Chapter 57: He Deserves This Tribulation
Zhang Sheng split up with Ji Liuli and left in a hurry after leaving Hsu Henshui’s place. It was because he felt truly guilty and could not bear to hang out with the woman for even a moment longer.
After they had split up, Ji Liuli ascended a tranquil mountain and arrived at a small courtyard. The gate swung open on its own, and she stepped inside.
A young Daoist was sitting in the garden. He had an immature face that made him look younger than even her. He was reading an ancient scroll. When he saw Ji Liuli, he set down the scroll and asked, “What trouble did you get yourself into this time?”
“I didn’t!”
The young Daoist looked a little astonished. “It’s been three months since someone lodged a complaint to me. Did something go wrong with your cultivation or something?”
Ji Liuli replied, “I’ve been refining Wei Yuan’s foundation as of late, but the more I do, the more confused I become. The texts I’ve been poring through yields no answers either. That’s why I’ve come to consult your wisdom.”
The young Daoist grew a tad interested. “Wei Yuan? You mean that little gold devourer from the Skyblue Hall? What’s up with his foundation? Show me.”
Ji Liuli replied, “He’s cultivating the Jade Toad Full Moon Painting. This is his image.”
The young Daoist stared at the jade toad that was over a hundred zhang tall with a frozen smile on his face. Without exaggeration, its one eye was big enough to fit this whole courtyard. The jade toad blinked at him as if it could sense his shock.