This was a gift from my master Tianshi Taoist Master, so I wore it without paying attention to the color."
Yuping smiled sweetly and said, "So that's it. But you look so handsome in this blue robe that you look much more handsome than when you first came to our village."
Hai Long's face turned slightly red, recalling the embarrassment at the time, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "At that time, it was inevitable that there would be people from the Demon Sect chasing me behind me, and I would be in embarrassment trying to escape for my life."
Everyone was chatting while flying forward. It cost them almost no mana to move forward with flying swords. During the chat, the relationship between everyone became much closer. Hai Long's words rarely asked others about himself. When asked questions, he always answered ambiguously without telling the truth or showing off his heaven-defying mirror and iron rod.
One day later, after a long flight, they had entered the territory of Zhao Song Kingdom. Wuzhaoxian was in the southern part of the Western European country of Zhao Song Kingdom. Except for Hai Long and Hong Zhi, the five Yuhua people were leaving the mountains for the first time since they entered the country. Hai Long was naturally not familiar with the road. They only knew the approximate location, but with luck, they finally found the spirit guide of Lianyun Sect on the afternoon of the next day.
The so-called spiritual guidance is a weak sense of energy emitted by a mana in the air. When people in the sect feel it, they can find the location of the person who arranged the spiritual guidance according to its direction.
"Ah! We must have arrived. Look, the high mountain over there should be Xianzhao Mountain." Yuhua shouted excitedly. Everyone looked in the direction he pointed. They saw a towering mountain not far from their feet. Against the background of the surrounding hills and plains, it looked so independent. Above halfway up the mountain, everything was shrouded in clouds and mist. The clouds and mist were so dense that people couldn't see its true appearance. Hongzhi nodded and said, "This should be it." There must be a cloud-gathering formation on the top of the mountain, otherwise the clouds and mist would not be able to condense and disperse. Although this mountain is not only much thinner than the Lianyun Mountains, it is also much thinner."
Dao Yan said, "Brother Hongzhi doesn't know anything about this. I have heard from my master before that Xianzhao Mountain where Wuzhaoxian is located is also one of the holy places in my cultivation world. It contains huge and pure spiritual energy. Although there is only one mountain, its peaks are divided into five mountains." .The five sect masters of Wu Zhaoxian and their disciples live there respectively. Only when we enter the clouds and mist can we see that kind of wonder."
Hai Long smiled slightly and said, "Okay, let's go down." Everyone urged the magic weapon to slowly fall to the ground under the leadership of the Flying Sword Technique. There was a clanging sound and the flying swords returned to the sky and flew continuously for more than a day. Everyone was in high spirits. A little tired. Hongzhi hung the Buddha crystal rosary around his neck and said to Hailong with some concern, "Brother, I don't belong to your seven sects. Will the people here not let me in?" Hailong said with a stunned smile, "No. When the time comes, you can just be a member of the Brahma Heart Sect. It’s no problem to pretend to get through.”
Hongzhi smiled bitterly and said, "But after all, I am a disciple of Zen Buddhism. It would be inappropriate for me to pretend to be someone else's sect. If my deceased master knew about it, he might be so angry that he would come back to life and hunt me down." Daoyan stared at Hongzhi in stunned silence. He whispered, "Senior Brother Hongzhi, how can you be such a master?" Hai Long suddenly felt wronged and defended, "He has always been like this. He doesn't look like a monk at all. What do you think I'm doing?"
Dao Ling smiled and said, "You don't have to be so secretive. If Brother Hongzhi hadn't recognized you as my eldest brother, I'm afraid he would have become an eminent monk. I'm hungry. I don't know what Wu Zhaoxian will entertain us. Let's go up the mountain quickly." Walk towards the tall mountain peak in front of you.
In order to show respect, the seven people slowly walked up from the foot of the mountain. After a short time, they were stopped by several cultivators wearing blue robes.
Dao Yan took a step forward and saluted slightly and said, "A few fellow Taoists have invited us. We are Lianyun Sect disciples who are here to participate in this Seven Sects Newcomer Competition, and we have to ask a few fellow Taoists to lead the way."
There were four people who stopped them. The leader said indifferently, "A disciple of Lianyun Sect? Come with me." Then he and a few others turned around and walked up the mountain. Looking at their appearance, Hai Long couldn't help but curled his lips. Now he has achieved the realm of rebirth.
