Chapter 1928 1929: Xi Shan Sunset
Chapter 1928 1929: Xi Shan Sunset
Sun Wei said: "The three of us are Guest Elders and aren't very familiar with Wuliang Mountain. We should find someone inside who knows more."
Zhang Zhenlin said: "Find Jiang Wen, he's an insider and holds a certain status, there should be no problem."
Ling Zhenfei glanced at the time and gazed into the distance; the sun in the west was about to set.
Even though Ling Zhenfei was acquainted with Jiang Wen, he truly didn't know where Jiang Wen lived.
Ling Zhenfei asked, "Do you know where Jiang Wen lives?"
Sun Wei said: "I don't know, but I suppose he stays where the inner disciples reside."
Zhang Zhenlin said: "Ahead is the Wuliang Immortal Palace. Not everyone can enter this Immortal Palace. I think where these disciples stay shouldn't be far; let's search and maybe we can find it."
Sun Wei said: "What's the big deal about searching? What's below the nose? Below the nose is a mouth; we can ask if we don't know."
The three walked ahead while pondering whom to ask.
However, since nighttime on Wuliang Mountain is rather dark and not many people appear during the day, there's even fewer at night.
The three searched for a long time without finding anyone, finally spotting a courtyard outside that seemed like a resting place for inner disciples.
Yet the courtyard was divided into many smaller courtyards, leaving them clueless on how to proceed.
Moreover, they knew Wuliang Mountain had a lot of female disciples, and if they accidentally intruded into a female disciple's courtyard, it would be a serious issue.
The few were somewhat anxious. Sun Wei said: "It's strange that no one is coming out, we should inquire."
Zhang Zhenlin said: "Who knows what's wrong with people from Wuliang Mountain, they make it look just like Ghost City at night, not a soul in sight."
As the three were talking, suddenly someone approached from afar, carrying a lantern.
Sun Wei nudged Ling Zhenfei with his chin and said: "Someone's coming, go ask."
Ling Zhenfei said: "Why should I ask, not you? Aren't you fond of this kind of thing? And to me, it looks like a woman."
Sun Wei chuckled: "Precisely because it seems like a woman, I'm asking you to inquire. Stop her first, then we can ask."
At this time, the lantern-bearing person approached, footsteps and posture indicating it's indeed a woman.
Ling Zhenfei walked up to her and said: "Hello, Senior Sister."
She had noticed the shadow of three people earlier and wasn't frightened, just stopped.
"Who are you and what do you want?" The woman was young but spoke steadily.
Sun Wei approached and said: "Miss, we're looking to find out where Brother Jiang Wen lives."
The woman listened, somewhat upset: "How should I know where Brother Jiang Wen lives?"
Ling Zhenfei recognized she was a bit angry. How could a girl possibly know where a guy lives? Saying so practically insulted her.
Ling Zhenfei hurried to say: "Senior Sister, don't mind his nonsense. We're inquiring about another Senior Sister. Do you know where Junior Sister Murong Liuqing resides?"
The girl, hearing Ling Zhenfei's words, was pleased and said: "I do know where Junior Sister Murong lives, not far from me. Are you having me deliver something?"
Ling Zhenfei said: "That's great that you're close. Could you tell her Ling Zhenfei urgently needs to see her? I'll wait here for her."
The girl nodded and said: "I'll relay the message, but whether she comes is not up to me."
Ling Zhenfei said: "Much appreciated."
The girl walked away with the lantern, and the three continued waiting.
Sun Wei asked: "Do you think Murong Liuqing will come? How's your relationship?"
Ling Zhenfei said: "Our relationship isn't great, but I think she just ate something of mine. She might come."
Zhang Zhenlin said: "Right, when you take from someone, you owe them. She should return."
Sun Wei added: "I'm not sure. When I first met Murong Liuqing, I felt she was strange, hard to predict. I doubt she'll come."
While they were discussing, suddenly from a distance, someone approached, also carrying a lantern.
Under the lantern's sway, a figure neared gracefully with an elegant posture.
The three fell silent, watching. As the person drew near, they realized it was indeed Murong Liuqing.
Murong Liuqing arrived beside Ling Zhenfei, glanced at the three, and asked Ling Zhenfei: "Why are you looking for me?"
Ling Zhenfei was delighted, as long as Murong Liuqing came, it's enough.
Ling Zhenfei said: "Looking for you is about something urgent I'd like to discuss."
Murong Liuqing said: "You're urgently seeking me to discuss something, speak."
Ling Zhenfei said: "It's like this, in Wuliang Mountain's pharmacy, I want to find some herbs. But it needs Elder-level approval, which I can't get since I know no one here, so I thought of you."
Murong Liuqing said: "For things like this, you'd think of me instead of Jiang Wen?"
Ling Zhenfei said: "How could Jiang Wen compare to you? Everyone knows you're famous in Wuliang Mountain."
Murong Liuqing said: "Stop flattering me; I can help with this. Tomorrow morning, wait at the Wuliang Immortal Palace entrance. Whether or not it's possible, I'll let you know."
Ling Zhenfei said: "Thank you so much."
Murong Liuqing said: "You're welcome, though it might not be possible. You may need to explain personally."
Ling Zhenfei said: "Of course."
After Murong Liuqing finished talking, she walked back into the distance with the lantern.
Sun Wei said: "Murong Liuqing doesn't seem as fierce as rumored."
Zhang Zhenlin said: "Yes, she seems alright, just a bit proud. Who knows what kind of man can deal with such a woman."
Ling Zhenfei said: "Anyway, it has nothing to do with us, we're just helping each other."
Sun Wei sighed: "Such a pity she's so beautiful, truly a pity."
Zhang Zhenlin said: "Indeed, why are most beautiful women icy?"
The three talked while heading back, Zhang Zhenlin and Sun Wei discussing who's prettier, Murong Liuqing or Jiang Muxue.
Meanwhile, Ling Zhenfei pondered that if things succeed tomorrow, he'd need to find those herbs in Wuliang Mountain's pharmacy.
Looks like he'd have to work late at night, at least understanding what herbs he can and can't obtain for the Second Life elixir.
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