Ascending Towards the Sun

Chapter Twenty-Five Guanyin Temple

Wouldn't the noise disturb Guanyin? Asked Hua Ying

Maiden, Guanyin delivers all from torment. How could they be disturbed by people? Asked the monk

Is Guanyin the only one this temple worships? Asked Hua Ying

That's right. Said the monk

The two walked around the temple some more, an idea already in mind. After they left the temple, Hua Ying led Lan Zhan into an alleyway, picked up a branch, and drew a few squares on the ground before he tossed it away again.

Jin Guangyao really went out of his way. Said Hua Ying

Lan Zhan picked up the branch he tossed away and added a few more strokes onto the squares. The outlines became clearer and clearer, it was an aerial view of the Guanyin Temple.

Hua Ying took the branch from his hand again, There's a big array inside the temple. Something is being suppressed. He pointed at a certain spot; The array's a bit complicated. It's quite safe. But if the eye of the array right here is destroyed, whatever it's suppressing will come out. Replied Hua Ying

We will do it at nighttime, when people are sparse. We should find a place to rest before we strategize. Said Lan Zhan as he stood up and place Hua Ying hand once again on his arm

I wonder how long it'd take to finish off the thing in the Temple. Could we make it to Lanling? Would our schedule be delayed? Asked Hua Ying as they walked out of the alley way

The condition of your body is still unclear. You must not force yourself. Said Lan Zhan concerned

In the fight at Burial Mound, Hua Ying exerted too much energy and stamina. Both his mind and his body were strained for too long. A few hours earlier, Jiang Cheng angered him so much that he bled from his orifice's. He only recovered after a long time of rest. Although he didn't feel too bad right now, if there was something he missed and he pushed himself all the way to Lanling, it was hard to tell whether an accident would happen at a critical moment. On top of that, he wasn't the only one straining his mind and body in the past few days. Lan Zhan didn't rest for a second either.

Okay, but then you also need rest Lan Zhan, I am not the only one that has been pushing myself said Hua Ying

Mn replied Lan Zhan

After some time of walking, the two finally settled on a neat inn at the other side of Yunping City. The owner rushed outside enthusiastically, almost dragging them inside. Inside of the inn was both clean and organized, and the first floor was almost full with guests, making it obvious that whomever responsible for the place was quite good at their work. Most of the people working inside were women, from young girls just over ten sweeping the floors to chubby ladies working in the kitchen. When they saw the couple walk in, their eyes lit up in unison. One of the girls pouring water for the guests was staring at Lan Zhan so hard she didn't even notice that the mouth of her teacup pointed off. The owner shouted a few things, telling them to do their work properly. She herself led Hua Ying and Lan Zhan upstairs to look at the rooms.

Young Master, how many rooms would you like? She asked hoping that they were siblings

One room said Hua Ying as he looked up at Lan Zhan

Mn replied Lan Zhan

The owner opened one of the doors and led them inside. It was indeed large enough. Hey, would you two like dinner? Our cooks have great skill. We'll bring the dishes up here once we finish? Asked the owner

Yes, please, but not right now. How about a bit later? Bring them at around seven. Said Hua Ying

The owner answered as she walked out the door. Right after she left, just as Hua Ying was about to close the door, he suddenly chased after her, Ma'am! He called