Zhong Qing, although their acquaintance was brief and even added some financial burden to Yi Feng, had become an integral part of his family since his arrival. Before embarking on his journey, Yi Feng made arrangements with the servant across the street to look after Zhong Qing. He then ventured into the mountains with a sickle, a journey that took three full days to reach the mountain's foot.
Luckily, the absence of large beasts allowed Yi Feng to sustain himself with wild fruits and rabbits, and he drank from mountain springs. In addition to enduring the physical exertion, the breathtaking scenery in the mountains offered a rare visual feast.
While Yi Feng was exploring the mountains, Pingjiang City was swept by a craze for a novel titled "Supreme Treasure and Purple Cloud Fairy." The intricate love, hatred, and entanglements between the main characters resonated with countless readers, causing the first edition to quickly sell out.
This fervor reached even the female disciples of Qing Shan Gate. Almost every one of them held a copy in their hands.
"Mr.'s storytelling is truly captivating. Such a tale, I believe only someone of Mr.'s caliber could pen it!" Luo Lanxue expressed from her perch at the top of Qing Shan Gate, surrounded by mist and clouds. Within just two days, she had finished reading the book. As she closed it, a mistiness filled her beautiful eyes, whether due to regret over the story's end or reluctance to part from it.
"Miss."
At this moment, a figure approached Luo Lanxue, exuding a commanding presence and observing her with hands clasped behind his back.
"Respectful greetings to the sect leader."
The newcomer was Zhu Yun, the leader of Qing Shan Gate. Luo Lanxue rose to greet her.
"Xue'er, why has the sect been so quiet lately? I don't see disciples practicing in the martial arena." Zhu Yun, just emerging from seclusion, expressed dissatisfaction at the unusual tranquility in the sect, her face revealing a touch of displeasure.
In response, Luo Lanxue smiled wryly and explained, "Reporting to the sect leader, it's likely related to Mr. Yi's book."
"Mr. Yi's book?"
Zhu Yun was taken aback, reaching out for the book that Luo Lanxue extended to her. Holding it with great reverence, she inquired again, "Is this truly written by Mr. Yi?"
Luo Lanxue nodded earnestly.
Filled with excitement, Zhu Yun took a deep breath. Stepping on the air, she ascended to the sky.
"Sect leader?"
Luo Lanxue called out.
"I've been in seclusion for two days. Handle the matters in the sect, and we'll discuss everything later," Zhu Yun's voice echoed from the sky.
Luo Lanxue stood there, bewildered.
"Sect leader, didn't you just come out of seclusion?"
But from the heavens...
There was no further response.