Chapter 186: Drifting Down the River And A Brief Talk on Immortality
The woman's expression remained calm. She noticed the dishes on the table, the young girl with slightly damp and oily cheeks, and the Daoist's hands as he peeled shrimp. Naturally, she also saw the helpless look on his face.
“Perhaps I could come back a little later...”
“Is there something troubling you?”
“It's nothing important,” the woman replied with a smile. “It’s just that autumn is approaching, and I wanted to invite you to join me on a boat ride along the river to enjoy the autumn scenery. I wonder if you’re free?”
“We’ve been in Changjing for quite some time now, keeping our identities hidden. You are the only one who has seen through us,” the maid behind the woman said, grinning. “And the only one who can converse with us.”
“I wonder, will there be music to listen to?”
“If you wish to hear some, I would be happy to oblige.”
“When shall we go?”
“We will have the best weather three days from now.”