Chapter 417 The Inviting-moon Pavilion amid Lakes and Mountains
It was said that the school master of Tranquility Academy held a discussion for half a day in the âTranquility Villaâ by the Mirror Lake. There was no doubt that the discussion was about the constant change of the Hidden Genius List of Divine Design Valley. If it was true that Ding Haoâs progress was as massive, it was absolutely bad news for the camp of Tranquility Academy.
Even Mu Tianyang who was a splendid âChild Prodigyâ had never made such a record.
Was Ding Hao really a disaster?
Many people thought back carefully that since Ding Hao joined the Swordsmanship-seeking Sect, one bad thing after another happened to Tranquility Academy. In the contests with the Swordsmanship-seeking Sect, Tranquility Academy had gradually become disadvantaged. Moreover, even Zhuo Feifan, the inspector of the Holy Palace of Mysterious Frost, died at the scene without a complete body because of a few accusations against Ding Hao.
All kinds of rumors were getting more and more incredible.
Did Ding Hao have some strange fate that affected the destiny of the two sects?
No one knew the final outcome of that discussion.
The only certainty was that the atmosphere at the shore of Mirror Lake had become tenser.
Everyone was paying attention to the âList of Hidden Geniuses in Snow Provinceâ; everyone wanted to know whether the list would continue to be updated at the recent frequency because of Ding Hao.
Ding Hao also heard about the discussions from the outside world.
He had a discussion with the Saber and Sword Masters. They figured out the reason why the Divine Design Valley continuously changed the list.
âIt seems that we have been underestimating the Divine Design Valley. Although they canât figure out your real potential, they have explored something, otherwise they would not ignore their accumulated reputation and update the Hidden Genius List so frequently. Little Chap Ding, you cannot underestimate this force when traveling through the Northern Region in the future. At least you cannot conflict with it.â
Saber Master and Sword Master warned him again and again.
It was the first time that Ding Hao had seen those two old monsters behave so cautiously.
In fact, Ding Hao also feared the Divine Design Valley to some extent. When he took out the highest grade black crystal and the âWen Qing Saber Techniqueâ of the Black Serpent Ring, the Divine Design Valley immediately sensed it and adjusted the evaluation about him. The Divine Design Valley really had unfathomable power. Ding Hao was worried that it might infer that he was actually a soul coming from another world through time-travel.
That was Ding Haoâs biggest secret, one that he didnât want others to know.
Ding Hao carefully kept the Divine Design Valley in his mind. He had already planned to visit that mysterious existence in the future if there was a chance.
Of course, the main thing at the moment was to improve his strength.
Ding Hao continued to practice day and night.
He practiced saber techniques, sword techniques, saber intent, sword intent, Qi, inscription, elixirs and so on.
Ding Hao practiced day and night without slacking.
By the time that series of cultivation was finished, it was already the time when the moon stood in midheaven.
After practicing the âWen Qing Saber Techniqueâ for three or four times, Ding Hao was about to channel Qi to feel the real power of the saber technique. At that moment, there was a sound of light footsteps outside, and then the voice of the rebellious girl Huang Rong sounded, âDing Hao, are you already asleep? Iâve brought you something good.â
There was a strange smile on the corner of Ding Haoâs mouth. Something occurred to him. He released his torrential spiritual power to scan the surrounding area within five kilometers. He nodded thoughtfully, and then said, âCome in.â
The wooden door of Strolling in the Moon Palace opened automatically.
