Unintended Immortality

As the fairies in the painting completed their performance, they all returned to the artwork. Daoist Beishan then called his disciples to perform.

These disciples were of various ages, some even appearing older than Daoist Beishan himself. Each had their own skills and could be considered masters in their own right. Some people, who knew a few purely ornamental or aesthetically pleasing spells, were called upon by Daoist Beishan to entertain the guests.

The disciples did not dare refuse. One blew a breath, creating a field of flowers in the mist. Another performed a gesture, causing a dragon to emerge from a wine cup. One more cast a spell to extinguish the oil lamp, projecting a starry sky onto the ceiling.

These were minor spells, some of which were recorded in the texts of Hidden Dragon Temple, while others were not. Song You didn’t concern himself with whether the Daoists were willing to perform or not; he enjoyed watching the performance while eating.

After the meal, the disciples dispersed and the food was cleared, leaving only the lotus seed pods and wine. The oil lamp continued to burn, leaving Song You, Daoist Beishan, and Lady Calico as the only occupants in the dining hall.

The dim, yellowish oil lamp swayed, casting a flickering light in the room.

Daoist Beishan moved from the main seat to sit beside Song You, engaging him in casual conversation. Lady Calico sat attentively beside them, her eyes reflecting the candlelight, sparkling brightly.

“I offer a toast to you, fellow Daoist Song.”

“Thank you…” Song You also raised his cup, taking a small sip since he did not particularly enjoy drinking.