Chapter 1153: A Reflection on a Lake
In the east of the Aurora Immortal Palace, behind the university, was the Young Aurora Hall. The hall wasn’t small by any means. It was shielded from divine will by a spell formation that operated year round. From the outside, the architecture looked utilitarian, with the only unusual aspect being the sea of flowers that surrounded it.
Occasionally, it was referred to by the name Hundred Flowers Hall or Hundred Flowers Palace.
The reality was... the real Hundred Flowers Palace was inside. It was located in the south part of Young Aurora Hall, and at night, it was illuminated by countless bright lanterns that radiated dazzlingly, making it seem like daytime inside.
The exterior walls were made from countless exotic flowers and vines. It was very colorful and exuded a fragrant aroma. Whenever the wind blew, the flowers would rustle and release more of their perfume. The interior was decorated like an immortal paradise. It featured jewels, jade, and gold, all dazzlingly spectacular.
There were flowers everywhere, all vying with each other in terms of glamor and beauty. Some were tender and pure. Some were noble and refined. Some were alluring and enchanting. It was as if every aspect of beauty was gathered here.[1]
In the middle of the hall was an enormous pond. There were rare flowers within it, and their frolicking caused ripples to flow out over the surface of the water.
Most eye-catching of all was a peony that had been brought in from the outside. She was a brightly colored peerless beauty, like the queen of all flowers, and she radiated glamor and charm. Her gauzy clothing swished as she shyly stuck close to Xu Qing.... At a certain point, she gently placed a peeled lychee into his mouth.
Xu Qing ate it as he quietly looked around at the sea of flowers.
The lotuses were pure. The roses were passionate. Every single one of them was so beautiful she could cause the downfall of a city or nation. Their skin was as fair as snow, and their faces as gorgeous as paintings. Some were not just beautiful, but also, exceedingly capable. Some played musical instruments, or danced, or sang for Xu Qing.
In a lovely place like this, it would be easy to forget the time and date. One would quickly fall into something like a trance.
It was just like the poem: