Chapter 197: Thank You for Waiting
“I am Song You, from Changjing.” Song You stood in the woods, wearing a paper robe over his Daoist garb, snow already covering him as he looked at them.
“Why would you be walking in the deep mountains during such a heavy snowstorm?” The middle-aged man curiously looked at him, feeling relaxed and unafraid. “Are you a spirit or demon of the mountains, or perhaps a divine immortal master from the outside world?”
“I am just a Daoist.”
“How did you end up in the deep mountains?”
“Aren’t you also in the deep mountains?”
“Pardon my rudeness.” The middle-aged man smiled and bowed. “I have long admired Doctor Cai and the Snake Immortal of Mount Beiqin. I heard that Doctor Cai is grateful for the Snake Immortal’s kindness, so he settled here. In return, the Snake Immortal often guides and protects him. Such deeds should be celebrated throughout the ages, and when I heard of them, I found them quite beautiful.”
After a brief pause, he continued, “A few days ago, I came to Mount Beiqin to admire the snow. While descending the mountain, I encountered a hunter. We conversed, and the hunter informed me that there is a small lake on this mountain. He had seen the Snake Immortal fishing by the lake when he got lost while hunting. The Snake Immortal even gave him some fish to satisfy his hunger.
“I also heard that the Snake Immortal enjoys tea, so after returning to the capital, I immediately bought the best tea from Changjing and followed the path indicated by the hunter to seek the Snake Immortal. Unexpectedly, the snowstorm grew heavier along the way, but thankfully, I had the Snake Immortal’s guidance.”
The middle-aged man pointed to the snake path on the ground.