Chapter 1989 - 1990: Allies
Chapter 1989 - 1990: Allies
Murong Liuqing became somewhat angry upon hearing Ling Zhenfei speak about the Three Great Palaces in such a manner.
"You're talking nonsense, our Three Great Immortal Palaces are allies."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Have you seen such allies? Why was it always the Three Great Immortal Palaces cooperating to enter the Foreign Land Space before, but this year it's different? All of your Three Great Immortal Palaces found Guest Elders.
You recruited so many Guest Elders, what are you planning to do? It's obvious you're all aiming to find the Heavenly God Sword for yourselves."
The expression on Murong Liuqing's face was extremely awkward because what Ling Zhenfei said seemed flawless.
At this moment, Lu Tao intervened to smooth things over and said, "Perhaps today is just different. Although we don't know what's happening on Xianling Mountain, we can be sure something is happening there."
Ling Zhenfei said, "It seems a lot of cultivators will head to Xianling Mountain earlier than usual."
Lu Tao said, "That's right, in the past all major cultivators went early, but not much earlier. However, given the circumstances, I think this year they'll definitely head there much earlier."
Murong Liuqing said, "Then we shouldn't wait any longer either, let's set off tomorrow."
Ling Zhenfei said, "No need to rush into this; if something happens, just us few wouldn't have much impact.
We shouldn't go too early or too late, so let's observe the situation first tomorrow."
Murong Liuqing said, "You're way too composed."
Ling Zhenfei said, "This is called using your brain. None of the people from Wuliang Mountain have come. Why are you in such a hurry when no one's giving you money for it up there?"
Murong Liuqing said, "You really have an unpleasant way of speaking."
While Murong Liuqing and the others were talking, Chunyu and Lu Yunshang were chatting softly while eating.
Chunyu couldn't go to the Foreign Land Space, and Lu Yunshang decided not to go either, so both of them couldn't care less about such matters. What they cared about most now was the delicious food on the table.
Using vegetables from Xishan Manor, Lu Yunshang's culinary skills advanced rapidly, especially with the seafood this time.
That's right, it's seafood, sent from Moergawa. It seems Chen Qian, despite being far overseas, still cares quite a bit about Lu Tao and his daughter.
This also indicates that there must be a trade route between Huaxia and Moergawa now.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Let's observe for a while. We're very close to Xianling Mountain, so if anything happens, we can rush over immediately."
Murong Liuqing said nothing further, knowing that it wouldn't do any good anyway.
As they chatted away, the time flew by, and in the afternoon, Ling Zhenfei and Lu Tao sat in the courtyard chatting over tea, their Divine Senses continuously monitoring the surroundings.
Lu Tao said, "Indeed, quite a few cultivators have started heading toward Xianling Mountain."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Senior, if this Foreign Land Space really is a conspiracy, what should we do?"
Lu Tao said, "For so many years, no one's discovered it to be a conspiracy. If it were one, could it really be so easily uncovered by you?"
Ling Zhenfei didn't know what to say, as he had no solutions.
At that moment, Lu Tao asked, "When are you planning to set off?"
Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "With such an occurrence today, there are bound to be many people rushing there, so let's wait a bit and go the day after tomorrow."
Lu Tao said, "I think you should leave tomorrow. Since you want to figure out what's going on with Xianling Mountain, you can't be too late."
"Tomorrow!" Ling Zhenfei hesitated a bit.
"Let me consider it further, and if that's the case, I won't accompany you any longer, Senior. I'll head to the manor to have a look."
Lu Tao nodded and said, "Go ahead, go ahead."
Ling Zhenfei left Lu Tao's courtyard and headed into the manor.
This manor was truly Ling Zhenfei's labor of love. From its initial construction to its current scale, it wasn't easy.
It's like watching one's own child gradually grow up.
Ling Zhenfei walked along the manor roads, checked the greenhouses, and replenished the reservoir with Xuantian Spirit Spring Water.
He then took a boat to Fairy Lake, observed the fish in the lake, and then arrived at the Xi Shan Resort Villa.
In the Xi Shan Resort Villa's kitchen, hot springs, and more, Ling Zhenfei wandered around.
As Ling Zhenfei expected, Sun Wei and Zhang Zhenlin were inside flirting with the service staff.
The service staff, indeed, was extraordinary, not only beautiful but well-proportioned. Even dressed in the Xi Shan Resort Villa's uniform, she exuded charm.
She kept smiling, but seemed immune to the two's advances, truly ignoring their words.
Ling Zhenfei couldn't help but commend the professionalism of Xishan Manor's staff.
As Ling Zhenfei approached, the staff member greeted him, "Hello, Boss Ling."
Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "These are my friends who like to joke around. Please don't take it too seriously."
The girl said, "I'm not bothered. In business, you meet all sorts of people."
Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "You handled that very well, you can get back to work now."
The girl nodded and then went elsewhere.
Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "How does it feel to be turned down?"
Sun Wei said, "How do you train your staff here? We've tried with several, and it's all the same."
Ling Zhenfei said, "The people who come to my manor are usually wealthy. If we hired someone who ran off with every rich chatter, we wouldn't be in business long."
Zhang Zhenlin said, "Truly professional, but it left us quite embarrassed."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Don't be embarrassed, prepare mentally. We're going into the mountain tomorrow."
Sun Wei was surprised and said, "What mountain? There's still a lot of time left."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Getting there early lets us secure advantageous positions."
Sun Wei laughed and said, "Do you think it's a movie where you choose seats?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "You wouldn't understand. We're going tomorrow anyway."
Sun Wei and Zhang Zhenlin didn't seem to want to leave; they seemed to wish the visit would continue.
In the evening, Ling Zhenfei invited Sun Wei, Zhang Zhenlin, and Murong Liuqing to his home for dinner.
Since they'd come all the way to his home, it was only traditional in Huaxia to invite them in for a meal.
Chunyu seemed very happy, as playing with experts was his favorite thing, always gaining some benefits from them.
Sun Wei and the others were shocked to learn Chunyu had cultivated to the Zhiyi Boundary in less than a year—a true genius.
They were originally considered geniuses themselves, and to them, a recognized genius was certainly remarkable.
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