strictlysupreme Chapter 211 Xuanfeng Sanren
Chapter 211 Xuanfeng Sanren
Shen Li stood in the space, gently tapping a scroll in her hand, and then excitedly said to the koi beside her: "Little Koi, look at the white-bearded old man in this painting. When we leave later, you must transform into this appearance. And that voice must also change."
After saying that, Shen Li cleared his throat slightly, imitating the old man's low and somewhat vicissitudes of life voice, and said slowly: "That's it, you must keep it in mind, understand?"
The little koi was currently wearing a bright red floral dress that Shen Li had carefully purchased for it. The dress was embroidered with delicate flower patterns, and it swayed gently as it swam, like a red lotus blooming in the water.
When the little koi heard Shen Li's request, it moved its fins slightly and responded helplessly: "Okay, Sister Li." Although it was not very happy in its heart, but when it thought of how its sister doted on it and bought it so many beautiful clothes, it could only agree.
When Shen Li saw the little koi agreed, a happy smile suddenly spread across her face, and she couldn't wait to say, "Now change and let me take a good look!"
Upon hearing this, the little koi swam slowly, and a soft light emanated from its body.
The light was like a faint halo at first, and gradually became brighter, completely covering the little koi's body.
I saw its body slowly stretching and deforming. The originally agile fish tail gradually turned into two slightly staggering legs. The slender fish body gradually became thick and grew limbs and a torso.
The bright red floral dress seemed to merge into its body under the light, transforming into a loose red robe. The floral patterns on it became more and more lifelike, as if they were exquisite embroidery.
The light gradually faded away, and where the little koi had been, stood a real old man with a white beard.
His beard was like the first snow in winter, long and white, hanging down in front of his chest. Every strand seemed to contain the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and as it fluttered gently in the wind, there seemed to be a faint fairy light.
His face is full of wrinkles of time, and each wrinkle seems to hide a legendary story from the past. His deep eyes seem to be able to see through everything in the world, as deep as the endless starry sky, and revealing an extraordinary tranquility and wisdom. Just a glance seems to cleanse and soothe one's soul.
He wore a simple hat on his head with a slightly upturned brim and patterns of auspicious clouds surrounding it, which added a sense of mystery and majesty to him.
He hunched his back slightly, with his hands behind his back, but his posture was as straight and upright as a green pine or cypress, revealing an ethereal and detached demeanor. His appearance was exactly the same as the person in the painting, as if he was an immortal who had descended from the ancient fairyland to the mortal world. He exuded a unique aura that made people feel awe and yet couldn't help wanting to get close to him.
Shen Li's eyes were instantly filled with surprise and excitement, and the light was like bright stars.
She rushed forward, her slender fingers tightly clasping the slightly rough but wonderfully textured hand of the white-bearded old man transformed by the koi.
Her gaze danced like a shimmering flame, tracing the "old man's" figure up and down, from the long beard that cascaded down his chest like frost and snow, to his face etched with the marks of time, to the loose, intricately embroidered red robe that seemed to carry an ancient legend. She scrutinized him closely, unable to stop expressing her heartfelt admiration: "Xiao Li, you're simply amazing! Your demeanor and aura are like twins of the man in the painting, absolutely identical!"
When the little koi heard Shen Li's high praise, the joy in his heart was like a flood.
It first jumped up and down in place excitedly, and the momentum made the ground beneath its feet seem to tremble slightly.
Then, it waved its arms ecstatically, its wide sleeves rustling in the air, just like a crane spreading its wings to fly.
It danced happily, shouting in its still childish and clear voice: "Sister Li, please design me a few more nice clothes!"
The long white beard fluttered wildly with its movements, and a few strands even stuck to the corners of its mouth mischievously, but it didn't notice at all.
Shen Li witnessed the sharp contrast between the white-bearded old man's image and his childish movements. She first widened her eyes in astonishment, her mouth slightly open, as if she had seen the most incredible thing in the world.
Then, she reacted and quickly raised her voice and shouted, "Stop, stop, stop!"
There was a hint of helplessness and a sense of being both amused and helpless in her voice. Her brows were slightly furrowed, but her eyes still showed her doting for Xiaoli.
When the little koi heard the sound, its movements froze instantly as if it had been cast under a spell.
Its body leaned forward, one foot still hanging in the air, its arms frozen in mid-wave.
His face was filled with a mixture of surprise and confusion, his round eyes were wide open, as if they were about to jump out of their sockets, and he looked like a frightened deer.