He felt that he had more confidence in his heart. He was no longer as envious as before when he saw each other. The four people leading the way had obviously not reached the peak level. Although Hai Long was not broad-minded, he had not yet reached the level of comparison with this kind of person.
To the extent that a much weaker person would care.
Everyone climbed up very quickly, and within a short time they had reached the halfway point of Xianzhao Mountain. After passing through the thick clouds that could not be seen, the scenery suddenly changed. Five majestic peaks stood there like five human fingers.
Shrouded in a layer of green sea dragons, Yun opened his eyes and looked far away, only to see many rare plants on these five peaks. He could clearly feel that the spiritual energy circulating after entering the clouds and mist was greatly enhanced, which made him feel refreshed physically and mentally.
Yuping exclaimed, "It's so beautiful! If our Zhiyun Peak is majestic, then this place is beautiful. The beauty of Xianzhao Mountain is indeed better than that of our Lianyun Mountain Range."
The four Wuzhaoxian disciples who led the way stepped down and the leader of the group said, "Our Xianzhao Mountain is the number one spiritual mountain in the world. How can it be compared to your Lianyun Mountain? No matter how majestic or handsome it is, it is much stronger." Looking at him,
Except for Hai Long and Hong Zhi, the five people in Yuhua couldn't help but frowned. Yuhua said slightly, "Have you been to our Lianyun Mountain? How could someone with your level of cultivation have been there? You can't even see me."
I’ve never seen you have any authority to comment. Don’t forget that our Lianyun Sect is now the number one sect of the righteous path and not you, the Wuzhaoxian.”
The disciple was stunned at first and then immediately changed his face in anger and said angrily, "What are you doing? How dare you slander our Wuzhaoxian."
Dao Yan calmly stopped Yu Hua with his eyes and said, "Brother Dao, there is no need to be angry. My junior sister has a straight temper. She did not mean to insult your sect."
"Hmph! Do you know it in your heart? I want to warn you that this is the territory of our Wuzhaoxian and you should be careful." Wan and the other three strode up the mountain. Yuhua said angrily, "You..."
She was just thinking about something when she found a big palm covering her mouth. The warm feeling kept invading her facial skin. She looked sideways and saw that the one blocking her was Hai Long. Hai Long smiled slightly and said, "With this
Do you find this theory about people with a watchdog nature interesting? If you have the skills, use it at the newcomer conference. That is the stage to prove yourself." Listening to Hai Long's soft voice, the anger in Yuhua's heart suddenly melted away like ice and snow.
Waves of strange heat continued to come from Hai Long's palm. She felt that her breathing seemed to be a little difficult. She blushed and nodded gently.
Hai Long released his hand and started climbing the mountain first. Hongzhi chased him and said, "Brother, I feel that you have changed a lot since you came out of seclusion. You seem to be more mysterious than before."
Hai Long smiled and said, "I'm over 800 years old and it's time for me to grow up. You have to remember that to survive in this world, it's best not to show off your mediocrity. It's always better. In this way, the safety will be relatively greater."
I also thought that Dao Shengxian didn’t want to die so early, so naturally he couldn’t be like before. Only those who I completely trust or who would never harm me can I show my true side. If it weren’t for getting that piece
Immortal weapon, I really don’t want to compete for the first place.”
A flash of light flashed in Hongzhi's heart and he glanced at Hai Long without saying anything. At this time, he already understood Hai Long's intention.
The four disciples of Wuzhaoxian led them directly to the highest peak in the center of Xianzhao Mountain. Before reaching the peak, hearty laughter suddenly came from a blue figure floating up and landing in front of everyone. The four disciples of Wuzhaoxian
The man was slightly startled and hurriedly bowed and said, "See Taoist Master." The man waved his hand and said, "Please show me who is sent by Tianshi."
Hai Long looked intently and saw that this man had a smile on his face and a green-blue halo shining behind him. He was none other than Taoist Wuji, whom he had met once at Jietian Peak. At this time, Daoyan and others had already bowed to pay respect to Taoist Wuji. Hailong stood there alone.
It was extremely obvious there. Taoist Wu Ji also noticed Hai Long and blinked his eyes and said, "Why is it your son? Haha, Tianshi actually sent you here. It's really exciting this time." He flew to Hai Long's side and patted him hard.
