Madam, please ascend.

Chapter 15 Meeting an old friend again
"If you don't have a favorite, you can consider me. I'm in the late stage of the Spiritual Transformation Realm and can be hired for seven days for just fifty spirit stones. I don't have to worry about food or drink, and I'm especially good at serving people."

The woman's voice was charming and made people feel excited.

Yun Yi felt helpless. He turned around and saw the person in red clothes and bare feet. It was indeed the little bird.

Suzaku.

Yun Yi asked, "Are you following me?"

Suzaku denied it: "Do you believe me if I say it's a coincidence?"

Yun Yi certainly didn't believe it. The fact that she could quote fifty spirit stones with such an accurate number showed that she had been secretly observing him for a long time and even knew clearly that he had made a small profit from selling the Turtle Breathing Pill.

"Do not believe."

"Then there's nothing I can do."

"Did your lady ask you to come?"

"I guess so, but she only asked me to help you secretly. But I was bored and couldn't help but want to talk to you."

Yun Yi said helplessly: "There's no need. Go back and tell your young lady that I won't seek death for no reason."

Zhuque shook his head and said, "If I don't look for the young lady, I will follow you, my uncle."

Uncle?

Yun Yi laughed and said, "Aren't you afraid that Song Xinci will get angry if you talk nonsense like that?"

"The young lady has already informed the Valley Master of her marriage. I believe that it won't be long before the entire Demon Sect will know about this. However, your identity, son-in-law, is kept secret. For now, I am the only one who knows about it."

"Oh, then Yun is truly honored."

Looking at the smiling and talking Suzaku, Yun Yi suddenly felt a headache, thinking that his trip to the secret realm might not be kept secret anymore.

Zhuque added, "Don't make it difficult for me. I kept your killing of the stinky beggar a secret, and I didn't tell the young lady about the 'divine messenger pen' either."

Yun Yi ignored her and pondered for a moment, thinking that even if he didn't agree to Zhuque, she would probably continue to follow him in secret. In that case, it would be better to let her help openly. When they reached the Feitian Secret Realm, it would not be a problem to share her opportunities.

Perhaps this opportunity could change her tragic ending of dying in the Demon Sect many years later.

Seeing Yun Yi's eyes flickering, Zhuque felt that he was thinking about something bad, so he asked, "Are you planning to do something shameful that you can't let the young lady and I know about?"

"Who do you think I am!"

"Then what are you still hesitating about?"

Yun Yi asked back: "Why don't you tell me why I hired someone?"

Zhuque answered without hesitation: "Isn't it just looking for someone to accompany you to travel around the mountains and rivers, all the way to the capital to take the exam?"

"Wrong, I'm looking for a place called the Fountain of Forgetfulness."

"Isn't that still just sightseeing?"

"Yes and no. I only have one request. You can follow me, but you can't tell Song Xinci about my affairs."

Zhuque hesitated a little, "It's not impossible. After all, the young lady only asked me to protect your life, but didn't say that I have to watch your every move."

Yun Yi said, "If you can keep your word, I will allow you to be my bodyguard."

"Why do you say that as if you're at a disadvantage?! Do you want to see how much a late-stage Spiritual Transformation Realm guard costs per day?"

"Alright, alright, I got a great deal." Yun Yi glanced at the sky, "Let's find a place to rest first and set off again tomorrow morning."

"Aren't you going to give me fifty spirit stones first?"

"If you're not convinced, just continue to follow me secretly."

"Sir, you are so cunning."

……

The two of them found a secular inn to rest. During their stay, there was no trouble except that Zhuque always attracted a lot of attention due to her beauty.

The night passed peacefully, and Yun Yi finally got a good night's sleep. After two days and one night of busy work in the nameless town, and traveling all night on their wedding night, his body was already exhausted.

After buying some fermented rice wine at the inn, the two set off for the Forget-Your-Worries Spring. Zhuque looked at the white sand camel laden with food and drinks and grumbled, "If I didn't know you, I'd think you were a traveling merchant."

Yun Yi said, "This is called being prepared for any eventuality."

"With so much food, I'm afraid it would take seven or eight strong men several days to eat it. What are you thinking?"

"I was thinking, it's a pity that you're also a poor guy without a Sumeru Ring, otherwise I could give the things to you for safekeeping."

