"Of course, we need them. Let's go find Zihang for supplies right now," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"Alright."
Duan Yingying happily hugged Wan Yunting's arm. However, upon seeing someone passing by in the distance, Wan Yunting turned to her and said, "Let go, don't let people see."
"I won't let go."
Duan Yingying gave Wan Yunting a proud glance and held his arm even tighter, pouting and humming, "I want everyone to know that I'm with you."
Wan Yunting was helpless. He let her intimately hold his arm and said, "But Mother-in-law doesn't approve of us being together!"
Duan Yingying stopped abruptly and pulled Wan Yunting's arm, "Did my mom talk to you?"
"Yes, this morning when we were on the mountain, she was very angry," Wan Yunting said with a wry smile.
Duan Yingying glanced at him sideways with her almond-shaped eyes and asked, "Then what did you say?"
Wan Yunting smiled and said, "What else could I say? Of course, I said I'd take full responsibility for you."
Duan Yingying felt happy upon hearing this and continued to hold his arm to find Li Zihang. She smiled and said, "You're wise. As for my mom, you don't need to worry about her. She's the one who wanted me to be with you in the first place, and she can't control it now."
Wan Yunting couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Mother-in-law must be regretting it immensely right now..."
He guessed correctly. Yang Jingyi was lying on the bed in anger, being comforted by Wu Weizi. Upon hearing about the matter, he said helplessly, "Sister-in-law, why did you let Yingying go down the mountain to find Xiao Wan in the first place? Now that they are together, you don't approve. Isn't this deliberately making things difficult for yourself?"
Lying on the bed, Yang Jingyi said angrily, "I didn't know he was so passionate and fickle back then! If I had known he had so many women outside, how could I have pushed Yingying into a fiery pit?"
"Sigh."
Wu Weizi waved his hand and said, "It's too late to say anything now. However, we know Xiao Wan's character, and I believe he won't let Yingying down in the future. So, please rest assured and don't overthink it."
"It's all my fault..."
Yang Jingyi was filled with regret. Wu Weizi reached out his old hand and patted her hand, causing Yang Jingyi to shyly retract it. Wu Weizi's old face stiffened, and he also withdrew his hand, got up, and said, "Then I'll head back first."
Yang Jingyi turned her head away, remaining silent.
Wu Weizi sighed softly and turned to leave.
Yang Jingyi watched his retreating figure, knowing that Wu Weizi had never married. Now that her husband had passed away and she was a woman living alone in the Taoist temple, Yang Jingyi felt uneasy.
During that period, Wu Weizi had been taking care of her. Over time, Wu Weizi had expressed his feelings for Yang Jingyi. Although she felt that at their age, such thoughts were inappropriate.
However, Yang Jingyi was younger than Wu Weizi and also wanted a companion to live with her in the Wuliang Taoist Temple. But in her heart, she still couldn't take that step...
By noon, many items were brought to the front hall, large and small bags, most of them daily necessities, enough for Wan Yunting, Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao, Duan Yingying, Lu Xiaodie, Zheng Rong, and Chen Qiuyun for a month.
Of course, the valley below was vast, with many wild rabbits and vegetables, which were emergency food. Wan Yunting had also brought a lot of food this time, enough to support them for a month in seclusion in the valley.
Not only that, but Wan Yunting had also asked Daoist Master Zhang Yansong for Bigu Pills. If there was no food, they could survive for a week without eating by using the Bigu Pills. This was not a problem for him, but it was different for Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao, Chen Qiuyun, and Duan Yingying.
"Then what time do we set off tomorrow?" Lu Xiaodie asked.
"We'll set off after breakfast tomorrow," Wan Yunting said.
"Okay..."
Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao nodded. Duan Yingying glanced at them and smiled at Wan Yunting, "Then I'll go back and pack my things."
"Go ahead."
Wan Yunting nodded. After Duan Yingying left, Qi Miaomiao said disdainfully, "Such an arrogant young lady attitude, acting like everyone owes her money. Brother Yunting, I really don't know what you like about her?"
Gu Luotang and Lu Xiaodie also looked at him. Wan Yunting shot Qi Miaomiao a glance and gave the two of them an awkward smile, saying, "I'm going out for a bit. If you're hungry, go to the mess hall for lunch."
"Mm..."
Zheng Rong and the others nodded. Wan Yunting went out to contact Han Shumei. They had taken a plane overnight last night and were now on a train heading to Buxida County. Therefore, Wan Yunting had to go down the mountain to the county to pick them up personally...
At three o'clock in the afternoon, at the Buxida County train station, Wan Yunting, accompanied by Li Zihang, met Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan as they alighted from the train, along with their assistants who had come to conduct research.
"Xiao Wan..."
Han Shumei, dressed in professional attire, appeared even more composed and elegant, dignified yet retaining the mature grace of a woman. She hugged Wan Yunting upon arrival and said, "This place is truly remote."
"Mm, are you tired from the train ride?"
Wan Yunting patted the dust off Han Shumei's shoulder and said with a gentle smile.
"It's alright," Han Shumei said with a happy smile. Lin Xinlan also came forward and extended her hand to Wan Yunting, "Yunting, we meet again."
"Sister Xinlan, you've worked hard."
Wan Yunting shook Lin Xinlan's hand and also smiled at the assistants, asking, "Are you hungry? Shall we go for a meal first before bringing you back to the mountain sect?"
"We're not hungry, let's go directly," Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan said.
