The Immortal’s "White Moonlight" Reborn - Chapter 46

“That is the most important person in my life; she is worth everything I have to give.”

“It should be Fellow Daoist Yu.” Gao Fu opened the door with an air of claiming credit, but the moment the door swung wide, she suddenly shuddered.

It was freezing.

Standing at the doorway was a woman dressed in a pale blue gown. She had a delicate, clean-cut appearance and held an ordinary sword, yet her entire being radiated a terrifying chill.

Gao Fu caught a glimpse of the lingering gloom in the depths of the woman’s eyes. She wasn’t particularly surprised; this Fellow Daoist Yu had always had an eccentric temperament, though she didn’t seem to harbor any actual malice.

Ever since they met a few days ago, she had treated Gao Fu this way as if Gao Fu had stolen her money or her lover. Of course, she wasn’t much better toward others, always maintaining an air of icy thorns that kept people a thousand miles away. Thinking of it this way, Gao Fu felt a sense of balance in her heart.

Oh, right, she almost forgot to give Qiwu a heads-up. She couldn’t let Qiwu be frightened by her.

“Qiwu, this person is named Yu Hengwei. She’s a rogue cultivator, roughly at the Earth Immortal stage. Her temper is a bit odd, so don’t be afraid. I’ll handle the interactions with her…”

Gao Fu spoke to Wen Qiwu via sound transmission. She was determined to protect her gentle friend, who was surely the least capable of engaging in verbal disputes.

Who would have thought that before she could even finish her sentence, a cold wind would sweep past her? In the blink of an eye, the person in front of her had vanished.

As for where she went? Behind her, of course.

Wen Qiwu had just heard Gao Fu describe this “Fellow Daoist Yu” as eccentric when the woman suddenly appeared right in front of her. Wen Qiwu instinctively took a step back, a trace of wariness flickering in her eyes.

Perhaps the faint guardedness in her gaze wounded the woman. The person Gao Fu called “eccentric” stood there awkwardly, like a child who had done something wrong.

Someone like this… didn’t look like an eccentric person at all. On the contrary, Wen Qiwu felt that the woman before her was like a wronged bird in a menagerie—the kind that made one want to reach out and pat her head.

Wen Qiwu rubbed her fingertips. Realizing she was actually tempted to do so, she quickly brushed away the messy thoughts. This Fellow Daoist Yu was not a bird one could simply pet; such a thought was far too presumptuous.

Wen Qiwu quickly put on a smile and took the initiative to greet her.

She wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination, but Wen Qiwu felt that Yu Hengwei seemed a bit nervous. Speaking of which, those eyes… the “spiritual temperature” radiating through them felt strangely familiar to Wen Qiwu.

It was precisely because of this familiarity that she was willing to associate with her.

“Fellow… Fellow Daoist, is it you who intends to enter the Phoenix Lord’s Tomb?” When Yu Hengwei first spoke to address Wen Qiwu, there was a strange, clumsy hesitation.

“That’s right. I heard that you know of a rift to enter the tomb. I’ll have to trouble you to lead the way; I will surely offer a significant reward.” Since A-Fu had managed to invite her, she must have already paid a price. This was Wen Qiwu’s own business, and she didn’t want to trouble others with the expense, so she intended to repay Gao Fu as much as possible.

“No need. This Fellow Daoist Gao has already paid the reward.” Yu’s tone returned to normal, but she adamantly refused to accept anything from Wen Qiwu.

This…

Wen Qiwu looked at Gao Fu, signaling that she should be the one to pay this time.

“It’s no big deal. I only promised to help her find someone. My family has many connections; finding a person isn’t much trouble at all.” Gao Fu waved her hand, indicating that Wen Qiwu shouldn’t worry about it.

Finding a person… Wen Qiwu had lived in the God-Inquiry Sect for years and didn’t have many contacts, unless she went to trouble her Senior Sister.

“If you really feel bad about it, Qiwu, then come visit the Vast Sea Territory as a guest. I have many siblings, but not one I can truly talk to. I’ve long hoped for someone to accompany me to the temple fairs. We’ll be holding the Dragon Leap Ceremony then; it’s bound to be very lively.” Gao Fu remained true to her original goal, still trying to spirit Wen Qiwu away to her home.

