Not to mention Xiaoqing and Bai Suzhen's plans.
Wu Song had also obtained the Earth Escape Technique, but unfortunately, his progress was extremely slow, and he had gained nothing after several days.
Thus, he would often ask Bai Suzhen for guidance.
Bai Suzhen imparted everything she knew, but Wu Song only understood the what, not the why.
In the end, he had no choice but to give up and guard the entrance to the cave abode with Phoenix Mountain God Lu Kui, waiting for Ding Ling to emerge from seclusion.
Phoenix Mountain God was extremely eager to please Ding Ling. As Ding Ling's friend, Wu Song naturally received the same friendliness. Basically, no matter what Wu Song asked, he would do his best to answer.
Wu Song asked about the whereabouts of Hu Meiniang, Caiyin, and the other Jade Rabbit Demons.
Phoenix Mountain God said:
"I sent them to gather some medicinal herbs and prepare some medicinal soup for the Upper God."
"..."
Wu Song was speechless.
A dignified Mountain God had spent all these days running around after Ding Ling, busy without pause. His desire to flatter and curry favor was plain for all to see.
Wu Song admired Ding Ling greatly as well, but he would absolutely never bring himself to do such a thing. Thus, he did not particularly like someone like Phoenix Mountain God. However, when he thought that Phoenix Mountain God was working and serving Ding Ling, he was relieved.
Several more days passed.
Ding Ling emerged from seclusion.
Phoenix Mountain God immediately brought over the medicinal soup and asked Ding Ling to drink it. He explained that Caiyin and Hu Meiniang had spent three days and three nights specially preparing it, and that it was extremely nourishing.
After Hu Meiniang and Caiyin finished preparing