Painting of the Nine Immortals - Chapter 196

Chapter 196: Temporary Stay

"What is the ice cave?" Ling Xian raised an eyebrow.

After all, the Lead Elder was in the wrong. Ling Xian taught him a small lesson and already expressed forgiveness. On top of that, he was the one who volunteered to punish himself by entering the ice cave.

"Correct. Half the reason why my Clan decided to build here was because of the ice cave." Yun Hai nodded.

"About that…" Yun Hai chuckled, feeling a little awkward.

Since he has already scolded the Lead Elder in his own way, there was no more need for him to continue being punished. The ice cave was unbelievably cold, and with the health conditions of the Lead Elder, he will probably pass away within a year, let alone staying in there for ten years.
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"There is no need for that. However, I do have a favor to ask," Ling Xian declined.

"To be completely honest with you. The reason why I came here in the first place was because I am seeking a place to stay for a while. Do you mind if I dwell here?" Ling Xian grinned.

Others too, appeared to be ecstatic.

A powerful alchemist who is in the foundational level… which Clan would not want to keep a character like him?

"It is all I ask for. I am somewhat tired now, do you mind showing me where I can rest?" Ling Xian nodded lightly.

Though a temporary stay doesn’t indicate commitment from Ling Xian’s side, if Ling Xian stays here long enough, there would be a lot of opportunities for the Yun Clan to grow their relationships. When that happens, Ling Xian will not simply sit and watch if the Clan runs into trouble.
With Ling Xian’s support, who is there to fear in the City of the Sun?

"I am not too high maintenance. But I do prefer somewhere quiet and where I can have some space to myself," Ling Xian muttered.

"That is not a big deal. As long as it suits me." Ling Xian nodded again, indicating that he was not picky.

"Friend, you do not need to be so courteous. I would never compete with you for your own living space," Ling Xian rejected, knowing full well that Yun Hai was trying to please him.

"What are you talking about? Why would I mind a place you are giving up for me?" Ling Xian laughed as well but did not decline any further.

"Yes, father, I will go right away," the middle-aged man answered and turned to walk to the mountain.

"You’re correct. That is not something to hide. I am not from the Shi Ao Island nor am I from the other islands," Ling Xian sipped his tea. He did not feel very surprised that the Clan Leader was able to guess that. After all, Yun Hai is more than a century old and has seen enough to figure out this small fact.

"No wonder. I was curious as to why I’ve never heard your name before. Normally, geniuses like you should be prominent all over," Yun Hai complimented. Though his expression appeared calm, his heart was shaking.

"What genius. There is no need to flatter me," Ling Xian chuckled, "Since we are talking about this, then I will be transparent with you. There is something I want you to help me find out about."

Ling Xian retraced his smile and asked in a low voice, "I want you to ask around what the fastest method is to get to the nine continents from here."

"What is it? Is it difficult?" Ling Xian frowned.

Hearing this, Ling Xian bitterly smiled as well, "Don’t tell me, the only method is for the cultivator to fly over the ocean."

"I guess for me to want to return to Yunzhou is an impossible mission," Ling Xian sighed. If spatial portals or other divine arrays are not used, it will take him at least 30 years to fly back to Yunzhou with the level of training he has.

Many elderly, when in training, lock themselves up for longer than 30 years.

"Leader Yun, please help me and ask around. If there are any leads on an alternative method, please inform me at once." Ling Xian sighed deeply.

Just then, the middle-aged man returned and said, "Father, Forest of the Purple Bamboo has been arranged."

Ling Xian nodded softly and sighed to himself again. "It appears that I will have to stay here for a long while."