Upon arriving at the hotel at noon, everyone was dining there.
In the afternoon, Xia Lin and the others discussed going to Taikoo Li to wander around. Their hotel was located on Chunxi Road, very close to Taikoo Li, so close they didn't need to take a car; they could walk there.
"Brother, we're going shopping this afternoon. Will you come with us?" Xia Lin sidled up to Xia Feng and asked.
As soon as Xia Lin spoke, Qin Wen, Ma Yuqin, Liu Jingru, and Zheng Qingya looked at Xia Feng with their big eyes, hoping he would join them.
Xia Feng smiled and said, "I won't be going. I have other arrangements. You all have fun on your own for these few days."
"Brother, you came to Chengdu for another reason, didn't you?" Xia Lin asked suspiciously.
No wonder Xia Feng agreed to come to Chengdu without hesitation when she mentioned traveling here. It turned out he had business to attend to, which made sense now.
"Yes, once I'm done with my business, I'll accompany you all for a stroll," Xia Feng nodded.
"Okay," Xia Lin replied, slightly disappointed.
The others felt the same but couldn't show it.
"Gangyi, Little Peter." Xia Feng then looked at Zhou Gangyi and Peter from England and called out.
"Shigong."
"Shizu."
Zhou Gangyi and Peter from England quickly trotted over and respectfully greeted him.
"Accompany them for these few days," Xia Feng instructed.
They were planning to visit the ancient ruins, and having the two of them stay behind would be of some help to Xia Lin. Although nothing would happen, having two super bodyguards around would at least offer some peace of mind.
"Yes," the two nodded.
And so, as soon as they arrived in Chengdu, the main group split into two, each going their separate ways.
Xia Feng, along with Long Aotian, Dula Peter, and Murong Tiangu, headed to Qingcheng Mountain. Xia Lin and the younger ones went to explore Taikoo Li. As for Old Wang and the others, they stayed at the hotel to chat and handle logistics.
Taikoo Li.
This was a must-visit spot for influencers, and its prosperity was renowned throughout China. Beautiful young women and handsome young men were seen everywhere along the streets.
Of course, everything has two sides. There were also many eccentrics dressed in bizarre ways, individuals who seemed to have slipped through the cracks of the nine years of compulsory education, appearing neither human nor ghost. It was one thing to dress strangely, but it was quite another for a grown man to wear women's clothing, apply lipstick, dress flamboyantly, and gesture with effeminate hand movements, which was truly off-putting.
To attract attention, they even discarded their male identities, which was truly repulsive.
One could only say that after ten months of gestation, this is what was produced.
Even though Taikoo Li was frequented by many beautiful women and handsome men daily, the appearance of Xia Lin and her group still attracted a lot of attention. Despite wearing masks, their graceful and slender figures immediately captivated the crowd as they entered.
In particular, the "National Little Wang" was recognized by some even with a mask on. He was a frequent visitor to Taikoo Li, accustomed to flying influencers from Shanghai to Chengdu for hot pot and then flying back at night.
The behavior of this wealthy individual was enviable, and he always appeared with a different influencer.
When someone recognized him as the "National Little Wang," others were not surprised. Were there ever any unattractive girls around Young Master Wang?
However, what was strange this time was that the usually arrogant "National Little Wang" was now following a group of beautiful women like a follower. Watching the beauties in front laugh and chat, the "National Little Wang" remained indifferent, following them along.
"Jingru, I want to eat Long Chaoshou. I didn't get to try it last time I visited your place, so I can't miss it this time," Xia Lin said, linking arms with Liu Jingru.
Long Chaoshou was a famous snack in Chengdu, very popular, and one of the must-try snacks when visiting Chengdu.
"Let's go, let's line up now," Liu Jingru said.
"What line are we waiting for? Let's keep walking," Qin Wen smiled, turning to Qin Dou and instructed, "Brother, you go line up and buy us Long Chaoshou."
Qin Dou: ...
Although he had no right to refuse, couldn't she use a nicer tone?
Why was there such a huge difference between him and Xia Feng, when they were both brothers?
"Xin, let's go, line up," Qin Dou finally gave up struggling and pulled Jiang Xin along to queue.
"Are you calling me Yu Fatty? I'm going with Young Master Wang," Jiang Xin batted away Qin Dou's hand and pointed at Yu Wei.
"Then I'll go," Yu Wei dared not say more. These people were all his bosses, and he had to listen to everyone.
"Let's go. We're going to line up," Qin Dou announced to everyone, pulling Yu Wei towards the Long Chaoshou shop.
The entire afternoon, Xia Lin and the others spent their time shopping in Taikoo Li, while Xia Feng and his three companions had already arrived at Qingcheng Mountain.
Qingcheng Mountain was also a tourist area. It was already four in the afternoon, and upon reaching the base of the mountain, they saw people gradually descending.
"Benefactor, it's on the south side of the summit. I'll take you," Murong Tiangu said, pointing towards the south side after they reached the mountain's base.
"Mm, let's go," Xia Feng nodded.
The four did not enter through the scenic area's main gate but headed directly towards the south side. For them, climbing mountains was like walking on flat ground, and with a few leaps, they vanished from sight.
Not to mention Xia Feng; he could go straight up. Wasn't he bringing three burdens?
The four quickly arrived at the south side of the summit. This area was still part of Qingcheng Mountain, but it was sparsely populated. Few people who reached the summit came to this side. Murong Tiangu led the three to a densely wooded area and pointed ahead, saying, "Benefactor, it's right here."
Xia Feng sensed for a moment. There was indeed a barrier here. Ordinary people wouldn't notice it if they came here; it was no different from any other place.
Xia Feng reached out and touched the barrier. Soon, a force repelled him.
"Break!"
Xia Feng uttered a soft word, and the barrier was directly broken.
"Let's go," Xia Feng led the way into the barrier. After the four entered, the barrier returned to its original state. If anyone were present at that moment, they would have seen four people vanish into thin air.
After the four entered the barrier, they found themselves in a new landscape. Flowers, grass, and trees were lush and verdant, forming a shady canopy. Everything looked full of vitality, as if the soil here was more fertile, causing everything to grow exceptionally well.
Upon entering, they could see a stone cave not far ahead. On the left side of the cave entrance was written: "Perhaps a hidden dwelling, perhaps a place to rest one's aspirations."
On the right side, it read: "Only by the benevolence of the benefactor can one attain the Tao and become immortal."
Xia Feng examined the area with his divine sense and smiled, saying, "This is not an ancient ruin. It's an immortal's遗迹 (yíjì - relic/remains), but the owner here was not human."
"Not human?"
Xia Feng's statement confused everyone. Had a demon truly achieved sentience?
"Master, what do you mean by 'not human'?" Long Aotian asked eagerly.
Xia Feng looked at the eager expressions of the three and smiled, saying,
"To be precise, it was a cow. A green ox."