RMWDS -Chapter 294 Temple

Before long, the highly anticipated May Day holiday arrived as scheduled.

The entire resort was bustling with activity. After several months of expansion and renovation, the brand-new inn adjacent to the original lodging area officially opened for business.

The entire area had been unified into a large integrated accommodation district, with a newly built central check-in hall standing in the middle. Bluestone paths extended in all directions, and at a glance, everything exuded an ancient charm.

This new reception hall served as the heart of the entire lodging area and was the first stop for guests entering the residential section.

The bluestone floor had been polished to a smooth sheen. Rows of wooden pillars carved with cloud patterns supported the hall, while hexagonal palace lanterns hung beneath the beams, bathing every corner in warm yellow light.

Ten fully automatic self-service check-in machines stood neatly arranged in the center of the hall. The modern devices were concealed within elaborately carved wooden cabinets decorated with landscapes and auspicious beasts. Combined with nearby bamboo signboards written by hand, they blended in seamlessly.

Between the machines, wooden flower stands displayed vibrant orchids and elegant celadon vases. The resting areas on both sides were even more refined. Solid wooden armchairs faced one another, with long tables between them. Hollowed-out screens separated the space from the noise, while sheer curtains swayed gently in the breeze, allowing tired travelers to sit and relax.

Now that the resort had a proper reception hall, the hastily improvised front desk that had previously occupied a guest room was restored to its original purpose.

Adding it all together, the original one hundred guest rooms plus the newly constructed three hundred brought the resort’s total number of rooms to four hundred.

The scale of the resort had reached an entirely new level.

Half a month before the grand opening, online and offline reservations had already exploded in number. The reservation system was almost constantly overloaded with orders.

As expected, on the first day of the May Day holiday, tourists from all over the country flooded into the resort. Before noon, every room had already been occupied.

According to the resort’s tradition, guests usually received vouchers redeemable throughout the park, and these had always been extremely well received.

This time, however, some returning customers discovered that besides the usual vouchers, they had also been given a special lucky coin.

The coin was made of metal, engraved with Xuanwu Mountain’s distinctive cloud patterns. Exquisitely crafted, it felt satisfyingly substantial in the hand.

Today’s volunteer at the check-in hall happened to be the lively and gossip-loving Su Qingyu.

Guests came and went in endless streams. Upon receiving the unfamiliar coin, many people curiously gathered around him to ask what it was for.

A young tourist traveling with his family held up the coin and smiled.

“Excuse me, what’s this lucky coin used for? It looks really nice. Is it just a commemorative coin?”

Su Qingyu curled his lips into a mysterious smile and deliberately kept everyone guessing.

“This isn’t an ordinary souvenir coin. It’s an exclusive item for a brand-new attraction created by our resort.

I won’t spoil the surprise just yet. Just keep the coin safe and don’t lose it. At noon, head over to the central commercial district and you’ll find out. I guarantee it’ll be worth the wait.”

His words immediately piqued everyone’s curiosity.

Groups of tourists chatted excitedly among themselves, eagerly anticipating whatever awaited them at noon. The atmosphere inside the hall became even more lively.

News spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred.

Soon, the entire resort knew that some major new attraction was hidden in the commercial district.

Actually, there was no need for word of mouth.

Everyone had already noticed it.

The new structure was simply too conspicuous.

Long before reaching the center of the resort, people could already see a massive four-story building towering into the sky.

The entire structure was completely covered by an enormous crimson cloth embroidered with golden cloud motifs, giving it an exceptionally grand appearance.

Red velvet ropes surrounded the building, keeping visitors at a distance. Four imposing guards carrying sabers stood nearby, politely but firmly preventing anyone from getting close, preserving the mystery until the unveiling.

The red covering concealed the entire structure, revealing only its towering silhouette.

No one could guess what lay underneath.

Crowds gathered outside the barriers, discussing animatedly.

Some guessed it was a new traditional theater.

Others bet on a massive cultural marketplace.

Still others thought it might be a clock tower.

All kinds of theories flew around, heightening the suspense and leaving everyone eagerly awaiting noon.

As the hands of the clock approached twelve, the noisy crowd gradually quieted.

Countless eyes remained fixed on the giant red cloth.

Exactly at noon—

Leader Miao made her dazzling appearance.

Holding a wireless microphone, she stood calmly and confidently.

Yet what attracted the most attention was the splash of scarlet resting upon her shoulder.

A plump, round little red bird sat there motionlessly.

Its fluffy feathers were bright and soft, and its adorable appearance was almost unbearably cute. Every first-time visitor assumed it was some exquisitely crafted custom plush toy, and many secretly marveled at how realistic it looked.

Then the little bird gently turned its head.

Its glossy black eyes blinked.

Its round body shifted slightly.

A soft and crisp chirp rang out.

The surrounding crowd froze in unison before erupting into waves of astonished whispers.

“What species is that?”

“Wait, that’s a real bird?! It’s not one of those AI robot toys?”

“What on earth did it eat to become so round?”

“It’s so cute!”

“And it looks so well-behaved!”

Under the gaze of thousands of people, Miao Yunyou reached out and grabbed the rope attached to the red cloth.

With a gentle pull—

Whoosh!

The silk covering slid rapidly down the building.

Layer after layer of crimson fabric fell away.

The mysterious structure that had remained hidden for days finally revealed itself completely before everyone’s eyes.

The next moment, exclamations exploded throughout the crowd, their volume echoing across the entire commercial district.

Before them stood an extraordinary transparent hall.

Three of its walls were made entirely of high-transparency tempered glass, allowing an unobstructed view inside.

Only the fourth wall was a solid wooden structure built in an ancient style. The entire building imitated a traditional temple, complete with upturned eaves and decorative roof beasts, overflowing with classical elegance.

Through the transparent walls, the interior was clearly visible.

At the center of the hall stood a gigantic wooden statue nearly two stories tall.

Crafted from premium hardwood and adorned with flowing cloud patterns, the statue depicted none other than—

the leopard cat form of the Mountain God of Xuanwu Mountain.

Majestic yet agile.

Lifelike beyond belief.

Wait a second—

Was this actually… a temple?! 🐆⛩️