The Dragon Leap Ceremony of the Vast Sea Territory…

Long ago, the Vast Sea was the territory of the Dragon Clan. The Dragon Leap Ceremony had been passed down from that era. Although the Dragons were now a thing of history, the humans and some aquatic tribes had preserved the ritual.

To this day, it has become the grandest local festival. It was said that the Vast Sea Territory became exceptionally vibrant during the ceremony. Wen Qiwu had originally thought of going there to relax, but now the person who needed a change of scenery was her Senior Sister.

Physical wounds were secondary; her Senior Sister’s most serious injuries were in her heart. Staying on Cloud-Mist Mountain all the time would only lead to stagnation. Perhaps she should take her Senior Sister to the Vast Sea Territory later to cheer her up.

While Wen Qiwu was deep in thought, she didn’t notice that Yu Hengwei, standing beside her, had nearly crushed the table. When Wen Qiwu nodded in agreement, a flash of panic crossed Yu’s eyes.

“I’ve long heard that the Dragon Leap Ceremony is extraordinarily lively. I’ve never had the chance to see it. Fellow Daoist Gao, why don’t you take me along as well?” Yu Hengwei suddenly spoke up.

The smile on Gao Fu’s face froze. She looked at Yu Hengwei in disbelief. The other woman still wore an icy expression and didn’t look at all like someone who wanted to go have fun in the Vast Sea. So… why?

But since she currently needed the woman’s help, she couldn’t easily refuse such a small request.

To her surprise, Wen Qiwu actually looked relieved. Smiling at them, she said, “That’s perfect. Let Fellow Daoist Yu accompany you. I’ll need to look after a patient once I’m there; I’m afraid I’d ruin your fun.”

A patient? Yu Hengwei murmured in her heart.

[“A-Fu, I think you might have a misunderstanding about Fellow Daoist Yu. Although she looks cold, she has a very good personality. You’ve probably misjudged her.”] Wen Qiwu transmitted.

Good personality? Wen Qiwu spoke so gently and earnestly that Gao Fu actually began to waver. She stole a glance at Yu Hengwei, only to see blatant disdain in the woman’s eyes.

No, this was definitely not a misunderstanding.

It was just that this Yu Hengwei acted very obediently in front of Qiwu. Wait—acting “good” only in front of Qiwu?

Gao Fu suddenly looked at her with renewed vigilance. What was this person’s angle?

“Fellow Daoist, the Phoenix Lord’s Tomb is dangerous. I happened to go there once by accident. It is littered with ghost remains. Even if one manages to enter the center of the tomb, there are layers of killing intent left by the Demon Emperor. Even a True Immortal might not return unscathed. Perhaps you should reconsider?” Yu Hengwei advised.

“I appreciate your kindness, but I must go.” Wen Qiwu politely declined the suggestion. She knew the other woman was looking out for her, but she couldn’t listen.

“Qiwu…” Hearing this from Yu Hengwei, whose strength was levels above her own, Gao Fu also hesitantly tried to persuade Wen Qiwu against going.

Wen Qiwu shook her head gently at Gao Fu and said firmly, “A-Fu, I must enter the tomb to get something. I have a patient at home who desperately needs that immortal artifact for treatment.”

“But it’s so dangerous there… is it worth it?” Gao Fu looked at her with concern.

“Of course it’s worth it.” The smile on Wen Qiwu’s lips deepened. She looked out the window and whispered softly, “That is the most important person in my life.”

Worth risking everything to ensure her safety.

Yu Hengwei froze, stunned.

From Wen Qiwu’s tone, Gao Fu could hear a devotion as deep as her home’s Vast Sea. She wondered who that patient was and what their relationship to Qiwu could be… Sigh, it was truly enviable.

“You don’t need to worry about me. The Phoenix Lord’s Tomb isn’t that dangerous for me. I already have a plan,” Wen Qiwu explained.

Qiwu was indeed mysterious; perhaps there was no need to be so worried.

As Gao Fu withdrew her gaze, she accidentally caught sight of Yu Hengwei. To her shock, the person who had never given her a decent look was actually showing a trace of… shyness? Gao Fu shuddered, finding it inexplicably creepy. What on earth was she shy about?

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