The stone houses along the lake shore at the foot of the mountain were ancestral dwellings, all with stone slab structures, simple in design, and largely similar; visiting a few was sufficient.
The key attractions were the "Farming Room" and the "Dining Hall," which contained ancestral paintings and writings, representing the highlight of this visit.
Also noteworthy were the terraced fields and the pavilion at the summit.
The grand finale was the weaponry in the basement of Wanghu Tower.
The farming room and dining hall had already been thoroughly described in the book, and the terraced mountain pavilion required no further elaboration.
Cheng Xiaofan, leading Luo Changsheng and his group, after touring the weapons in the basement of Wanghu Tower, ascended to its peak to survey the entire scenery of Bailong Lake.
Everyone was stunned by the beautiful vista that unfolded before them.
"The scenery of Bailong Lake is truly captivating!"
Sakai Kyoko exclaimed with genuine admiration, "It seems my decision to stay in Zhuxi Village was absolutely the right one. I'm willing to dedicate my life to this land!"
Cheng Xiaofan noticed that after his Dragon Swallowing Claw had absorbed Sakai Kyoko's years of cultivated female cultivation techniques, she seemed like a different person, her entire demeanor becoming much purer.
"Kyoko, with your sharp intellect and talent, I believe you will achieve great things in our Zhuxi Village!" Bai Yiling said calmly.
Sakai Kyoko's beautiful eyes curved into crescents as she smiled, "Thank you, Sister Bai. From now on, I'll follow your lead!"
"Let's go, Grandpa Luo. I'll take you to our last stop, Lotus Lake!" Cheng Xiaofan beckoned to Luo Changsheng and the others.
Tang Guihua asked curiously, "Where is Lotus Lake located?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and replied, "We'll reach it after crossing the mountain ahead!"
"However, that mountain is too steep, and you've all walked quite a distance. I'm afraid your stamina won't hold up, and my small boat can't carry so many people. Let's use our White Goddess's helicopter instead!"
This time, the pilots for the helicopter trip were Gu Jingyue and Luo Cheng.
As everyone exited Wanghu Tower, Gu Jingyue said, "Please wait here for a moment. Luo Cheng and I will go fetch the helicopter."
Below Wanghu Tower was a flat grassland, perfectly suitable for landing two helicopters.
The group stood at the edge of this grassland, admiring the uniquely wind-eroded mountains around them while chatting animatedly.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, a strange roar echoed from the bushes in a nearby mountain hollow.
Everyone was startled.
"Xiaofan, what was that sound?"
Miao Xiuhua anxiously looked around and asked in alarm.
Cheng Xiaofan quickly replied, "Mom, everyone, don't be nervous. It's a large white python I've tamed. Under normal circumstances, it doesn't attack humans!"
The large number of visitors today had disturbed the white python lurking in the mountains. It had come out of curiosity to see what was happening.
Just as he finished speaking, a large white python's head emerged from the undergrowth.
During this period, the white python had grown quite rapidly. Its entire body was now over twenty meters long, and its head was terrifyingly large.
Fortunately, Cheng Xiaofan had warned them beforehand that this giant python was his pet. Without his reminder, everyone would have been terrified.
Even so, upon seeing the massive white python, Luo Changsheng and the others broke out in a cold sweat and retreated several steps.
"Who told you to come out and scare people without my permission?" Cheng Xiaofan shouted angrily.
"Hiss, roar!"
The large white python expressed its grievance, "Master, you've misunderstood me. I didn't mean to scare anyone!
I was just curious about why there were so many people here today and wanted to have a look. I had no other intentions.
Besides, look at me, I'm as beautiful and charming as Bai Niangzi, gentle and obedient. What's there to be afraid of?
You look like Bai Niangzi?
What about Xu Xian then?"
Hearing its words, Cheng Xiaofan was utterly speechless.
He took out a handful of energy pills from his person, tossed them into its mouth, and commanded, "Quickly get lost. I don't want to see you right now!"
The large white python was overjoyed to receive so many energy pills. It nodded at Cheng Xiaofan and slithered away into the bushes.
Its speed was like lightning; in the blink of an eye, it was hundreds of meters away.
"Xiaofan, why have you kept such a large white python here?" Tang Guihua asked, wiping the cold sweat from her face.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and replied, "I'm raising this white python to help me guard Bailong Lake. With it here, ordinary wild animals and people wouldn't dare to cause trouble."
"Besides, since there's Bailong Lake here, having a white python guarding it also adds to the unique scenery!"
At this moment, Luo Changsheng's courage returned. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Xiaofan is right. Without the white python, Bailong Lake would lose some of its soul!"
"I can tell this white python is very intelligent. I'm sure it will become good friends with humans in the future!"
Just as they were speaking, the helicopters flew over and landed on the grassland.
The group boarded two helicopters.
The helicopters took off, flew over the mountain ahead, and immediately, the beautiful Lotus Lake appeared before their eyes.
It was the end of summer, and although the lotus flowers had long since withered, the green lotus leaves still exuded a rich fragrance.
In the center of Lotus Lake was a small island, where the helicopters landed.
"It's so beautiful!"
"What a gorgeous Lotus Lake!"
"I really wish I could build a thatched hut on this island and live here alone. It would be unbelievably beautiful!"
Mei Xueyun exclaimed emotionally.
Miao Xiuhua chuckled, "Xueyun, if you really came to live here, I'm afraid you'd cry from fear once it got dark!"
Hearing this, Mei Xueyun laughed, "It's okay. I'll just ask you to lend me your man to keep me company!"
Bai Yiling giggled and looked at Cheng Xiaofan, asking, "Do you agree?"
"..." What does this have to do with me?
But seeing the expectant look in his goddess's eyes, Cheng Xiaofan felt a flutter in his heart and quickly replied, "Besides you, I naturally cannot agree to anyone else!"
Mei Xueyun immediately shot Cheng Xiaofan a sour glance, saying, "Alas, meeting a man as boring as you is such a killjoy!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
With the domineering female CEO present, what else could he say!
Just then, with a splash, a large fish leaped out of the water, spread its wide fins, and flew into the air.
"Ah, a flying fish!" Mei Xueyun shrieked.
Sakai Kyoko, however, exclaimed with delight, "What a beautiful flying fish!"
No one had expected that the fish in Lotus Lake could fly.
Even more astonishing was that the fish had a pair of branch-like horns on its head and long whiskers hanging from its lower jaw.
For a moment, everyone was stunned into silence by the sight of the fish!
"Xiaofan, what kind of fish is this? How can it fly?" Luo Changsheng asked, his face filled with shock.
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said casually, "Grandpa Luo, this is a dragon fish I cultivated. There's only this one in the world, unique."
"Normally, this dragon fish can help me with small tasks, like transporting things!"
What?
This is a dragon fish cultivated by Cheng Xiaofan?
This dragon fish can help him work?
Everyone was bewildered!
In this mysterious primeval forest in the back mountains, besides developing a range of delicacies, how many more magical creatures had he cultivated?
The villagers of Zhuxi, who had grown up here, were having their eyes opened today!