Reporting to Daoist Mingzhang, saying that I'm going to spend the new year at Northern Domain Tushan this year, and then, amidst the shocked expression on my master's face, I leisurely descended the mountain.

The winter season was upon us, cold and freezing.

Lu Zheng, clad in a wolf fur coat, wearing a tiger skin hat, and stepping in pigskin boots, did not return to the county town but instead made his way directly to Peach Blossom Plain.

"Young Master!"

"Young Master!"

"The Fairy hasn't returned for several days. We've summoned her with our Divine Soul, but there's been no response. Do you know where she went?"

The Eighteen Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens greeted him in droves.

Although Shen Ying mentioned going into seclusion, the Eighteen Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens found that their connection with Shen Ying was completely severed.

If it weren't for the old peach tree still standing firmly in Taohua Village and the continuous accumulation of incense from 'Peach Blossoms', they might have worried that something had happened to Shen Ying.

Yet, despite this, the Eighteen Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens, who had never encountered such a situation, still felt a bit uneasy.

"Don't worry, Shen Ying is fine." Lu Zheng quickly reassured them, "She's in seclusion cultivating. I'll ask her when she plans to return, once I get the chance."

...

In the Blue Star World, Shen Ying was lying on the sofa, drinking white peach beverages while watching a drama. She rubbed her nose and changed to a more comfortable position.

...

Upon hearing Lu Zheng's words, Tao Qing and Tao Zhen felt reassured.

After inquiring about recent events at Taohua Village and finding nothing significant, Lu Zheng left in a hurry under the fiery gazes of the Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens.

Soon afterward, along the way, he encountered Bi Xinyu and Mo Lan heading toward Tonglin County.

"Young Master Lu, is Qingyan home?"

Bi Xinyu gracefully approached Lu Zheng's side, slightly bowed, revealing a snow-white expanse on her chest.

"In the midst of winter, aren't you cold?"

"Not at all?" Bi Xinyu winked playfully at Lu Zheng, "Even if I stripped down completely, I wouldn't feel cold. Do you want to see? I can do it anytime~"

Lu Zheng shook his head, "I don't want to see, but I don't know if Lingxi would."

Bi Xinyu, "..."

"Young Master Lu, you always scare people," Bi Xinyu gestured elegantly and coquettishly retorted, "You're my friend, after all, you can't let your woman actually eat me up, and whatever you want, I can give it to you~"

Mo Lan, with arms crossed, coldly remarked, "I suggest you find a night when he's alone and just climb into his bed."

Bi Xinyu replied helplessly, "But the problem now is, I can't find a night when he's alone."

Lu Zheng couldn't help but roll his eyes, uncertain if this counted as a compliment.

"Qingyan is home, but with the cold weather, there are quite a few patients, so she may not have time to accompany you to Yu Ling Garden," Lu Zheng said.

"No rush. I heard a troupe from Rongzhou came to perform in the counties of Yizhou, but by the time I got to Dingshan County, the troupe had already left, so I came to Tonglin County to ask around," Bi Xinyu said.

Lu Zheng shrugged unconcernedly, "Why not go to Rongzhou yourself?"

"Not being familiar with the place, what if I encounter demons and exorcists, and I have no backup?" Bi Xinyu giggled as she leaned closer to Lu Zheng, "Why don't you accompany me when you have time?"

"Haha!"

Ignoring this demon who was eyeing him greedily, Lu Zheng went with the two ladies back to Tonglin County, by then it was already late afternoon.

The three entered the city through the South Gate, first taking a tour around Yu Ling Garden, where they saw outside the garden a notice that said the Golden Swallow Opera Troupe from Rongzhou would come to Tonglin County for a three-day performance in seven days, featuring six classic plays.

Then the three arrived at Renxin Hall, and just in time to fetch Liu Qingyan off work, they took Du Yueyao along and invited Liu Qingquan, heading home together for a sumptuous dinner prepared by Aunt Liu.

At night, everyone returned home, Liu Qingyan naturally staying over at the Lu Family's place, subsequently crossing into the modern era.

