Lee Xian, Cultivator of Guyon

Searching For a Laughing City

A cool breeze caressed the faces of Xian and his disciples as they walked through the beautiful green slopes. They had traveled far from Guyon's Bond School to reach Laughing City, and their spirit of adventure was felt in the air. Shady trees stretched all around them, and the rippling sound of river water flowing nearby added to the tranquility of their journey.

Xian, with a big smile on his face, spoke to his disciples, "We are getting closer to Laughing City. I can't wait to see what makes this place so special."

Mei, the disciple closest to Xian, replied, "I am also very curious, Master Xian. The stories I hear about this city are always full of laughter and happiness."

While they continued walking, they suddenly saw a merchant who was peddling his goods by the roadside. The merchant, a long white-haired old man, looked cheerful and feisty. The items he offered looked strange and unique. There are banana-shaped hats, colorful robes with cute patterns, and a variety of weird toys.

Xiu, one of the disciples who was always filled with excitement, could not help but be interested. He approached the merchant and said, "Wow, these items are really weird and funny! How do you make it, Mr Merchant?"

The merchant smiled and replied in a cheerful voice, "Oh, I made it with my own hands, granddaughter. I always believed that the world could be better with more laughter and joy."

Xian and his students began to explore the unique items sold by the merchant. They laughed as they tried banana-shaped hats and threw colorful robes at each other. The atmosphere of happiness brought by the merchant was extremely contagious.

Suddenly, the merchant looked at Xian and with a gaze full of enthusiasm, he said, "You must be a great cultivator, right? You have a different aura."

Xian smiled amiably, "Right, I am Lee Xian, and these are my students from the Guyon Embroidery School. We heard a lot about the City of Laughs and wanted to see it for ourselves."

The merchant enthusiastically replied, "Ah, Lee Xian! I've heard about you. You have brought joy to many people with your laughter philosophy. The City of Laughter definitely welcomes your arrival with open arms."

They talked to the merchant for longer, exchanging stories and jokes. The merchant gave them several items as welcome gifts, including a banana-shaped hat for each person. They wore those hats happily, and now they looked like a group of adventurers ready to explore this laughter-filled city.

After bidding farewell to the friendly merchant, they continued their journey towards Laughing City with an excited spirit. They can't wait to see what awaits them in the city and how the philosophy of laughter and excitement will affect their new adventure.

The moment Xian and his disciples arrived at Laughing City, the atmosphere they experienced immediately changed their mood. The city lived with great happiness and laughter. They walk around the crowded streets, where people laugh and joke. Some people play music, which results in funny and cheerful songs. Small stages were scattered throughout the city, and each stage was filled with performers who surprised them with hilarious performances.

While they were walking through the city, Mei felt like she was amazed. He said happily, "Teacher Xian, I feel as if we have arrived in a fairy-tale world! Everyone seems so happy here."

Xian laughed and replied, "That's right, Mei. Laughing City is an amazing place, where happiness is a part of everyday life. Let's explore further and see what's here."

They went on a walk, following the crowd of people laughing and playing around them. They saw a group of children playing a game of marbles on the sidewalk laughing and having fun. On the stage on the street corner, there was an acrobat who did funny tricks and invited the laughter of his entire audience.

As they walked past an ice cream shop, Xiu could not help but try the strange fruit-flavored ice cream he had never seen before. After tasting it, he smiled broadly and said, "These creamy es are really fresh and tasty! Even the food makes me laugh."

As the sun began to set, they saw a beautiful garden with colorful flowers blooming. In the park, there are dance and music performances featuring funny dances and songs that invite laughter. Xian and his disciples joined the crowd and danced together, feeling happiness spreading around them.

The innkeeper, an old lady with a friendly smile, said, "Welcome to the City of Laughs, the tourists. I am happy to see new faces here. Tonight, we have a special show on the city stage. Do you want to go watch?"

The offer made Mei's eyes sparkle, and she quickly replied, "Of course, we want to go watch the show!"

The innkeeper smiled and gave them a guide on how to get to the stage. They thanked him and went to enjoy the night show in Laugh Town, while feeling the overwhelming happiness that permeated every corner of the city. It was a night full of laughter and excitement, and they could not wait to further explore this incredible city the next day.

The show that night was so good. They arrived at the city stage where a long white-haired grandfather, who looked so excited, was standing on a simple little stage. The grandfather wore a large hat with striking colors and a robe that was also colorful. His eyes glittered with excitement as he glanced at his audience.

When Xian and his disciples approached the stage, they immediately felt an overwhelming vibe of happiness. The people around them laughed and smiled, ready to enjoy the upcoming show.

The grandfather, in a carefree voice, started telling jokes one by one. His jokes are so funny and creative that people can't help but laugh. Laughing and gasping, the audience felt a truly contagious joy. Even the usually calm and serious Guyon disciples also laughed sincerely.

As the show continued, Xian and his disciples could not stop smiling. They listen with enthusiasm, and sometimes they whisper to each other to share their favorite jokes.

After the performance was over, the grandfather jumped off the stage and walked up to Xian and his disciples. With a friendly smile, he said, "Good night, tourists! Did you enjoy my show?"

Xian happily replied, "We've really enjoyed your show! Your jokes are so funny and entertaining."

The grandfather nodded, "I'm glad to hear it! I have always believed that laughter is one of the most beautiful gifts we can give to others. My name is Wang Lao, and I have been the grandfather of jokes in this Laughing City for decades."

Mei enthusiastically said, "You are the expert, Wang Lao! How can you make a joke like that?"

Wang Lao smiled and replied, "Oh, grandchildren, the art of jokes requires a little imagination, a lot of life experience, and the ability to see the funny side in everything. But most importantly, it requires good intentions to make others laugh."

Xiu added, "The Laughing City is truly an incredible place. Everyone looks happy here."

Wang Lao nodded, "That's right, grandchildren. We believe that happiness is the key to a good life, and we try to keep the City of Laughter as a place filled with laughter and joy. Hope you enjoyed your visit here."

They talked longer with Wang Lao, exchanging stories and jokes. The grandfather gave them some new jokes to take home, and they promised to go back to the next shows he would hold.

The moment they left the stage, they felt like they had found a heavenly piece in Laughing City. They smiled at each other, feeling grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Wang Lao, the grandfather of jokes that were full of wisdom and excitement. They knew that their adventure in Laugh Town had just begun, and they could not wait to see what would happen next.