Chapter 41 Snowfield - 4 There are elders in the family setting a bad example...
With his elders setting a bad example by indulging in gluttony and drinking without restraint, Lawson followed suit and began to enjoy the food with great concentration.
Upon tasting it, Lawson's eyes lit up. Good heavens, he had never eaten anything so delicious.
The food in Medicine King Valley is usually light, with very little meat. But this feast in Jinhua is extremely extravagant, using the most precious ingredients, whether they fly in the sky or swim in the water, prepared by the world's most famous chefs, the kind of deliciousness that can make your eyebrows fall off.
While enjoying his meal, Lawson kept glancing at his parents and Lu Qing's expressions, hoping that this young master Jin would come with them.
After everyone had eaten until they were about 70% full, Jinhua finally got to the point, "Sister Lu, please forgive my intrusion, but do you know the whereabouts of the Spirit Fruit?"
Qi Wu put down her chopsticks. "My husband's surname is Luo. Young Master Jin, you can just call me Madam Luo. I just mentioned it casually last night. I didn't expect it to cause such a stir among so many people."
Jin Hua hurriedly replied, "I am already extremely grateful that Madam Luo is willing to know about such a confidential matter."
Qi Wu then continued, “My family has practiced medicine for generations, and we have occasionally mentioned the Spirit Fruit. I read a few words about the Spirit Fruit in the family's notes. According to the rule of one season every thousand years, next year should be the year when the Spirit Fruit ripens. That’s all I know, and I’m afraid I will disappoint Young Master Jin.”
No, Jinhua is not disappointed. There are many rumors in the world about the Fruit of Spiritual Communication, but Madam Luo is the first to dare to assert that it will ripen next year. Moreover, only under such circumstances would the Divine Palace take such a step.
No wonder Wu Chen is with the pretty Lu Qing.
Thinking of this, Jinhua tentatively asked, "Miss Luqing, why wasn't the Witch God's attendant with you?"
He really dared to ask. Lu Qing stopped eating, already thinking of a way to escape. She huffed, "I haven't seen him in a long time. I heard that the disciples of the Divine Palace came here for training, so I came to find him."
If the five members of the Jiandao group were still around, they would definitely shout in their hearts, "You're lying! Before you ran into us yesterday, you had no idea about the Divine Palace disciples' training."
But Lu Qing's mind contained the most "essential" performances of men and women throughout the millennia, and those words could move even themselves, let alone the audience.
Without hesitation, Lu Qing spoke off the cuff, her tone and expression perfectly matching her words.
Her lips trembled, and tears welled in her eyes; she looked every bit the resentful and disbelieving young girl who had been used and discarded. She even retorted to Jinhua, "Do you know where he is?"
Jinhua was stunned by the question. No matter how cunning he was, he wouldn't dare to gossip about a young girl's love life in front of her elders.
Even if it weren't Wu Chen, in such a ridiculous and incomprehensible love affair, any bystanders who get dragged in will only be cursed from both sides. Especially since the other party in this matter is Wu Chen. Jin Hua has never believed in true gentlemen. As the young master of Jin Man Lou, he firmly believes that everything in this world is a transaction.
Judging others by one's own standards. Wu Chen's attitude towards Lu Qing changed from being pampered to avoiding her altogether. Jin Hua felt that Wu Chen had probably obtained the information he wanted from Lu Qing, and since Lu Qing knew very little, Wu Chen had abandoned her and let her wander around freely. He didn't harm Lu Qing, firstly out of consideration for their past friendship, and secondly because if anyone were to harm Lu Qing, it would be helping Wu Chen eliminate any potential "future troubles."
Lu Qing's simple question had prompted Jin Hua to think of so much in an instant. Looking into Lu Qing's eyes, which were "stubborn," "sad," yet couldn't hide their "longing," he chuckled and deflected, "I've only been in the Snow Plains for a short time and haven't even encountered a single disciple of the Divine Palace. I really don't know where the Witch God's attendants are. However, there are many disciples of the Divine Palace, so it shouldn't be difficult to encounter them."
Lu Qing pursed her lips, turned her back to her sister and brother-in-law, and turned her head away, remaining "awkwardly" silent.
Qi Wu nodded apologetically to Jin Hua, "We've spoiled this girl rotten. I'm sorry you had to see this. We're not actually here to find the Witch God's Servant. She's not feeling well and needs to come to the snowfield to find some medicinal ingredients."
