Beneath the sapphire crystal grove tree was a swan, a swan whose feathers were bathed in sacred white golden flames that complemented the hallowed atmosphere of the graveyard torch.
The swan was half the size of Ellie, but it was still larger than Yang Qing. Just one of its wings was enough to shelter and cover Yang Qing's entire body.
It had pristine white feathers filled with golden glyphs that exuded a purifying aura and regal look in its sun-colored eyes which were currently trained on Yang Qing.
"Human, what are you doing here?" asked the swan.
Its voice was that of a mature woman. It was filled with the same dignified elegance as her body.
"Second stage of the palace realm but with her abilities she would still handle her own well enough even against those at the fourth stage.." thought Yang Qing.
"Don't worry I am not about to introduce a harem. There is no way I'd give Yang Qing such a privilege when I don't have one either.."
Said a sage expert who had mastered the vindictive petty Dao to the absolute peak and transcended the mundane.
"Beauties, mmph, what are beauties even? if i want one, i could just preach dao to that grass over the year, and it would transform into a beauty whose radiance dulls the sun and the moon.."