bookbashuk Chapter 143 Taking a Seat at the Cat Fairy Abode, Qi Lan's First Task
Chapter 143 Taking a Seat at the Cat Fairy Abode, Qi Lan's First Task
Time flies. More than a month has passed since Chen Anran left Longhu Mountain. The changes at the foot of Yunyin Sect Mountain are earth-shattering.
The once dusty and noisy construction site has now shed its hustle and bustle, revealing the initial form of the "Yunyin Xianzong International Tourism Resort".
The dilapidated village houses have long since disappeared, replaced by an antique-style building complex with white walls and black tiles, built along the mountainside.
A clear stream has been carefully channeled, meandering through the center of the resort, forming several small lakes and waterfalls. The misty water blends with the spiritual energy of the mountains, adding a touch of ethereal beauty.
Near the entrance to the ancient mountain trail, a magnificent visitor center, seamlessly integrated with the surrounding natural landscape, has been completed. A huge electronic screen displays promotional videos for the resort, highlighting the natural scenery and wellness culture of Yunyin Mountain.
The main structure of the five-star "Yunyin Hot Spring Hotel" has been completed, and workers are busy with interior and exterior decoration.
Not far away, a high-end health resort is also taking shape, with black tiles and white walls, nestled among the lush trees.
The most eye-catching feature is the "pure land" that has been specially preserved – Yunyin Xiaozhu.
It remains the same elegant courtyard, but the surrounding environment has been carefully crafted. The bamboo forest is denser, the stream is clearer, and a bluestone path meanders through it, providing a moderate but not complete isolation from the outside noise, making it the most mysterious and desirable place in the entire resort.
Above the door, the plaque "Yunyin Xiaozhu" remains, but a new line of small characters has been added next to it – "Xianshanfang", indicating its future positioning.
Fatty Li is now beaming with health, and his belly seems to have gotten even rounder. He manages dozens of people and shuttles between the construction site and Yunyin Xiaozhu every day, so busy that his feet barely touch the ground, but he enjoys it all.
On this day, Lin Xiaoman and Zhao Mengmeng went down the mountain together and arrived at the foot of the mountain, which had been greatly changed.
"Wow! It's only been a few months, I almost didn't recognize it!" Lin Xiaoman stood on the newly built viewing platform, looking down at the resort area that was beginning to take shape, and exclaimed in amazement.
Zhao Mengmeng also looked amazed, "My dad told me that even before the official opening, the internal subscriptions were already in high demand. Many of his business partners are hoping to stay here for a long time to maintain their health."
As the two were talking, they saw Fatty Li walking towards them from a short distance away, accompanied by an engineer wearing a white hard hat. Fatty Li, with his sharp eyes, spotted Lin Xiaoman and Zhao Mengmeng and immediately trotted over with a beaming smile.
"Master Lin! Miss Zhao! Why have you two come down the mountain? Does Sect Leader Su have any instructions?" Fatty Li was now extremely respectful to everyone in the Cloud Hidden Sect.
Lin Xiaoman waved her hand, "Nothing much, just came down to take a look, it's changed so much."
"Yes, yes," Fatty Li rubbed his hands together, his tone filled with pride, "It's all thanks to the immortal masters! Chairman Zhao and his team invested heavily, kept a tight schedule, and the progress has been very smooth."
Fatty Li then enthusiastically introduced the resort's plans, especially mentioning that the menu for "Xian Shan Fang" would be personally determined by Master Su in the future.
Fatty Li was still enthusiastically introducing the grand plan for the resort area, which Lin Xiaoman listened to with great interest. Zhao Mengmeng, on the other hand, knew more about the plan than Fatty Li, so she just listened casually.
More than anything else, Zhao Mengmeng was looking forward to when Chen Anran would return.
Just then, Fatty Li's walkie-talkie rang, and the anxious voices of the construction team came through. It seemed that a technical problem had occurred in some part of the upgrade process at Xian Shan Fang.
"Oh dear, gentlemen, I'm so sorry, but there's an urgent matter over there that I need to go and take care of," Fatty Li said apologetically.
"Manager Li, you go ahead and do your work. We'll just browse around on our own," Zhao Mengmeng said understandingly.
Fatty Li thanked him repeatedly and hurriedly left with the engineer.
Lin Xiaoman and Zhao Mengmeng strolled leisurely along the newly paved stone path.
The clear, babbling stream contrasts with the slight noise from the construction site in the distance; the deeper you go, the more tranquil and elegant the environment becomes.
"Mengmeng, look, that little courtyard over there is so pretty!" Lin Xiaoman pointed to a row of independent courtyards near the stream. One of them had already been completed, with white walls and gray tiles, wooden lattice windows, and a wooden sign in front of the door with the words "Meow Fairy Residence" engraved in a playful font. Next to it was a simple line drawing of a lazy, curled-up cat.
"This must be the shop that Daoist Qi Lan rented? You've moved so fast, it's already all set up!" Zhao Mengmeng was also quite surprised and pulled Lin Xiaoman over.
The bamboo fence of the courtyard was half-closed, and through the gaps you could see that several sets of wooden tables and chairs had been placed inside. There was also a cat tree in the corner for cats to climb, but there was no sign of cats or the business opening.
As they peeked around, they heard familiar voices coming from inside the courtyard.
"...I'll leave this matter to Fellow Daoist Qi." It was Chen Anran's voice.
"...I'll leave this matter to Fellow Daoist Qi." It was Chen Anran's voice.
"Don't worry, it's a small problem!" A clear and slightly cool female voice rang out, but her tone was quite bold. "I, Qi Lan, promised to do three things for you, and I will never break my promise."
Lin Xiaoman and Zhao Mengmeng exchanged a glance, gently pushed open the fence gate, and went inside.
In the center of the courtyard, Chen Anran stood with his hands behind his back, a smile on his face. Half a step to his side stood Huiming, who had changed into ordinary casual clothes but still couldn't hide his serene monk-like demeanor. His hands hung naturally at his sides, his gaze peaceful.
Standing opposite Chen Anran was Maoshan Qi Lan. She was still wearing her signature baseball cap, and her amber eyes under the brim were clear and bright. At this moment, she raised her hand and patted her chest, looking like she was saying, "Leave it to me."
"Master! Sister Qi Lan!" Zhao Mengmeng called out happily.
Chen Anran said before he left that he would become his disciple when he returned.
Chen Anran turned her head at the sound, saw them, and smiled slightly. Qi Lan also looked over and nodded to them as a greeting.
Zhao Mengmeng looked at Chen Anran and asked, "When did you get back? Why didn't you tell us you were coming back? I could have sent someone to pick you up."
"I just got back," Chen Anran said with a smile. "No need for all that trouble."
Zhao Mengmeng chuckled, then asked curiously, "What are you talking about? What 'three things'?"
Qi Lan lowered the brim of her hat, her tone returning to its usual calm: "It's a small favor from an old agreement. Fellow Daoist Chen asked me to do him a small favor."
Chen Anran smiled but didn't elaborate. "In a couple of days, I'll send some people to accompany Fellow Daoist Qi to move some things."
Zhao Mengmeng didn't ask any more questions, and just obediently replied, "Yes."
Qi Lan, however, was displeased. She pouted and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, are you underestimating me? You should know that the physical skills of the demon race far surpass those of the human race at the same cultivation level. Why would I need help moving some things?"