Rumble.
Thunder rolled in the distant sky, with flashes of lightning occasionally cracking right overhead. The vast might of heaven left the ordinary people in the city feeling a little frightened.
Draped in a cloak, Xie Jinhuan stood in the inn's street-facing corridor. He looked up at the black clouds almost pressing against his head and asked:
"Isn't something a little off about this weather?"
Ye Hongshang stood beside him with her arms folded, also observing the heavens:
"Spring Thunder Stirs, All Things Grow. It aligns with 'Wood's Growth,' so the opportunity really is about to emerge. The weather is caused by a sharp increase in the spiritual charm of the Five Elements, 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 where the opportunity will appear."
Xie Jinhuan could not possibly wait until Misty-Wave City announced the location after the Qingming Festival. Otherwise, with this gathering of outstanding talents, even leaving alive would be a problem. Seeing that A Piao could locate it in advance reassured him somewhat, and he turned his gaze to her:
"Wifey, we made a bet a few days ago. You said that as long as I found out the name, you'd let me kiss you. I did ask, anyway, but you still haven't paid out my reward."
?
Ye Hongshang looked away, showing a touch of coy pride:
"What's so impressive about relying on Great Immortal Zisu?"
Xie Jinhuan spread his hands. "We never said beforehand that I couldn't ask for a wingman. It's no fun if you won't honor the bet."
Ye Hongshang did not go back on her word. She tilted her head slightly and brought her smooth, flawless cheek closer:
"All right. Go