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Early the next morning, we informed the Wujin Old Man and Wujin Old Mama about the situation. The two elders were both grateful and worried. They were grateful that we were willing to help them solve this enormous problem; however, they were concerned that we were still young and might not be a match for Qiu Long.
Seeing their concern, we quickly reassured them that since we dared to go, we naturally had the skills to handle it, so they should not worry. Although Wujin Old Man and Wujin Old Mama were still somewhat anxious, they reluctantly agreed.
After breakfast, Wujin Old Man wanted to arrange for us to meet the king in the court. We hurriedly waved our hands, saying we would bring good news after we subdued Qiu Long. Upon hearing this, Wujin Old Man nodded and did not insist further.
Wujin Old Man and Wujin Old Mama discussed it briefly and decided to give us some Xuan Can for emergencies. They also called upon four strong family members to act as our guides. Once everything was ready, we bid farewell to Wujin Old Man and Wujin Old Mama. The two elders held our hands tightly, repeatedly reminding us to be careful.
We nodded in agreement and said our goodbyes one by one. Under the leadership of the four family members, we set off toward Xuanchi Mountain. Along the way, the four brothers were lively and cheerful, chatting and laughing as if they did not take the matter of Qiu Long seriously.
We felt it was inappropriate to say much more, so we engaged in casual conversation. By evening, we finally arrived at a village at the foot of Xuanchi Mountain. The four family members were well acquainted with the villagers and quickly arranged for us to stay at a local household.
This household consisted of a couple who were both over fifty but full of vigor. The husband was tall and robust with kind eyes, while the wife was plump and cheerful. Upon seeing us arrive, they warmly began to prepare for our stay. Soon, a table full of steaming dishes was laid out before us.
The wife then served each of us a bowl of rice with a smile, saying, "Eat up, eat up! Don't be polite; just treat it like your own home!"
When we looked at the rice, we were surprised to see that it was black. It looked exactly like the rice from the Wujin Old Man's house. The four family members seemed to notice our confusion and smiled, saying, "This is a specialty dish from Wujin Kingdom. Give it a try!"
Skeptical but curious, we picked up our chopsticks and took a bite. Surprisingly, the rice, though it appeared dark, was rich in flavor and had an excellent texture. We praised it repeatedly and enjoyed our meal immensely. Seeing us so happy, the hostess's smile grew even wider.
After dinner, the couple prepared a large room for us to rest comfortably. We had a quiet night.
The next morning, we woke up early and set off towards the summit of Tianchi Lake in the morning light. The four family members informed us that Xuanchi Mountain was an extremely high peak. It would take about half a day to reach the top. Given the long journey ahead, they advised us to start early to avoid being caught in the dark.
Nodding in agreement, we followed behind the four brothers as we headed towards the summit. At first, the mountain path was relatively wide and flat, with lush vegetation and the sounds of birds and flowers all around.
After walking for a while, the path gradually became narrower and steeper. Although the four brothers were strong, they were still mere mortals and soon began to pant heavily. We urged them to slow down and not rush.
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