Wan Yunting nodded and said, "Alright, then let's get in the car and head back to the mountain sect. We'll have dinner together tonight."
"Okay, let's go..."
Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan also greeted their four female assistants and got into the car, driven by Wan Yunting towards Wuliang Mountain...
By five o'clock, Wan Yunting and Li Zihang were responsible for carrying the supplies, leading Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan up the mountain. They walked and rested intermittently, only returning to the Wuliang Taoist Temple after dark. Wan Yunting first arranged accommodation for Han Shumei and her group, and then took them directly to the mess hall for dinner...
Wan Yunting had also specifically instructed the mess hall chef to prepare a rich local feast to entertain Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan, and also explained to them about Yang Jingyi, Wu Weizi, and others...
"Luo Tang, Miaomiao, you're here too..."
Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan naturally knew Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao. They had been present during the disaster relief...
"Yes, Sister Shumei, please sit down..."
Gu Luotang beckoned Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan. Everyone took their seats at the main table. As they ate, the conversation was about poverty in the remote areas and people in need...
"Sister Shumei, Sister Xinlan, this matter can only be entrusted to you for the research. I will have Zihang and Qi Wu accompany you." Wan Yunting pointed to Qi Wu and Li Zihang, mainly asking them to be responsible for the safety of Han Shumei and Lin Xinlan's group.
"Okay, Xiao Wan, you don't need to worry about us. After our research, if poverty alleviation assistance is truly needed, we will formulate a plan and discuss it with you when you return," Han Shumei said.
She also knew that Wan Yunting and the others were going into the mountains for a month of secluded training. Although she didn't understand these things, she only needed to conduct the local research well. They would discuss and finalize the poverty alleviation issues when Wan Yunting returned.
"Okay..."
Wan Yunting nodded. After having dinner with Han Shumei, he personally sent them back to their accommodation and chatted with Han Shumei about family matters until ten o'clock at night. Then he returned to his own residence. Gu Luotang, Qi Miaomiao, Lu Xiaodie, and Zheng Rong were packing their luggage for the journey into the mountains the next morning...
Wan Yunting told them not to bring too many things, as they were going for secluded training, and only needed to bring changes of clothes and mosquito repellent medication.
As for cosmetics, the less they brought, the better, preferably not at all.
After all, applying makeup in the valley could only be seen by Wan Yunting, a man...
"Who wants to see it! I put on makeup for myself."
Qi Miaomiao, holding a box of cosmetics, gave Wan Yunting a proud glance and then narcissistically started praising herself in a small mirror, "Tsk tsk, how can there be such a beautiful woman in the world? Hmph, it's just that someone is blind and can't see..."
Pfft...
Lu Xiaodie and Zheng Rong, who were tidying up nearby, couldn't help but laugh at this girl. Wan Yunting almost spat out his dinner. He went up and patted Qi Miaomiao's head and said, "Bringing these things is less practical than bringing a few more bread rolls."
Qi Miaomiao pouted and said coquettishly, "I'm bringing them..."
Wan Yunting ignored her and said, "Get your things packed and go to sleep. We'll get up early tomorrow to set off."
"Got it..."
Gu Luotang, Lu Xiaodie, and Zheng Rong smiled and replied, continuing to pack their respective luggage. Wan Yunting simply packed a few days' worth of clothes, so he managed with just one backpack.
After everyone packed their belongings, they went back to rest. Wan Yunting didn't tease Gu Luotang and slept soundly until six o'clock the next morning. Everyone got up on time, washed, changed clothes, and began moving their packed luggage to the courtyard. Wan Yunting started to check everyone's luggage and supplies, all packed in backpacks.
Only two very large boxes were carried by Wan Yunting, and ropes were prepared for descending into the valley.
Once everything was ready, Wan Yunting led Gu Luotang and Lu Xiaodie to the mess hall. Yang Jingyi, Wu Weizi, Han Shumei, and Lin Xinlan were also there. They also planned to go down the mountain today to visit the impoverished areas for research...
"Brother, she's here."
Li Zihang went to inform Chen Qiuyun. She was wearing a loose gray Taoist robe, her long, beautiful hair falling straight to her waist like a waterfall. A few strands of hair fluttered in the wind in front of her face. Her stunningly beautiful face and naturally alluring phoenix eyes, even with a detached and emotionless gaze, were extremely seductive and impactful to men.
This was Chen Qiuyun's second time dining in the mess hall. Her appearance immediately made the male disciples present stare blankly and feel an urge to commit a crime.
The female disciples also felt envy and jealousy. Chen Qiuyun's flawless beauty made even Gu Luotang feel inferior...
Han Shumei, Lin Xinlan, Lu Xiaodie, and Zheng Rong naturally didn't know Chen Qiuyun. Gu Luotang and Qi Miaomiao knew her, but they weren't close. They simply nodded and smiled politely, inviting Chen Qiuyun to sit down and have breakfast together.
Seeing Chen Qiuyun also carrying a backpack and holding something, everyone knew she was also going into the mountains with Wan Yunting. However, as for what specifically they were doing, besides Yang Jingyi, Wu Weizi, Li Zihang, Qi Wu, and Xu Lingwei, the other disciples didn't know that Wan Yunting and the others were going into the Kunlun Mountains for secluded training.
During breakfast, there wasn't much discussion about Chen Qiuyun. Her demeanor was also extremely indifferent, trying her best not to speak and to be a transparent person, not wanting to attract too much attention.
But with such beauty, how could she not attract attention? The new male disciples must have been extremely envious of the sect leader Wan Yunting...