"Yun Yi, you actually have the nerve to complain about my poverty?"

"What else?" Yun Yi rode on the white sand camel, squeezed the camel's belly with his legs, and the white sand camel moved forward with a "clattering" sound.

Zhuque followed slowly behind, but thought in his heart that his son-in-law must have an extraordinary background, otherwise how could he know about a treasure like the Sumeru Ring.

Although the young lady didn't reveal his identity, he was most likely a descendant of an immortal. The only suspicious thing was that at his age, why hadn't he cultivated yet?

Is there something you can't tell me?
Could it be that my son-in-law is not good in that aspect?
Yun Yi's voice came from the front: "Little bird, why do I feel like you are thinking about something very rude?"

My son-in-law is so powerful, it seems like he can read minds?
Zhuque hurried to catch up and said with a smile: "How could that be possible? I am devoted to my son-in-law and treat him with the utmost respect."

"I only know that you are a cultivator in the Spiritual Transformation Realm, but I have no idea what abilities you possess. Could you please tell me about them?"

"Hasn't the uncle seen my abilities?"

"I've only seen your golden bell and red silk and your half-baked charm technique. I don't know anything else."

Zhuque was generous and answered directly, "I am also good at fire magic, especially escape techniques. The reason why the old valley master asked me to protect the young lady is mainly because I am particularly proficient in the Three Flame Escape Technique."

"Then why don't you follow Song Xinci now?"

"My lady has already reached the Dao He realm, so why would she need me anymore?"

Yun Yi leaned against the hump, his body swaying with the white sand camel, feeling very comfortable. He took a sip of wine and said, "Tell me in detail what it does. Maybe it will be useful later."

Suzaku explained, "They can escape very quickly, up to a few hundred miles away, and their tracks are difficult to trace."

“Are there any limitations to its use?”

"It consumes a lot of mana. If I bring another person along, it will consume all of my mana."

"I have a small question. If I escape to an uncontrollable place, won't I just wait for death?"

"For those of us who practice cultivation, luck is also indispensable. If we are truly unlucky, we might die at any moment."

Yun Yi nodded and said, "That's the truth." Those chosen ones in the previous life were all blessed with good fortune and a long life. This shows that in the world of cultivation, luck is more important than anything else.

The two of them walked and talked, so they weren't lonely. It was just that Yun Yi drank quite a bit on the way, which made Zhuque feel like his "son-in-law is an alcoholic." Little did he know that Yun Yi was deliberately practicing his drinking capacity in preparation for the upcoming Feitian Secret Realm.

The remaining wine will be of great use later.

In the vast desert, two figures walked side by side, from sunrise to sunset, leaving behind two long trails of footprints, which were blown away by the wind in an instant.

Although Yun Yi's pace had increased a lot thanks to the white sand camel, he still couldn't see the Forget Worry Spring after walking for a long time.

In his previous life, he had flown to the Forgetful Spring on a sword, but unfortunately, he was a step too late, and the secret place had already been emptied out. This time, he switched to walking on land. He only remembered the direction, but had no idea of ​​the distance.

Fortunately, Suzaku hadn't complained along the way, and she seemed to be able to relax and enjoy the journey for once. Although the desert scenery was too monotonous after looking at it for too long, what was rare was the state of mind at this moment.

Being away from the intrigues of the Demon Sect really makes people feel a lot more relaxed.

At night, the two men also met a traveling merchant. If they had no ill intentions, they could meet in the vast desert. They must be destined to be together and have fun together.

The group sang and danced and had a great time talking. When they parted the next day, Yun Yi gave them a lot of food, and the merchant also gave him many special products of Dayan.

The most important thing is that Yun Yi obtained two very useful pieces of information from the traveling merchants.

The first was that the Forget Worry Spring was less than 200 miles to the northwest, where traveling merchants had stopped and stocked up on supplies. Furthermore, the spring's water was clear, and there were no monsters nearby, making it quite safe.

The second is that in about three days, a storm will blow in the desert. At that time, you must rush back to Crescent City as soon as possible, or find another place to avoid the wind and sand.

Zhuque said with a hint of thorn in his eyes: "As long as you are willing to give up the white sand camel and the wine, I can take you directly out of the city."

Yun Yi laughed and said, "Do you really think I'm a drunkard?"

(End of this chapter)