Divine Doctor from the Start of the Eye Mutation

Chapter 1990 - 1991: Arrangements for the Future

While eating, Ling Zhenfei said, "I've already decided. Tomorrow morning, we'll head into Xianling Mountain."

Sun Wei said, "If we just head up from here, wouldn't we already be in the Xianling Mountain area?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "We certainly can't go this way. I've been to Xianling Mountain before, so I have some understanding of the route to enter. Just follow me when the time comes."

Having been to Xianling Mountain twice, Ling Zhenfei naturally knew the way well.

It was quite late and Sun Wei and the others drank a lot again. Ling Zhenfei had already arranged accommodations for the three of them at the villa and returned to his room after seeing them off.

By this time, Chunyu had already gone to rest, and the villa was pitch black, with only their room showing a faint light.

Ling Zhenfei noticed that Zhou Yun's room was still lit. He gently pushed the door, which indeed wasn't locked, knowing it was intentionally left open for him.

Ling Zhenfei walked in, closed the door, and enveloped the entire room with Northern Spiritual Energy to prevent their conversation from being overheard.

Zhou Yun, wearing pajamas, was sitting on the bed reading a management book.

Ling Zhenfei went over and sat at the edge of the bed, and Zhou Yun placed the book aside.

"Leaving tomorrow?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "Yes, this matter has to be done sooner or later."

Zhou Yun said, "I may not know what you are going to do, but I do know how dangerous it is inside Xianling Mountain."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I will definitely be careful, but there are some things I need to say to you first."

Zhou Yun asked, "What do you want to say?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "I won't deny that there are certain dangers in this trip. If something really happens to me over there—"

Zhou Yun interrupted Ling Zhenfei by covering his mouth with her hand, "I don't want to hear you say these kinds of things."

Ling Zhenfei held onto Zhou Yun's hand and said, "These matters can't be avoided. I have to be prepared for the worst."

Even though Zhou Yun didn't want to listen, she felt she had to.

Ling Zhenfei said, "If I don't return in a few months, then perhaps I really won't be coming back. Our family is established and big now, so you and Chunyu shouldn't suffer any hardships.

Regarding the business, I hope you will keep it in your hands. Based on our current development, it shouldn't do badly. If you're tired, just maintain it; as long as you can sustain our current industry, that's fine.

I've written a contract, which is in my room. If I really don't come back, everything is clearly stated in it. Just follow what is written.

There's something else I can't stop worrying about, and that's you. If I don't come back, don't be too sad. If you meet a good man, get married.

With your status now, it certainly won't be bad. No one would dare look down on you."

Zhou Yun pinched Ling Zhenfei hard and said, "What are you saying? Don't speak nonsense."

Ling Zhenfei said, "I'm not talking nonsense. You're still so young; you can't live a lifetime just like this."

Zhou Yun replied, "We've been together for so many years, you should know my temperament. Once I've set my mind on something, I see it through to the end."

Ling Zhenfei knew he couldn't persuade Zhou Yun; she was just that kind of person.

Ling Zhenfei said, "You shouldn't be too hard on yourself."

Zhou Yun said, "If you're worried about me suffering, then come back safely so we can live a good life."

The next morning, Ling Zhenfei got up because Zhou Yun had already been awake for a while.

Knowing that Ling Zhenfei was leaving today, she prepared many things for him, though she didn't know that Ling Zhenfei was already prepared.

But to not disappoint Zhou Yun's good intentions, Ling Zhenfei took everything with him.

Counting the three people waiting, they had a little breakfast at the Xi Shan Resort Villa, after which someone drove them directly.

The place Ling Zhenfei wanted to go was the same route he'd taken the previous two times. He was quite familiar with it, making the journey somewhat effortless.

Returning to this village, Ling Zhenfei's first impression was that it felt quieter than before, even eerily so.

Though this was just a small village, there had been activity in the past. However, this time Ling Zhenfei noticed there wasn't a single person on the road.

Sun Wei, puzzled, said, "What's going on with this village? It doesn't look run-down at all. Why is it so quiet?"

Zhang Zhenlin also wondered, "Have the villagers all gone on a collective vacation?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "This is indeed strange. It wasn't like this the last time I was here. I don't know what happened."

Murong Liuqing said, "Why worry so much? We're just passing through. Maybe it's just a coincidence."

The four of them continued walking, and at an intersection, Ling Zhenfei stopped in front of Ru Meng's house.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Wait a minute, I'll go inside and take a look."

Sun Wei glanced at Ru Meng's house and asked, "Whose home is this? Do you know them?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "This is a friend's house. I'll check if anyone's home."

Ling Zhenfei went in. The front door wasn't locked, just closed.

Inside, the courtyard walls were still lined with some herbs, just like before. But judging by the drying herbs, they seemed to have been left out for a long time.

Ling Zhenfei, feeling puzzled, approached the main door and pushed it; it was locked.

He peeked inside through a gap and, using his Divine Sense, scanned the room.

Dust had settled, making it clear the house hadn't been cleaned for a while, surprising Ling Zhenfei. Could Ru Meng have really not returned all this time?

The last time he saw Ru Meng was in the forest ages ago. At that time, she had just reached the Realm of Reaching Wisdom and said she would consolidate her powers inside. He still wondered where she might be now.

The Blood Oath Sect had been hunting her, leaving him worried about her well-being.

Just then, he suddenly heard someone shouting outside.

Ling Zhenfei quickly rushed outside, seeing that the path leading to Xianling Mountain was becoming crowded with people.

These people wielded sticks and were fleeing in a panic.

In no time, they reached the group with Ling Zhenfei, rushing past them in sheer terror.

Ling Zhenfei and his friends were taken aback, hardly believing what they were witnessing.

It was clear they were the villagers. No wonder they had seen no one earlier; everyone had left the village.

Some among them were even injured, though it was unclear how it happened.

Ling Zhenfei stopped one of the villagers and asked, "Sir, can you tell me what's going on here?"

The villager was quite helpful, turning to Ling Zhenfei and saying, "Monsters appeared in the mountains ahead. They're terrifying; these creatures eat people! Several people who went into the mountains to gather herbs have disappeared, presumably eaten."