The Reason

"That's what they say, but who can be sure that if these servants obtain some Wondrous Blossom, they'll actually bring it back? What if the other party eats it themselves?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Biling couldn't help but sigh softly.

That's what worried her, which is why she decided to come herself.

Furthermore, the fact that she came in person shows her sincerity.

"Miss, why are you following that scholar?"

The maid listened to these words and thought about it carefully, and felt that what her young mistress said made sense.

If someone were to obtain this Wondrous Blossom, they might very well consume it themselves.

Even so, why follow this scholar?

Although the scholar looks kind, we cannot conclude that he is a good person based on that alone.

Upon hearing this, Wu Biling glanced at Fang Zelin, who was sitting a little further away, before whispering.

"Your young lady has read many tales of immortals, and many of those who have encountered immortals are scholars, though it's possible that these scholars themselves fabricated such stories."

"But regardless, since it's been recorded, it can be trusted to some extent. This scholar seems like a kind person; perhaps he has a better chance of meeting the immortal than we do?"

Wu Biling spoke softly, afraid that Fang Zelin beside her would overhear her.

The maidservant standing nearby, upon hearing this, finally realized what was going on.

She wondered why her young mistress had acted that way just now.

She hadn't expected there to be such a reason behind it; she had almost thought her young mistress had taken a liking to the scholar.

The two whispered to each other, clearly not wanting Fang Zelin to hear.

Little did they know that Fang Zelin had overheard everything they said.

Upon hearing this, Fang Zelin was also somewhat speechless.

He had found it strange that the other person insisted on following him after seeing him earlier.

So that's the reason behind it.

They followed him because they felt he was more likely than others to meet the immortals.

There's probably also the identity of the Prince of Chunan involved here.

After all, the Prince of Chunan back then was a first-rate talent.

Based on some rumors Fang Zelin had heard, the situation of the Prince of Chunan back then was probably somewhat similar to that of Cao Zhi.

Shaking his head inwardly, Fang Zelin didn't dwell on it.

The other party wanted to find the immortal on Pine Mountain to obtain the Wondrous Blossom.

Fang Zelin had no idea what this Wondrous Blossom was.

However, after hearing the previous rumors, Fang Zelin felt that they were somewhat exaggerated.

It's possible to cure an illness with medicine, but to talk about extending one's life by a hundred years is another matter.

Fang Zelin thought about it carefully, but felt it was somewhat unlikely.

Lifespan is determined by the number of days in the universe. It's not that human effort can't change the number of days, but it's extremely difficult.

It is virtually impossible for a cultivator to alter the lifespan of a mortal.

Unless the immortals on this Pine Mountain are actually the spirits of some plant or tree, who bestowed their own essence and vital energy upon the other person, thus extending their lifespan, then it is somewhat possible.

Fang Zelin smiled inwardly at this thought, but suddenly his heart skipped a beat.

"Could it be that the creature on Pine Mountain is actually a spirit of plants and trees?"

If that's the case

Well, if it's a spirit of plants and trees, I can also ask about the dark cloud.

Fang Zelin pondered for a moment, then suppressed this absurd thought.

Regardless, I still have to go to Pine Mountain.

After resting for a while, Fang Zelin got up and glanced at Wu Biling and several servants who were still resting.

"Have you had enough rest?"

"I've had enough rest."

Upon hearing this, Wu Biling quickly stood up, not daring to lag behind the other person.

Fang Zelin nodded upon seeing this, then got up and continued walking towards Pine Mountain.

While we were resting, I saw quite a few people heading up the mountain one after another.

To Fang Zelin's surprise, several diners at the restaurant yesterday kept saying they didn't believe the rumors of immortals on Pine Mountain.

They actually came along today too.

"Strangeness."

Fang Zelin couldn't help but feel a little strange when he thought about this.

"Young master, have you discovered something?"

Wu Biling moved a little closer and heard Fang Zelin's murmurs.

His heart skipped a beat, thinking that Fang Zelin had discovered traces of the immortal, and he quickly pressed for an answer.

Fang Zelin, unsuspecting, recounted the people he had just seen and what had happened last night.

Wu Biling was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, but still smiled and said, "Young master must be new to this place and unaware of the situation in the city."

"A while ago, several wealthy merchants in the city offered exorbitant prices for a Wondrous Blossom, although it's unclear why they suddenly offered a reward for Wondrous Blossom."

"But with these wealthy businessmen offering such high prices, it's inevitable that some people will take a chance and come to Pine Mountain to see what's going on."

"It seems that because of these wealthy merchants, some people have become skeptical about this matter."

The city's wealthy merchants are offering such a large reward just to obtain this Wondrous Blossom.

In this situation, it's natural that some people would become somewhat skeptical.

One can't help but wonder if there truly are Wondrous Blossom wonders on this Pine Mountain.

Fang Zelin suddenly realized that someone had offered a reward of a thousand gold pieces.

That's understandable; after all, money can be a powerful motivator.

"By the way, young master, do you really believe there are immortals on this Pine Mountain?"

Seeing Fang Zelin's gentle attitude, Wu Biling immediately mustered up some courage and asked about it.

Fang Zelin came alone, and it was clearly not because of the bounty offered by the wealthy merchants in the city.

If that's the case, then I wonder why Fang Zelin came here. Could it be that he knows there really are immortals here?

"Whether there are immortals on Pine Mountain, I am not quite sure, as I have never seen them with my own eyes, so I cannot give you an answer. However, I believe that there are indeed immortals in this world."

Fang Zelin laughed and continued walking upwards.

Upon hearing this, Wu Biling glanced at Fang Zelin with her almond-shaped eyes, looking somewhat puzzled.

She had felt something was off since before.

Even after all this time, Fang Zelin doesn't feel tired at all.

Several of the servants she brought with her had some martial arts skills.

However, after traveling for such a long time, the servants' breathing became erratic and uneven.

However, Fang Zelin, standing before them, not only continued to breathe normally and appeared as usual, but his clothes were also perfectly intact.

It's because this scholar's martial arts skills are so profound that he hasn't felt tired at all, or perhaps...

This person is a bit strange?

She hadn't even told her own maid about this discovery.

He noticed something was off about the other person, so naturally he didn't dare to tell the maid everything.

That would be terrible if the other party heard it and felt dissatisfied.