The population of Peach Blossom Valley dwindled at once. Only Xuantian and the couple Ouyang Shaogong and Xunfang remained. As for Yin Qianshang, he spent his days at Huaman Tower, enjoying fine wine and Huashang's dancing.
Life in Peach Blossom Valley was leisurely. Apart from his daily cultivation, Xuantian finished forging the sword blank. Once all the pieces of Yuheng were gathered, he could restore Chengying.
Another half month drifted by in Peach Blossom Valley before Yin Qianshang finally brought the news everyone wanted: Jin Niang had returned.
A hint of delight crossed Ouyang Shaogong's face. After all, he had promised to help Xuantian find Yuheng.
They immediately headed to Huaman Tower to meet Jin Niang.
"Su Jin, it's you?!" Even with Ouyang Shaogong's experience, he could not hide his surprise. The woman called Jin Niang was none other than Su Jin, his former maid at the Azure Jade Altar.
"It's been a long time, Shaogong." Jin Niang remained perfectly composed. Compared with the maid who had once served him, she seemed far more at ease.
Ouyang Shaogong frowned. "Shouldn't you be at the Azure Jade Altar?"
Jin Niang smiled. "After you left the Azure Jade Altar, Altar Master Lei punished me and drove me out. I had nowhere to go. Fortunately, I met an expert who taught me magic. I also knew a little divination, so I settled here at Huaman Tower and made my living telling fortunes."
Ouyang Shaogong sighed. "I didn't think things through back then. You suffered because of me."
"I don't blame you." Jin Niang smiled. "Blessings can come from misfortune. At the Azure Jade Altar, I was only a lowly maid, ordered about by Altar Master Lei and the disciples. If not for you, I would never have left. How else could I have