Chapter 487 - Lotus Pond Glows (1/2)

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They had to say that Hao Ran Court’s standards for guest rooms were pretty high. Not only did they have a place to house the guests, they also had everything prepared for them. They even found some commonly used elixirs in the house, like grain liberation elixirs and spirit-returning pills.

Lonemoon took one look at the pills and elixirs and then faced Yi Qing. “Chef, what do you think of Hao Ran Court?” Did Chan Ji genuinely want to help Fatty out, or did he have a hidden motive?

Yi Qing frowned as he poured Shen Ying a cup of tea. “We cannot trust them so soon.”

“No,” Fatty immediately retorted without a hint of suspicion. “Isn’t Hao Ran Court the most just place? What’s more, Master Chan Ji helped me to fend off the attack from that immortal weapon earlier. He doesn’t look like a bad person. Master, I think… they’re not…”

Fatty trailed off mid-sentence as he caught Lonemoon’s face. He shrank back into a ball.

“Hmph, what right do you – a fool who has given his own flesh to the Imperial Sacred Sect for years – have to speak, given your intellect and judgment?”

“…” How his heart hurt – he missed Rabbit.

Lonemoon did not bother much with Fatty. He turned back to Yi Qing and said, “I think that Chan Ji’s timing was too accurate.” He did not come any earlier or later – he only appeared just as Fatty was being badly beaten up. Although on the surface, he did help Fatty, and Imperial Sacred Sect did pay the price for treating Fatty the way they did, Lonemoon still felt like there was something strange about the entire matter.

“If he has other motives, what could they be?” Yi Qing asked.

This was something that Lonemoon just could not figure out. The only thing that Fatty had that was worth coveting was that special body of his. Buddhist cultivators, however, depended on merit and could not kill others. Since they could not have any blood on their hands, they were indeed the only group of people who would not harbor any thoughts about using flesh. This was all the more so now that Fatty’s identity was known to everyone.

From every angle, Hao Ran Court looked like the just actor in the entire situation. They did not seem to harbor any selfish intentions. But this was all the more reason for Lonemoon not to trust them.

Suddenly, Lonemoon thought about something. He turned to face the lady who was slumped on the table. “Shen Ying, why did you agree to let Fatty come here in the first place?” Speaking of this, Shen Ying was the one who had agreed to let Fatty come to Hao Ran Court at the time. Although, once they found out Fatty’s identity, it was no longer convenient for them to remain in the Southern Land. After all, demons and beasts would naturally be drawn to his special flesh.

“Huh?” Shen Ying tilted her head. Then, she answered, “Because of that lightbulb…”

Before she could finish speaking, they heard a familiar voice outside. “Fellow Daoists, are you resting well?”

They all exchanged looks, then walked out. Chan Ji was outside the yard, waiting for them to appear.

“Court Lord Chan Ji, you’ve come earlier than we expected,” Lonemoon greeted him. “Have you settled the problem in your sect?”

Chan Ji seemed to be bothered by something. He frowned and said, “These are just everyday matters. It was just that they were chasing me to go over and take a look. I hope you would not take this to heart.”

“Don’t worry, Court Lord. We’re already thankful to be on the receiving end of your court’s hospitality.”