Chapter 184 Xiansers Spirit Energy (2/2)

The cyan-robed old man frowned. While smoothing his beard, he said, ”That I'm not sure. I don't know what's his motive in coming here, I only hope he won't cause a huge mess in the Middle Continent. Instead, I'm more interested in the girl with him.”

The white-clothed Sword Immortal nodded. ”Three Emperors. Your half of the scroll seems to have mentioned the Three Emperors as well.”

”Sigh. What a pity that no one can understand the ancient script used in the scroll. I wonder what terrifying prophecy was recorded in the scroll for two Immortal Kings to fight over it in a life-or-death battle. If we can't find the other half, I fear we'll never understand the prophecy.”

”Does this mean that the challenge you gave your disciples this time is finding the other half of the scroll?”

The cyan-robed old man wore a wry smile. ”The one-half of the scroll alone had brought countless trouble to the Fortified Heaven Sect in the last few months. Look, it even drew you, the Kunlun Sect Leader, out of your hundred-year seclusion.”

The white-clothed Sword Immortal chuckled. ”I have waited in the Mystic boundary for 300 years but it felt like no more than the passing of a day. I have never expected to see such a great change in the world. Back then, he died trying to exterminate evil. I wonder if he has reincarnated.”

Watching the sunset glow peeking from the horizon, the cyan-robed old man sighed. ”300 years, all in the blink of an eye. Have you never thought of visiting the Immortal World?”

The white-clothed Sword Immortal chuckled. ”Everyone in this world hopes to become immortal but how is it possible that each of them will have their wish fulfilled? I'm fortunate enough to cultivate an immrtal body that allows me to travel to every corner of the mortal world. That's enough for me!” That said, he climbed onto a sword radiance and flew toward the horizon.

The cyan-robed old man shook his head with a smile. ”I wonder when this situation would end, or even if there's an end.” He sighed and turned his attention onto the city below.

The curtain of the night drew close. Xiao Chen carried an increasingly pale Murong Xian'er, whose Spiritual Power was continuously depleting, into a tavern. Inside their room, he gently placed her on the bed and tucked her in. He then ordered the waiter to bring a basin of hot water to their room.

Noticing how pale the person laying on the bed looked, the waiter carefully asked, ”Sir, your friend appears very ill. Should I help you fetch a physician? Perhaps, you'd like to take her to the Fortified Heaven Sect and get Perfected Immortal Fengxi to examine her?”

”That won't be necessary, but thank you.”

Moonlight bathed the night. Inside the room, the candle flame flickered uncertainly. Xiao Chen walked toward the window and closed it firmly to prevent the cold wind from coming in. He returned to the bed. Murong Xian'er was still deathly pale and her Spiritual Power was still pouring out. Two snow-white fox ears appeared on her head.

Xiao Chen had no idea what happened. He watched over her until dawn the next day. Murong Xian'er was as white as paper, losing color even in her lips. She looked as if she was down with a terrible illness. Suddenly, she spoke dazedly as if she was dreaming, ”Brother Xiao Chen... I want to...”

Xiao Chen immediately went over to her after hearing her speak. ”I'm here. What are you saying?” he asked gently.

She sounded terribly weak. ”I want to eat your lotus seed soup... but not the lotus root...”

”Lotus seed soup? Lotus root?” Xiao Chen's heart jumped. Where would he find these things this time of the year? Nevertheless, he replied, ”Okay. Wait for a while.” He tucked her in, hastily opened the door, and walked out of the room.

In the tavern downstairs, two workers were on the night shift. When they saw him running down, they asked, ”Do you need something, sir?”

”Lotus seed soup! I need a bowl of lotus seed soup! Do whatever it takes! Get me the bowl of lotus seed bowl as soon as possible!”

His fierce expression shocked the workers. One of them said, ”Yes! Please wait for a while, sir. I'll fetch the lotus seed soup at once.”

Xiao Chen walked to the first floor. Just as he was pushing open the door and about to call for Murong Xian'er, he found the bed deserted and Xian'er missing.