[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain":3,"chapter-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-47":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Notes on Cultivation at Wulong Mountain",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2272952,4440,"Chapter 47","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>The more Liu Xiaolou recalled Xingde Jun’s words and actions before their parting, the more certain he became that their previous secret meeting had been arranged to plan their elopement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calculating from the day of that meeting to now, it had been nearly three months—just enough time for Xingde Jun to fully recover, and while Liu Xiaolou had been wholly focused on crafting the array plate, Xingde Jun must have been making all kinds of preparations, and his injuries were surely completely healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the three-month deadline was indeed the plan, the exact date could be deduced—it should be within these very days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Liu Xiaolou gnawed on cured pork, he pondered this matter, silently worrying for Xingde Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it wasn’t hard for Zhou Qi Niang to slip out secretly, but to flee far away with her would be far from easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhou family wasn’t ordinary—they were a cultivation clan, a branch of Qingyu Sect; could Xingde Jun withstand the wrath of such a prestigious sect? If caught, it would mean death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only hoped the Zhou family would lower their guard, and wished Xingde Jun and Zhou Qi Niang good fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for himself, could he offer any help?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this question, Liu Xiaolou found it difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, Liu Xiaolou rose and left the residence where he had cultivated for days, heading to Tianmen Marketplace to inquire about Wei Hongqing’s whereabouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the Hongji Wine House in the marketplace, Liu Xiaolou ordered a pot of ordinary wine and a small dish of snacks, sipping slowly, and when he spotted an opening, intercepted a waiter and asked: “I’d like to ask about someone—surname Wei, slightly older than me, tall and handsome, the kind of man who’s strikingly handsome—well, just a little less than me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter raised an eyebrow and chuckled: “The man you’re asking about—surname Wei? His given name is...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said: “Hongqing. He used to drink here often.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter asked again: “What do you want him for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said: “He’s my close brother. He once told me if I ever needed him, I could find him at this wine house.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter nodded: “Wait a moment, sir—I’ll ask the shopkeeper.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the shopkeeper himself came over and led Liu Xiaolou to a private room in the corner of the third floor. Upon entering, he saw Wei Hongqing seated inside, grinning at him: “Come in, come in! The moment I heard your description, I knew it was you—only you would tell others I’m just a little less handsome than you. Hah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said: “I did exaggerate a bit—Wei Brother, you’re not quite three points behind me, just a little.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing immediately urged for more wine and food, then asked: “You’ve really made it big, Wei Brother! How’s it going? Did you manage to join the outer disciples of Tianmu Mountain? I see the shopkeeper and waiters treat you with great respect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing smiled: “How could they not? This Hongji Wine House is owned by the Lu family of Tianmu Mountain—and now it’s under my management.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou immediately bowed in respect: “Oh! So you’re raking in a fortune daily? Congratulations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing laughed: “The fortune is the Lu family’s—I’m just collecting money for them, and occasionally gathering rumors and news on the side—that’s all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two drank three cups, and Liu Xiaolou slipped the box of letters into Wei Hongqing’s hands: “I returned from Xingde Mountain and stopped for a few days at Willow Bay, where I found this box... take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing chuckled: “I already searched that house thoroughly—never thought there’d be anything left. You’ve got real skill, Xiao Liu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening it, he read each letter one by one; after a long while, he smiled: “An ancient immortal’s cave... hah... he really believed it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said: “I couldn’t understand the contents of the letters, nor remember them—I just felt they should be given to you. Perhaps they’ll be useful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing nodded: “They’re indeed useful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said: “Good—that’s all I wanted. You came from Wulong Mountain, and we all hope for your success.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing said: “If you have no urgent business, stay a while here—I’ll treat you to fine wine and food. I might find a chance to take you into Tianmu Mountain’s blessed land—you’ve never been? It’s truly a wonderful place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou sighed: “I have no such fortune. Even if I went, what would it change? Only envy would grow, and if it disturbed my cultivation, it would do more harm than good. No, thank you for your kindness, Wei Brother—I’ve already spent too long on Xingde Mountain. I plan to return to Wulong Mountain and cultivate earnestly, strengthen my foundation, open meridians, and raise my cultivation as soon as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing nodded: “Fair enough. How was your trip to Xingde Mountain? Did you finish crafting the array plate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou recounted the entire process of crafting the array plate on the mountain, and Wei Hongqing was genuinely pleased for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While chatting idly, the shopkeeper knocked and entered, slipping Wei Hongqing a small note. After reading it, Wei Hongqing’s expression turned complex, then handed the note to Liu Xiaolou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou read it, his heart sinking, unsure what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The note read: The Zhou family of Dongting Lake has launched a large-scale manhunt for Xingde Jun, a hermit from Taoyuan Xingde Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this related to you?” Wei Hongqing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou sighed: “Xingde Jun and a lady of the Zhou family are deeply attached, but the Zhou family looks down on him—he’s a lone hermit with no clan backing—so...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So Xingde Jun angered the Zhou family?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s more than just anger—I suspect he’s eloped with Zhou Qi Niang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing blinked, then burst into laughter: “I heard Xingde Jun is already past fifty—never thought he’d still pull off such a young man’s stunt. How amusing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou smiled bitterly: “Actually, they’ve been together for years—I know for at least a decade—but the Zhou family insisted on breaking them apart, and worse, they’ve betrothed Zhou Qi Niang to an elder of Jin Tingpai as his second wife. I figure Xingde Jun couldn’t take it anymore—anyone would snap under such pressure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing was intrigued: “Jin Tingpai? Which elder? Tell me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said: “Surname Zhao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing roared with laughter: “Zhao Yongchun? That Zhao Elder is quite a character—he’s had his wife bossing him around for decades. Whatever she says, he obeys without question, never dares to step out of line. Zhou Qi Niang marrying him? What a lucky woman—she’ll rule his entire branch! Hah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said helplessly: “Wei Brother, stop joking. Xingde Jun treated me very well—can you think of any way to help him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing said: “This is tricky. At least I can’t intervene openly—the Zhou family holds great influence in Qingyu Sect, far beyond an ordinary allied clan. If I step in, it’ll drag Tianmu Mountain’s Lu family into it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou sighed: “The Zhou family is indeed highly favored by Qingyu Sect—Zhou Qi Niang’s betrothal was arranged by a Qingyu Sect elder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing shook his head: “See? That’s exactly it. Honestly, this match isn’t bad. You yourself said Zhou Qi Niang is over thirty—marrying Elder Zhao of Jin Tingpai is a fortune.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xiaolou said: “I understand. You’ve just established yourself in Tianmu Mountain—better to avoid trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Hongqing thought for a moment: “Stay calm, Xiao Liu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped out briefly, then returned to refill Liu Xiaolou’s cup: “I’ll send someone to gather information—see if we can learn anything. Just wait here for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1273,"2026-06-19T23:11:25.549Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5a342e8a463f2a5f6b91150b098a924c180dd4b02b48133917189f6abde02a69","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-48","notes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-chapter-46",638,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnotes-on-cultivation-at-wulong-mountain-cover.jpg"]