Patting him on the shoulder, Hai Long clearly felt a heat entering his body, spinning around, and then returning to the hands of Taoist Wuji.
In the early stage, Tian Mingyi couldn't hide Hai Long's cultivation. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. However, Wuji Taoist didn't say anything. He just smiled and said, "You have to work harder in this competition to strive for chaos."
A good ranking will bring glory to that old guy Tianshi. Oh, by the way, I heard that you offended Junior Sister Zhisui before and she is on top now. You should be more careful when you stay. Junior Sister Zhisui is very vindictive."
As soon as he heard the word Zhishui, Hailong's whole body trembled inexplicably. Thinking of the pain that Zhishui Taoist had brought to him before, he couldn't help but feel a trace of hatred in his heart. He respectfully saluted Wuji Taoist and said, "I'm sorry, Patriarch, I saluted you just now. Please forgive me."
Forgive me. We will definitely not embarrass our sect when we come here on behalf of the Lianyun Sect this time. I wonder which ancestors are here this time?"
Taoist Inorganic was slightly stunned, obviously not used to Hai Long's respectful smile and said, "Recently, our righteous way has won several battles with the evil way, temporarily suppressing their arrogance. This newcomer competition, the sect master attaches great importance to it. In addition to Tianshi and Dengxian
All seven of us old guys are here. Why didn't Tianshi send a few more people here? The number of you six seems to be a little small."
Yuhua was a little unconvinced and said, "The founder said that soldiers are more important than numbers. There is no use in having more people. Just a few of us are enough."
Taoist Wuji had the best temper among the nine second-generation disciples of Lianyun Sect. He was not angry because of Yuhua's collision. On the contrary, he pinched Yuhua's nose fondly and said, "You girl is really pampered by Senior Sister Zhiyun."
It’s broken. Your master is watching from above and I won’t let her spank you later.”
Yuhua's pretty face turned red and she glanced at Hai Long beside her, lowering her head shyly and saying, "Master, you are teasing me again. Next time you come to Yunfeng's house, we won't make you a vegetarian meal."
Taoist Wuji seemed startled and said quickly, "My good girl, don't be angry. I won't complain to you. The vegetarian food you make is unparalleled in heaven and earth! That is my only pleasure in the mountain."
Looking at his appearance, Hai Long thought to himself that this still looked like the second-generation ancestor. Could it be that the Su Zhai made by Yu Hua was so lethal? He wanted to try it if he had the chance. How did he know that not only Taoist Inorganic Master but also Taoist Jietian was there?
All the other Taoists in the group were conquered by Yuhua's craftsmanship. The lethality of her Suzhai hand was almost greater than that of an immortal weapon. She and Yuping were the most favored disciples in the Lianyun Sect.
None of the disciples of the same generation would give them three points.
The four disciples led by Wu Zhaoxian all frowned and the leader said impatiently, "Fellow Taoists, please go up the mountain and talk about it later." Yuhua snorted without even looking at him and walked up side by side with Taoist Wuji.
Hai Long hurriedly followed him and walked a few steps. He found that Hongzhi behind him didn't seem to be moving and couldn't help but look back. He saw Hongzhi standing there with a silly look on his face, as if saliva was dripping from the corners of his mouth. His eyes were full of tears.
Yearning. With Hai Long's knowledge of him, he knew that he was just as he thought before. He suddenly appeared behind Hong Zhi and kicked him. A layer of faint yellow light emitted from Hong Zhi's body was instantly resolved.
There was a lot of momentum, but he was in a sluggish state after all. He felt a strong force coming from behind and was immediately kicked by Hai Long. He staggered and barely controlled his body to stand firm on the stone steps. Hongzhi turned around and said angrily, "Brother, why are you kicking me?"
I."
Hai Long said angrily, "Who made you stunned? Come on." He then grabbed Hong Zhi's monk's clothes and chased the crowd.
It is the main peak of Xianzhao Mountain. The flat, broad and palace-like buildings here almost cover the entire mountain. There is a large whirlpool-like hole in the clouds on the mountain, allowing the sunlight to shine directly down and nourishing the creatures on the mountain. The glazed tiles sparkle giving people a sense of splendor.
