, it turns out that this group of fellow disciples is actually a support team funded by Huang Shao.