Jin Hua thought to himself, "This snowfield won't thaw for three or four months. Right now, besides demonic beasts and ice, what else could there be?" Madam Luo's explanation was simply a cover-up. He smiled and said, "I wonder what kind of medicinal ingredient is needed; perhaps I have some here."
Qi Wu shook his head. "It's alright, we'll look for it slowly."
As expected! Jin Hua felt a little embarrassed looking at Lu Qing's stern face. "If you need our help, please just say so. In that case, we won't bother you any longer. Here are some ingredients, please accept them."
Lu Qing suddenly jumped up, "You're his friend, I don't want your things. Let's go." With that, she ran towards the cave exit.
Qi Wu glanced at her apologetically and followed Lu Qing out.
The Luo family father and son awkwardly bid farewell to Jinhua, picked up their sleds, and chased after him.
Jin Hua watched them leave without moving.
The maid who had been rebuked by Lu Qing slowly knelt down beside Jin Hua. "Young Master, do you really believe what they said?"
Jin Hua remained silent.
The maid said, "Judging from their appearance, they don't seem to come from any prestigious family or sect. There's no need to be so polite to them. Otherwise, we could just arrest them and interrogate them to find out what's going on."
Jin Hua glanced at her. "That girl may not be pretty, but she was once Wu Chen's woman. If I touch her, Wu Chen will have a reason to turn against me at any time. How could I possibly give Wu Chen this leverage? Besides, I always felt that her sister and brother-in-law were not ordinary people." If he were to make a move, he might not necessarily come out on top.
Before he arrived, he did indeed intend to capture the person and extract a confession through torture. But what exactly was the progress between Lu Qing and Wu Chen? Judging from Wu Chen's past behavior in Tan Family Village, he seemed to value Lu Qing quite a bit. Had they truly fallen out or not? Hey, between men and women, arguments in bed are often resolved before they fall asleep; the unpredictable variables are more complex than the most intricate conspiracies. Anyone who gets caught up in the middle will likely end up pleasing neither side.
Although the maid was unwilling, she dared not encourage him any further.
Although Jinhua has been showing her some favor lately, he is also very clear about her character. "Don't touch her. If you cause me trouble, you know what the consequences will be."
The maid quickly smiled sweetly, "Young master, you've wronged me. How could I have dared to do that? You've traveled all night and must be exhausted. Let me take good care of you and help you rest..."
Regardless of what happens inside the cave.
Once outside the cave, Luo Yuan whistled a few times, summoning a group of small demonic beasts. After a brief rest, the four continued their journey.
Lawson had been carefully observing Lu Qing's expression. After half a day, realizing that Lu Qing didn't seem sad at all, he tentatively asked, "Are you alright?"
Lu Qing rolled her eyes at him. "What could possibly happen to me? Kid, never believe what women say again."
So she was lying to Jinhua just now! Lawson was incredulous. "How could you... dare to bring up something like this so casually? Auntie, you're really too..."
Lu Qing chuckled, "Women are more likely to lie about things like this."
The shadow in Lawson's heart was like an endless, boundless forest.
Qi Wu laughed nonstop as he listened.
Lu Qing thought for a moment, then asked, "Sister, why did you release the news about the Spirit Fruit?"
Qi Wu's smile faded slightly. "I just wanted to take a look...that's all."
"I feel like we're some kind of witches from a folk tale who stir up trouble."
Before Qi Wu could say anything, Luo Yuan burst into laughter.
Qi Wu rolled her eyes, a gesture completely out of character for her. "What did I do? You think they wouldn't know if I didn't tell? They're all two-faced and treacherous. But since they're here, they have to pay the price." She glanced coldly at the people behind her. "They're all cowards."
As Luo Yuan whistled, a rumbling sound suddenly came from beneath the snowfield they were passing through, as if a huge monster was moving about on the snowfield. The flat snow surface suddenly collapsed, revealing a huge horizontal ditch several meters wide.
Those who were lurking behind them were stunned as they watched the four disappear into the vast snowfield.
Meanwhile, Wu Chen and Yu Jitang were on another part of the snowfield. They were halfway up a mountain, and Wu Chen had carved a space in the huge ice layer with his Taiyi Sword, where the two of them were taking shelter from the blizzard.
Outside, a blizzard raged fiercely, but inside the ice cave, it was much warmer and more comfortable.
Wu Chen closed his eyes and sat down to rest, while Yu Jitang was somewhat bored. In the middle of the ice cave was an oil lamp, made of some unknown type of oil. It was a small lamp that had been burning for so long without the oil level decreasing at all. On the contrary, the small flame of this lamp warmed the entire space.
