Sun Huo Wang and Yang Chan had lived on Mount Hua for a month or two when Liu Yan Chang happened to return from Chang'an.
In truth, Liu Yan Chang didn't need to pass by Mount Hua on his way back. But to see Yang Chan, he had decided to take a detour and climb the winding mountain path once more. This time, he hadn't come alone; quite a few attendants followed behind him.
A farmer in the morning, a courtier in the Son of Heaven's hall by night.
Such a legendary tale had unfolded in his life!
Perhaps it was the doing of the Book of Fate. Liu Yan Chang had caught Yang Guang's eye and been appointed Jiangdu County Assistant. Once he returned, he would take up his post.
"Wait here."
When they were nearly at the summit of Mount Hua, Liu Yan Chang ordered the people behind him to stop.
Everyone nodded.
"Yes, Commandery Assistant!"
After straightening his clothes, Liu Yan Chang hurried ahead alone and made his way up to the summit. There, however, he discovered that a new Wooden House had appeared beside the original one.
"Hm?"
What was going on?
Liu Yan Chang's expression froze for a moment, but he quickly composed himself and called out, "Is the Third Holy Mother here? I'm Liu Yan Chang. We met before!"
As soon as he called out, the door of the new Wooden House was suddenly kicked open. A monkey-like creature came out with a staff slung over its shoulder and a blade of grass between its lips. It gave Liu Yan Chang a disdainful look and demanded, "Who are you? Why are you making such a racket?"
"Gasp—!"
Liu Yan Chang's pupils contracted, and he hurriedly backed away several steps.
"A d-demon? You're..."
Seeing how