Rumble...
Thunder rolled across the distant sky, with flashes of lightning sometimes cracking right overhead. The vast might of heaven left even the ordinary people in the city feeling a little unnerved.
Wearing his cloak, Xie Jinhuan stood in the inn's street-facing corridor and looked up at the black clouds almost pressing down on his head.
"Isn't there something off about this weather?"
Ye Hongshang stood beside him with her arms folded, also observing the heavens.
"Spring thunder stirs, and all things grow. It accords with 'Wood's Growth.' The opportunity really is about to emerge. This weather is caused by a surge in Five Elements spiritual charm, much like the frequent wildfires in Fire Phoenix Valley. But the disturbance is still small. It'll take a few more days before we can pinpoint the direction."
Xie Jinhuan couldn't possibly wait until after the Qingming Festival for Misty-Wave City to announce the location. With so many outstanding figures gathered here, even leaving alive would be a problem. Seeing that A Piao could determine the direction in advance reassured him somewhat, and he turned his gaze to her.
"Wifey, we made a bet a few days ago. You said if I found out the name, you'd let me kiss you. Well, I asked, but you still haven't paid out my reward."
?
Ye Hongshang looked elsewhere, a hint of haughty coyness in her manner.
"What kind of skill is relying on Great Immortal Zisu?"
Xie Jinhuan spread his hands. "You never said beforehand that I couldn't call in a wingman. It's no fun if you welch."
Ye Hongshang didn't go back on her word. She tilted her head slightly and brought her smooth, flawless cheek close.
"Fine. Kiss me."
But how could Xie Jinhuan settle for that? He briefly surveyed her magnificent figure.