Divine Beast Creator-Chapter 2206 - 2207: Morning Sea of Clouds
It’s uncertain whether Feng Yuan and his group were just lucky, or because they went to bed quite early the night before, but they set out again early the next morning, just in time to catch the dense fog enveloping the Mist-Covered Mountain when they arrived at the Mist-Covered Village.
Initially, the Fluffy Fire Wolfhound was a bit reluctant to ascend the mountain at this time, as the thick fog could potentially drench its fur with morning dew if they forced their way through.
However, Feng Yuan paid little mind to this or perhaps he was fully aware that the mist here, much like the hot spring water the day before, though outwardly similar to regular water vapor, was indeed different from the natural kind.
This mist was one of the few agents that could clean Spirit Beasts loath to water. Of course, while the mist in Mist-Covered Village couldn’t achieve a cleaning effect, it could yield a unique pure water if collected by special means.
Yet, this meant little to Feng Yuan, because beneath these strange attributes was the special rule of Yognot at play. If Feng Yuan truly desired this, he could go to Yognot and obtain it effortlessly, since for them it requires no awakening to gather.
Though Yognot’s awakening would wreak havoc on the Tea Wood Town Area, it is precisely due to Yognot’s presence that the area boasts many resource advantages, holding its own even when compared to Maomu City.
The dense fog, though less intense than the Mist River spectacle, still greatly impairs visibility. Yet, as they neared the Mist-Covered Village, their view suddenly expanded.
The sea of clouds lay at their feet, the swirling fog engulfing the mountain path they took, with only a few peaks piercing the cloud layer to greet the rising sun.
The Fluffy Fire Wolfhound curiously extended a paw to tap at the water-like mist, only to have it swirl slightly, as the mist had no substance.
"It looks similar to the Mist River spectacle but doesn’t quite compare to it."
Gazing at the fog, Feng Yuan couldn’t help but sigh. Even though the Mist-Covered Village is supplemented by cloud layers due to its altitude, it still lacks the density of the Mist River spectacle.
The fog near Feng Yuan and his companions was quite thick, making it hard to see the views below. However, compared to the Mist River spectacle, which could be mistaken for a river, it was much thinner.
That’s not surprising, considering the Mist River spectacle is a result of energy release from the Magma Channel, involving special energies, making it far more extraordinary than typical natural phenomena.
While the fog around the Mist-Covered Village is not mundane, as it contains fire energy, enabling their clothes to remain dry as they passed through.
But compared to the Mist River spectacle, it still falls short.
As the fog slowly dissipated, Feng Yuan wasted no time in pulling out his phone to capture the moment with Xiao Ji and the others, even the White Shadow Wolf joined in the fun.
The excitement mainly stemmed from their recent encounter with the White Wolf Deity, which left them quite thrilled. If it were prior to this, they might have sought out a cool place to rest.
Now, however, they seemed very curious about Feng Yuan and his team’s actions.
As time passed, the magnificent sea of clouds fully dispersed. Even so, the Mist-Covered Village and nearby mountains remained shrouded in a faint veil of mist. With the right angle, the whole village seemed to perch upon the sky. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
"The Mist-Covered Village is known for their unique Red Cloud Tea, which has evolved into its own type despite originating from Yun Tea. Feng Yuan, do you want to buy some later?"
As he flipped through the travel guide in his hand, Qi Chen asked, primarily because this product, according to its description, seemed to align with the type of specialty Feng Yuan typically enjoys purchasing.
At least in terms of uniqueness, it truly stands out. Moreover, given this Yun Tea’s relatively low yield, it can only be purchased in a few select places, certainly not within the Maomu City area.
Furthermore, this tea is indeed distinctive, at least comparable to high-grade Red Tea Eggs. Qi Chen presumed Feng Yuan might want to buy some.
True to Qi Chen’s prediction, Feng Yuan might still need to deliberate over the displayed souvenirs, as there’s simply not enough space for many. As for edible items, as long as they aren’t overly bizarre, Feng Yuan wouldn’t mind bringing some back to savor slowly. What’s more, Red Cloud Tea isn’t something that can be found just anywhere.
The limited production is understandable, considering the unique geography of the Tea Wood Town Area. Feng Yuan suspected that it could only be grown around the Mist-Covered Village, making a high yield improbable.
The same applies to specific regional specialties, like high-grade Red Tea Eggs. These items, while not always the best, are coveted due to their rarity.
For Feng Yuan, he was merely interested in trying something new. If the item were truly hard to obtain, he wouldn’t go out of his way to get it.
Smiling, Feng Yuan looked up at the nearby Mist-Covered Village and said,
"Let’s go. I wonder if there’s anything special inside this village."
Being a village set up for tourist accommodation and meals, Feng Yuan didn’t have high expectations for its interior, but the foggy sea they encountered upon arrival gave him a sense that the Mist-Covered Village wasn’t as simple as it seemed.
Especially with that name...
A village set above the sea of clouds? Feng Yuan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something special within this village, though he wasn’t worried about any potential problems, knowing that places included in tourist routes undergo thorough investigations and are unlikely to present any unexpected changes.
However, the travel guide didn’t mention the origin of the Mist-Covered Village’s name, so Feng Yuan couldn’t determine what the situation was.
If the village had a simpler name, like Red Tribe, he probably wouldn’t think much of it.
Having visited villages the day before, aside from the Red Tribe and another village primarily for meals and lodging, most had names related to their environment.
Feng Yuan wasn’t certain if the Mist-Covered Village fell into this category.
Despite arriving very early, and not encountering many tourists hiking up the mountain like them, once entering the village, they still saw quite a few tourists wandering around.
Initially, Feng Yuan was puzzled by the presence of these tourists but quickly realized that the Mist-Covered Village also focused on accommodation services. The cloud sea they encountered was not an exception, likely appearing every day without fail.
For that reason, some tourists choose to stay overnight, aiming to witness the morning sea of clouds.
However, after comparing today’s cloud sea with the Mist River spectacle at Cloud Crossing Village, Feng Yuan still felt that the latter was more spectacular.
Nonetheless, the location is inconvenient to visit, with Cloud Crossing Village being one of the rare villages divided into two parts due to its uniqueness. Additionally, the unpredictable timing of the Mist River spectacle made it unsuitable for development, leading to abandonment.
Still, compared to the Hot Springs Town holiday area at Red Tribe, Feng Yuan noticed the number of tourists here wasn’t particularly high.
Understandably, the sea of clouds is not unique to the Tea Wood Town Area, whereas the hot springs are. The area’s uniqueness gives the Red Tribe hot springs a distinct effect, especially given that they were intentionally created by Yognot, further enhancing their singularity.
As a result, most tourists prefer to stay overnight at the Red Tribe to experience the hot springs, rather than rushing here in hope of morning delights.
Strolling through the Mist-Covered Village, Feng Yuan grew increasingly confident in his suspicions. Turning his head, he asked Veronia, who was holding a parasol,
"Have you noticed anything unique about this place?"
"Are you referring to the uniformity of the architecture? I’ve noticed that, and I understand why they might have done it~"
Veronia replied with a slight smile. Qi Chen, somewhat puzzled, quietly asked Dou Yanlan what Feng Yuan meant by "special."
Unfortunately, Dou Yanlan wasn’t sure what was peculiar about this village. Looking around the quaint village, Dou Yanlan felt the place had a nice ambiance...
Ambiance?
A sudden realization hit Dou Yanlan, and she seemed to understand Feng Yuan’s insinuation.
