Chapter 74: Treasure Appraisal Mountain
Clear wind and white clouds, misty and hazy.
Among the undulating mountains, Jianbao Mountain stands out uniquely, standing in the middle.
Lu Fan didn't know whether he should call it a mountain or not, because it looked more like a city than a mountain.
The mountain body as high as three thousand zhang is all houses, pavilions and buildings, restaurants and wine shops are not missing.
These buildings rise with the mountain, swirling upwards, and in the middle is a green stone staircase like a waterfall. The top of the mountain seems to have been cut off by a sword, and from Lu Fan's perspective, this mountain was at least 6,000 feet tall before its peak was cut off.
The flattened area is really too large, and at a glance, it covers at least hundreds of miles.
Just like a magnificent mountain peak being cut off at the waist and transformed into a city.
In the winding mountains and clouds, these buildings are like beauties hiding behind screens, adding a touch of mystery and beauty.
There were not a few travelers in the mountains, and the sound of human voices could be heard from afar. Lu Fan relied on his own good eyesight to penetrate the clouds and mist, gazing far into the distance. He was increasingly amazed by this Treasure Appreciation Mountain, which was simply a majestic city in the midst of the mountain range.
Hua Feng patted Lu Fan's shoulder and said, "Haha, Lu Fan, you're scared, right? I didn't expect Jianbao Mountain to be like this. To be honest, I was also shocked when I first came here. Let's go, we need to buy the things we want here."
The four of them continued on their way, and after crossing a small hill, Lu Fan finally arrived at the foot of Jianbao Mountain.
The distance is getting closer, and the prosperity of Jianbao Mountain can be seen even more.
The majestic mountain gate rises straight into the clouds, and the three golden characters of "Jianbao Mountain" shine brightly even in the midst of cloud and mist.
Up the steps, the broad stone slabs were spotless, as if they had been wiped clean. On either side there were trees and flowerbeds, fragrant and luxuriant.
Both sides have buildings, most of which are stone and wood structures. The lower floors are built with giant stones, and the upper ones are made of high-quality wood. There are dozens of layers up and down, extending to the end of the line of sight. Each layer of attic has a flying eave, carved with fierce birds and beasts, shining brightly in gold and jade.
Even in Jianglin City, Lu Fan had never seen such a pavilion. In ordinary towns, the pavilions were probably around three stories high. Such a towering pavilion that seemed to touch the clouds would have been a magnificent sight if it were placed in Jianglin City. But here, they could be seen everywhere.
The line of sight extends far away, and you can still see the tall and majestic round towers and square towers. Especially the white tower in the very center, with its grandeur and majesty, is covered with golden bells that emit a pleasant sound in the wind, and is shrouded in a layer of white light.
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, this tower probably also has an extraordinary place.
People passing by in a hurry, most of them are students from other colleges, and in just a short while, there are hundreds of people going up and down.
"Zhū Tiān spoke up, 'Jiàn Bǎo Shān is a place of peace for the many instructors of Wǔ Dào Academy, or perhaps it's an order from our respected masters. You all mustn't cause trouble here. Especially you, Hán Fēng shī dì, if you want to fight, wait until we reach the top of the mountain and go to the arena for beast battles. Feel free to fight with others there. Just be sure not to get caught by the patrolling instructors, or else none of us will be able to save you.'"
Han Feng said impatiently: "I know, I know. Every time you come, you have to repeat it again and again, Second Brother, you don't get tired of saying it, but I'm tired of listening."
"What a pity you never listened once."
Lu Fan looked around and asked after a moment of silence: "Why is it so prosperous here? There are actually so many people."
Chu Tian was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Lu Fan with an odd expression and said: "Lu Fan, it seems that you have also been harmed by the atmosphere of our Yuan Institute."
Lu Fan didn't understand and asked: "What do you mean by this?"
Han Feng gave a knowing look and patted Lu Fan's shoulder, saying: "Lu Fan, Second Brother means to say that you've been in the First Institute for too long, so you think other places in the Martial Arts Academy are just like the First Institute. But actually, it's not like that."
Han Feng's junior brother looked up at the sky with a sorrowful expression and said, "Lu Fan junior brother, do you know how vast the other branches are? How magnificent and grand they are? How dazzlingly golden and beautiful, with beauties as numerous as clouds?"
Han Feng's junior brother slapped his forehead and said, "When I first went to the Ming Xin Academy, I was shocked. How much water did my brain have to take in for me to choose Yuan Academy? The Ming Xin Academy is simply bigger than the city of my hometown! Each student can get a mansion with an area of 100 hectares, the scenery is beautiful and everything is available. And as long as your cultivation improves quickly, the master will reward you with servants and housekeepers. That's comfort, that's happiness. Every student is a big shot, just focus on cultivating and that's it."
At this point, Chu Xing sighed and so did his senior brother, Chu Tian Shi.
"Chu Xing's senior brother continued, 'Ming Xin Academy is nothing compared to this. I heard that the students of Yin Yang Academy receive things every month, either tens of thousands of gold coins or medicinal materials and martial arts techniques. If they make some contributions to the academy, they can even go to the central tower of Yin Yang Academy, Zhe Xing Tower, to choose their own martial arts techniques and weapons. Not only can they use them themselves, but they can also copy them at any time and bring them back to their families. Every student who enters Yin Yang Academy has people outside clamoring to be their slaves just to sneak into Yin Yang Academy. Just selling the slave quota alone can earn them at least several hundred thousand gold coins.'"
