Nanping Sanren Ji Yuansi.
Bai Mengjin had not heard that name in over a decade.
He was a rogue cultivator of humble origins. Though he possessed literary talent and a refined demeanor, his political fortune had been poor. After failing the imperial examinations for decades, he encountered an opportunity for immortality, entered the path of cultivation through his writing, and became a cultivator.
He disliked conflict and preferred to travel widely; he had many acquaintances and a stellar reputation.
Years ago, when he came to Starchaser Tower to snatch someone, it was on behalf of a friend. It was said that his friend had gone missing during the Ming River turmoil, and he was looking for clues from Ling Bufei.
Later, after failing to outmaneuver Hu Erniang and hearing of her supposed death, he fled far away.
"……I had a slight acquaintance with him. We happened to meet on the road to Fengwu City, hit it off, and agreed to join forces to seize the target," Hu Erniang said, summarizing the events of that time.
"Senior, you didn't know much about him?"
Hu Erniang shook her head. "As rogue cultivators, we rarely open our hearts to others. Even those we call 'good friends' usually keep some secrets to themselves. I only traveled with him for a while; I don't even know where his cave abode is."
Ling Bufei looked disappointed. "So, even if we know he is the mysterious man, we have no way to track him down?"
"Not necessarily," Hu Erniang offered a word of comfort. "The Immortal Allia…
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