Top Grade Immortal Emperor in the Flower City

In the lounge of the Er Shan Hotel, Mo Xing was bored to the core, feeling like he was about to fall asleep.

He glanced at his watch and couldn't help but sit up and grumble, "Where on earth has Wudao gone? It's been half an hour, why hasn't he returned yet?"

"Could it be that he couldn't contain his wild heart and had to let off steam? Dammit, he didn't think to invite me. I'm feeling pretty pent up too."

Just as Mo Xing was complaining, his eyes suddenly stopped, and he quickly rubbed them. Not far away, Ye Wudao was walking towards him with a woman in a pink tracksuit, both of them chatting and laughing with their heads down.

"Holy crap! Are you kidding me? Or did I jinx it, and it actually happened?"

"No, no, this must be some cheap project he snagged from a small inn down there for a hundred bucks, and then brought her out just to piss me off."

Mo Xing really didn't want to believe it. What kind of joke was this? He had only been gone for half an hour and was already bringing back a woman?

"Hey Mo Xing, let me introduce you. Li Qing, a friend of mine."

Ye Wudao came over with the woman in pink, Li Qing, smiling, and Li Qing greeted Mo Xing with a slight smile.

Mo Xing looked up and saw Li Qing's delicate features and excellent demeanor, full of youthful vitality, and his heart trembled: "This definitely isn't a woman of ill repute."

"Heavens above, earth below, how much do you hate me? This bastard only went out for half an hour and he's already brought back someone? I've been sitting here for half an hour and no one came to pick me up."

Mo Xing roared inwardly but still had to stand up, returning the greeting with a radiant smile, and then pulled Ye Wudao aside, the blissful smile freezing on the bewildered Ye Wudao's face as he furrowed his brow.

"You tell me, is she someone you hired? Come on, bro, we can't be doing this. Not to mention my pride, but this could damage your Ye Wudao reputation."

"Besides, if your old man found out, he'd break your legs for sure. You can't be wasting money like this, man. I won't mock you anymore."

Ye Wudao was taken aback and looked at the earnest Mo Xing with a scowl, slapping him on the head as he hissed, "The one who hired someone is you! She's a new friend I've made, let me tell you, I feel great about this. Don't mess things up for me, or I'll dismantle your skeleton and turn you into trash!"

"What's so funny over there that you're chatting about?" Li Qing asked with a light smile. She had a certain fondness for Ye Wudao.

Love is such a strange thing. Some people live together for years, even as husband and wife, and it's only kinship that keeps them together.

But some people feel a connection after just one meeting. There are so many real-life examples—like turtles drawn to shiny pebbles just because they caught their eye.

"Nothing, nothing, he was just saying how pretty you are. Qing'er, let's go over there and grill something to eat. By the way, I didn't expect you to come all the way from deep within Shennongjia too."

"Yeah, who would've thought? What fate! And I've heard of the Ye family before. Quite the prominent clan."

The two of them walked towards the grilling area, chatting and laughing, with Mo Xing following behind, sulking and muttering, "Qing'er, my foot, that's so corny. What are you, the Hulk?"

With a thud, Ye Wudao suddenly kicked him, sending Mo Xing tumbling to the ground, face first. Li Qing covered her mouth in surprise, "What's going on here?"

"Nothing, nothing. This brother of mine has had polio since he was a child, so his legs aren't always so sturdy. Don't worry about him."

Ye Wudao smiled faintly, kicking Mo Xing again as he scowled, "I told you to get up, or else head back to your room."

"You bastard, did you forget my polio? Aren't you going to carry me on your back? Where's your compassion now?"

Mo Xing glared daggers at Ye Wudao as he spoke, and Ye Wudao paused, remembering the special "aura" he'd given his buddy.

In the barbecue area, three people sat around a round table, with glowing red coals beneath, sizzling meats and green vegetables roasting above, wrapped in a swirling scent.

Li Qing and Ye Wudao chatted merrily, while Mo Xing, resting his chin on one hand, gazed into the distant sky, feeling utterly desolate.

It seemed as if in that moment, the world turned into a different painting, the dark sky devoid of starlight, with flakes of snow drifting down, dressing the earth everywhere in silvery white, the north wind harsh as blades.

Mo Xing sat in the snow in his tattered clothes, quietly sobbing. Oh, that sadness—eyes all around him laughing, ridiculing, and mocking him mercilessly.

"Oh my heaven, oh my earth…"

A richly emotional song involuntarily drifted from Mo Xing's mouth, until Ye Wudao slapped his head, jolting him back to reality.

"If you can't handle it, just go home. What's with all this nonsense? Even bursting into song, not afraid you'll attract sea monsters," Ye Wudao said.

Mo Xing clenched his teeth fiercely and forked a well-grilled steak, biting into it vehemently, "I have the guts, alright, to attract sea monsters. More like attracting seaweed, that's more like it."

Just then, a woman in a white dress approached the table. She had a pleasant appearance, light makeup, flowing long hair, carrying herself with grace.

"Sir, I was wondering if you have a companion?"

The woman's voice was light and airy, and Mo Xing instantly froze, pointing at himself. The woman nodded, and Mo Xing went crazy with excitement. Wow, his spring had finally arrived.

"No, I'm not like some people who get excited at the sight of a woman. You have to understand, love is something that's built on feelings."

"Beautiful, do you believe in love at first sight?"

Mo Xing stood up, a radiant smile on his face, dazzling enough to freeze Ye Wudao in his tracks, who thought, damn, could Putuo Mountain really be such a blessed place for us guys?

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"I do believe, but I wonder if you would mind having a candlelight dinner with a woman older than you?"

The woman laughed softly, her cheeks reddening slightly, and Mo Xing quickly shook his head, "Beautiful, what are you saying? Am I that kind of person? Love knows no age, has no borders."

"As long as there's mutual affection, age is not an issue at all, so please, don't think like that!"

Mo Xing puffed up his chest, overwhelmed with excitement, and the woman nodded eagerly, "Then great, please come with me."

Ye Wudao was dumbfounded, watching an excited Mo Xing follow the woman away, still throwing him scornful and mocking glances.

"The world is indeed full of wonders. I'm truly convinced!"

Ye Wudao shook his head and sighed. Was it really such a coincidence? Weren't they embarrassed? And a woman actually approaching him so boldly?

The next morning, Ye Ling got up and knocked on Ye Wudao's door. Ye Wudao came out rubbing his sleepy eyes.

"Where's Mo Xing? Hasn't he gotten up yet?" Ye Ling peered into the room and asked.

Ye Wudao gestured dismissively, "No, he hasn't come back yet. Last night the guy went off on some romantic escapade, no idea where he ended up dead."

Just then, not far away, Mo Xing returned with eyes widened, a face bearing the traces of life's vicissitudes.