Although Greedy Wolf Star Lord knew that, with the letters from those old fellows of Qingwei Heaven in hand, there was an eight or nine chance out of ten that he would be able to meet the mysterious Senior Qin,
so many years had passed, and no one knew what the other party's condition was like now... Yet upon hearing those words, a relieved smile finally appeared on his face.
"Many thanks."
He quickly cupped his hands toward the man, then led Jiang Yuechu and Zi Ling down slowly toward Crouching Ox Ridge below.
Passing through a layer of seemingly thin mist, their feet touched the ground. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing unexpected—still that stretch of bare, desolate mountains.
And as they drew closer, it appeared even more dilapidated and barren.
Withered yellow weeds grew wildly everywhere. Several old trees swayed in the wind, and there was not even a proper stone stairway in the mountains. The group could only follow a muddy trail trampled out by wild beasts uphill.
As the man in green robes walking ahead led the way, an apologetic look appeared on his face as he turned to the people behind him. "Please excuse us, everyone. Crouching Ox Ridge is indeed somewhat crude... In recent years, Master's health has worsened by the day. Sometimes, his mind is not even fully clear. He often forgets people and events, and his moods fluctuate between good and bad. Thus, in order not to provoke him, we disciples have taken even less care of this place, allowing it to grow wild, lest it make him feel repulsed."
At this point, the man in green paused.
"When you meet Master shortly, I ask that you all bear with him and do not take offense."
Upon hearing