"What a gap! This is indeed a gap!"
Han Feng almost wailed.
His voice attracted the attention of other students passing by, and a group of people stared at Han Feng as if they were looking at an idiot. Their eyes clearly said that this person was sick.
Lu Fan swallowed his saliva, the gap between colleges was actually so big, and the gap between students could also be so outrageous?
Lu Fan heard this and couldn't help but wonder if he had also chosen the wrong college.
It's really like the difference between a pigsty and an imperial city.
No wonder the people from the floating hospital came over and directly said "pigsty" when they saw the yuan hospital.
Others are indeed speaking the truth!
The four of them let out a unanimous sigh and continued walking upwards.
Before long, I reached the top of the mountain and suddenly the view opened up.
Arriving here, one can see more clearly the prosperity of Jianbao Mountain. The scales are stacked with tea houses and wine shops, all looking very grand.
"Korean beech, you take Lu Fan to stroll around, I'll go with Chu Hang to buy a knife first. We'll meet at the foot of the mountain tomorrow."
"Alright, no problem. Lu Fan, my junior brother, come on, I'll take you to some great places first. Do you like listening to music? I know a good place to listen to music, some beautiful girls from the Ming Xin Institute often go on stage to sing a song or two. Let's go and have a listen."
Lu Fan really didn't want to go, he just wanted to stroll around and experience the prosperity of Jianbao Mountain, why bother listening to some trivial music.
But Han Feng didn't give him a chance to speak, and pulled him away immediately.
Looking at the wolf-like glow in Han Feng's eyes, Lu Fan wisely swallowed his extra words. Now, even if it were a god or demon, they probably couldn't stop Han Feng from going to listen to Xiao Qu now.
Turning a corner onto a spacious street, Han Feng led Lu Fan to the front of a loft.
It can be seen that the owner of the attic is very wealthy, and a pair of white jade phoenixes are placed at the door, one person high, vivid and lifelike.
The plaque on the attic is a large three-character "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix!"
Han Feng dragged Lu Fan to the door, but before they entered, a woman stopped them.
"Entrance fee, three gold coins."
Han Feng stopped and said: "Ge Laozi, didn't you owe me a gold coin last time? Why did the price go up? Your Ming Xin Academy can't just raise prices arbitrarily. Don't you have any rules?"
The woman rolled her eyes and said, "Last time was last time. This time is different because we have Ling Yao's sister offering a song. I'll let you listen to one song for three gold coins, which is already very cheap. Just because of what you just said, I should kick you out."
Lu Fan murmured: "Ling Yao? This name seems familiar."
"Your eyes lit up and said: "Do you know him?"
Lu Fan thought carefully and finally remembered, saying: "Oh, it's that girl who chose Ming Xin Academy. I remember now. The one who entered the top ten of the newcomer competition with me."
The woman looked up and down at Lu Fan a few times, saying: "You're also one of the top ten new students this year? Alright then, I'll let you off easy, two gold coins per person will do."
Han Feng pulled at Lu Fan's clothes and said: "Lu Fan, is that girl pretty?"
Lu Fan nodded and said: "It's quite pretty."
Han Feng laughed and handed four gold coins to the woman at the door, saying: "As long as it's pretty, four gold coins are just four gold coins."
The woman looked at Han Feng and was so angry that her face turned red when she saw him take out the gold coin from that place, and she didn't even accept it.
Han Feng's senior brother stuffed it into her hand, causing the woman to scream loudly for a moment, and the next moment the girl's aura was about to burst out.
Lu Fan's eyes didn't look right, so he immediately pulled Han Feng and rushed inside.
Fortunately, the two of them were fast enough and rushed in quickly. The woman stomped her foot at the door, fiercely throwing the four gold coins in her hand to the ground.
Entering the attic, Han Feng didn't say a word and directly rushed upstairs.
Just as he reached the third floor, Lu Fan heard a pleasant voice drifting over.
The sound of the zither is melodious and pleasant to hear.
The sound is like thunder, like a dream, like an illusion.
Lu Fan stopped in his tracks and looked inside. The large attic looked very elegant, with tea tables and chairs arranged in order, and the ladies' paintings on the walls were full of charm.
At this time, the entire third floor was already filled with people. Not far away, a woman was playing the guqin. Her hands were like green onions, her eyes were like autumn water, and plucking the strings of the zither also plucked at heartstrings.
"Last night, the east wind blew, and autumn rain fell hazily. Leaning against the door, I gazed out at the window, where a lovesick person stood in the wind and rain. Who was singing with a clear voice, the melody lingering? How many young girls' hearts, how many Jianghu dreams?"
Lu Fan was stunned for a moment, standing still and staring at the woman playing the zither.
That's right, she is indeed Ling Yao from Ming Xin Courtyard.
Han Feng stood on one side, his whole person had fallen into a state of dementia.
Looking at Ling Yao drooling, it's not just him, in the entire three-story building, there are countless people like him.
Lu Fan closed his eyes and listened quietly, at this moment his heart had calmed down.
The power of heaven and earth around him suddenly stopped, and Lu Fan fell into a strange state.