"Wu Chen, have you been to the Western Wilderness before!" Yu Jitang stared at the lamp until his eyes blurred, and finally couldn't help but ask.
Wu Chen withdrew his hand seals and calmly opened his eyes. "I've been here."
Yu Jitang's expression unconsciously turned serious. He was beating around the bush with Wu Chen, and he was afraid that he himself was confused while Wu Chen was not. Yu Jitang asked directly, "In the two years since you left the Divine Palace, have you come to the Western Wilderness?"
Wu Chen nodded.
"You found the Fruit of Spirit Communication?" Yu Jitang asked nervously.
Wu Chen looked at him and said, "Judging by the time, the Spirit Fruit will ripen in a few months. That's the real purpose of this winter hunt."
Yu Jitang didn't realize that Wu Chen was avoiding his question, but he was drawn to the information Wu Chen had revealed. He slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "No wonder! No wonder my father was so cautious; no wonder that bird and those two families shamelessly brought so many people. I'm afraid many of the disciples traveling with us are just using the guise of training to pave the way for them. No wonder you're not bringing anyone and only planning to travel alone."
Wu Chen laughed, "Aren't you human?"
Yu Jitang sneered at him, "You weren't like this before. Why are you always trying to take advantage of me like that girl?"
Lu Qing.
Wu Chen gently repeated her name in his heart. This subtle and sweet thought, in this quiet and cold space, blossomed with fragrance.
Seeing Wu Chenfu's smile, Yu Jitang's arms stood on end. He hugged himself and rubbed his arms vigorously. "Please take off that smug look on your face. She's not here. It scares me when you smile like that."
The affection in Wu Chen's eyes had not faded. He glanced at him slightly, and Yu Jitang exuded an indescribable charm.
Even though Yu Jitang was a man, his heart was pounding. He thought to himself, "No wonder the female disciples of the Divine Palace are so jealous and madly devoted to him. It's just a pity that the most beautiful flower of the Divine Palace has been devoured by a deer."
Yu Jitang dared not stray any further. "So what exactly are you planning to do when you go back into the snowfield? Are you going to get the Spirit Fruit before them, or are you going to sabotage them?"
"And you? Do you want the Fruit of Spirit Communication?" Wu Chen asked him.
Yu Jitang nodded, "Of course I want it. But my father's words were definitely not spoken lightly. This Spirit Fruit is definitely not that simple. If I can get it, I will; if I can't, I'll cause them some trouble."
Wu Chen chuckled, "I just hope that tragedies like those at Tan Family Village and Sword Casting Manor will never happen again."
Yu Jitang shook his head. "Just like my father said. As long as people's hearts are not dead, the waves will never stop. I think you're destined to waste your efforts."
Wu Chen did not refute.
Yu Jitang suddenly felt a weight lift from his shoulders. Since his father didn't expect him to snatch the Spirit Fruit, and Wu Chen wasn't teaming up with him to steal it either, his only remaining task was to cause trouble. Hehe, he liked that.
He turned around and looked at the sky outside. "I wonder where that bird and those two families have gone. Heh, I should have spread some word and attracted more people to cause trouble. More people means more fun."
As he spoke, he flopped onto the blanket spread on the ground. "Sigh, if I had known it was just to watch the excitement, I wouldn't have rushed so desperately. I haven't been sleeping well lately, so let me get a good night's sleep and wait for the blizzard outside to pass."
A short while later, he even started snoring softly.
Wu Chen looked outside.
Beyond the thick ice wall lay a deep, oppressive blackness, completely devoid of sunlight. This was the most treacherous path in the snowfield, yet also the safest to the Western Wilderness, and a path never before recorded in the sacred palace's secret records.
But he was in no hurry to move forward; he wanted to wait and see who he could meet on this road.
A tranquil lamp burns behind a thick layer of ice, appearing from the outside as merely a faint reflection on the snow-covered plain, silent and almost imperceptible.
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Author's Note: Oh my god, I've been slacking off for so long, and now I feel so out of sorts with the ranking task. I feel like I owe thousands of words every day. And this is only 15,000 words a week! Just thinking about how it'll be 21,000 words after I go VIP makes me lose all motivation to even go VIP.
Sigh, inertia is truly terrifying. Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants between 2020-06-23 14:45:37 and 2020-06-24 14:54:16!
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