Chapter 25: Reunion with Friends!

 

Due to Lu Changsheng’s breakthrough to the third level of Qi Refining, their departure was delayed.

 

Fearing that they would miss their three-year deadline, the two of them rushed day and night throughout the journey.

 

In just nineteen days, they arrived in the Ruyi Region from Qingzhu Mountain.

 

The journey was uneventful, with only a few wild birds and animals, and no real danger.

 

By the time they reached Ruyi Region, the sky had already darkened.

 

“So this is the Ruyi Region,” Lu Changsheng exclaimed in surprise as he saw the city.

 

Ruyi Region was much busier and more magnificent than he had imagined.

 

The entire city was majestic and towering, like a giant beast crouching down.

 

The lights in the city were as bright as daylight, with densely packed residential houses, buildings, and shops buzzing with activity.

 

People streamed through the streets like shuttles, creating a vibrant scene, and in the distance there were still several towering, magnificent buildings.

 

“It seems that the mundane world in this world is even more prosperous than I imagined,” Lu Changsheng sighed as he looked at the bustling city before him.

 

Before the awakening of his memories, he was just the son of an ordinary farmer, and the furthest he had ever been was the county town of Qinghe.

 

Don’t even mention Ruyi Region; I haven’t even been to Nanyu Prefecture, which is above Qinghe County.

 

This also means that he doesn’t really understand these big cities in the secular world.

 

As a result, when he saw the Ruyi Region, he felt a bit like a villager arriving in Shanghai.

 

After the two of them entered the city and asked for directions, they arrived at the Ruyi Tower.

 

This Ruyi Tower truly deserves to be the largest restaurant in the Ruyi Region, towering over ten zhang high.

 

In front of the building hangs a jade Ruyi with the three characters “Ruyi Tower” engraved on it, looking very magnificent.

 

Strings of large red lanterns hang from the eaves on all sides, and the walls are painted with vibrant landscape and beauty murals.

 

Li Feiyu stepped forward and announced that they were looking for Hong Yi.

 

The gatekeeper had already been instructed and went inside to report.

 

Soon, a tall and majestic figure dressed in brocade, Hong Yi, emerged from the Ruyi Tower.

 

“Brother Li, Brother Lu!”

 

Hong Yi greeted them warmly upon seeing them.

 

But when he saw Lu Changsheng, he couldn’t help but look at him a few more times, as if he wasn’t sure.

 

Now, Lu Changsheng’s appearance and temperament have changed a lot from three years ago.

 

“Hong Yi, are you having trouble recognising me like this?” Lu Changsheng joked when he saw the other party’s reaction.

 

“If it weren’t for Brother Li here, I wouldn’t have been able to confirm these changes in Brother Lu for a moment.” Hong Yi shook his head, expressing his feelings with a smile on his face.

 

He seemed much warmer and heartier than he had been three years ago.

 

“Every time I see him, I feel that too much has changed, not to mention the long time you’ve been apart,” Li Feiyu said.

 

He would meet with Lu Changsheng every few months to catch up on old times.

 

But at that time, there was no feeling, and when he returned, he always felt that Lu Changsheng had changed in some inexplicable way.

 

“Yes, Brother Lu, what’s happened to you? You’ve changed so much, while Brother Li hasn’t changed much,” Hong Yi nodded and continued, “This is no place for idle chatter. I’ve already booked a room and a private room in the Ruyi Tower. Brother Li, Brother Lu, after all this travelling, I’ll go upstairs to welcome you and help you refresh yourselves.”

 

“Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin haven’t arrived yet, but they should be here within the next few days.”

 

As they spoke, Hong Yi led them into the Ruyi Pavilion.

 

The interior was magnificent, with golden beams and painted rafters, and a spiral staircase in the centre.

 

The three of them climbed the stairs and arrived at a graceful private room on the ninth floor, where they could admire the night scenery outside directly through the window.

 

“Broterh Li, Brother Lu, it’s been three years. Have you been well with the Lu family of Qingzhu Mountain?” Hong Yi asked warmly as they sat down and poured tea for them.

 

“Fine,” Li Feiyu replied simply. He didn’t think there was much to say about his situation.

 

“I’m getting by,” Lu Changsheng also replied succinctly.

 

“If it were Brother Li saying that, I would believe it, but Brother Lu, I don’t believe it.” 