Hai Long was a little uncomfortable coming here after being used to the simplicity of the Lianyun Mountains. He whispered to Hongzhi, "Why does this Wuzhaoxian look like a nouveau riche? It's so tacky. I don't know which fool designed it."
Hongzhi smiled and said, "Who am I asking? It's not you or me anyway. I'm hungry too, so let's go. The people who were leading the way just now seemed to really think that I was from the Brahma Heart Sect. They didn't even ask. I hope to arrive."
It’s better not to reveal anything inside." They were walking towards the main hall. Hai Long looked around and suddenly his body shook slightly and stopped.
Hongzhi was stunned and asked, "Brother, what's wrong with you?" Hailong didn't answer and still stood there stunned. Hongzhi followed his eyes and saw a woman dressed in white standing there not far from the entrance of the hall.
With her hair hanging straight down over her waist, she looked so peaceful and fair, with a faint smile on her face, looking at the sky in the distance. Hongzhi clearly felt that this woman had the aura of Buddha and her cultivation was much stronger than his own, and she seemed to have entered the great world.
In the state of perfection. Just when I was about to ask Hai Long something, I noticed a flash of green light beside me. Hai Long appeared in front of the woman in white at the fastest speed. He looked a little excited. The woman in white was not surprised by his appearance and just rushed towards him.
Just a slight smile.
Wuji Taoist Master and the others couldn't help but stop. Yuhua looked at Hai Long and the woman in white and frowned slightly, with a hint of displeasure in her eyes. She asked in a low voice, "Who is that woman, Master Wuji? Why does Brother Hai Long recognize him?"
She?" Hongzhi had already arrived beside Taoist Wuji. He also wanted to get the answer and listened carefully.
Taoist Wuji said in a low voice, "That is Lian Shunai, the leader of the Lotus Sect. She is a prodigy in cultivating Buddhism. Although she is hundreds of years older than me, her cultivation level is no worse than mine. Although she is from the Buddhist sect, she has killed the demons of the three evil sects."
She is more ruthless than me at first! She is a dangerous person, so don’t mess with her. But she is very close to Senior Sister Piao Miao. I don’t know why Hai Long knows her. Let’s go in first.”
Dissatisfied Yuhua floated into the main hall.
Hai Long impulsively came to Lian Shu. In his impression, Lian Shu was one of the few people who treated him well last time. Although it was because he borrowed the light of Master Piao Miao, Hai Long still felt very kind to her when he suddenly saw her.
He has no immunity to beautiful women. "Lian, Master Lianshu. Do you still know me? We haven't seen each other for a long time."
Lian Shu was slightly stunned. Eight hundred years later, Hai Long's temperament had also changed a lot, and his figure had become taller. How could she recognize him when he suddenly appeared in front of her? He said calmly, "Fellow Taoist is from He Zong? Have we really seen each other?"
Too much?" Hai Long nodded vigorously and said, "Of course I have. Do you still remember that eight hundred years ago in the Brahma Heart Sect, I went to attend the gathering of the seven sects with Patriarch Piaomiao and Patriarch Zhishui, but we left first.
.I am Hai Long!"
Lian Shu's heart moved slightly and she suddenly remembered the way Hai Long dared to laugh at the Wuzhao Xianmu Song Sect Master in front of everyone. She looked him up and down and smiled and said, "So it's you. You have changed a lot since I haven't seen you in eight hundred years. I recognize it."
You won’t come out. Judging from your appearance, your cultivation level must have improved a lot. Are you coming to participate in the newcomer competition this time?”
Hai Long felt thirsty in his throat. The faint scent of sandalwood on Lian Shu's body made his heart beat loudly, "Yes! I'm here to participate in the competition this time.
"Ah! Brother, why don't you introduce me to me? I finally have a chance to meet an expert from the Buddhist sect. Hello, hello. My name is Hongzhi." Hongzhi's appearance is not much different from that of Hailong. The cultivation methods of the Zen sect are the same.
The Brahma Heart Sect is very different. They pursue freedom and do not practice as much as the Brahma Heart Sect. Naturally, their concentration is somewhat inferior.
Hai Long really wanted to kick Hong Zhi into the sky, but how could he be rude with Lianshu by his side? He could only glare at Hong Zhi and said to Lianshu, "Sect Master, this is my brother Hong Zhi."
