"I thought that once I had the Taixuan Scripture, I wouldn't need the Nine Yin Manual so badly. Who would've guessed it held such wonders?" As Wu Xuantian's cultivation deepened, he became increasingly aware of his own shortcomings. After learning the Nine Yin General Outline, he could only sigh to himself.
After seeing Guo Jing off, Wu Xuantian read through his copy of the General Outline several more times.
Early the next morning, Guo Jing and Yang Kang paid their respects before the memorial tablets of Yang Tiexin and his wife. Then the group set out for the Drunken Immortal Tower in Jiaxing. The eighteen-year appointment between Qiu Chuji and the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan was fast approaching. Yang Kang's character was poor, and his martial arts were nowhere near Guo Jing's now. Though Qiu Chuji had long since conceded defeat, he still meant to honor the appointment.
Once they reached Jiaxing, Jiangnan, the Old Imp stayed at the inn with Hong Qigong. The Seven Freaks of Jiangnan sent Guo Jing ahead to arrange everything at the Drunken Immortal Tower, then eagerly went to revisit their old haunts. Huang Rong, meanwhile, received word from Huang Yaoshi and parted from Guo Jing for the time being. Her father was eccentric and unwilling to meet outsiders lightly.
With his own affairs settled, Wu Xuantian went ahead to the Drunken Immortal Tower with Guo Jing.
Inside, Guo Jing went to discuss the banquet with the proprietor. Wu Xuantian found a seat by the window, ordered a few dishes, and began drinking.
"Junior Brother! I knew you were still alive! Hahaha! I knew you had to be! Wonderful, wonderful!" A familiar, hearty voice rang out behind Wu Xuantian as he ate, but he did not hear it.
Perhaps he sensed no ill intent. Otherwise,