Chapter 137

Chapter 137: Tonight! Follow me!

After Xu Ming and Qingwan finished lunch, it was already 2 PM.

Qingwan originally wanted to spend more time with Xu Ming and visit the White Moon Pool in Baiwa City again.

Qingwan had heard from the locals that at night, the White Moon Pool shone like the moon, beautiful as a scroll.

But on her jade token, Xia Donghua of the same sect was already urging Qingwan, saying they were going to hold an extremely important Human Race meeting.

Qingwan felt quite unhappy inside.

She hadn’t played enough yet.

But she couldn’t really skip it.

“Alright, no big deal anyway. There’s plenty of time in the future, and I do need to prepare for that magic array.”

Qingwan could only convince herself this way inside.

“Xu Ming, I have to go back.” Qingwan might not have noticed herself, but she had changed the address from “Young Master Xu” to simply “Xu Ming.”

“Alright, then we’ll part ways here. I leave the matter of the magic array to you, young lady.” Xu Ming bowed politely.

“Is that all?”

“Hmm?”

“I mean…” Qingwan took a step forward, “Are you just leaving? Not even seeing me off?”

“…”

“Shall I escort you back to the inn?” Xu Ming asked.

“Hmm~ let’s go then.” Qingwan didn’t hesitate at all, happily walking ahead.

Watching the cheerful figure of the girl, Xu Ming couldn’t help but smile and shake his head.

“Younger Female Fellow Practitioner, you’ve finally returned. The meeting of our Human Race Alliance is about to begin. This meeting is very important.”

When Xu Ming escorted Qingwan to the building below her inn, a man walked out.

Xu Ming remembered this man.

This man was the son of the Sect Leader of Heavenly Profound Gate, a proper cultivator second generation.

“And who might this brother be?” Xia Donghua looked towards Xu Ming beside Qingwan, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, a trace of caution rising in his heart.

I heard early this morning that Younger Female Fellow Practitioner went out dressed beautifully. It’s rare for Dugu Qiu to say someone looks beautiful.

And now, Younger Female Fellow Practitioner is standing next to a man.

Moreover, regardless of how lively and kind Younger Female Fellow Practitioner’s personality may be, she always keeps a certain distance from men.

But Younger Female Fellow Practitioner is standing very close to this man, their shoulders almost touching.

In Xia Donghua’s memory, this has never happened before.

“Wu Kingdom’s Xu Ming.” Xu Ming bowed politely.

“Xu Ming…” Xia Donghua repeated this name, feeling somewhat familiar.

“Could Brother Xu be the one who wrote ‘Butterfly Lovers Flower’ and ‘Refusal to Marry Memorandum’?” Xia Donghua suddenly recalled.

“Indeed.” Xu Ming didn’t expect himself to be so famous.

People from White Deer Academy knowing him was normal since he became famous through his writings, and White Deer Academy specifically collects excellent poems and articles from all over.

But for someone from Heavenly Profound Gate to know his name was unexpected.

“Nice to meet you, Brother Xu. My name is Xia Donghua, my father is Xia Hai of Heavenly Profound Gate.” Xia Donghua bowed in return.

“Pleased to meet you.” Xu Ming said politely, though he actually hadn’t heard of Xia Donghua.

“What is the relationship between Younger Female Fellow Practitioner and Brother Xu?” Xia Donghua vaguely knew Xu Ming’s literary talent, knew that Wu Kingdom had produced a remarkable talent excelling in both literature and martial arts, but he didn’t know the relationship between Xu Ming and Qingwan.

“I had some matters today with Xu Ming.” Qingwan said matter-of-factly, turning around and smiling at Xu Ming, “Alright, you’ve seen me off far enough. Go back. I’ll come find you tomorrow. And don’t ignore my messages~”

“Alright.” Xu Ming nodded, bowing again to Xia Donghua, “Then, Brother Xia, I take my leave.”

“Brother Xu, there’s no rush to leave. Our Human Race Alliance in Baiwa City will soon hold a meeting. Would Brother Xu like to listen in?” Xia Donghua asked.

“No need.” Before Xu Ming could reply, Qingwan helped him reject Xia Donghua, “Xu Ming, go back and rest. If there’s anything, I’ll tell you tomorrow.”

What if Xu Ming stays at the inn, others greet him, and his identity is exposed?

“I thought so too.” Xu Ming nodded, “If you need help, just let me know. If I can help, I will.”

Though Xu Ming said that, whether he would actually help or not would depend on the situation.

Such polite words, both sides understood.

“Alright, Brother Xu, please walk safely.” Xia Donghua felt somewhat displeased, thinking Xu Ming didn’t give him face.

After Xu Ming turned and left, Xia Donghua wanted to get closer to Qingwan, asking where she went today, probing the relationship between her and Xu Ming.

However, before Xia Donghua could speak, Qingwan smiled and stepped away, entering the inn.

The entire inn had once again been rented out by Human Race cultivators.

Everyone’s expression was somewhat heavy.

In these two days, several beams of light had fallen in Baiwa City, and more than ten Human Race cultivators disappeared one after another, dead or alive unknown.

No one knew if the next person to disappear would be them.

Qingwan scanned everyone, finding an empty seat and sitting down.

Although Xia Donghua still cared about the relationship between Qingwan and Xu Ming, he knew he had more important things to do.

Xia Donghua walked to the front of everyone.

The whispers in the inn gradually faded, and all eyes turned to Xia Donghua.

Xia Donghua looked at everyone, “I know what all of you are thinking. In these two days, many Human Race cultivators have disappeared, and the same goes for the Demon Race.

None of us knows if the next one to disappear will be ourselves.

I called all of you here today because I’ve found a way out!”

As Xia Donghua’s voice fell, everyone’s eyes lit up.

Xia Donghua looked at everyone:

“At noon, two cultivators from Heavenly Yin Sect told me that the spiritual energy convergence point of Baiwa City is at the Toad Temple in Baiwa City!

So, within that Toad Temple, there might even be a hidden rare treasure in Baiwa City!

Regardless of the rare treasure, as long as we connect the Toad Temple and set up a Spirit Stone Void Array inside! We can leave!

Anyone who wants to leave this cursed place, or anyone who wants to seize the rare treasure,

Tonight! Follow me!”

This month has been full of events.

First tendonitis, then being rear-ended while driving, followed by days of back pain, and now I’m feeling better.

Yesterday, I moved and didn’t have time to update.

Ah…

I wish for a period of life where I don’t have to worry about anything.

Let’s work hard next month.