Li Yun didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
But it didn't matter.
Cousin it was, then.
All that mattered was confirming that Wang Chaoshan and the others were safe.
"All right."
"In that case, did Wang Chaoshan say exactly where we should meet once we reach the Crouching Dragon Mountains?"
Xiuhe shook her head.
"He didn't. He's never been to the Crouching Dragon Mountains, so he doesn't know the area."
"But he said they'd find somewhere to settle in the Crouching Dragon Mountains as soon as possible. Once they've found their footing, they'll send someone to Western Mountain Commandery to find me."
"Oh... that works. It's good he's so confident. Saves us from wandering around the Crouching Dragon Mountains like headless flies."
"That's what I thought too. So, young master... where are we going next?"
"Next... hmm. We'll stay in Western Mountain Commandery for now, but we can't stay here. We need another place."
Xiuhe thought it over and agreed.
Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt were good people, but they weren't their own people, so they couldn't be trusted completely. More importantly, they were ordinary people, not martial artists. If anything happened in the future, they could easily get dragged into it.
"Then we'll do as you say, young master."
Before long, Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt brought in several dishes.
There was roast chicken, beef... even wine.
The spread was surprisingly good.
Li Yun didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down and ate a little with Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt, drank a few cups of wine, then formally took his leave with Xiuhe.
After that, they headed straight for Western City in West Mountain Commandery.
It was closest to the Crouching Dragon Mountains. When they wanted to leave, the west gate of Western City would be