Lian Shu couldn't help showing a hint of surprise when she saw Hong Zhi, "You are a disciple of that senior fellow from the Brahma Heart Sect. I don't think I have seen you before."
Hai Long smiled and said, "None of his disciples are from the Zen sect. My brother is from the Zen sect. Have you ever heard of me, sect master?"
Lian Shu's face changed and she looked at Hongzhi in surprise and said, "It turns out that Zen sect still exists. Eight thousand years ago, Zen sect was the largest Buddhist sect in China and then declined for some unknown reason. I didn't expect that there are still disciples alive. See, senior brother.
It seems that the Buddha's energy is about to enter the realm of Dzogchen." When she heard that Hongzhi was not a member of the Brahma Heart Sect, she immediately changed her mind and called him a senior brother. Her heart was filled with shock. Seriously, both the Brahma Heart Sect and the Lotus Sect can be regarded as evolved from Zen Buddhism.
came.
Hongzhi scratched his bald head and said, "Sect master, you don't have to be polite. I am the only disciple left in the Zen sect. It's a blessing to see the sect master today."
After being surprised, Lian Shu returned to normal and sighed softly, "We Buddhist cultivators are originally from the Brahma Heart Sect. Sect Master Wuyun is also here. I will introduce you to you later. I hope to have more sex with my senior brother in the future."
Buddhism is the best."
Hongzhi blushed and said, "The sect master laughed. How could a monk with such a low level of cultivation be compared with the two sect masters? It's the monk who should ask for advice."
Lian Shu glanced at Hai Long and said calmly, "You two, please follow me into the hall." She entered the main hall door without any movement of her steps.
Hong Zhi looked at Lian Shu's disappearing back as if he had lost his soul. He didn't wake up until Hai Long stabbed him a few times. Hai Long sent a voice message and said, "Zhi, you are not attracted to the master of Lian Shu, are you?"
Hongzhi's whole body was shaken and he said angrily, "Brother, please don't mess up. I just feel very close to the huge Buddhist energy contained in Master Lianshu. How can we Buddhists think about your worldly things? We must never do it again in the future.
Mention. That would be a blasphemy to Sect Leader Lianshu."
Hai Long was stunned. This was the first time Hong Zhi hit him with a serious tone. Obviously Lian Shu had a high status in his heart. He was indeed wrong. The reason why Hong Zhi was attracted to Lian Shu was Lian Shu's beauty. Of course, Lian Shu's beauty was one of the reasons, but more importantly
The important thing is because of the huge Buddha energy contained in Lianshu. The Buddha energy after reaching Dzogchen is somewhat similar to Hongzhi's master. When he saw her, Hongzhi seemed to see his master again, so he reacted in a daze.
Hong Zhi had a somewhat gloomy look in his eyes. Hai Long patted his shoulder and said, "That's fine. Don't think too much, let's go in."
Hongzhi touched his bald head and said, "Brother, I didn't mean to lose my temper with you..."
Hai Long interrupted him and said, "Okay, we are brothers, so we don't need more. I don't want to know what you are thinking." He dragged Hongzhi into the hall.
In the main hall, the palace lanterns hung upside down on the dome, which is more than ten meters high. A total of twenty-one thick stone pillars stood proudly. The main hall seemed a bit chaotic. Many cultivators gathered in a group and chatted. Hailong's eyes moved.
Soon they found Taoist Wuji and Yuhua, who were gathering with more than a dozen Lianyun Sect disciples to talk about something. But to Hai Long's disappointment, there was not the Piaomiao he expected to see among these Lianyun Sect disciples.
Taoist Master Lian Shu had already walked to a corner and was surrounded by more than a dozen nuns in purple robes. Hai Long couldn't help but wonder why Lian Shu, as the head of the Lotus Sect, had not been ordained?
"Brother Hailong, come here quickly!" Yuping waved to Hailong and Hongzhi. The two of them walked over. After being introduced by Taoist Wuji, they learned that the more than ten Lianyun Sect disciples here have cultivated for more than a thousand years.
Some of the third-generation disciples have reached the level of Xia Ju. Hai Long didn't have a good impression of these people. He just said a few perfunctory words and then stood aside with Hong Zhi and continued to look at the disciples of other sects in the hall. There were about two people here.
