Amon

The Shangsi Festival had passed not long ago, and the crowds welcoming spring had gradually thinned. In this era, most people worked themselves ragged just to survive. Even in Shangjing, common folk made up the majority.

Even so, for officials, nobles, wealthy merchants, and scholars, as long as the curfew had not resumed, nightfall was when the pleasures began.

At sunset, a pleasure boat on Cui Lake sailed toward the Peach Blossom Forest along the shore. By the time the boatman moored it, the pale gold light on the peach blossoms had faded. Soon, the lanterns hung all over the boat cast a bright glow.

Cooking smoke curled upward, mingling the fresh aroma of lake fish with the scent of peach blossoms.

Inside the cabin.

Li Huowang was hosting Su Lin and Meng Qi with Bai Lingmiao. The two had contacted him in advance, but he had happened to accept a commission from the Monitored Heavenly Bureau and come to this area in pursuit of a Spirit Fiend. To avoid drawing attention or inviting trouble, he had rented a working pleasure boat at short notice.

Li Huowang was naturally delighted. With these two helping him, no matter what Die and the intruder from this world did, the chances of Ji Zai appearing at the upcoming Dragon Vein ritual would rise dramatically.

"Miaomiao, this is Su Lin, Brother Su, the one I've told you about so many times. And this is Meng Qi, Brother Meng."

Li Huowang introduced them to Bai Lingmiao with a happy smile.

"In a bit, let Brother Su Lin help you. He'll fix your eyes without breaking a sweat. He's far more useful than those damned Celestial Immortals."

"Brother Su, Brother Meng, thank you for looking after Senior Brother Li." Bai Lingmiao greeted them gratefully. "Sorry for