Chapter 136: Recalling the Past
An unusual Yin energy appeared outside the restaurant.
Lin Tianlu glanced out the window and saw several women in white robes and skirts walking by, emanating a chilling aura that warned people to stay away.
“Who are they…?”
“Members of the Cihang Manor.”
Yang Chanzhen said calmly, “It’s best not to stare at them, Sir.”
Lin Tianlu was a little surprised.
He glanced at the women in white robes again and saw the leading woman suddenly looking up at him with a cold and menacing expression, her eyes flashing with a chilling killing intent.
With just a glance, she unleashed a fierce wind within the restaurant, like an icy blade, slashing towards him!
But in the next moment, all the pressure and killing intent vanished.
The woman in the white dress clutched her chest, her face pale as she almost collapsed to her knees. She managed to stay standing with the help of her companions.
“Young Mistress?! What happened—”
“I’m fine. Leave this place.”
She looked at the restaurant with a shocked expression.
…
“That girl has quite a temper.”
Lin Tianlu looked away, clicking his tongue. “Her eyes were wide like bells.”
No wonder she told him not to look.
Seeing that at night would be like watching a horror movie.
“Is this Cihang Manor also participating in the Path of the Netherworld?”
“Yes.”
Yang Chanzhen nodded slightly. “Most of the Cihang practitioners are women. But due to their different cultivation methods and ideologies, they tend to be extremely cold and aloof, and they despise men. It’s best to avoid interacting with them, Sir.”
“Understood.”
But just as they were talking, footsteps sounded from the stairs.
Lin Tianlu glanced sideways and saw the woman in the white robe walking up the stairs with a cold expression. She found a seat and sat down.
Now that he could see her clearly, she was indeed quite beautiful. Her white robes and her hair tied back in a braid gave her a heroic appearance.
Well, her aura was indeed cold and sharp.
“I haven’t seen you in years, Azure Lady of Mount Wen, but your attire is still as indecent as ever.”
The woman in white spoke softly, her words laced with sarcasm. “Exposing your chest and breasts, how seductive. Are you trying to attract attention with your body?”
Yang Chanzhen calmly sipped her tea, ignoring the woman’s words as if she was used to her taunts.
Seeing her lack of reaction, the woman in white snorted. “I heard that the Lingluo woman was killed yesterday. Was that your doing? Or…” Her gaze shifted to Lin Tianlu. “Was it this gentleman’s?”
Her expression turned serious and cautious, her mind on high alert.
“Sir, we’ve been talking for a while. Why don’t we have some food?”
Yang Chanzhen said calmly, “This table of dishes was prepared for you and Madam. They might be a bit cold, but they’re still the best dishes in this town.”
The woman in white: “…”
“Thank you for your hospitality, Miss Yang.” Lin Tianlu bowed in gratitude, then asked curiously, “Can you eat these dishes, Miss?”
“Although the taste is bland, it’s not much different from ordinary food.”
Yang Chanzhen blinked her beautiful eyes, then took out a delicate jade tube from her ample bosom and stood up, leaning towards him.
Lin Tianlu quickly averted his gaze.
Her robe was unbuttoned, revealing a glimpse of her cleavage, a rather tempting sight.
Mao Ruoyu blushed slightly, but didn’t say anything. She couldn’t help but admire Yang Chanzhen’s alluring figure.
Yang Chanzhen flicked her sleeve, gently touching the jade tube to their wine cups, creating ripples in the clear liquid.
“Please try my homemade wine, you two.”
As soon as she finished speaking, a faint fragrance wafted from the cups, a delicate floral scent with a hint of refreshing coolness.
Just the smell alone told him that this was an exceptional wine.
Lin Tianlu took a sip and felt a burst of flavor in his mouth, a sweet and mellow taste like aged honey, yet refreshing and not overly sweet. A cool sensation spread from his throat, calming his mind and body.
“Hoo—”
He exhaled, the lingering fragrance refreshing and invigorating. Beside him, Mao Ruoyu blushed, her eyes half-closed as if intoxicated.
Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but praise, “This wine is truly extraordinary, Miss Yang!”
Mao Ruoyu touched her slightly warm cheeks and smiled softly. “Your skills are amazing, Miss. To be able to perfectly combine Yin techniques with brewing, this wine must have taken a long time to prepare.”
She was envious of Yang Chanzhen’s skills.
“I have plenty of free time on Mount Wen, so I brew wine and enjoy tea. I’m glad you like it.”
Just as Yang Chanzhen was about to speak, a jade pendant fell from her robe, clattering onto the table.
Lin Tianlu quickly caught it and chuckled awkwardly. “You seem to have a lot of things hidden in your clothes, Miss. You should be more careful.”
“My apologies, Sir. I was careless.”
Yang Chanzhen lowered her gaze slightly, reaching out to take the jade pendant. But Lin Tianlu suddenly paused.
“Sir?”
“Sorry, I just thought this jade pendant looked familiar.”
