Chapter 634: Took a Bit More Than Expected
“It’s getting late.”
“Ah, yes, it’s quite late indeed. I hadn’t even noticed how high the moon’s risen. Chatting with you, fellow Daoist, has been such a pleasure. If we had the time, we ought to drink and talk for three days and nights.”
Daoist Beishan’s face was flushed red, swaying slightly as he spoke. This was the typical look of a Daoist in these times.
“By the way...” Just as Song You was preparing to take his leave and return to his room, he suddenly remembered something and stopped in his tracks.
“What is it, fellow Daoist?”
“I recall, back in this very hall years ago, I once witnessed your marvelous technique, summoning painted celestial maidens to perform music and dance. I was quite impressed. But why haven’t I seen it tonight?”
“Ah, so that’s what you wanted to see!” Daoist Beishan laughed heartily and said, “I thought after traveling the lands, witnessing the world’s wonders, you would’ve grown bored of my little tricks, so I didn’t bother to show off. But since you wish to see it, perfect timing! I’ve developed some new ones over the past couple of years.”
With that, he clapped his hands and turned to look at the wall. “Summon the celestial maidens to liven things up.”
Song You also looked toward the wall with him.
By the dim candlelight and pale moonlight, a painting could be vaguely seen on the wall; it was slightly different from what it had been eleven years ago.
It still depicted a lavish palace interior, with sheer drapes and no guests at the banquet table. A group of graceful, beautiful women lingered at the edges of the hall, leaving a wide space in the center. There, a white-clad woman was dancing with a sword.
Suddenly, the figures in the painting began to move. One after another, silhouettes flew out from the painting. The scene was almost exactly as it had been all those years ago.