The three people and one cat reached the summit of Yunding Mountain. Looking around, there were no higher peaks to be seen. All that met the eye was a sea of rolling white clouds. Occasionally, a few high mountains would peek through with only their peaks barely visible, turning into islands within the cloud sea. Beyond that, only the blue sky and the sun were visible, with not a single cloud in sight.0

“This must be what an immortal's realm looks like!” Cui Nanxi said, his eyes wide as he gazed into the distance.0

As his vision broadened, so did his heart. He imagined that the homes of immortals must be like this—beneath a spotless blue sky, overlooking an endless sea of clouds, with the world's edge visible in a single glance.  0

A pristine clarity, far from the mundane world.0

“Our journey has been smooth. I originally thought we would reach here around dusk, but we arrived before the afternoon was over,” Cui Nanxi remarked to Song You. “Indeed, when one’s mood is good, your steps naturally become lighter as well.”0

“Arriving early is always better,” Song You replied casually.0

“Unfortunately, we did not encounter any immortals on the way. It seems that I am destined to not encounter them,” Cui Nanxi said, looking around and smiling. “But meeting a master Daoist cultivator like you still made the trip worthwhile.”0

“You’re too kind.”0

“You must be hungry after climbing the mountain and overcoming obstacles. Xu Le, quickly bring the dry food and pears.”0

The guard by his side also carried a bundle. The bundle contained some steamed buns and a few small, unattractive pears.0

Cui Nanxi said cheerfully, “While traveling,...0