Afterlife Department

The next day, Luo Zhilai acted surprised after Huo Ling's group told him that they wanted to go to the Guanling Province where the Snow Clouds Spring Blossoms Mountain was located.

"This place… is far." Luo Zhilai muttered.

"No problem! We will be able to return next month! This trip shouldn't be that long." Huo Ling 'assured' him. "But, to be safe… do you have someone to recommend us to take there? Like a guide?" he asked.

Luo Zhilai immediately understood. These young men 'really wanted' to watch the Martial Conference next month but actually aren't that sure if their trip will be long, since they aren't familiar in this side of the land. He recalled that these group of six 'young masters' even asked his boatman friend about the name of the town they are currently in – Cuiyi Town.

Judging by their extravagant attitudes and 'ignorance and naivety', they must have been sheltered in their homes.

The 'young masters who were sheltered in their homes' are chatting. "What should we bring?" Wu Ling asked.

"We have to have food." Qi Bai spoke.

"We can buy some since we will definitely pass by other towns and shops." Qian San told him.

Qi Bai's eyes sparkled in excitement, looking forward to taste more dishes.

"Boss Yi. Xiao Ling. You are really going with us?" Shi Yi asked.

"En. We found a letter clipped in the household registration book in the Zhuo family's manor. The letter is from Guanling Province." Huo Ling explained.

Qian San's group was shocked. Is this a coincidence?! They thought and looked at each other. The Snow Clouds Spring Blossoms Mountain is also in the Guanling Province! Huo Ling and Yi Bing were also shocked by this discovery. Yi Bing's thought that at that was, 'there really is a coincidence'. Meanwhile, Huo Ling has another thought. A new plot unlocked? 

But, they immediately recovered their expressions when they heard approaching footsteps.

"Boss Luo. You called?" someone behind them spoke.

Wu Ling's brows knitted when he felt that the voice is familiar. He turned, only for his eyes to widen in shock when he saw that it was Lu Xiu! "You - !" he exclaimed and pointed at the man.

Lu Xiu turned and acted as surprised. "Oh? Young sir, you are here?" he exclaimed.

It was then that Wu Ling recalled that the last time they saw Lu Xiu was in the next town. But, because they got frightened, they teleported back in Cuiyi Town.

"You know each other?" Luo Zhilai asked in surprise.

"My customers. My customers." Lu Xiu waved his hand dismissively, as if it was a small matter.

Luo Zhilai's brows raised in suspicion as he looked at Wu Ling's angry expression before he turned to look at Lu Xiu's smiling lips. "Oh." He just said before he turned to see Qian San, Shi Yi and Qi Bai stood frozen on one side while looking at Lu Xiu with their eyes wide in horror. "…" what the hell happened?! Why do they look so terrified at Lu Xiu?! He thought and frowned as he turned back and glared at Lu Xiu with suspicion in his eyes. What did this devil do to them?!

Lu Xiu. "…" boss, I really didn't! I did nothing! In fact, it was them! They have ghosts in their hearts thus they are like this! He thought, feeling wronged.

Yi Bing and Huo Ling who have finished their discussion turned, only to see this strange scene and feel the strange atmosphere. "…" did we miss something fun? They thought and looked at each other.

"Boss Luo." Huo Ling called as he approached Luo Zhilai.

Luo Zhilai turned and smiled. "This is the driver I know. He has been working for me for a long time." he told him.

Obviously. He is even sleeping, literally, on the roof, to eavesdrop. Huo Ling thought as he looked at Lu Xiu who remained smiling. He ignored him and turned to look at the still frightened members of the Collection Department who hid behind Yi Bing for protection. So, the one these four met before is a disciple of the Ruojian Valley, this sect of lunatics?

He turned back to face Luo Zhilai and Lu Xiu. Then, he smiled. "Thank you, boss Luo. How much is the fare per day?" he asked.

"I will give you a discount since you are boss Luo's VIP guests!" Lu Xiu spoke.

"Aiya! This won't do!" Huo Ling said. "How about we double the price?" he asked.

Lu Xiu. "…" boss, this… he thought as he speechlessly looked at Huo Ling.

Luo Zhilai doesn't want to talk. "…" he is even crazier than the people of our sect. This is the conclusion that he had after observing Huo Ling.

