Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 710 - 710 709 When the Horsehoof Blossoms Seeking Guaranteed Monthly Ticket

710: Chapter 709: When the Horsehoof Blossoms [Seeking Guaranteed Monthly Ticket] 710: Chapter 709: When the Horsehoof Blossoms [Seeking Guaranteed Monthly Ticket] Bai Qingqian certainly didn’t want to leave now; she liked this place very much and hadn’t had enough fun yet.

The two of them turned a blind eye to the slight abnormalities in Sui Mo City, continuing their leisurely stroll, admiring flowers, enjoying delicacies, exploring the culture.

Sometimes they ventured deep into narrow alleys to observe the living conditions of the lowest class, or visited tiny, dilapidated eateries, and countless flower shops, large and small.

People said that it was not yet the time for the flower season delivery.

When that time came, the entire Sui Mo would be packed with flower vendors from all over.

They were enjoying themselves.

After moving from town to town, on their tenth day in Sui Mo, Bai Qingqian finally confirmed something,

“If we’re talking about which of the Nine Towns of Sui Mo has the most Qi Shi Lan, it seems like Horse Hoof Town is in a league of its own, right?

Not only are there more, but the Qi Shi Lan in Horse Hoof Town also grow unusually robust.

I’m very curious; they say the water and soil determine the nature of the local flowers, so why is Horse Hoof Town so different from the neighboring towns?

Is there something special about its water and soil?”

Hou Niao, aren’t you the best at water and soil among the Five Elements?

What’s your feeling?”

Hou Niao touched his nose, “I’ve been completely relaxed these past few days, so I didn’t deliberately use my Five Elements sensing.

If you’ve decided on this place, then let’s stay for a while.

You can enjoy the flowers, and I’ll study its water and soil.”

The two of them agreed without any doubt; here they were strangers, so for temporary accommodations, they could only go by their instincts.

Since they were following the direction of the Qi Shi Lan, they chose Horse Hoof Town.

They didn’t choose an inn, both preferring to rent a courtyard, a small one would do.

This way it was more convenient, more casual, and no one would disturb them, without those trivialities of the mortal world.

In Sui Mo City, there were many such small courtyards in the streets and alleyways, commonplace.

Each courtyard was like a small garden, even a small flower shop, neat and pretty.

For rent signs were often hung outside the courtyard gates, with differences only in the size of the yard, proximity, and newness of the buildings…

But one thing was the same, all were very tidy; this was also a good quality of the Sui Mo people, who naturally couldn’t stand messiness.

Thus, inside and out, everything was always kept clean and refreshing, which would effortlessly appeal to one’s heart.

With so many courtyards, Bai Qingqian was a bit spoiled for choice; she liked this one, but couldn’t bear to give up that one.

Hou Niao didn’t rush her, staying by her side like a loyal follower.

For ordinary people, it might be very annoying, but for him, it seemed like this was a first in his nearly hundred years of adult life experience?

So they wandered around Horse Hoof Town, almost covering every corner; Bai Qingqian, counting on her fingers, reluctantly crossed off courtyard after courtyard—nothing could be done, there were too many she liked.

Hou Niao jokingly said, “Why not rent them all?

Change one every day?

Anyway, we’re not short of money.”

Bai Qingqian glared at him; there were still four or five courtyards left, all very satisfying, making it really hard to choose.

While she was lost in a maze of thoughts, Hou Niao’s gaze suddenly sharpened, focusing on a courtyard nestled deep within an alley.

After a moment of hesitation, he opened his mouth,

“Wife, I think I saw an old friend.

Please take your time looking; I’ll go meet him.”

Although Bai Qingqian was overwhelmed with picking courtyards, her mind was exceptionally clear in other aspects.

She was always worried about him causing trouble and wouldn’t let him leave alone.

With her around, she could persuade him, and it might also make him more cautious,

She grabbed him firmly, “No way!

Did you see a beautiful young woman all alone?

I’m coming too!

If he is a senior to Hou Lang, how could I avoid meeting him?”

Hou Niao had no choice but to let the woman cling tightly to his sleeve as the two entered the alley.

Although the alleyway was still clean, it had become somewhat dilapidated, with the flowers and plants along the surrounding walls clearly neglected.

They were overgrown and uneven, untrimmed, revealing that even the neatest of cities could not be without such places.

Nestled at the very end of the alley was a courtyard, not a small one; from its size, it was more than just a residence—it resembled a moderate flower shop, complete with seedbeds and a greenhouse.

But evidently, it had been unattended for a long time and looked somewhat disorderly.

Within a circle of stones in the nursery, an elder sat with his back turned.

Bai Qingqian found him completely unfamiliar, but Hou Niao’s eyes were sharp, and he recognized the man instantly.

Although the courtyard gate was as good as absent, and the wall was merely waist-high, Hou Niao still respectfully performed a ritual bow outside,

“Senior, it is truly unexpected to encounter you here.

I hope I haven’t disturbed your serene cultivation?”

The elder did not turn around, nor did he speak, but Hou Niao was well accustomed to his manner.

He showed no impatience, waiting respectfully and attentively, like a student in a private school facing a stern and rigid teacher, fearful of the ruler that might come striking down.

Bai Qingqian, on the other hand, was quite astonished.

In her memory, her man had always been fearless, even in the presence of Golden Core practitioners, he was forthright and unconstrained—like at Jiedu Mansion or with his own martial uncle.

Seeing him so honest and obediently standing afar, taking orders, was something she had never witnessed before.

Upon close examination, the elder’s presence seemed no different from her own, devoid of the aura of a powerful being.

Although surprised in her heart, she made sure not to show it, understanding that his actions must have a deeper purpose.

The Cultivation World was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers; she dared not speak and simply followed the ritual bow reverently, then quietly waited beside him.

After a short while, the elder remained motionless, but Hou Niao smiled faintly, then gently pushed open the creaking wooden door, saying softly,

“Come, let’s meet Senior.

His silence is his consent.”

Both of them approached the elder from behind and bowed again, “Shan Sect’s Hou Niao, along with my wife, pays respects to Senior.”

In Bai Qingqian’s eyes, a blind elder turned around, an ordinary face with furrows deep and numerous, etched by the ravages of time.

Could she sense the presence of this man, or was it that she felt nothing at all?

A peculiar sensation, finding that many of the people her husband knew were oddly peculiar, she had long become used to it.

The calm voice of the blind elder spoke, “What brings you here?

Are you like those others, coming to show off a Peacock Display?”

Bai Qingqian felt a chuckle coming on—despite the elder’s expressionless face, his words were laced with subtle humor.

Hou Niao broke into a sweat, “Senior, this disciple is merely traveling with my wife and happened upon this place by chance, with no other intention.

Moreover, I don’t have tail feathers to display.”

The blind elder snorted, “Who says you can’t perform a display without tail feathers?

Come on, show me.”

Hou Niao was briefly startled but quickly realized the elder was not joking but implying something more.

Therefore, without further ado, he stimulated his mana, and his Five Elements Power began to operate, conjuring a colorful display like a peacock’s tail behind him.

It had five hues of light—blue, green, cyan, red, and yellow—representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth respectively,

Yet among them, only the yellow and blue were dense and solid, especially the blue.

The other three shades were faint and elusive, as if they might disperse with a puff of wind.