"This one is about right…"
Wan Yunting handed a grilled fish to Zhang Xian'er. She took it and started eating happily, but then seemed to remember something, her small face drooping again. She sighed and said, "Old Man won't ever get to eat my grilled fish again…"
Wan Yunting's movements paused. He looked up at her pitiable, suddenly sad expression and comforted her, "Try to look on the bright side. Everyone dies eventually; it's the same for everyone."
"Mm, alright."
The carefree Zhang Xian'er didn't dwell on it for long. She wolfed down the grilled fish, grinning at Wan Yunting as she said, "You eat too. Oh, right, when are you taking me to the capital?"
Wan Yunting ate as well and replied, "Do you want to go back to the capital with me now?"
"Whatever."
Zhang Xian'er was indifferent, but then added, "However, I still need to stay here for a few more days. I need to sort out the things the old man left behind."
Wan Yunting nodded. "In that case, I'll leave Dragon Tiger Mountain tomorrow and go to Huadu City. After I'm done with my business, I'll come back to pick you up to go to the capital, or perhaps you can come find me in the capital then."
"Okay." Zhang Xian'er nodded, figuring as long as she followed him, she'd have food.
Wan Yunting added, "You keep the Demon Sword for now. Bring it with you next time you come to the capital."
Zhang Xian'er's peach blossom eyes met his directly, and she asked, "Are you going to look for the Demon Pool with the Demon Sword?"
Wan Yunting nodded. "As the Old Celestial Master said, this is the only way to try and deal with the main god of the Heavenly Eye Cult."
"Alright, I'll go with you then."
Zhang Xian'er nodded. "I'd really like to see if this Demon Pool is as magical as they say!"
The next morning, after saying a few words to Zhang Xian'er, Wan Yunting left the back mountain and headed back towards the Celestial Master's Mansion. Halfway there, he encountered that Celestial Master named Zhang Wanfu, who was blocking the path with a group of Dragon Tiger Mountain disciples.
Wan Yunting's brow immediately furrowed, as if he understood their intention.
"Wan Yunting, are you leaving our Dragon Tiger Mountain?"
Zhang Wanfu had blocked Wan Yunting privately, keeping it from the Sect Master Zhang Xuanliang.
"Yes."
Wan Yunting's expression was calm. He smiled and cupped his fists, saying, "May I ask why Celestial Master is looking for me?"
"Heh heh."
Zhang Wanfu let out two cold laughs and said, "Do you think you know why I'm looking for you?"
Wan Yunting also smiled. "Why don't Celestial Master ask Zhong Yulong, the Sect Master of the Wudang Sect!"
Zhang Wanfu's expression faltered, and he asked suspiciously, "Did you really tell Zhong Yulong the whereabouts of the Demon Pool?"
Wan Yunting chuckled, "I've already released the private videos they sought me out with. The purpose was to expose how the Wudang Sect was secretly searching for the Demon Pool behind the backs of the various sects, so I released them to let you all know."
"Of course, I have a motive too, which is to provoke the relationship between your various sects and the Wudang Sect!"
"Hmph."
Zhang Wanfu said, "You're quite honest, even telling us your motive."
Wan Yunting shrugged and laughed, "Anyone can understand my intentions in doing this. I just want to see if the Wudang Sect and your various sects are of one mind!"
"Well, did Zhong Yulong inform the various sects of the Demon Pool's whereabouts?"
These words made Zhang Wanfu snort coldly again. Wan Yunting chuckled, "It seems not."
"Now tell me the whereabouts of the Demon Pool!" Zhang Wanfu said sternly.
Wan Yunting narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Just go ask Zhong Yulong. I'll be taking my leave now…"
"Stop!"
Zhang Wanfu shouted sternly. The dozen or so disciples around him stepped forward and surrounded Wan Yunting, each holding weapons, ready to strike at any moment.
Seeing this, Wan Yunting smiled and said, "Celestial Master, did you ask for your Sect Master's opinion before acting against me?"
"We don't need our Sect Master's consent. As long as you tell me the whereabouts of the Demon Pool."
Zhang Wanfu looked directly at him and said coldly, "Otherwise, I won't let you leave Dragon Tiger Mountain!"
Wan Yunting smiled, but he was starting to get angry. He knew that this Celestial Master Zhang Wanfu must have come to find him for the Demon Pool's whereabouts without Zhang Xuanliang's knowledge.
"Junior Brother Wanfu, what are you doing?"
Suddenly, Celestial Master Zhao Yi Wu, along with disciples like Zhou Yizhen, rushed over and reprimanded Zhang Wanfu, "Sect Master brother said there's no need to trouble Chairman Wan. Are you disobeying Sect Master brother's orders?"
Zhang Wanfu turned to look at Zhao Yi Wu and said, "Senior Brother Zhao, he's delivered himself to our doorstep. Why shouldn't we take this opportunity to find out the whereabouts of the Demon Pool?"
"You're being foolish."
Zhao Yi Wu glared at Zhang Wanfu and rebuked, "Sect Master brother said we shouldn't get involved in this matter. Why don't you listen?"
"Hmph, if you and Sect Master brother aren't competing, surely other sects are?"