It tilted its head and asked in confusion, "What's the matter? Can't I have a few more?"
As he spoke, his white beard, which was messy due to his movements, swayed gently with the opening and closing of his mouth, and the strands of beard entangled with each other, looking quite funny.
Shen Li quickly waved his hands vigorously and explained anxiously: "No, Xiaoli, you are now this immortal old man with a white beard. Your every move must be in line with your status. You must have the style of a calm and unfathomable hermit, just like..."
As she spoke, Shen Li took a deep breath, straightened her slender but now powerful waist, raised her chin slightly, and her eyes instantly became deep and distant, as if she had traveled through the fog of time and space and seen the vicissitudes of the world.
Her footsteps rose and fell lightly and slowly, and each step seemed to be stepping on the strings of time, playing a silent rhythm.
With her hands gracefully behind her back, her wide sleeves were like two colorful clouds, swaying gently in the breeze, as if humming an ancient and mysterious ballad.
The little koi stared intently at Shen Li's every move, without blinking, and its little head slowly turned as Shen Li moved.
After Shen Li finished the demonstration, it blinked its eyes, nodded as if it understood, then stretched out its slightly dry hand and carefully touched the long white beard, as if it was touching the most precious treasure in the world.
It slightly arched its back, trying to imitate Shen Li's posture, deliberately slowing down its pace, taking every step extremely cautiously, as if the ground beneath its feet was a thin layer of ice.
Only occasionally, its body, which has not yet fully adapted to the new form, would appear a little clumsy, like a drunk old man, but its seriousness and perseverance were like a burning flame, making people smile knowingly.
Shen Li looked at the little koi's effort, a smile as bright as a spring flower blooming on her face. She clapped her hands together happily, making a crisp sound: "Good! That's it! Little Koi learns really fast. With more practice, he will definitely be able to make it look real!"
Her eyes were full of expectation and encouragement, as if she saw Xiaoli shining on the road of disguise in the future.
Shen Li leaned forward slightly, her eyes full of solemnity. She opened her red lips slightly, her voice crisp but revealing unquestionable seriousness: "Xiao Li, leaving this space this time is a matter of great importance. You must remember every word I say." After that, she moved lightly with lotus steps, her clothes fluttering, like a wisp of lively cloud passing through the space.
"Remember, after you get out, you will be the renowned Xuanfeng Wanderer who travels the world."
Shen Li stood still, extended her index finger, and tapped the air a few times, as if outlining Xiaoli's identity. "You have experienced the vicissitudes of life in this world for thousands of years. You once practiced in seclusion in the ancient Lingxu Cave, where the air was filled with immortality and the clouds were shrouded in mist. In the endless loneliness, you explored the secrets of the heavenly way, seeking to transcend the world and reach the supreme realm."
As she spoke, she raised her head slightly, her eyes revealing a yearning and awe for that extraordinary realm, as if she herself was in the Lingxu Ancient Cave, feeling the trials of time and the call of heaven.
"If anyone wonders why you're here, this is your response."
Shen Li coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and imitated the old man's deep voice and said slowly, "I observed the stars at night and saw the purple star shining. Its brilliance fell here, accompanied by the fluctuation of spiritual rhythm. It seemed like a sign that a rare thing was about to appear in the world. So I took the trouble to come all the way here to investigate."
Her voice echoed in the space, carrying an ethereal and distant charm, as if it had traveled through the long river of time and space, showing the mystery and wisdom of Xuanfeng Sanren to the fullest.
"Furthermore, you must always be careful with your words and actions."
Shen Li approached Xiaoli and reached out to gently adjust the collar of Xiaoli's red robe, which had no wrinkles at all. Her movements were gentle but full of meaning.
"Don't show your emotions as freely as you usually do. Even when faced with something shocking, only raise your eyebrows slightly, letting only the slightest ripple of emotion show through your expression. Never let others see your panic and helplessness."
Her eyes were fixed on Xiaoli, as if she wanted to imprint this warning deeply into the depths of his soul.
"When you talk to others, be sure to quote from classics and use those ancient and obscure allusions and profound philosophical principles to impress them, making them feel ashamed in front of you, and deeply impressed by your knowledge, which is as vast as the stars and as unfathomable as the clouds in the sky."
Shen Li danced with her hands, as if depicting the endless ocean of knowledge and the misty wonderland. Her posture was light and graceful, and every movement seemed to explain to Xiaoli how to become an admired hermit. The whole explanation process was like a vivid painting slowly unfolding, full of rich sense of picture.