Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

Chapter 94 Jinming Teases the Moon God, Is the Wolf Coming?

The Yuewu Forest is shrouded in mist all year round, with ancient trees reaching for the sky and vines hanging down like curtains.

The place was utterly silent, save for the faint murmur of a distant stream and the occasional ethereal bird song, which added to its profound mystery.

Right here in this tranquility—

A clear, melodious melody, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, pierced through the mist without warning and began to rise.

The zither music was ethereal and clear, as if it could wash away worldly cares, yet it also carried a hint of aloofness and loneliness, startling a few birds that were roosting in the forest, which then flapped their wings and flew into the clouds higher above.

Immediately following, a clear, unrestrained, and somewhat cynical poetic voice, accompanied by steady and composed footsteps, approached from afar: "A sword hangs in the vast emptiness, a thousand sharp edges hidden; my body rests lightly in the boundless expanse. I laugh as I watch the vicissitudes of human life; why leave a trace to disturb the moon's brightness?"

As the poem ended, the mist naturally parted slightly to both sides.

Ye Jinming, dressed in pristine white robes and holding a black fan, calmly stepped into this mysterious sea of ​​trees.

His gaze was deep and unfathomable as he surveyed the strange surroundings with great interest. "Moon Goddess, I have come to find you!"

Not long after the sound entered, a clear, cold female voice came from inside: "Beyond the Misty Tree Sea, outsiders are best advised not to enter."

As soon as he finished speaking, the mist several feet in front of Ye Jinming suddenly moved without wind, as if it had been gently parted by an invisible hand.

Wisps of smoke rose from the ground, intertwining and coalescing in the hazy light and shadow.

The next moment, a beautiful, ethereal figure, like a fairy descending from the moon palace, quietly appeared amidst the swirling smoke.

It was the Moon Goddess of the Bow, Yuti, who lived in seclusion here.

The reason why the Moon Goddess warned outsiders not to enter was not because she was inherently aloof, but because her extreme senior brother Ji Guqiong also lived nearby as a spy.

If an unknown outsider were to intrude, it could easily trigger Ji Guqiong's murderous intent, bringing about an undeserved disaster.

The moon goddess's actions carried a sense of warning and protection.

"Ah, as the saying goes, first meeting is awkward, second meeting is familiar, and third meeting is like meeting a friend." Ye Jinming's gaze fell on Yue Shen Yuti, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. Then, a perfectly timed smile appeared on his lips, and with a whoosh, his black fan unfolded, gently waving it as he said, "Beautiful Yue Shen, this is our third meeting, we can be considered old acquaintances. Why be so aloof every time we meet?"

The Moon Goddess Yu Ti remained unmoved, her expression as still as a frozen lake, her voice clear and calm as she looked directly at Ye Jinming: "Between you and me, it was nothing more than a transaction. You used the Candle Dragon Arrow to ask me to use it; the transaction is complete, and we have no further connection. Outsiders are not welcome here; please leave."

She succinctly defined their relationship as a cold transaction, drawing a clear line between them.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jinming was not angry at all. Instead, he feigned great sadness, shaking his head and sighing, "Oh dear, Moon Goddess, your words are truly—so heartbreaking. Does the Moon Goddess not even consider me a friend she can exchange a few words with? It's truly disheartening."

However, Ye Jinming's feigned pitiful posture did not stir any ripples in the Moon Goddess's heart.

Yu Ti seemed completely immune to his banter, not even sparing him a glance, simply repeating indifferently, "You don't have to listen."

"Pfft—" Ye Jinming was almost amused by her merciless and direct retort, and quickly covered his mouth with his fan.

Interesting. I'm usually the one who shuts others up, but today I've been outmaneuvered by the Moon Goddess's straightforward nature.

But let the Moon Goddess be arrogant for now, and I'll get my revenge later.

Then, Ye Jinming's eyes darted around, and he immediately pretended to misinterpret the meaning of the Moon Goddess's words. His face showed a look of sudden realization and surprise. He took a half-step forward, his tone slightly mischievous: "Oh, I understand now. Moon Goddess, you told me I could ignore that, which means—you didn't really think that way? You only said those heartless words out of politeness or because you had reservations? Ah, the Moon Goddess is indeed cold on the outside but warm on the inside, gentle beneath her cold exterior. I appreciate this thoughtfulness, I appreciate it!"