...

Notably, the high-end latex mattresses costing tens of thousands in the modern era indeed provided a comfortable sleep.

Moreover, no matter how vigorous the motion, it perfectly conformed to one's shape without affecting movement.

...

"The Golden Swallow Opera Troupe from Rongzhou is coming to perform at Tonglin County in seven days?" Shen Ying nodded, "Alright, let's go watch it together then."

Incidentally, she had previously been to Rongzhou with Si Lingxi, but probably hadn't seen the full opera rendition.

Just this time, they would have the opportunity to see Rongzhou's classic plays, which would also serve as a chance for a reunion with Bi Xinyu and the other ladies.

Presumably, the Five Beauties Manor's five ladies, Yi Xiaoqian, and Wang Xiaowan would be there too.

"Speaking of which...how about buying a camera to record the Golden Swallow troupe's performance, so we can watch it anytime afterward?" Shen Ying suggested with a smile.

"What's so special about the Golden Swallow troupe's performance? I think it would be better to record 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow' and 'Liang and Zhu'," Liu Qingyan remarked.

"Yes!" Shen Ying's eyes lit up, she suddenly became energized, "That's a great idea, otherwise we'd have to perform every time we wanted to watch it. Let's go buy one now!"

Lu Zheng suggested, "Buy more, professional-grade film cameras, shoot multi-angle footage, edit it into a movie later."

Acting swiftly, the group directly went to the electronics store and bought a total of ten cameras, along with complementary audio equipment and projectors.

"What's up? Is there something wrong?" Lin Wan was in her office, continuing her research into the Sheep Head Bronze Statue when she received a call from Lu Zheng.

"I bought ten cameras, planning to perform and record 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow' and 'Liang and Zhu', do you want to come and watch in person?"

"Of course!"

Lin Wan had heard from Shen Ying about their use of Illusion Array to set the mood for theatrical performances, and Lin Wan had always been curious, today she could finally fulfill her wish.

So Lin Wan requested half a day off, quickly met up with everyone and crossed into the ancient era.

"How do you plan to explain the cameras to the others?" Lin Wan asked.

"Of course, as Lingxi's Magical Treasure!" Lu Zheng confidently answered, "Besides the cameras, there are also projectors, crafted by Lingxi for recording and memorializing."

Si Lingxi, "..."

...

Upon arriving at Taohua Village, Shen Ying sent out a few Peach Blossom Celestial Maidens to invite the ladies from Five Beauties Manor, the two ladies from Bi Xinyu and Mo Lan, and the two ladies from Yi Xiaoqian over.

Then she introduced Lin Wan to everyone and explained today's purpose, promptly proceeding to perform!

The breathtaking Illusion Array scenes, elegant costumes and props, stunning dialogues, music, and dances, along with the brilliant performances, left Lin Wan, witnessing them for the first time, utterly amazed.

It was akin to an unassisted 3D special effects blockbuster, incredibly realistic, far surpassing modern stage plays and various special effects blockbusters, leaving Lin Wan almost incredulous.

Simultaneously, Si Lingxi, possessing the highest artistic prowess, personally managed ten cameras to capture the performances from multiple angles. The day was spent recording 'Liang and Zhu' and 'The Song of Everlasting Sorrow'.

The ladies released a sigh of relief, had a small gathering, indulging in the theater once more, and were quite happy.

"In a few days, everyone will get to see their performance," Lu Zheng clapped and said.

"Really?" Bi Xinyu looked curiously at the uniquely crafted cameras.

"I want to check how my dance performance turned out!" Hu Cai Niang eagerly expressed.

Bai Ting'Er nodded repeatedly; having performed a duet with Si Lingxi today, she was still thrilled.

Then, Lu Zheng operated the cameras on-site, replaying a short segment for everyone, "We'll process it, then we can zoom in and watch."

"What a miraculous Magical Treasure!"

"It even has sound!"

"So incredible!"

The ladies collectively turned their gazes to Si Lingxi, their eyes filled with amazement and reverence.

Si Lingxi, "..."