Zhang Wanfu glared at Zhao Yi Wu and said, "If our Dragon Tiger Mountain is to develop, and if we truly find the Demon Pool, we can't just let other sects benefit for nothing, especially the Wudang Sect!"
"Enough."
Zhao Yi Wu cut him off, knowing that Zhang Wanfu advocated for competing with other sects for the Demon Pool.
However, Sect Master Zhang Xuanliang advocated for not getting involved, letting other sects fight it out. Zhao Yi Wu also stood with Zhang Xuanliang. He then said apologetically to Wan Yunting, "I'm sorry, Junior Brother is being rash. I hope you can forgive him. I'll escort you back to the Celestial Master's Mansion."
Wan Yunting nodded, naturally not holding Zhang Wanfu's behavior against him.
Of course, if Zhao Yi Wu hadn't intervened in time, he would have truly taught this Zhang Wanfu a lesson!
"Senior Brother Zhao, you can't…"
"Shut up. I'll discuss this with Sect Master brother, and you can prepare to be scolded."
Zhao Yi Wu coldly rebuked Zhang Wanfu, then turned and made a gesture of invitation to Wan Yunting, personally leading him back to the Celestial Master's Mansion.
"Hmph."
This scene made Zhang Wanfu scoff with extreme displeasure, believing their Sect Master brother and the others were too fearful of trouble.
All the way, Zhao Yi Wu kept apologizing to Wan Yunting, which finally dispelled his anger. Upon returning to the Celestial Master's Mansion, he directly took Wan Yunting to see Zhang Xuanliang.
Zhao Yi Wu also informed Zhang Xuanliang about Zhang Wanfu's actions earlier. This made Zhang Xuanliang quite annoyed. After apologizing to Wan Yunting, upon learning that he was about to leave Dragon Tiger Mountain…
Zhang Xuanliang nodded and said, "Chairman Wan, let's have breakfast together, and then I'll see you off from the Celestial Master's Mansion."
"Alright."
Wan Yunting nodded. After having breakfast with Zhang Xuanliang and Zhao Yi Wu, they chatted for a while before Wan Yunting left the Celestial Master's Mansion, took a car directly to the airport in the city, and flew to Huadu City…
"Sect Master brother, why did the Old Celestial Master choose him?"
At the main gate of the Celestial Master's Mansion, Zhao Yi Wu and Zhang Xuanliang watched Wan Yunting leave, but he still seemed puzzled.
Zhang Xuanliang stood with his hands behind his back, watching the car that had taken Wan Yunting away gradually recede. He also sighed and shook his head, "I don't know either, but if the Old Celestial Master chose him, then we should trust the Old Celestial Master. We should help him if we can, and if we can't, our Dragon Tiger Mountain can do nothing."
"Alas…"
Zhao Yi Wu nodded. "Let's hope the Old Celestial Master is right…"
Wan Yunting drove to the airport and took his private jet. He arrived in Huadu City around 2 PM and first went directly to his second brother's house.
"Second Brother, why did you suddenly return to Huadu City?"
Second Sister-in-law Wang Chulin was very surprised to see Wan Yunting appear at their doorstep.
He had been at Dragon Tiger Mountain for a while, and had forgotten to call his second brother and sister-in-law in advance to inform them.
"Mm, we're going to establish a Chinese medicine hospital in Huadu City, so I've come to plan with Elder Jiang and the others. I expect to be here for a while." Wan Yunting entered with a simple backpack, picked up Wan'er, and explained with a smile to Wang Chulin.
"Oh, I see. Then you can just stay at home."
Wang Chulin, holding her son, was naturally happy to hear that Wan Yunting would be staying in Huadu City for a while.
Seeing that it was still early, Wan Yunting put down his luggage and first contacted Jiang Yichun. Upon learning that he was at the Chinese Medicine Association's office, he drove directly there…
"Xiao Lin, give me that document…"
At this time, the Huadu City Chinese Medicine Association's office was located next to Huadu City University of Chinese Medicine.
Ruan Wen, wearing a printed long dress, with her hair tied up at the back of her head, possessed a beautiful and alluring face, coupled with a voluptuous and graceful figure, exuding the charm of a mature and elegant woman. Every movement she made was captivating.
Within the association, many male members had privately pursued Ruan Wen, but she had rejected them all.
"Huh? Chairman Wan, why is he here?"
At this moment, someone saw Wan Yunting enter and began to discuss it in surprise.
Ruan Wen was also in the lobby. She turned her head towards the entrance upon hearing the voices and saw Wan Yunting walking in. She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Yun… Chairman Wan, why have you returned to Huadu City?"
"Mm, Committee Member Ruan…"
In front of everyone, Wan Yunting addressed Ruan Wen as Committee Member. Only in private would he call her Sister Ruan. He smiled and said, "I've come back to handle some matters."
Ruan Wen was overjoyed internally. If her colleagues hadn't been present, she would have loved to throw herself into Wan Yunting's arms.
"Everyone, please continue your work. I'm going upstairs to find President Jiang…"
After exchanging a glance with Ruan Wen, Wan Yunting went upstairs.
Seeing this, Ruan Wen happily returned to her workstation, took out her phone, and sent a message to Ruan Xingwen, informing her of the news…