The Moon Goddess Yu Ti finally showed a slight reaction, and couldn't help but roll her eyes at Ye Jinming with an extremely slight roll of her eyes.

This small gesture, so incongruous with her aloof and ethereal image, unexpectedly softened the cold distance surrounding her, revealing a touch of human warmth.

"If you've come for the second arrow, then hand over the target to me. Otherwise, please leave." She stopped arguing pointlessly with Ye Jinming and cut straight to the point. Her voice returned to its previous calmness, but upon closer listening, there seemed to be a hint of—helplessness?

Speaking of which, she had already experienced Ye Jinming's difficult nature during their previous meetings, which left her somewhat at a loss.

Seeing that things were going well, Ye Jinming stopped joking, but the smile in his eyes didn't fade. He shook his head and said seriously, "No, I didn't come here to ask you to use the Candle Dragon Arrow."

He paused, then looked earnestly at the Moon Goddess Yu Ti, his tone carrying a rare solemnity and—a hint of something indescribable: "I have come here to ask the Moon Goddess for a favor, a favor unrelated to any transaction, purely out of personal consideration. I wonder if the Moon Goddess—would be willing to listen?"

The Moon Goddess was taken aback, feeling somewhat troubled. "This—"

After a pause, the Moon Goddess politely declined, saying, "If you have the second chance to use your arrow, I can make my move."

As a homebody, she doesn't completely cut off contact with the outside world, but she rarely goes out.

Ye Jinming stepped forward and approached the Moon Goddess, saying, "Beautiful Moon Goddess, you are beautiful inside and out, so these formalities are unnecessary!"

Looking at Ye Jinming's face so close to hers, the Moon Goddess blushed and looked away. "You're too close!"

Seeing the Moon Goddess's unease, Ye Jinming pressed on, grabbing her hand directly. "Just help me this once, how about this? I know you like small animals, and there's a chubby little cat here. How about I give it to you to keep you company?"

As he spoke, Ye Jinming reached into his pocket with his other hand and pulled out a chubby blue British Shorthair kitten, who was still half asleep.

The British Shorthair cat looked utterly dejected.

Looking at Ye Jinming's amused face, the Moon Goddess was momentarily at a loss for how to refuse.

Finally, perhaps annoyed by Ye Jinming, or perhaps seeing how pitiful the kitten was, the Moon Goddess could only nod in agreement. She then reached out and picked up the kitten, saying, "Alright, I agree to help you, just this once!"

Seeing that the Moon Goddess had relented, Ye Jinming couldn't help but smile. Once there was a first time, there would naturally be a second.

The Window of Imprisonment

The silence was broken by hurried footsteps. Su Huanzhen, carrying Tan Wuyu on his back, moved like the wind and came straight to the prison window.

Huangfu Xiaochan, the master of the remnant forest, sat quietly by the window. Hearing the sound, he looked up and exclaimed in surprise, "Hmm? It's Su Huanzhen."

Su Huanzhen's breathing was slightly labored, clearly indicating that the rapid journey had taken a great toll: "Master Lin, I apologize for disturbing you."

He carefully placed Tan Wuyu on the stone platform in front of the window.

Tan Wuyu's face was deathly pale, and his eyes were tightly closed, clearly indicating that his injuries were too severe.

Huangfu Xiaochan observed intently: "Is the other one Tan Wuyu?"

Although Tan Wuyu was blind, he still bowed and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, Master Lin."

"Your breathing is disordered, and your true energy is flowing in reverse. What happened?" Huangfu Xiaochan saw through Tan Wuyu's abnormal state at a glance.

Su Huanzhen explained in a deep voice, "Master Lin, I've come today to ask for your help. The Ghost River has been breached, and Tan Wuyu opened the Xuanyuan Chronicle for me, resulting in injuries to his eyes and an imbalance in his internal energy!"

The Lord of the Remnant Forest quickly spoke up, "Tan Wuyu, would you be willing to let me take your pulse?"

Tan Wuyu nodded and extended his hand, "Thank you for your trouble, Master Lin."

The Lord of the Remnant Forest took Tan Wuyu's pulse through the window, paused, and then said, "Fortunately, the injuries to his eyes are not incurable, but if they are not stabilized within a limited time, Tan Wuyu's meridians will not be able to return to their original state. Crystal Lake is the only way."

Upon hearing this, Su Huanzhen immediately bowed and said, "Su Huanzhen humbly requests that the Forest Master open Crystal Lake to heal Tan Wuyu's injuries!"

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