There are a thousand disciples from each sect in an area of 1,000 square meters. According to Hai Long's visual inspection, at least half of them are at a lower level of cultivation than himself. I wonder if they are all here to participate in the newcomer competition? In that case, I don't know what to do.
How many games to play.
At this time, Wuji Dao Zun said, "Yuhua, Yuping, our Lianyun Sect's hopes this time are all pinned on you two. Originally, the sect leader wanted you to participate in the Seven Sects Newcomer Competition a hundred years ago, but Senior Sister Yun, your foundation is not strong enough."
So I didn’t agree. Today, a hundred years later, you have indeed lived up to expectations. You have used a hundred years to improve three levels, from the late stage of unparalleled to the late stage of burden. You can be regarded as the best among the disciples who have practiced for less than a thousand years. Only the Central Plains can compete with you.
The elites among the elites of the six sects. As long as you are in the top three, there should be no problem. As long as you can get a good ranking, the sect leader will naturally reward you. Understand?" He also winked at the two girls.
Although the voice of Inorganic Taoist Master was not loud, he could hear it clearly due to the power of many cultivators present. Many people looked in this direction. Sister Yuhua naturally became the target of public criticism.
Hai Long couldn't help but feel moved when he saw that Taoist Wuji didn't even look at him. Previously, Taoist Wuji had clearly known about his level of cultivation, but now he pushed Sister Yuhua as the main force. What did he mean by this? It was contempt.
Me? No. Well, I understand that this old guy is really treacherous! I will have to be patient with him from now on.
Yuhua frowned and said, "Uncle Wuji, please keep silent." Wuji Daoist smiled and said, "There is still a necessary deterrent. If you have the strength, everything will be easier."
Yuping smiled and said, "Uncle, don't expect too much from us. If you don't get the ranking, you can't blame us. Oh, by the way, why didn't you see the master here just now? There are more than ten
I haven’t seen my master in years and I miss her so much.” Before Taoist Wuji could reply, a kind voice sounded out, “I knew that my two disciples, the best master, miss you too!” Hai Long looked intently and saw only the follower.
The first of several people to walk out of the back hall was Taoist Zhiyun. Behind her were two women. One was Taoist Zhishui, whom Hailong was most afraid of seeing, and the other was Taoist Piao Miao, whom he most wanted to see. Eight hundred years have passed.
Time could not leave the slightest trace on their faces. As soon as Taoist Piaomiao appeared, her unparalleled appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention. But they obviously knew that the three Taoists were highly cultivated, and the messy hall suddenly became quiet.
Come down.
"Master." "Master." Two emotional shouts rang out in Yuhua, and the Yuping sisters quickly flew to Zhiyun Daozun like a swallow, each holding one of Zhiyun Daozun's hands, and the girl's eyes were rimmed.
They all turned red. Zhiyun Dao Zun has advanced in cultivation and has entered the early stage of fighting. However, the two women's true feelings still caused her mood to fluctuate. She said softly, "Good boy. If the evil ways were not too rampant, the master would have gone back to see you."
You guys." At this time, Daoyan and others who came later also came forward to pay homage to the three Taoist Masters. Hai Long bit the bullet and followed at the back and saluted with the same respect. Now he just hoped that Zhishui Taoist Master would not notice him. But he
Wearing a blue robe that was very different from others, Hongzhi also had a bald head, which made him stand out among all the disciples of Lianyun Sect. Taoist Piaomiao was the first to notice the traces of Hai Long. She said softly, "You are Hai Long Yao? Are you out of seclusion?"
Already."
Hai Long's whole body was shocked and he knew he could no longer hide it, so he stepped forward with his head lowered and said respectfully, "Disciple Dao Yu meets the three ancestors. I have just been out of seclusion not long ago."
Zhishui Taoist snorted coldly and said, "Okay! You finally crawled out of that turtle shell. Come find me later."
Piaomiao Taoist glanced at Taoist Zhisui as if he was accusing him, "It's been 800 years since Junior Sister. Just forget about Hai Long's mistake. You haven't seen how much he has changed."
Hai Long couldn't help but raise his head when he heard Taoist Piaomiao speak for him. Feeling the aura of Taoist Piaomiao at such a close distance, his heart beat violently. He was surprised to find that Piaomiao was under his gaze.
There was a hint of shyness deep in Dao Zun's eyes. Although it was only fleeting, it still made Hai Long's mouth go dry for a while.