 

“I, Hong Yi, have been dealing with people for the past few years and consider myself to have a keen eye. If I’m not mistaken, the robe on Brother Lu’s body here is a Taoist robe.”

 

“And if I didn’t know Brother Lu, I would definitely have mistaken you for a young master from one of those immortal cultivation families.”

 

“So, Brother Lu, you’re not being completely honest. You don’t treat me like a friend, do you?” Hong Yi chuckled with a hint of exaggerated sadness in his demeanour.

 

Even though the three of them hadn’t had a particularly deep relationship before, they seemed much closer under Hong Yi’s words.

 

“I didn’t lie to Brother Hong.”

 

“To be honest, I discovered a talent for making talismans in the Lu family, and now I’ve become a talisman master, so my living conditions are quite good.” Lu Changsheng shook his head and said this.

 

He wasn’t trying to show off.

 

It’s just that there was no need to hide such a thing.

 

This journey was made with a certain purpose in mind.

 

He wanted to make friends with Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin, three disciples of the Immortal Sect, and maintain this relationship.

 

Of course, in order to maintain this relationship, you need to have some capital of your own.

 

Otherwise, why would a son-in-law of a cultivating immortal family befriend the disciples of the immortal sect.

 

At the moment, being a first-tier Talisman Master is the only capital he openly possesses.

 

“Hiss, I didn’t expect Brother Lu to be so talented!”

 

“In just three years, he has become a Talisman Master. I’ll toast Brother Lu with tea instead of wine!”

 

When Hong Yi heard this, he was shocked and took a deep breath. He became a little more enthusiastic and picked up the tea. 

 

“Brother Hong is too polite, I’m just a beginner Talisman Master, not as free and easy as Brother Hong.”

 

Lu Changsheng also picked up the tea to return the gesture.

 

The lord of this Ruyi County City is Marquis Ru Yi.

 

He is Hong Yi’s father.

 

In the secular world, his status is indeed extraordinary.

 

But seeing how he treats others so warmly and politely now, compared to three years ago, it seems that he has changed quite a bit in those three years.

 

“I’m just a commoner, this status is not worth mentioning, really not as good as Brother Lu.”

 

“Besides, Brother Lu’s ability to become a novice Talsiman Master in such a short time shows that he has extraordinary talent, he is a dragon and a phoenix among humans, and it is very likely that he will become a second-tier Talisman Master in the future.”

 

Hong Yi shook his head with emotion, then said sincerely.

 

These words from Hong Yi did indeed made Lu Changsheng feel somewhat at ease.

 

In his memory, the Hong Yi of three years ago had a touch of arrogance about him.

 

Although he didn’t go so far as to mock or belittle him and Han Lin, there was a sense of superiority in his words and actions.

 

So this change in attitude, the contrast, naturally gave him a sense of satisfaction.

 

Of course, he wouldn’t hold on to his own status just because of someone else’s attitude and would have a polite conversation with Hong Yi.

 

Under Hong Yi’s warm atmosphere, the three of them gradually began to chat and get to know each other.

 

It was like meeting an old friend after many years of separation.

 

Thus, under Hong Yi’s generous hospitality, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu stayed at Ruyi Tower for three days.

 

Three days later, Xiao Xiyue, Zhao Qingqing and Han Lin arrived at Ruyi Tower.

 

Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu heard the news and went downstairs with Hong Yi to greet them.

 

As they descended the stairs, they immediately saw Xiao Xiyue and the others.

 

“Brother Li, Young Master Hou, are you Lu Changsheng?” 

 

Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a snow-white dress with a stunning oval face, smiled and greeted Lu Changsheng and the others as she approached.

 

She appeared sincere and straightforward, her smile as bright as a spring breeze, infecting everyone around her.

 

Next to her, Zhao Qingqing just nodded slightly.

 

With her hair lightly pulled back and wearing a long green dress, her appearance couldn’t be described as stunning, only elegant and graceful.

 

Especially when standing next to the exceptionally beautiful Xiao Xiyue, she seemed to fade, like a contrasting green leaf.

 

However, her pale skin and excellent figure, with long legs and a slender waist, were extremely eye-catching.

 

“Brother Changsheng, Brother Li, Young Master Hou,” Han Lin also greeted everyone.

 

Compared to the two women, he seemed more ordinary, lacking in presence.

 

Wearing a grey-brown robe with slightly darkened skin, his appearance was simple, neither tall nor short, neither fat nor thin.