Lin Tianlu quickly returned the pendant to her.
But Yang Chanzhen’s eyes widened. “Sir, you said… this jade pendant looks familiar?”
“I knew a girl who always wore a similar jade pendant.”
Lin Tianlu tried to recall, then chuckled. “Perhaps I gave it to her.”
If it hadn’t been mentioned, he might have forgotten about it.
Before transmigrating to this world, he had been an ordinary scholar, spending his days studying. He vaguely remembered a young girl from a neighboring family who would occasionally visit him…
But at that time, he was focused on his studies and didn’t have much time for socializing.
“But don’t worry, Miss. I bought that jade pendant from a jewelry store. It’s probably just a coincidence.”
“…”
Yang Chanzhen clutched the jade pendant tightly, her eyes distant.
Seeing her silence, Lin Tianlu called out, “Miss?”
“Sir, may I ask who that girl was?”
“Just an ordinary merchant’s daughter.”
Yang Chanzhen was silent for a moment, then murmured, “Have you ever thought about going back to see her, Sir?”
“Returning home…”
Lin Tianlu pondered for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile. “I had an accident, and my memories are fragmented. If I were to meet her again, it would probably be awkward for both of us. It’s better not to see her.”
Yang Chanzhen nodded slightly, putting away the jade pendant. “I understand your situation, Sir. The hardships you’ve endured must be difficult to explain.”
It sounded like there was a story behind it.
Lin Tianlu was curious, but since their relationship wasn’t that close yet, he didn’t pry.
Beside him, Mao Ruoyu said softly, “You seem to care about this jade pendant, Miss. Is it an heirloom?”
“It’s a keepsake from my mother.”
Yang Chanzhen’s voice was calm and even. “When I was young, my family suffered a misfortune, and this jade pendant was used to pay off debts. I was able to retrieve it yesterday with the help of Old Master Shang.”
“This…”
Mao Ruoyu was taken aback. “I apologize for my rudeness, Miss—”
“It’s alright, I don’t mind talking about it.”
She picked up her chopsticks. “Let’s eat.”
…
The atmosphere between the three of them was quite harmonious.
They enjoyed the food and wine, and as they became more familiar with each other, their conversation became more relaxed.
After the feast, they stood up and said their goodbyes.
“It’s getting late, Miss Yang. We’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Alright.”
Yang Chanzhen bowed slightly. “Farewell, Sir, and Madam Mao.”
As the couple left, silence returned to the third floor.
A surprised gasp broke the silence.
“That was quite a sight! I never thought the aloof Azure Lady of Mount Wen would have such a pleasant conversation with a couple, even sharing her homemade Clear Dew Wine. It’s unheard of.”
“You’re still here?”
“…”
The woman in white almost crushed the teacup in her hand, her forehead throbbing with anger.
She had only been silent out of fear of the mysterious man’s power. She had been sitting right there, drinking and eating!
Taking a few deep breaths, she snorted. “Who is he?”
“He doesn’t belong to any faction.”
“An independent practitioner?”
The woman in white stroked the delicate sword resting on her lap, a cold smile appearing on her lips. “Interesting. I might have to do some investigating.”
“You’ll die.”
“Hmm?”
Yang Chanzhen’s calm and indifferent response made the woman in white’s expression turn serious.
“You think he can kill me?”
“He easily killed the Lingluo woman.” Yang Chanzhen said calmly, “I’m no match for him either.”
“Heh. Just because you’re not his match doesn’t mean I can’t deal with him.”
The woman in white smiled faintly. “Even if he possesses profound cultivation, even if I can’t defeat him, he’s still a mortal with worldly attachments. Especially that beautiful woman by his side, so weak and helpless. If I capture her—”
“I’ll stop you.”
Yang Chanzhen turned to look at her, her gaze intense. “If necessary, I’ll kill you.”
The woman in white was shocked.
The usually emotionless Azure Lady of Mount Wen was actually threatening her?
What was their relationship?
“Perhaps I won’t have to intervene.”
Yang Chanzhen looked away. “The moment you harbor malicious intent, you’re destined to fail.”
“—Since the Azure Lady has warned me, I won’t act recklessly.”
The sinister smile on the woman in white’s face disappeared, replaced by a gentle and charming one. “I’m curious about this man who has captured your attention, Azure Lady. What kind of extraordinary abilities does he possess?
Perhaps I’ll have the chance to meet him again during the Path of the Netherworld.”
“…”
Yang Chanzhen didn’t say anything more. She picked up her umbrella and stood up gracefully, turning to leave without a sound.
The woman in white wasn’t offended. She was well aware of Yang Chanzhen’s cold and aloof nature.
“Interesting—”
She chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
This Path of the Netherworld might be more interesting than she had imagined.
“What’s so interesting, Miss?”
A gentle voice suddenly sounded.
The woman in white’s smile froze, and she turned her head stiffly.
Lin Tianlu was standing beside her, a playful smile on his face.
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