Chapter 196: Preparing to Depart for Fengwu

Long Qi never imagined that Lingxiang would actually want to go to Fengwu Mountain; that place had left him with no good memories, especially that slovenly and unkempt old Mountain God who looked like a mess.

"Why do you want to go there?"

Seeing Long Qi's reaction, Lingxiang was truly confused. She had learned of the Yunmeng Marsh affair from her mother's personal notes, and only after searching in every way possible did she learn that the Kunwu Sect had a great connection to it. Yet, when she had previously gone to the Kunwu Sect, that old man Xuanhuai only knew part of the story and did not know where the entrance to Yunmeng Marsh was.

Senior Brother Chiyanzi did know the entrance to the Water Mirror, but he had likely already taken Maidong back to the Yuanqing Sect by now; she couldn't possibly have to go back to find him to lead the way, could she? Not to mention that the moment she stepped into Jiuque Mountain, she would likely be caught by her Sixth Senior Brother.

Fortunately, Chiyanzi had told Lingxiang some things before he left, which could be of help.

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"On this journey, the demoness Guihua might stir up trouble again, so Senior Brother must be extra careful," Lingxiang said while tidying up Chiyanzi's luggage.

Chiyanzi had no worldly possessions, but Lingxiang was worried, so she had actually bought him a few sets of clothes. After all, he was her mother's only disciple; since Lingxiang learned of Chiyanzi's identity, in her heart, Chiyanzi was just like her senior brothers from the Yuanqing Sect—all of them were her family. Moreover, it wasn't just that; it was mainly that Lingxiang truly couldn't stand it anymore.

Ever since she had known Chiyanzi, she had never seen him change his outfit; even when he later went to the Yuanqing Sect in tatters, he had actually mended those rags and continued to wear them.

Chiyanzi was, at the very least, someone who knew City Lords and Inspectors; even if he were a recluse, there was no reason to be so disheveled and shabbily dressed, was there?

With his new robes on, Chiyanzi was regulating his breath and meditating on the couch; although he didn't respond, he was listening carefully. He felt more and more that Lingxiang was like their master—though she was always smiling and joking in daily life, she was actually thinking of others in her heart.

Forget it, forget it; although he didn't want her to take risks, he figured that even if he hid it, she would find a way one day, so it was better to tell her what he knew so she could take fewer detours.

"Since you want to go to the Yunmeng Fairyland and you have the Penglai Jade Branch, do you know where the Water Mirror is?"

Lingxiang's hands paused for only an instant before she continued tidying up.

"Just as Senior Brother said, Mother wrote everything about her time in Yunmeng Marsh in her notes, but she didn't mention a single word about where the Water Mirror is."

On the road here, the reason Lingxiang had asked Chiyanzi was that she guessed he would know, but she hadn't expected Chiyanzi to divert the conversation; later, when they arrived at the medical clinic, the matter was left unsettled.

Although it was only for an instant, Chiyanzi had seen that pause of Lingxiang's.

This Lingxiang was actually scheming against him; such a roundabout nature was exactly the same as their master.

Chiyanzi sighed and then closed his eyes again: "Master did take me to the Water Mirror, but its location is hidden and protected by divine power; even if I told you, you might not be able to find it. Now I still have to escort Maidong back to Yuanqing, so even if I had the heart to lead you there, I am unable to divide myself."

Lingxiang remained silent, tied a knot in the luggage, placed it on the small table, and then sat down to wait for Chiyanzi to continue.

"However, if you can find one person, he will certainly be able to take you to the Water Mirror safely. But that person is a bit strange; only Master was able to subdue him back then."

"Senior Brother really does have a way," Lingxiang said, resting her chin on her hands, her eyes curving into two crescent moons: "Who is this person with such ability?"

At the thought of that person, Chiyanzi actually laughed: "Rather than calling him a person, it is better to call him a god. He was originally a god of Yunmeng Marsh, but because he offended someone and feared being harassed, he followed Master out. Now he has declared himself the god of a mountain and hides in the mountains, rarely coming out."

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The god of a mountain?

Long Qi's eyelids twitched, and a sense of foreboding suddenly welled up in his heart: "Could that 'god of a mountain' that old man Chiyanzi spoke of be the Mountain God of Fengwu Mountain?"

This time it was Lingxiang's turn to be surprised; judging by Long Qi's tone, it seemed he knew him.

"I know him, I know him..." Long Qi gritted his teeth: "I'd recognize him even if he turned to ash!"

Seeing Long Qi like this, Lingxiang was even more confused and hurriedly looked at Xin Yi, only to see his eyes full of mockery.

Seeing Lingxiang look over, Xin Yi told her about meeting the Merfolk Luoli at Fengwu Mountain, not leaving out the part where Long Qi was stripped bare.

Long Qi was first annoyed that the Mountain God hadn't reacted, but after he came to his senses, he stepped forward to hit Xin Yi.

Hearing what Xin Yi said, Lingxiang was slightly surprised, sighing at how subtle the fates of the world could be. However, what surprised her even more was Xin Yi.

According to her understanding of Xin Yi, he was a man who had been an iceberg for ten thousand years; when had he ever had such a time for playful teasing, actually dodging and teasing Long Qi at the same time?

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