“Then you’ll have to convince Yan Xi,” Second Sister-in-law Wang Chulin said with a laugh.
Ouyang Zhixin and Xia Xiangyun also looked at Wan Yunting with smiles, knowing that Fang Yan Xi was his publicly declared girlfriend. They had also learned about her privately, but Ouyang Zhixin and Xia Xiangyun were more eager to meet their future daughter-in-law in person.
Wan Yunting gave them an embarrassed look and gave his second brother and second sister-in-law a wry smile, “Yes, it depends on future developments. If there’s an opportunity, I’ll consider setting up the headquarters of Chaoting Group in the capital. But I’ll have to discuss this with Wen Hao. Even if it happens, it will be after the New Year.”
Wan Dongming and Wang Chulin nodded. After a brief family chat, seeing that it was getting late, they each went back to rest. Wan Yunting returned to his room and immediately video-called Fang Yan Xi. Seeing that the woman was already lying in bed, covered with a blanket, after a few moments of pleasantries, Wan Yunting said, “Yan Xi, I’m now the Chairman of the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, and Old Gu is the Vice Chairman!”
“Oh?”
Fang Yan Xi hadn’t heard the news today and genuinely didn’t know about this. She raised her eyebrows, looking at the man on the video, and asked, “So suddenly?”
“Yes.”
Wan Yunting nodded and also leaned against the headboard, briefly telling her about the past two days. When Fang Yan Xi learned that the higher authorities had taken action against the Sima family, she said, “So, this is considered getting justice for your master?”
Wan Yunting replied, “Half of it, but Sima Boyong still managed to escape to Country H.”
Fang Yan Xi knew his intention to seek justice for his master and said, “Take it slow, there will be opportunities later.”
Wan Yunting nodded and chuckled, “But I might have to work in the capital from now on!”
Fang Yan Xi’s expression stiffened. She knew this was the reason the man was video-calling her so late. She asked, “Is it because of work, or because of family?”
Wan Yunting thought for a moment and said, “A bit of both. After all, I’m the Chairman of the TCM Association now, so I have to work here in the capital. Also, I want to spend some time with my biological parents and get used to them.”
Fang Yan Xi nodded, showing no sign of opposition, but Wan Yunting could still discern her inner thoughts. He said, “Yan Xi, don’t worry. I’ll discuss the matter of transferring the headquarters of Chaoting Group to the capital with Wen Hao later. After all, the capital is the center of our country, and the financial environment here is good, so it’s worth considering. You can come to the capital then.”
Fang Yan Xi teased with a smile, “You really like having me by your side that much? Wouldn’t it be better if you were alone in the capital?”
Wan Yunting’s expression froze. He knew what the woman meant and chuckled, “It’s getting late, you should get some rest.”
“Oh, right.”
Remembering something, he said, “I’m going to Wudang Mountain tomorrow. You buy two plane tickets tomorrow and send Senior Sister Ziqing and the others back to Wudang Mountain. I won’t have to go back to pick them up, it’s too much trouble. I’ll just travel with Daoist Master Zhang Yansong from here.”
“Okay, got it.”
Fang Yan Xi agreed and immediately hung up the video call. Just as Wan Yunting was about to put his phone away to sleep, Gu Luotang video-called him. He had to quickly get up to answer. They chatted for another half an hour, and just as Wan Yunting finished talking with Gu Luotang, Su Ke’er also video-called…
The next morning, Wan Yunting woke up at seven o’clock. He went upstairs and meditated for an hour before coming down. Today, he had to set off with Daoist Master Zhang Yansong to return to Wudang Mountain to refine the Ningxiang Pill for his sister Ouyang Fanmeng to treat her fishy odor condition.
After breakfast, Wan Yunting went to a villa behind the main house. The air was filled with a foul smell of dead fish, but he went upstairs without a mask. He saw Xia Xiangyun in her daughter’s room, accompanying Ouyang Fanmeng for breakfast and chatting.
Before Wan Yunting, who had just entered, could speak, Ouyang Fanmeng saw him. A gentle smile appeared on her face, and she softly called out, “Brother, you’re here.”
Xia Xiangyun, who was behind her, turned to see her son and quickly got up to greet him, “Yu’er is here. Have you eaten breakfast? Sit down and eat with us.”
“No, Second Brother and I have already eaten.”
Wan Yunting waved his hand and smiled, “I just came to see Fanmeng. I’ll be going back to Wudang Mountain with Daoist Master Zhang Yansong to refine medicine. If all goes well, I’ll be back in two or three days, and I’ll try the Ningxiang Pill on you then.”
“Okay, Brother.”
Ouyang Fanmeng nodded. Her mood and spirits seemed very good these past two days, perhaps because her long-lost elder brother, Wan Yunting, had been found.
After chatting with them for a few minutes, Wan Yunting left his sister’s residence when the time was almost up. At the entrance of the large villa, Ouyang Shenhe, Daoist Master Zhang Yansong, and his disciple Tan Zhiyuan were also present. Seeing Wan Yunting walking quickly towards them, Tan Zhiyuan squinted his eyes slightly and, with a friendly smile, nodded slightly at Wan Yunting from a distance.
Wan Yunting didn’t know who he was, but judging by his attire, he was definitely a disciple of the Wudang Sect. Daoist Master Zhang Yansong introduced him, “This is my disciple, Tan Zhiyuan.”
“So, it’s Daoist Master Tan. Pleased to meet you.”
