The Romantic Cultivator



The next day, Ji Yuan had exited the pocket dimensional world of the Great Oracle Gate along with Xuan Qiaoqiao and Juan Xian'Er.

As for Tang Manni and Little Jie'Er, they remained inside the Great Oracle Gate.

Once again, Ji Yuan had found himself back to the room where he had left. And with me were Xuan Qiaoqiao and Juan Xian'Er.

Ji Yuan said to them with a weak smile, "I ought to return to look for Gong Muk now. It had been several days now and my big friend Gong Muk must be quite anxious by now. Once I've settled things with him, I shall return here to look for the two of you. Then we shall go to the Nightfall Heights together."

When he had said that, he had immediately turned around to leave.

"Wait Ji Yuan," Juan Xian'Er called out with him with a wry smile.

Ji Yuan: ???

Juan Xian'Er smiled faintly, "I won't be here when you are back. So let's say our farewell first."

Ji Yuan was startled, "So soon?" 

Juan Xian'Er smiled as she looked at Ji Yuan before looking at Xuan Qiaoqiao who remained expressionless.

"We are parting sooner or later anyway. What is the difference between now or a moment later?"

Ji Yuan slowly nodded, "Maiden Juan Xian'Er, I hope to see you soon then."

Juan Xian'Er smiled, "Same here. While you are with the Cardinal Priestess, I hope that you are able to keep your hands off her. Whether she can be your consort or not in the future, depends on your performances, am I right to say so?"

Ji Yuan patted his chest firmly and he solemnly said, "This is natural! As a gentleman of the sword, I naturally won't do anything out of the place to her…"

When he had declared so, Xuan Qiaoqiao took a subtle disappointment look at Ji Yuan.

Juan Xian'Er nodded as she smiled, "Then I can safety leave my hands off the Cardinal Priestess to you." 

Ji Yuan grinned, "Don't worry. I still don't want to die yet. Hahaha…"

Juan Xian'Er smiled too, "I have heard from my good sister that you are quite talented at 500 years old and you are even a Sword Deity. Ji Yuan, you are being too humble."

Ji Yuan laughed weakly but did not say anything and he quickly exited the room. 

Juan Xian'Er heaved a soft sigh as she looked at Xuan Qiaoqiao, "Well, my good sister. I hope that he takes my warning at heart. But I think that he won't have the guts as what we have heard last night."

Xuan Qiaoqiao smiled, "So what if he has the guts?"

Juan Xian'Er appeared to be startled, "Good sister, you are not joking?"

Xuan Qiaoqiao laughed softly, "I am just saying only. Of course, I am joking…"

Then she quickly sighed, "Don't worry, my good sister. I know how to protect myself. On the other hand, you have to be careful when you are in the royal palace. I am more anxious about you."

Juan Xian'Er smiled, "You don't have to worry about me…"

Xuan Qiaoqiao interrupted her with a heavy sigh, "Do you think that a great beauty like yourself will not be noticed by these beastly abyssals?"

Juan Xian'Er heaved a soft sigh, "I am more worried about the spy that is giving them our trump cards."

Xuan Qiaoqiao slowly nodded, "Hopefully Ji Yuan will be able to find out who the spy is soon."

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Ji Yuan had expected Gong Muk to be pacing up and down anxiously as he awaited his return.

But to his surprise, Gong Muk was gobbling a hearty meal of disgusting insects when he had knocked on his room.

Ji Yuan rolled his eyes sheepishly when he saw what Gong Muk was eating. 

"Alas! Master! You are finally back!" Gong Muk was delighted when he saw Ji Yuan. "Where have you been for the past few days? I keep knocking on your door but no one answers it." 

Ji Yuan lied, "I am deep in meditation. That's why I didn't answer the door."

Gong Muk nodded, "That is what I have thought so too. That is why I have waited for master here. So, what the next plans now?"

Ji Yuan laughed weakly as he dumped a large amount of blood crystals on the table next to the disgusting insects, "This is your reward as promised. I shall be leaving this city soon."

Gong Muk looked very surprised, "So fast? But we have only just arrived in the royal city."

Ji Yuan grinned, "You can continue to stay in this city. After all, you are a rich abyssal now."

Gong Muk was also grinning, "That's right. And I can now eat whatever I like too."

Ji Yuan nodded weakly, "Right. Right…"

Gong Muk asked Ji Yuan curiously, "Master, so where are you going?"

Ji Yuan grinned, "I am afraid that this is my personal secret. Haha…"

Gong Muk asked again, "Master, do you need my help to leave the city?"

Ji Yuan considered for a moment, "Yeah. This would be good. I have a companion with me too."

Gong Muk looked surprised, "You have a companion with you? Another abyssal?"

Ji Yuan laughed, "Haha. You shall know very soon…"

Xuan Qiaoqiao looked too human and she may be stopped at the gates. Although she could easily displayed her wings to indicate that she is an Ancient Old One but she would also attract plenty of attention. And they may even be followed. 

So it was better for them to be 'slaves' of Gong Muk instead.

Ji Yuan said to Gong Muk, "Alright then. Wait here for me while I look for my companion to join you here."

With that, he had turned back to look for Xuan Qiaoqiao and told her how they should leave the city.

By now, Juan Xian'Er had already left the room.

Xuan Qiaoqiao dressed herself in dark cloak and hood that was left behind by Juan Xian'Er and said to Ji Yuan, "Let's go then."

She did not want this Gong Muk or anyone to look at her face. 

Ji Yuan nodded as they left the room together to look for Gong Muk. 

When they returned to look for Gong Muk, he was quite surprised to see a hooded maiden that was with Ji Yuan but he could not see her face. But he did not ask for her identity or asked to see her face. 

After all, he was just a paid servant to Ji Yuan and Ji Yuan had made him very wealthy. 

When they reached the city gates, most of the abyssal guards did not bother to check Ji Yuan or the dark hooded maiden. 

It was because by now, Gong Muk was dressed in a fine dressing that was brought by his great wealth and morevoer, he was also a royal abyssal. 

When he flashed his identical papers with the royal name of Gong, he was quickly allowed to pass with his slaves. 

Gong Muk was by no means a close relative of the current Gong Royalty and he was far from the lineage. But being a royal abyssal with the royal name of Gong had plenty of conveniences in the Nefarious Blood Kingdom. 

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Author Note:

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