Lu Xiu's brow twitched and his smile almost collapsed. This crazy bastard… he thought as he looked at Huo Ling.

You think you can bully my friends? Huo Ling thought as he remained facing Lu Xiu.

Qian San, Wu Ling, Shi Yi and Qi Bai wanted to cry. Huo Ling! Thank you! They inwardly cried, thanking Huo Ling for avenging them.

Yi Bing's lip twitched. "…" how can Shi Jiu's and Shou Ji's subordinates be this weak? He thought and sighed.

It is reasonable, though, since these four only had ferried the souls of lovers. In short, their ferrying is very peaceful, aside from some tear-jerking dog-blood drama. He wasn't too surprised how fast these four picked up Huo Ling's acting skills, for they always ferry the separated lovers, etc.

…

Liulin Sect.

"Da shixiong! Lei-shidi! Welcome back!" the disciples of the Liulin Sect greeted when they saw Mu Fan and Lei Wei have returned.

"Has master take the medicine?" Mu Fan asked as they entered.

"Yes, da shixiong." A disciple answered.

"How is he now?" Mu Fan asked.

"Master has rested for one shichen. He is currently awake." The disciple answered as they stopped in front of the door.

Mu Fan and Lei Wei bowed while the disciple stood behind them and also bowed.

"Master. Mu Fan has returned with Lei-shidi." Mu Fan spoke.

"Enter." A hoarse and weak voice spoke.

"Yes." Mu Fan answered as he gestured for Lei Wei to follow him after the disciple opened the door.

Lei Wei conscientiously followed behind Mu Fan as they entered before the door closed behind them.

"Master." Mu Fan called when they saw a man in his fifties lying on the bed, looking so weak. He immediately knelt.

Lei Wei followed.

"Rise… you may rise." Jin Chong coughed.

"Master. You don't need to speak. We only came here to report." Mu Fan said as he and Lei Wei rose.

"Doesn't matter…" Jin Chong waved his hand as he sat up from the bed. "Speak." He said.

"Yes." Mu Fan answered and lowered his head. "I and Lei-shidi went to eat briefly while our fellow disciples went to line up and buy the medicine. But, as we were eating, we heard someone badmouthing you." He clenched his fists. "It is Jing Qing of the Green River Sect. He and Lei-shidi got into a heated argument and he dared to sneak attack Lei-shidi!" he said.

Jin Chong took a deep breath while Lei Wei lowered his head even more in shame. "Master… sorry…" he sniffled.

"Was your shidi poisoned? If he was, then you should have sent him directly to infirmary." Jin Chong told Mu Fan.

"No, shifu. Lei-shidi is fine." Mu Fan answered. "Lei-shidi was saved by someone who was careless and his fan slipped out of his hand. The fan blocked the needle that Jing Qing used, thus saving Lei-shidi's life." He explained.

Lei Wei heaved a sigh of relief and patted his chest to comfort himself. Until now, he still can't believe that freakish coincidence.

As expected, Jin Chong was surprised. "A coincidence?" he asked.

"It is." Mu Fan answered. "The owner of the fan is just a dandy young master from a wealthy family. Neither he nor his five other friends are from jianghu." He explained.

Jin Chong fell silent. After a while, he spoke. "Invite them. We have to thank them." he said.

"This…" Mu Fan muttered. "They are currently staying in the Lailai Inn and are friends with Luo Zhilai." He said.

Jin Chong froze.

Mu Fan's voice became lower. "I don't know if Luo Zhilai would advise them to not accept our invitation." He said with a sigh in his voice. "Also… today, they are going to the Guanling Province…" he said and raised his head to look at Jin Chong.

"Guanling Province…?" Jin Chong's mind suddenly became sluggish.

"They are going to find the Snow Clouds Spring Blossoms Mountain." Mu Fan told him.

As expected, Jin Chong's body froze in shock. He sharply turned to Mu Fan. "… they are really not from jianghu?" he asked.

"No, master." Mu Fan sincerely answered. "They are just a group of young masters who were fooled after they overheard a charlatan talking about the elixir of immortals." He explained.

Jin Chong heavily sighed. He believes that Mu Fan won't lie to him. "They aren't from jianghu but came to jianghu… I am afraid…" he spoke. "They will be caught in a big storm that is about to come in jianghu.." He said.