Lin Jingzhi was undoubtedly an excellent sparring partner. She and Ye Qiu went back and forth, training intensely.
Various techniques were unleashed.
Golden Snake Spits Sword!
Fisherman’s Inquiry!
Strumming the Zither, Pressing the Flute!
Stirring Rain, Lifting Clouds!
…
In the end, after a whirlwind of activity, both were utterly exhausted.
“Darling, is there really something wrong with your cultivation?” Lin Jingzhi asked, tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear.
Ye Qiu nodded, “Yes, there’s a problem.”
“Then why didn’t I notice?” Lin Jingzhi tilted her head and said, “I think you’re just as formidable as before.”
Ye Qiu smiled, “My physical condition is strong.”
“I can tell,” Lin Jingzhi said seriously, “Was the sparring just now effective? If not, shall we go again?”
“Again?” Ye Qiu asked, “Sister Lin, can you handle it?”
“Try me and find out,” Lin Jingzhi said, proactively sitting on Ye Qiu’s lap.
Soon, rhythmic sounds filled the air.
After an indeterminate amount of time, calm returned.
“Ding!”
Ye Qiu’s phone received a message. He opened it to see it was from Bai Bing.
“Lin Jingzhi didn’t make things difficult for you, did she? Sorry, Ye Qiu, I told her about your injury. It’s such a big deal, and if I didn’t tell her, she’d blame me later when she found out.”
Ye Qiu finally understood and said, “Sister Lin, so it was Sister Bing who told you about my injury!”
Lin Jingzhi giggled, “Before you even got here, Bai Bing called me.”
“She told me about your injury and said she’s been with you these past few days, saying you’ve nearly worn her out.”
“She did this partly to show off and make me jealous, and partly to make me angry so I’d pick a fight with you.”
“Bai Bing underestimates me. How could I be angry with you?”
“I know you didn’t tell me about your injury because you didn’t want me to worry.”
“Besides, I was the one who encouraged you to pursue Bai Bing. How could I be jealous?”
“That Bai Bing, always scheming something in her head. Darling, you need to punish her properly later.”
Ye Qiu asked, “Sister Lin, how do you want me to punish Sister Bing?”
Lin Jingzhi said, “Make it so she can’t walk for a week.”
Ye Qiu: “…”
Lin Jingzhi added, “By the way, darling, I know you didn’t want me to worry, but you can’t do this again.”
“Remember, no matter what trouble you face, you must tell me right away.”
Ye Qiu was deeply touched, feeling that Lin Jingzhi was considerate and understanding. But then her tone shifted abruptly.
“That way, I can be your sparring partner.”
What a captivating vixen!
“Sister Lin, I’m planning to go to Tai Mountain in a while. Maybe I’ll find something there to restore my cultivation,” Ye Qiu said.
“Want me to come with you?” Lin Jingzhi said, “It’d be boring alone. If I go with you, we can keep each other company and chat.”
Ye Qiu was about to agree when Lin Jingzhi added, “You search for cultivation restoration during the day, and I’ll be your sparring partner at night. How’s that? Feeling lucky?”
Ye Qiu immediately backed off.
If it really went like that, he’d probably collapse before restoring his cultivation.
Ye Qiu said, “Sister Lin, you have so many company matters to handle. You should focus on that. I’ll go to Tai Mountain alone.”
Lin Jingzhi reluctantly agreed, “Alright, but darling, if you miss me, call me, and I’ll fly over to join you right away.”
“Okay.”
Ye Qiu held Lin Jingzhi, and they fell asleep in each other’s arms.
…
For the next half month, Ye Qiu didn’t go to work at the hospital, instead resting every day.
During the day, he wandered around, and at night, Lin Jingzhi, Bai Bing, Qin Wan, and Su Luoying took turns keeping him company, making for a very pleasant life.
One thing that frustrated Ye Qiu was that practicing bedroom arts with Su Luoying had no effect at all.
It seemed that to restore his cultivation, he’d have to find a dragon vein.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the fourth lunar month.
The third day of the fourth lunar month.
That day, the sky was clear for miles.
Ye Qiu got up early, changed into clean clothes, and prepared to head to Tai Mountain.
He came downstairs, where Xiao Zhan was already waiting.
“Have you bought the plane ticket?” Ye Qiu asked.
“It’s bought,” Xiao Zhan said, “Boss, are you sure you don’t want me to go with you to Tai Mountain?”
“No need,” Ye Qiu said. Though his cultivation had dropped, he still had the strength of a Dragon List expert. Ordinary people wouldn’t pose a threat to him.
“Let’s go!”
As Ye Qiu was about to get into the car, a familiar voice came from behind.
“Boundless Heavenly Venerate, where is the benefactor headed?”
The old coot had arrived!
Ye Qiu turned around to see Master Longbrow, dressed in a grey Taoist robe, a jade hairpin in his hair, holding a whisk, exuding an air of immortal grace, completely unlike his former scruffy self.
“Old coot, what are you doing here?” Ye Qiu asked in surprise.
Master Longbrow smiled, “This humble Taoist did a quick calculation and learned you’ve encountered a bit of trouble, so I came down the mountain to lend you a hand.”
Yeah, right!
Master Longbrow continued, “Not only did I calculate that you’re going to Tai Mountain, but I also figured out you’re going there to find a dragon vein.”
“Little punk, I’m not saying you’re reckless, but searching for a dragon vein like this? It’s not just hard to find, even if you do, you won’t be able to harness it.”
“This humble Taoist is well-versed in feng shui arts and can help you out.”
“Little punk, isn’t this Taoist quite loyal?”
Ye Qiu didn’t believe a word of Master Longbrow’s claims. Though the old man called himself the world’s greatest diviner, there was no way he could pinpoint that Ye Qiu was going to Tai Mountain today.
This could only mean someone had leaked his plans to the old coot.
Who could it be?
Ye Qiu guessed it was likely Old Master Ye.
Old Master Ye and Master Longbrow were close, and Old Master Ye had always trusted the Taoist.
Ye Qiu asked, “Old coot, are you really coming with me to find the dragon vein?”
“Nonsense, why else would I be here?” Master Longbrow said, “No time to waste, let’s get moving!”
With that, he hopped into the back seat of the car.
Ye Qiu followed suit.
After Xiao Zhan got in, he said, “Boss, my sister was worried you didn’t have breakfast, so she made you some white fungus and lotus seed porridge. It’s in the thermos in the back… Damn, Master, why are you eating the boss’s breakfast?”
“I’m hungry. Got a problem with that?” Master Longbrow said, “If you do, keep it to yourself, or watch out, I’ll give you a beating. Let me tell you, now that the little punk’s cultivation has dropped, he can’t protect you.”
You cheeky old man, eating someone else’s food and acting so brazen. Shameless.
Xiao Zhan cursed inwardly and started the car.
Master Longbrow added, “Little punk, before we head to Tai Mountain, we need to make a stop somewhere.”
“Where?” Ye Qiu asked.
Master Longbrow smiled slightly and uttered two words.
“Dragon Gate!”
