Exotic Blossom

The next day.

The two arrived at the city gate. A gentle morning breeze blew by, causing a strand of hair on Fang Zelin's shoulder to move slightly.

Feeling the gentle morning breeze, Fang Zelin closed his eyes to savor the sensation before opening them again.

"In that case, I'll go to Pine Mountain to pay my respects to that fellow Daoist. You can search other places and see if you can find any clues."

"If we can't find any clues in a short time, we'll probably have to return the body. We should inform them of this as soon as possible."

Although no one stipulated a timeframe for them to find the perpetrator.

But the two of them couldn't just let things drag on like this.

If it drags on for a few months and the perpetrator is found, that would be fine.

If it can't be found, then that would be a real problem.

It would be better to return the body as soon as possible and then explain the situation to the other party promptly.

Given the other party's stronghold in Northern Liang, they might be able to find the perpetrator sooner rather than later.

So at this moment, it seems that the two of them did not have a specific time limit, but in reality, the time was still a bit tight.

"Yes, then this junior will go immediately."

Zhenke nodded, bowed to Fang Zelin, and immediately turned and left.

The movements were fluid and without the slightest hesitation.

Fang Zelin watched the other person leave before glancing in the direction they were heading and heading towards Pine Mountain.

According to the rumors I heard yesterday, if there are indeed fellow cultivators, they must be on this Pine Mountain.

Fang Zelin walked for a while and then came to the path leading into the mountains.

The morning mist had dissipated by now, leaving only a few dewdrops on the surrounding grass and trees.

The dew is thick and the air is heavy with moisture.

Fang Zelin was climbing the steps when he suddenly sensed someone following behind him.

When Fang Zelin turned around, he saw a woman at the head of the group, who was lifting her skirt with her delicate hand and coming up the steps.

Behind the woman were several servants and a maid.

Fang Zelin was taken aback when he saw this. Judging from the other person's appearance, she must be a rich girl from some family.

What are you doing in these mountains so early in the morning?

After a moment's thought, Fang Zelin shook his head.

Never mind, the important thing is to get down to business.

Just then, Fang Zelin prepared to continue his journey.

However, when the woman behind him saw Fang Zelin, she parted her lips slightly and called out to Fang Zelin.

"Young master, are you also going to find the immortal on Pine Mountain?"

"How did you figure that out, young lady?"

Fang Zelin was taken aback upon hearing this, and asked in surprise.

He truly hadn't expected that the other party seemed to have seen through his purpose at a glance.

"Judging from your appearance, it's highly unlikely that you've gone into the mountains to cut down trees or hunt. There are no villages in Pine Mountain, and rumors about immortals Pine Mountain have been circulating widely recently. After much thought, I believe you've also gone into the mountains to seek immortals."

Upon hearing this, the woman pursed her lips slightly, then chuckled softly.

Her almond-shaped eyes were full of smiles, and then she curtsied to Fang Zelin, "Would you mind accompanying me, young master, to search for that immortal?"

"Miss?"

The maidservant standing nearby, listening, glanced at her mistress with some confusion, not understanding why her mistress, after meeting this person, immediately wanted to go with him to find the immortal.

What if this scholar is a bad person?

Even if you're not an immortal, what if you go to find that immortal with them, and then they take away your share of the immortal destiny?

The woman glanced back at the other woman, the deep meaning in her eyes telling the maid that her mistress probably had other plans, so she quickly swallowed the rest of her words.

Turning back, he saw that Fang Zelin was still pondering and showed no intention of agreeing.

Upon seeing this, the woman's pretty face immediately showed a hint of anxiety.

"My father is seriously ill. We have consulted countless famous doctors, but none of them can cure him. The doctors say that my father's condition has reached its critical stage, and he may only have a few dozen days left to live."

"My daughter also heard about the immortals in Pine Mountain, so she came Pine Mountain early this morning, hoping to find the immortals and obtain a Wondrous Blossom, which would satisfy her."

At this point, the woman's face was filled with sorrow.

Seeing that the other party didn't seem to be lying, Fang Zelin thought for a moment and then said, "Although I also went into the mountains to find those immortals, whether we can find them is not up to me."

"That's natural."

Upon hearing this, the woman quickly responded, and the tense expression on her pretty face relaxed considerably.

The maid standing nearby was puzzled, wondering why her young mistress was so close to the scholar.

Even if this book has a beautiful appearance, it shouldn't be like this, right?

Given my young lady's modesty, she shouldn't have gone to such lengths.

The maid was filled with confusion, but remembering the look in her mistress's eyes just now, she dared not say another word.

After agreeing to the request, Fang Zelin continued walking towards Pine Mountain.

Although I don't know where that fellow Daoist is, once I've climbed the mountain, I can look back and find the most spiritually rich and beautiful spot, and that should lead me to his location.

The place where cultivators practice year-round will gradually become more spiritually vibrant and beautiful.

Just like Yingping Peak, where Fang Zelin cultivated.

The scenery at Yingping Peak should have been quite pleasant.

After Fang Zelin had cultivated for decades, Yingping Peak already felt somewhat different from before.

Having thought this through, Fang Zelin immediately stopped hesitating.

He led the way up the mountain.

About an hour later, Fang Zelin's expression changed slightly.

But then he noticed that there were quite a few more people behind him.

They were all from the city; some were woodcutters, while others looked like they had come seeking immortality.

Upon closer inspection, the young lady who had been following him was now drenched in sweat.

Not someone who climbs mountains regularly, yet despite her delicate physique, she climbed for so long without uttering a single complaint.

Moreover, it followed behind, which made Fang Zelin feel a touch of admiration.

Looking around, he saw an octagonal rain pavilion nearby and immediately walked towards it.

"We're a bit tired from walking, let's go take a rest."

With that, Fang Zelin sat down in front of the rain pavilion.

The others behind them passed by one by one and continued up the mountain.

The woman behind him relaxed and quickly walked over.

As she gently massaged her calves with her delicate hands, she felt as if her legs no longer belonged to her.

Even though she was so tired, she still maintained her proper appearance.

Every move she made still exuded the air of a well-bred young lady.

The maidservant beside her also rushed forward and began to massage her mistress, but she complained.

"Miss, such a matter can be handled by a servant; why must you come in person?"

With so many servants at home, even if there weren't enough, you could offer rewards; why bother coming here yourself?