48 Hong Bo (2/2)
Chen Jue what do you know about this!
Feng Tian knows he can't take the time to find Chen Jue right now, he needs to see the horses. He is having trouble controlling the rage he is feeling, he takes a moment to control his breathing and regain a peaceful demeanor, before walking over to Zhang Yu
”Zhang Yu how do the horses look?”
Zhang Yu points to the horses he has selected and Feng Tian is surprised. They are all the finest quality Xingjuan horses. They are brought here from The Still Water Kingdom, and are the best horses you will find in Four Kingdoms.
The only better horses are in the Far Northern Kingdoms,too far away to bring to Myriad Cloud City. These Xingjuan horse's hooves can withstand all conditions and they are very fast. The horses are so silent you can't hear them approaching which might be very useful if there are enemies along the way.
”Zhang Yu, you know about horses?
”Yes on one of my assignments I had to befriend a horse trader who was dealing in Mystical Horse Hearts”. Don't ask me about it”, he shivers.
”It looks like we have acquired most of the supplies we need. Oh, what herbs were you getting from Hong Daan? Should we go back?”
”No, I had purchased them before you arrived. You said we will be going through a Forest of Illusions and three of those herbs when blended together can calm the mind into being able to see through illusions.
It's effects are temporary but might help. Your friend had many exotic herbs, I also got some for healing potions we might need.”
”It's almost three we should go to the restaurant to meet Ling Ling”
Ling Ling was seated on the top level overlooking a stage. She had ordered tea which had just been served when Feng Tian and Zhang Yu arrived.
”Perfect timing, the tea is your favorite Hibiscus tea, Feng Tian”, she delicately pours the tea.
She notices he is distracted and looks towards Zhang Yu. ”Did you pick up all the supplies you need?”
Zhang Yu tells her he thinks they might need a few more items the boat will only be able to transport five of the horses they have to return to transport other five
LingLing thinks ten horses, who all is going?
Feng Tian is starting to worry about XiXi, he wants to go get the servant girl Huiqing and start back, but Zhang Yu must be hungry.
”Zhang Yu all the dishes here are delicacies, please choose whatever you would like. Feng Tian swirls the tea in his cup looking into it. Hong Bo missing, XiXi unconscious, I feel helpless.
I am going to discuss with Feng Che allowing me to use my abilities, I don't like this feeling of being unable to help the people I care about.
He looks up to see Zhang Yu and LingLing looking at his cup of tea that is bubbling and boiling as he turns the cup. He immediately cools it down with his palms and smiles at them. ”It's a little trick I learned from Feng Che. So what looks good on the menu Zhang Yu?”
While Zhang Yu is ordering, Feng Tian asks LingLing is she had the seamstresses make the clothes for XiXi and when they will be finished. He can pick them up when he comes back for the horses in two days.
LingLing has her hands under the table clenched, but sweetly tells him that would be fine.
Feng Tian and LingLing talk about Yun Pei Shan and her Sect business. LingLing is thinking finally I have a chance to just sit with Feng Tian without the pest, her father is engrossed in eating.
” LingLing do you mind keeping Zhang Yu company for awhile?I need to go to the palace and get Huiqing to come with us so she can take care of XiXi.”
LingLing looks at Feng Tian trying to control the fire rising to her eyes. She doesn't need Feng Tian see her eyes turn to silver with anger. Huiqing is not only talented in martial arts but has an ethereal beauty.{didn't you like to flirt with her when you lived in the palace}.
”Why would you take Huiqing, what about that {ugly}Rong? Her martial arts are far superior to Huiqing.”
”You have a point, but she... how should I put this,Rong is so.. manly! How will she relate to XiXi on a daily basis?”, Feng Tian pictures Rong... she..she..{is an eyesore}.
”XiXi appears to be the friendly sort{too friendly} I'm sure it will be fine. Don't you want the stronger of the two servant girls protecting XiXi?”
LingLing thinks if she lives to go on that trip, I am not letting you take that slut Huiqing.
”LingLing I'm glad I mentioned it to you, yes, I will ask father if I can take Rong.” Rong is still a woman she can help XiXi watch her bathe and dress in the wilderness.
”I will return in a bit, enjoy the show, the woman who plays the Qin here is renowned throughout Cloud Kingdom.
I heard she is beautiful and extremely talented.”
Feng Tian leaps down over the railing and heads to the palace. Feng Che should be finished with The High Council if LingLing met him earlier. I am going to ask him what he knows about Hong Bo too.