The Zishi Temple Area

  A dense forest, and thousands of unpaved trails stretching through it, so that anyone who comes here can become lost forever in these trails. Where even the trees play a special role, where even the winds are filled with spiritual energy. Walking peacefully through this forest, Gu Zong too was walking along a trail. His eyes were a little calmer and his ears were fully alert, but his gait was, as always, unique, as he gazed at the trees, smelled the flowers, caressed the leaves, and met every rabbit along the way. This time, his eyes were not searching for anyone, nor was he waiting for anyone. He was simply moving towards his destination, where perhaps his arrival was already foreseen. Gu Zong finally reached the main gate of Zishi Temple, but upon reaching there, he heaved a sigh, like a disciple returning home after a long day of being scolded by his master. As he took a step forward, Yan Yu jumped from the rooftop in front of him. Suddenly, after jumping, she quickly bowed to Gu Zong, "You're very welcome, Prince Zao Gu Zong. It's nice to see you again!" Yan Yu said with ease and innocence. Her voice was thin, sweet, and refreshing, just like a playful friend.

  But Gu Zong, as always, was slightly startled by the sudden movement before him and stumbled backwards, exclaiming, "Huh?... Lizard Ghost?" His wide eyes stared at Yan Yu, a slight sweat dripping down his forehead. But as Yan Yu tried to At the mention of ’lizard’, she shot him a glare, stood up straight, and glared at Gu Zong, "Do I look like a lizard to you?" Yan Yu spoke in a hoarse, almost unbearable voice. Gu Zong's eyes widened at Yan Yu's voice. But by the time Gu Zong realized it was Yan Yu, it was too late. Yan Yu's rotten face and terrifying expression threatened Gu Zong's very soul. Gu Zong was stunned to see her. Then, defusing the situation, Gu Zong walked straight up to Yan Yu, adjusting his clothes. "Oh... so it's you, Madam," Gu Zong said with a smile to the young lady. But Yan Yu's rotten face remained unmoved, as if a ghost were standing before him. Gu Zong began sweating again, but despite this, he said,

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  "Look, Madam, Yan, whatever your name is, I was just a little scared. But honestly, I had no intention of calling you a lizard."

  Gu Zong Making an innocent face, he said,

  "Can anyone call you a lizard? You're such a well-behaved disciple. I'm sorry for calling you a lizard. I promise I won't call you a lizard again."

  With that, Gu Zong bowed slightly and walked past him, where Master Gongzhang was already standing inside the Zishi Temple, smiling at the playful moment.

  Yan Yu followed behind, "What nonsense! You're calling me a lizard four times and saying you won't call me a lizard, you crocodile!"

  Yan Yu said with blazing eyes and a voice that Gu Zong and Grandmaster Gongzhang heard, and Grandmaster Gongzhang burst out laughing. "You two are going to get along well!" Grandmaster Gongzhang laughed, placing a hand on Gu Zong's shoulder.

  "So, are you ready, zao gu zong?" Grandmaster Gongzhang said. said with eyes as bright as the sun and a smile that even made Gu Zong's face sparkle. Gu Zong nodded in agreement and went inside the zishi Temple, but Yan Yu's mouth was still hanging open, she pursed her lips and followed them inside, quietly teasing Gu Zong from behind. The entire atmosphere was filled with liveliness, as if a cool spring was about to arrive. The sky was completely white. Just then, a first piece of ice fell from a branch of a lychee tree in the courtyard of the Zishi Temple. It gently touched the branch and fell to the ground. In an instant, thousands of tiny ice shards, like broken glass, descended from the sky. The falling white snowflakes everywhere looked like pearls falling from the sky. Gu Zong, who was standing inside the main conference hall with Grandmaster Gongzhang and Yan Yu, watched the snowfall outside. A slight smile appeared on his face and he muttered to himself, "Someone's favorite season has arrived."

  Gu Zong's face lit up as he said this.