Chapter 298: The Plan in Motion
As soon as they exited the cave, Ella felt her spirits lift. Before them stood a mountain shaped like a flat platform, its peak level with the ground below. Quietly nestled on top was a small inn, looking down over the passersby.
"That’s Treading Immortal Mountain," a director nearby explained. "Legend has it that a female immortal, after a thousand years of cultivation, stepped on a stone here and ascended to the heavens. That’s how the mountain got its name."
A gentle breeze brushed by, and Ella breathed in the fresh, floral-scented air, her body and mind feeling more relaxed. But the thought of the troublesome people behind them made her sigh.
"Cheer up," came Eric’s soft, teasing voice in her ear. "Soon, they won’t be so happy."
Ella paused, then grinned. Yes, with Eric here, what was there to worry about?
Letting go of her frustrations, she began to enjoy the journey, taking photos along the way. Amelia was just as excited, soaking in the experience.
Treading Immortal Mountain wasn’t very tall, and after an hour’s hike, they reached the small inn at the top.
Directly across from the inn was the Immortal Temple.
Ella and Amelia both offered incense at the temple, their expressions sincere and reverent.
The scenery was stunning, and Ella decided to stay overnight. Naturally, Mason, Rachel, and their persistent entourage also chose to stay, following them like shadows.
"I’ve heard Bella is quite smitten with Eric. She’s always asking Richard for his number, but he never gives it to her. Eric doesn’t bother with her either. She must’ve heard you were coming here and tagged along on purpose," Amelia whispered to Ella as they exited the temple.