"Exactly. Going from here back to Danhe City, then returning here from Danhe City—one round trip would take at least three or four months. I couldn't just waste all that time riding in a carriage!"
Zhang Xiaohua said with a smile.
Valley Master Nie said, "Actually, the Incense-Passing Cult is not around Mochou City either. One must travel farther southwest, to a place roughly called South of Colorful Clouds."
Zhang Xiaohua suddenly recalled something and asked, "Uncle Nie, what does the saying 'Above the Moon' that circulates through the martial world mean?"
"Well..." Valley Master Nie hesitated somewhat. "That is a small secret concerning entry to and exit from the Incense-Passing Cult. I probably cannot tell you. When you have the chance, you should go see it for yourself."
"I see." Zhang Xiaohua pondered for a moment, then asked, "If one were traveling from here to the Incense-Passing Cult, how should one go?"
Nie Qianyu asked, "Brother Ren, do you merely wish to know whether your brother is alive or dead, or must you see him with your own eyes before you can rest easy?"
Zhang Xiaohua smiled. "Naturally, I can only rest easy after seeing him with my own eyes. But if I can receive news beforehand, that would be best as well."
Understanding her daughter's meaning, Valley Master Nie frowned. "Young Hero Ren, you understand Xiao Yu's meaning as well. Hui Chun Valley can ask the Incense-Passing Cult on your behalf whether your brother is there. We can deliver the message for you, but we cannot guarantee that they will send a reply."
Zhang Xiaohua frowned. "What do you mean by that, Uncle Nie?"
Valley Master Nie glanced at Elder Yue and gave a bitter smile. "Hui Chun Valley is merely a small sect in the Southern Martial