On the second morning, Yang Kai gently knocked at the door of the Contribution Hall. After a moment, the main door opened, and Xia Ningshang emerged from inside, a small bundle slung over her shoulder, containing quite a few items.
"He suddenly had a relapse of his old ailment yesterday and had to stay behind to recuperate, so he can’t go." As Xia Ningshang spoke, her eyes flickered continuously, and her dense eyelashes trembled like a fan.
Yang Kai looked at her suspiciously, and a hint of panic flashed in Xia Ningshang’s eyes.
"Should we wait for him?" Although Yang Kai had his suspicions, he didn’t press the matter.
"No need. I know where the place is. Besides, time is running out, and Master said we don’t need to wait for him." Seeing that Yang Kai didn’t delve deeper, Xia Ningshang felt relieved.
"Alright then." Yang Kai hesitated for a moment but agreed.
"This time, I’m troubling Junior Brother." Xia Ningshang let out a long breath.
"Senior Sister, you’re too polite." Yang Kai smiled slightly.
The two then left Lingxiao Pavilion with light baggage.
In a side room of the Contribution Hall, Meng Wuyuan was sprawled on the table, snoring loudly. On the table were several exquisite dishes and a few bottles of fine wine, indicating that before falling asleep, Shopkeeper Meng had been enjoying a feast.
These delicacies were all prepared by Xia Ningshang, but she had added a special seasoning. The special seasoning, refined from Xia Ningshang’s Medicine Spirit Body, was something even a high-level expert like Meng Wuyuan couldn’t resist.
This sleep would likely last for several days at least!
Meng Wuyuan, who had always been shrewd, never imagined he would stumble and fall at the hands of his beloved disciple. Truly, one misstep could lead to eternal regret, and a mighty ship could capsize in a shallow ditch.
By the time Meng Wuyuan woke up, everything would be settled.
Yang Kai and Xia Ningshang arrived at Wu Mei Town, bought two horses, and purchased some daily necessities before setting off toward the distance.
While buying the items, Yang Kai also inquired about the location they were heading to. According to Xia Ningshang, it was about ten days’ journey from Wu Mei Town, deep within Blackwind Mountain. Although the journey was long, they still had ample time.
Not long after the two left Lingxiao Pavilion, the news reached Jie Hongchen’s ears.
Since that day in the Forest Prison, when he saw Su Yan and Yang Kai being intimate, Jie Hongchen had been drowning his sorrows in alcohol for several days, feeling dejected. Yesterday, he finally recovered, and with a clear mind, he reconsidered the events of that day, concluding that they couldn’t have been as he saw them.
Jie Hongchen knew Su Yan’s character well. With her pride and strength, how could she possibly fancy a mere third-layer Kaiyuan Realm cultivator like Yang Kai? Moreover, the two seemed to have had little interaction before, essentially making them strangers.
Jie Hongchen realized that Su Yan and Yang Kai were just putting on a show that day. Jealousy had clouded his judgment, and he hadn’t had time to think deeply about the truth.
After coming to this realization, Jie Hongchen’s spirits soared. Yesterday, he went to see Su Yan again, presenting himself with grace and composure, far from the crazed and out-of-control state he had been in before.
Although Su Yan still kicked him out, Jie Hongchen felt a weight lifted from his heart.
As long as Su Yan hadn’t fallen for another man, she would eventually be his! Jie Hongchen was confident, given that he was the most outstanding male disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion, and Su Yan was the most outstanding female disciple. Their union would naturally be what the elders wished to see.
This morning, Jie Hongchen prepared meticulously, planning to visit Su Yan at the Blackwind Market later.
Just as he was about to leave, a Disciplinary Hall disciple rushed in, his face filled with excitement. "Senior Brother Jie, Yang Kai just left Lingxiao Pavilion."
Jie Hongchen’s eyes lit up. "Did he leave alone?"
"No, he left with a disciple from the Dark Hall, named Xia Ningshang," the man replied.
"Xia Ningshang!" Jie Hongchen narrowed his eyes. "I know her. Her strength is on par with mine, but she’s not a core disciple. This woman has always been peculiar!"
"Where are they heading?" Jie Hongchen thought for a moment, a疯狂的神色涌上了他的眼睛。真是天助我也，那个废物居然在这个时候离开了凌霄阁，如果能在外面将他干掉，岂不是正好解了自己的心头之恨！
"不知道他们的目的地，不过看样子是要出远门，因为他们在乌梅镇买了两匹马！"
"出远门？" Jie Hongchen raised an eyebrow. "好，好，好，太好了。"