Zhang Yan sat in meditation for three hours. It was only after nightfall that he emerged from his stillness. He first collected the Mountain and River Map, then recited a spell, causing hundreds of talismans to merge into a stream and drift into his sleeve.
Raising his hand to gesture lightly, he opened the windows. Instantly, a warm, intoxicating breeze swept in from outside, carrying clusters of colorful peach blossoms that swirled outside the window. Occasionally, a few petals floated into the room.
Just then, a servant boy outside said, "Immortal Guest, there is presently a Treasure Meeting in the outer courtyard. Might you have interest in attending?"
Zhang Yan asked with mild surprise, "Isn't the Treasure Meeting scheduled for tomorrow?"
