The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 24 - 23 Hi, Long Time No See

Chapter 24: Chapter 23 Hi, Long Time No See

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From Shallow Water Village to Siping County, everything is under the jurisdiction of the Chi Xiao Sect, so the official road is relatively peaceful. Ning Xiaoxian passed through several villages along the way, all of which appeared quiet and serene.

Since she started her journey late, after walking fifteen miles, it was almost dark. As she was passing through a small village and saw the smoke rising from the farmhouses, she remembered she hadn’t eaten dinner yet and suddenly felt very hungry. However, Siping County was very close, and she didn’t want to eat dry food.

She had been to Siping County twice before, each time following Mrs. Song’s family to enjoy the market scene, and she knew quite a few good little restaurants there. Now that she had some money in her pocket and was officially on her Westward Journey, why not treat herself?

She quickened her pace and soon saw the wooden pier of the small ferry. Now, there was only a river between her and Siping County.

She remembered that Uncle Liu, the ferryman on the river, was very honest. For the past four or five years, he had charged everyone two copper coins without deceiving either old or young.

However, as she approached, she found that the usually deserted riverside was bustling with people today, all wearing anxious expressions on their faces.

Upon inquiry, she found out through a messenger that Uncle Liu was sick today, unable to operate the boat, and had asked everyone to disperse or come back the next day.

Su River is a wide river about a hundred yards across. Its water levels vary greatly; during dry spells, one could even walk across the riverbed, provided you don’t mind getting your trouser legs muddy. But this summer, the water level of Su River was high, and recent heavy rain had replenished it substantially; even from afar she could see small whirlpools at the river’s heart indicating the rapid water flow. It seemed that crossing by boat was unavoidable now.

Ning Xiaoxian bit her lower lip. It had taken her several hours to reach this place, and although the official road was used, it was hardly pleasant; the road was uneven and not cemented, and the constant rush of horses left swirling clouds of dust in their wake, throwing dust right into your face. Who would worry about PM2.5 levels here?

What mattered most was that it was getting late. Without crossing the river soon, she would have to spend the night in the God Demon Prison. Though now there was only Changtian left alive there, the thought of spending the night in a jail was still somewhat frightening.

The people on the riverbank seemed to share her concerns, discussed for a while, found no solution, and began to disperse.

Ning Xiaoxian sighed, planning to find a hidden spot to disappear and then go find Changtian to have some tea, killing the boring night, and then return early the next morning to cross the river.

Just as she was about to move away, a soft call came from behind:

"Miss Ning?"

Someone recognized her in such a remote place! Her first reaction was that Elder Shan helping her obtain the Cloud Fragrant Rice seeds must have been exposed, and she immediately stiffened, her mind racing with thoughts of finding a hidden spot to dive into the God Demon Prison, yet she felt someone stop by her side.

She mechanically turned her head and looked into a pair of warm, bright eyes, still with a hint of a smile.

Quan Shifang! What was he doing here?

The young man smiled at her.

For some reason, other girls blushed in his presence, but she turned pale as if seeing a ghost.

"Ah, long time no see," she blurted out nonchalantly, "Master Quan, what brings you to the ferry?"

Wasn’t he always high above, a Sword Immortal? Did he need to wait here for a ferry? How peculiar. Could his flying sword be broken? Ning Xiaoxian thought wickedly. Quan Shifang was followed by four or five people, all carrying themselves with dignity, seemingly his fellow disciples, and there was also a woman in red with fair skin, a dainty nose, and a beautiful face, though her thinly drawn brows were slightly raised, indicating a bit of a temper.

"Heh. I’m visiting my grandfather; he dislikes drawing attention. If I flew into Siping County on my flying sword, it would be too conspicuous, and grandpa wouldn’t like it. I asked my junior brothers and sisters to go back first, but they refused and accompanied me here," he explained. He had landed his flying sword in the bamboo groves near the ferry and then walked here to catch the boat, not expecting to encounter her here. Quite funny, isn’t it? Saying "long time no see" after just a day of separation?

"The ferryman is ill today; he cannot operate the ferry, so everyone here is unable to cross," she suddenly remembered that the man before her was a Great Cultivator, and turned her eyes craftily, "Master Quan, with your extensive Divine Skills, you must have a way to get me across the river, right?"

He grinned: "Of course. Please stop calling me Master Quan, just Quan Shifang or Senior Brother Quan will do." His usual conversations were serene, but he felt relaxed speaking with her, becoming more casual as he turned to introduce her to the other disciples of Chaoyun Sect, "This is Miss Ning. The vegetarian banquet we had at Chi Xiao Sect yesterday was prepared by her."

Unlike ordinary mortals, Ning Xiaoxian just nodded slightly to the immortals in acknowledgment. No doubt, the banquet she cooked was impressive, and the disciples couldn’t help but be moved, taking several looks at her. They found that although she wasn’t exceptionally beautiful, her fresh temperament made her more appealing the more they looked. Their eyes then shifted to the woman in red, Shi Jishan, and noticed a slight change in her expression.

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