Huang Rong, in a yellow dress, bounced up the wooden stairs with a food container in her hand. She entered with a smile, looked left and right to ensure no one was around, then she approached Ding Hao and patted on his shoulder. She said proudly, âLook! Iâm so kind. I heard that you have been practicing the whole tonight without eating. So I asked the chef in the villa to cook for you⌠â When saying that she opened the container. There were four fine dishes and a jade wine pot. She continued, âHee, see, they were all prepared by me. Just eat.â
Ding Hao placed the âWen Qing Saberâ in the Storage Ring. He pointed to the messy tableware by the window and said with a smile, âActually, I have already dined.â
âUh, you have? What a coincidenceâŚâ Huang Rong said with an awkward smile and continued, âIt doesnât matter. They can serve you as midnight snack. It has been eight hours since dinner time. Look, the moon is so high⌠Hey, you wouldnât save my face? Thatâs not what a buddy does.â
âWell then, Iâll save your face,â Ding Hao said and nodded. Then he took out all the dishes in the container and suddenly asked with a smile, âBut, when did we become buddies?â âTheoretically, you should call me âmartial uncleâ.â
âYou are so lame.â Huang Rong said while turning her nose at Ding Hao and saying, âYouâre younger than me. Donât put on airs as martial uncle. We should greet each other as peers. That will be harmonious⌠Ah, look at the beautiful moonlight. Itâs boring to stay in the house. Why not go to the lake and enjoy the moon while drinking and eating a midnight snack?â
Ding Hao nodded and said, âOkay.â
âStrolling in the Moon Palaceâ was Located on the shore of Mirror Lake which was very beautiful. Going out from the back door of the pavilion, there was a waterside corridor, which was one thousand meters long. It led to the deep water of Mirror Lake. At the end of the corridor, there was a red wood pavilion named âInviting-moon Pavilionâ which was the perfect place to enjoy the lake view in the whole Swordsmanship-seeking Mountain Villa. Sitting in the pavilion was like wandering in the endless sea. When looking up at the starry sky, eyes were filled with shining stars which was fascinating.
Following Huang Rongâs suggestion, The two went to the âInviting-moon Pavilionâ.
Putting the dishes on the wooden table at the center of the pavilion, Huang Rong behaved abnormally well. She poured wine for Ding Hao personally.
The glass was amber, carved with a peony pattern. Under Huang Rongâs gaze, Ding Hao raised the glass and sniffed the fragrance of the wine. Then, he thought of something and suggested, âThe lake is bright in the moonlight, and itâs lame to drink alone. How about drinking together?â
Huang Rong nodded and said excitedly, âOkay, okay.â Meanwhile she poured herself a glass of wine with great excitement.
Ding Hao froze for a while, and then nodded slightly. He seemed to understand something. Without saying anything, he gently clinked the glass and drank lifting his head.
Huang Rong, who was in a rebellious age, was deprived of her mother at a young age, and she was obviously dissatisfied with her fatherâs discipline. She often stirred up the whole Swordsmanship-seeking Mountain Villa. She had never been to the legendarily dangerous wilderness for which she was yearning. She bothered Ding Hao to tell her of all his experiences, and she listened carefully.
Shortly, a pot of wine had been drunk up by them and four dishes had also been eaten.
âIt turned out that you also lost your parents at an young age. Compared with you, Iâm so lucky. At least I still have my fatherâs love. I donât have to pick up food in the garbage, no one dares to bully me, and I eat well and dress well. Iâm much luckier than you.â Huang Rong said with a gentle expression after listening to Ding Haoâs story. Under the moonlight, there was a touch of gentleness on her beautiful face which had never been shown before. She said gently, âThatâs good. With same experiences, we are good buddies.â
âGood buddies? Okay.â Ding Hao did not deny.
âOf course weâre good buddies. Hee, thank you for saying so much. How about next time you take me with you when you go to the wilderness?â After the talk, Huang Rongâs attitude towards Ding Hao became much better. She no longer turned up her nose at him.
âDo you like excitement?â Ding Hao drank the last drop of wine and gently placed the glass on the table.
âOf course I do. Iâve been living in the Swordsmanship-seeking Mountain Villa all the time, and my father doesnât allow me to be too far from the villa. I donât know what the outside world looks like,â Huang Rong muttered.
Ding Hao smiled and said, âSince you like excitement so much, Iâll immediately show you a super exciting drama.â
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Huang Rongâs eyes lighted up and she said, âWhat show? Would you take me to the wilderness? Wow, thatâs great! Good man, since youâre the Number one genius of the Swordsmanship-seeking Sect with great strength, you can fly in wind, right? Why donât you take me to see the mysterious wilderness now? Donât worry, I wonât tell my dad.â
Ding Hao shook his head and said, âTo see an exciting show we donât have to go to the wilderness. Just watch it here.â
âHere?â Huang Rong was shocked. She didnât know what Ding Hao meant.
Ding Hao slowly stood up, went to the pavilion, and glanced across the lake with water vapor rising under the moonlight. He suddenly said, âSince youâre here, why not show up? Do I have to invite you one by one?â