Wan Yunting cupped his fists and saluted Tan Zhiyuan. He returned the salute and smiled, “You’re too kind. I’ve heard of the great reputation of Abbot Wan for a long time. You are indeed a talented young man, skilled in both literary and martial arts.”
Wan Yunting’s expression froze, and he waved his hand, chuckling, “Daoist Master Tan, you flatter me.”
Daoist Master Zhang Yansong also smiled, “Abbot Wan, I apologize for not recognizing you last time.”
Last time, Zhang Yansong didn’t know that Wan Yunting was the Abbot of the Wuliang Taoist Temple. He only found out after returning and being told by Tan Zhiyuan.
“Daoist Master Zhang, it’s normal for you not to have heard of me,” Wan Yunting replied politely with a smile.
Zhang Yansong waved his hand and smiled, “I heard a little about what happened at the Wuliang Taoist Temple back then, but I usually don’t pay attention to the affairs of the various sects and focus solely on refining medicine. Therefore, I didn’t know you were the newly appointed Abbot of the Wuliang Taoist Temple.”
“Daoist Master Zhang’s alchemy skills are unmatched by anyone in the major sects. I’d like to take this opportunity to learn more from you,” Wan Yunting said politely with a cupped fist.
Zhang Yansong nodded with a smile. Although he had just learned that this young man before him was the new Abbot of the Wuliang Taoist Temple, he could tell that Wan Yunting was extraordinary, especially in his martial arts talent. He then thought of something and said, “I heard that girl Ziqing went to Huadu City to spar with Abbot Wan a while ago?”
“Yes.”
Wan Yunting nodded and said, “Senior Sister Ziqing came to spar with me, and I was completely convinced. Therefore, she has been staying at my place during this time. However, I notified someone last night to buy plane tickets for them to return to Wudang Mountain.”
“Hmm, fate,” Zhang Yansong nodded with a smile and said no more.
Ouyang Shenhe smiled and said, “Xiao Wan, the plane is ready. If there’s no problem, shall we go to the airport now?”
Wan Yunting looked at him and asked, “Grandfather, you’re coming too?”
“Yes.”
Ouyang Shenhe nodded and smiled, “It’s been a while since I’ve been to Wudang Mountain. It’s a good opportunity to see the scenery.”
Wan Yunting nodded, thinking of something, and smiled, “Then let’s go.”
Ouyang Shenhe nodded, signaled Zhang Yansong and the others, and turned towards the main gate. Wan Yunting simply packed two sets of clothes and followed. His second brother and second sister-in-law, along with Wan’er, and Ouyang Zhixin and Xia Xiangyun, saw them off at the door, reminding them to be careful on their journey, and then watched Wan Yunting and his party depart, heading for the airport…
On the Ouyang family’s private jet, Wan Yunting helped Ouyang Shenhe, and together with the master and disciple pair of Zhang Yansong and Tan Zhiyuan, they boarded the plane. A middle-aged butler also accompanied them to attend to the elder.
From Beijing to Hubei, it only took a few hours. They arrived at one o’clock in the afternoon. People from the Ouyang family’s business branch here had specifically sent cars to pick them up.
After boarding the cars, the group drove directly towards Wudang Mountain. As the journey would take more than an hour, Wan Yunting and Ouyang Shenhe sat together in the minivan, chatting. By past three in the afternoon, two cars arrived at Wudang Mountain in Shiyan City.
There is no need to introduce the culture and history of Wudang Mountain further. It is a sacred place of Taoism. The Wudang Sect, built on Wudang Mountain, has been established for over six hundred years and has gone through more than ten generations of abbots. The current abbot is Zhong Yulong, whose Taoist name is Qingyun!
Zhang Yansong is of the same generation as the Abbot, but he is the Abbot’s senior brother. Although his martial arts skills are not as high as the Abbot’s, Zhang Yansong, the old Daoist master, specializes in the field of refining medicine. In the Wudang Sect, besides his high seniority, his alchemy skills are admired by his disciples.
Therefore, besides Tan Zhiyuan, he has several other disciples.
Wudang Mountain has been developed into a tourist attraction, as is the Wudang Sect. However, only some of the main halls are open for outside tourists to visit. As for the inner sanctums of the Wudang Sect, only disciples of the sect can move freely, and tourists are forbidden to sneak in, as this is a sacred place of Taoism.
“This is my first time visiting Wudang Mountain. It is truly magnificent and spectacular.”
At this time, it was also snowing in Wudang Mountain. Wan Yunting helped Ouyang Shenhe, and the butler Zhang Heng was responsible for carrying the luggage. Following the master and disciple pair of Zhang Yansong and Tan Zhiyuan up the mountain stairs, he looked at the snow-covered mountains in the distance, the trees adorned with snow, as if entering a snowy wonderland, giving people a breathtaking feeling.
“If you want to talk about scenery, the scenery behind our Wudang Sect is the most beautiful. I’ll have Zhiyuan take you around then,” Zhang Yansong said with a smile, turning his head.
“Okay, Daoist Master Zhang.”
Wan Yunting nodded, then worriedly asked, “However, is it alright for me to visit Wudang Mountain with my identity?”
Daoist Master Zhang Yansong’s old face stiffened, and he waved his hand, smiling, “It is our Wudang Sect’s honor for Abbot Wan to visit and tour our Wudang Sect. We naturally welcome you.”
Hearing this, Wan Yunting was reassured. While helping Ouyang Shenhe and walking alongside Zhang Yansong, he listened to him introduce the history of the Wudang Sect. Soon, they officially arrived at the main gate hall…