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“As the saying goes, ‘The face reflects the heart.’ This old gentleman looks like a benevolent soul, and his posture and demeanor are extraordinary. In my opinion, he does have the air of an immortal,” Song You said with a smile, glancing at the young official. “What do you think? Could this old man be an immortal?”
“Sigh…” The young official merely sighed and didn’t answer directly.
Shaking his head, he said instead, “It’s said that mortals who ascend to the heavens to become immortals aren’t truly considered immortals until they reach the Heavenly Palace. Until then, they’re more like spirits—just different from ordinary ghosts in that they have certain unique qualities, such as not fearing sunlight.
“Only those who practiced cultivation and had magical powers during their lifetimes might exhibit other supernatural abilities before reaching the Heavenly Palace.
“It’s also said that after the story from a century ago spread, immortals on their way to take up appointments via Mount Zunzhe were frequently disturbed by mortals. At best, it delayed their journey; at worst, they were persistently harassed. Because of this, many immortals now disguise themselves on their journey—dressing inconspicuously or even traveling at night to avoid being noticed.”
“Seems like you’ve done your homework,” Song You remarked with an amused expression.
“Just things I’ve heard from others,” the young official said, shaking his head sheepishly.
He added, “It’s said that in Fengzhou recently,...
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