Chapter 82 Returning Home When Wu Chen and Yu Jitang came to the Western Wilderness, the sun...

When Wu Chen and Yu Jitang came to the Western Wilderness, they traveled day and night, and it still took them several months. Now, the demonic birds sent by Luo Yuan carried them and flew out of the Western Wilderness in just one month.

But when they reached the border between the Western Wilderness and the human world, the demonic birds landed and refused to go any further.

Over the past month, Lu Qing had become quite familiar with these demonic birds and grew to like them very much. She fed each of them some pills as a reward. The demonic birds played with her reluctantly for a while before flapping their wings and flying away.

Yu Jitang looked at the demonic birds that were flying away in a neat row in the sky and sighed, "You don't know how powerful the demons of the Western Wilderness are until you go there. They used to be carefree and scattered, not sticking together. It's fortunate that human cultivators only cause trouble once every thousand years. Otherwise, if they angered the demons of the Western Wilderness and they joined forces, the human cultivators would really be in deep trouble."

Having sat on the back of the demonic bird for a month, it was inconvenient for everyone to speak. Yu Jitang was also bursting with pent-up emotions and had a lot to say.

Qi Ying, as was her habit, teased him, "Servant Yu, don't forget, you are also a human cultivator."

Yu Jitang chuckled, “That’s right. That’s why your master’s divine attendant for the marriage alliance is especially important.”

"You! You're the one who's being sent on a political marriage." Qi Ying felt that what he said was wrong, but she couldn't say it.

Wu Chen listened from the side and shook his head, "You two talk too much. Let's hurry up and get going. Who knows what kind of chaos is happening outside."

He extended his hand to Lu Qing, "Let's go."

Lu Qing, completely oblivious to being a bride, skipped over and took his hand. She then obediently followed Wu Chen.

Yu Jitang watched the two figures walk away, stroked his chin, and nudged Qi Ying, "Don't you think they look more like father and daughter than husband and wife? They're always meddling in everything, like an old scholar."

Qi Ying snorted, "If you're jealous, just say so. You want to interfere, but someone has to be in charge, and they have to be willing to let you interfere. You talk like you've been married yourself. How do you know what it's like for other loving couples?"

"Hey, I don't know? Do you know?" Yu Jitang retorted.

Although Qi Ying didn't understand, he did understand the art of banter. As he followed, he muttered, "Love, love, love and affection. If this is as unchanging as sword moves, then it's just a routine. Humph, you wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you."

"Hey, you little brat..." This kid actually spat out something cheesy, and Yu Jitang was speechless for a moment.

The four of them passed through a remote border town. Although the town was small, the inn was quite well-maintained, and Qi Ying found that it had everything they needed. Wu Chen decided to rest there for the night. They rented a small courtyard and had the innkeeper prepare water for everyone to bathe and cleanse themselves. After settling in, Wu Chen drank tea in the outdoor courtyard.

Yu Jitang was quick; he took a shower, changed his clothes, and came out. Seeing Wu Chen, he teased, "Hey, what are you doing sitting here? What's wrong..."

Wu Chen glanced at him, his expression not serious, but with a hint of warning, "Don't joke about her. She's still young."

"Young? You still married her? Sigh, speaking of which, how old is Lu Qing exactly? Not counting the time she spent in her mother's womb, how long has she been born?" Yu Jitang was quite curious.

Wu Chen thought for a moment, then suddenly found it difficult to speak.

"Sixteen? Eighteen? Lu Qing doesn't look very old. How old is she exactly?"

Wu Chen touched his nose. "Why do you keep asking about my wife's birthday? What's it to you?"

"No, there's definitely something wrong with your avoidance of this. Let me think... When I met you last year, it was late spring. I remember she said she had just woken up..." He did some quick calculations, then suddenly his eyes widened. "No way, she wasn't even a year old! You're really something..."

"Beast!" Yu Jitang stared at Wu Chen in horror.

Wu Chen coughed and spoke seriously, but his ears turned red. "That's why I told you not to joke about her. She's still young."

Yu Jitang's face twitched. He stood there stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening and pointed at him, "You're striking first? Huh!"

Although Wu Chen tried to keep a serious expression, the corners of his mouth still turned up slightly. "I originally just wanted to settle things first, but who knew that the customs on both sides were different, and it happened so quickly..."

Is this an explanation? This is smugness! Showing off! It's absolutely outrageous! Yu Jitang didn't know how to condemn him for a moment.

Lu Qing came out of the guest room and asked, "What are you talking about?"

Wu Chen looked at her hair. "You're done washing it."

Lu Qing gave a sweet "Mmm".

Yu Jitang was so sour he almost choked. It was so obvious, why waste time saying anything? "Aren't you guys hungry? I'm going to have a big meal."

Lu Qing asked, "Go order the food and have them brought in. Also, have them bring in some water; Wu Chen hasn't bathed yet."

Yu Jitang snorted and turned to leave.

"What's wrong with him?" Lu Qing asked curiously.

Wu Chen reached out and touched her hair. "Why did you braid your hair when it wasn't dry? Come inside and dry it for me."

