During the flight, Lin Yaoyao carefully pulled out a yellowed parchment map from her robes. She gently unfurled it, spreading it flat before the three of them. The map was drawn with extreme precision, revealing every detail. The rolling mountain ranges wound and crouched like giant dragons, while surging rivers meandered through them like silver chains. The dense forests resembled a green ocean, and the deep canyons looked like wounds split open in the earth. Even the treacherous terrains and areas where Yao Beasts frequently appeared were clearly marked.
Lin Yaoyao extended a fair and slender index finger, pointing accurately at the route already marked on the map. She began to explain the topographical features of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and the various dangers they might encounter to Bai Li and Shen Mo in detail.
"The terrain of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range is intricate, and the climate is even more unpredictable. Our final destination for this trip is Snow Lotus Peak." Speaking to this point, Lin Yaoyao paused slightly before continuing, "The snow there never melts year-round, the temperature is extremely low, and the cold is extraordinary. Worse still, it is said there is an incredibly powerful Guardian Beast that watches over the precious and rare thousand-year snow lotus day and night. Therefore, we must be at our absolute best for this operation and must not let our guard down!" Lin Yaoyao's tone was very serious, and her originally elegant face now appeared exceptionally solemn.
Her thin, soft fingers moved across the map like nimble butterflies, slowly tracing along the marked route. Meanwhile, she continued to explain incessantly, "First, we need to cut in from the outer perimeter of the mountain range, then cross that mist-shrouded forest. Not only is the fog in this forest thick, making it difficult to discern directions, but various unknown dangers are likely hidden within. Next, we must scale the terrifying Soul Severing Cliff. This cliff is steep and treacherous; a single misstep would lead to being dashed to pieces. However, as long as we pass through these places smoothly, we can reach Snow Lotus Peak." While explaining earnestly, Lin Yaoyao occasionally looked up to observe the changes in expression on Bai Li and Shen Mo's faces to ensure they truly heard and understood what she said.
Bai Li and Shen Mo listened intently to Lin Yaoyao's explanation, occasionally pointing at the map and discussing the upcoming action plan in low voices. Bai Li's small face was tense, her silver eyes flashing with a resolute light. She firmly committed every word Lin Yaoyao said to heart and secretly made up her mind to protect Lin Yaoyao and help her successfully harvest the thousand-year snow lotus. Shen Mo, on the other hand, frowned slightly, her gaze carefully scouring the map. Her mind rapidly analyzed the route Lin Yaoyao described and the potential dangers, thinking of countermeasures. Born into a cultivation clan, she had a profound understanding of the various perils and challenges of the Cultivation World. On this trip to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, she knew the responsibility was heavy and she had to remain vigilant at all times to ensure the safety of Lin Yaoyao and Bai Li.
The flying talisman streaked through layers of clouds like a shooting star. Below were rolling mountain ranges, their magnificent scenery breathtaking. The peaks towered into the clouds, with mist swirling like gossamer veils, resembling an immortal realm of peerless beauty. In the distance, waterfalls cascaded down like the Milky Way, kicking up thousands of waves and producing a thunderous roar that shook the Soul. Nearby, the forests were lush and green, brimming with vitality. Various exotic flowers and rare grasses bloomed like a sea of stars, emitting bursts of refreshing fragrance that gladdened the heart and refreshed the mind. Like a curious little bird, Bai Li leaned over the edge of the flying talisman, peering down at the scenery below with curiosity, letting out occasional gasps of wonder. "Wow! It's so beautiful!" Her gem-like silver eyes sparkled, filled with endless curiosity about this mysterious and unknown world.
Several hours later, the flying talisman landed slowly in a valley on the outskirts of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range like a graceful butterfly. With a wave of her jade-like hand, Lin Yaoyao tucked the flying talisman away and then entered the valley together with Bai Li and Shen Mo. In the valley, mist drifted like gauze, and the air was so fresh it seemed to wash one's Soul. The Spiritual Qi was as rich as nectar, and various exotic flowers and rare grasses bloomed like competing Fairies, releasing bursts of heart-refreshing fragrance. This fresh air acted like a clear spring, invigorating the trio's spirits and causing their fatigue to vanish instantly. Like a curious fawn, Bai Li blinked her large, spirited eyes, curiously surveying the surroundings. She stopped from time to time to carefully pick herbs emitting a thick medicinal fragrance, placing them gently into her Storage Pouch as if tending to rare treasures. These herbs were all precious Materials for refining Medicinal Pills. With her Myriad Medicine Body talent, Bai Li possessed a Wisdom Eye that allowed her to easily distinguish their types and medicinal properties, and even accurately judge their age and value. As she harvested, she recalled the records of these medicinal ingredients from the "Introduction to Alchemy" in her mind like a movie, considering their uses and refining methods.