Chapter 164 - 4.29 Different Person
Six plus months. 200 days. It had been the longest 200 days Lu Yizhou had ever had.
All these times, he had refrained from helping Heimo directly because his past exploration had been harmless. With Heimo’s strength, he was capable of gathering the ingredients he needed just fine and Lu Yizhou let him be, because he liked to see the strong and confident Heimo. It wasn’t until he arrived at Yuling and fought the dragon that he was wounded for the first time.
How was Heimo doing, he wondered? Was he eating well? Did he force himself again to transfer the demonic energy out of his younger sister? Was he healthy? Was he... missing Lu Yizhou as deep as how Lu Yizhou had missed his presence? He swore he could see Heimo sometimes; behind his eyelids, in random strangers who had a similar figure to him, in between his vague dreams, he kept searching and searching. Lu Yizhou had yearned for him so intensely that his chest caved under the depth of it, crushing his ribcage and bursting through his skin. He was afraid of how much he felt.
But then, Heimo had said to him, "The next time we meet, we will be enemies."
Lu Yizhou heaved a sigh as he walked through the street. Yuling City was situated right in the middle of two mountain ranges, making it the perfect place for travelers to stop and take a break before they continued on their journey. Teahouses and inns lined up along the street and Ling Chuwei had no qualms on choosing the most expensive one to stay in. The inn was built of heavy oakwood, its distinct and calming scent spread as soon as they stepped in. Lu Yizhou was wearing glamour for he didn’t want anyone to recognize him on the way, but the two companions by his side certainly drew some attention. To begin with, Shan Duoyin was an attractive man. He had a tall build with lean muscles hidden underneath his robes. Not only that, he carried himself with grace that only those in the prestigious sect could have. Not to mention the woman beside him, Ling Chuwei; expensive silk robes, immaculate hairpieces, the elegance and boldness she exuded...
Lu Yizhou was perfectly happy with fading behind the background.
"Welcome, welcome!" The innkeeper greeted them enthusiastically. "May I help you, Sir and Madam?"
"We are not—" Shan Duoyin spluttered in panic before sneaking a glance at Lu Yizhou who was more interested in scrutinizing the pattern carved on the counter.
"We want to book your most expensive rooms, please." Ling Chuwei continued without a care, slipping a pouch of gold coins that made the innkeeper’s eyes shone brighter than the lit candle beside him.