Lu Qing was used to being taken care of by him and hadn't thought much of it before. But now that they had been separated for a long time, the feeling of receiving such treatment again was quite unique. So she obediently followed him inside.

While she was drying her hair, Wu Chen went to take a bath. Once they were both ready, the food and wine outside were laid out. Yu Jitang and Qi Ying were talking.

Upon seeing them emerge, Qi Ying immediately stood up and respectfully bowed to them.

Wu Chen invited him to sit down and have a meal together.

Lu Qing was somewhat surprised, "Such a remote inn, yet the food is surprisingly good."

Yu Jitang took a couple of bites. "I wonder who owns this inn. So many cultivators have been coming and going lately. The owner must be making a fortune." Just then, someone knocked on the courtyard gate. Before they could speak, the person outside said respectfully, "Two divine attendants, may this old man come in to speak with you?"

Qi Ying went over and opened the door, and standing outside was the shopkeeper.

The old man bowed his head and approached, greeting everyone. "My surname is Xu, and I am the manager of this inn. This inn is owned by Jinmanlou..." Manager Xu said, handing a jade token to Qiying for their inspection.

Yu Jitang took it and glanced at it. "Hey, I told you so! It really is a business for the rich. Your young master... hey, has your young master come out yet?"

Although Jin Hua was protected by experts and left first in the depths of the Western Abyss, they later rode flying birds, which were extremely fast, and might be able to leave the Western Wilderness before most of the survivors.

Xu Zhangui took back the jade token and replied respectfully, "The young master has not yet arrived. However, news has been sent that he should arrive in a few days."

Yu Jitang chuckled, "Money really does make things easier; even walking is more convenient than for others." If it weren't for Luo Yuan's favor, they might still be enduring wind and dust, traveling day and night. Yet Jin Hua is only a few days away from leaving; who knows what methods he used.

Manager Xu chuckled, "However, the message from the young master didn't explain clearly what happened in Xiyuan and why so many people were lost."

Yu Jitang's smile vanished. This old man seemed amiable; could he have come to interrogate him? But he was alone…

Yu Jitang scrutinized him again, noticing that the old man looked quite well, his eyes smiling yet revealing a shrewd glint—clearly a master. This…

Yu Jitang felt a little guilty before he could even speak.

Wu Chen was also thinking about how to bring it up.

Lu Qing spoke first, "What did your young master go to the Western Wilderness for?"

Shopkeeper Xu chuckled, "Naturally, it's for the Spirit Fruit." Now that things have come to this, there's no need for excuses anymore.

Lu Qing scoffed, "Did he tell you about the Spirit Fruit?"

Shopkeeper Xu, unaware of the details, quickly pressed for an answer, "What is it?"

Lu Qing twirled the cup between her fingers. "Your young master encountered a major event in the Western Wilderness. On the verge of death, he suddenly realized the truth and issued a decree worth a thousand gold pieces: anyone who covets the Spirit Fruit will have their head taken by Jin Manlou. By the way, please pass on a message for me. The Lord of the Western Wilderness said he has remembered Young Master Jin's words."

"The Lord of the Western Wilderness? When did the Western Wilderness have a lord?" Manager Xu was completely bewildered by her words. "And the Thousand Gold Token, such a big deal..."

"Hey, a thousand-gold token in exchange for your young master's safe escape is quite a bargain. As for the specifics, let's save face for Young Master Jin. You can ask him yourself when he arrives." Lu Qing said she was leaving nine parts unanswered, but Manager Xu dared not ask any further. Whatever happened, the thousand-gold token was a major event for Jin Manlou. Why had the young master's stance suddenly changed? What had happened? Judging from this young lady's words, it seemed Jin Hua was in the wrong.

"May I ask who you are, young lady..." Manager Xu asked tentatively.

Lu Qing smiled but didn't say anything.

Wu Chen was quite frank, saying, "She is my wife."

"Oh, so it's Madam Wu. My apologies for not recognizing you." Manager Xu didn't want to ask anything more, so he made an excuse and left.

Lu Qing sighed, "My brother-in-law said that if ordinary people ask about my identity, I should say that I am a disciple of Medicine King Valley. If I encounter someone powerful, I can simply tell them that I am the person in charge of the Western Wilderness. I feel that the title of Madam Witch is too fancy and undermines my prestige."

Wu Chen reached out and flicked her head. "You have to be able to beat others before you can become the leader. From today onwards, pick up your studies and cultivation again. It won't be too late for you to become the leader when you can last a hundred moves against me."

Lu Qing let out a soft "Ah," a hint of regret in her voice. If Zou Gaoyang's plan had truly succeeded, who knew how powerful and influential she would be now? Of course, there was also the possibility that Zou Gaoyang would have drained her blood and flesh, turning her into pills. Oh well, she'd better focus on her cultivation; relying on herself is better than relying on anyone else.

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Author's Note: Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution between 17:41:56 on August 17, 2020 and 18:29:52 on August 19, 2020!

Thanks to the little angels who threw landmines: someone floated by with 4;

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Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!