Listening to the old immortal's words, it seemed that the expert who could save Xiaodie was not in Banan Village, but somewhere else.

Xu Fan frowned and asked, "Old Immortal, what do you mean?"

The Old Immortal explained, "You'll need to make a trip to Miaojiang."

"Hmm, considering my relationship with her, I believe she should be willing to help with this favor…"

When talking about the person in question, the Old Immortal's expression became somewhat odd, and Xu Fan noticed this, feeling a sense of foreboding.

It's possible that the expert capable of saving Xiaodie and the Old Immortal are archenemies…

"Here's what we'll do, I'll write a letter later, and then it'll be up to you to make an effort depending on the situation."

It seemed to be the only option for now. Having already delayed substantially in his return to Banan Village, and with the journey to Miaojiang taking several days, Xu Fan did not dare to dawdle any longer. He nodded immediately and urged the Old Immortal to write the letter quickly.

"You little rascal, come with me to the study."

After glancing at the Xia sisters, the Old Immortal instructed Xu Fan to accompany him alone into the study.

Xu Fan couldn't help frowning, wondering if this fellow had something private to discuss with him.

Indicating for the Xia sisters to wait outside, Xu Fan followed the Old Immortal into the study.

"Grind the ink for me."

Upon reaching the writing desk, the Old Immortal picked up a wolf-hair brush and instructed Xu Fan while pulling out a sheet of letter paper and beginning to write.

Watching the Old Immortal splash words across the page, Xu Fan frowned repeatedly.

The Old Immortal was introducing a couple, and from his tone, it seemed they had been old friends for many years.

There wasn't much issue concerning the part about Old Man Liu, but the real problem was with Old Man Liu's wife…

This shameless man referred to her as "Sister Qu" in the letter, with a rather ambiguous tone that was prone to misunderstanding.

"Sister Qu, muah, I'll visit you when I find the time," Xu Fan's expression grew worse as he saw the Old Immortal conclude the letter with such phrases.

"Old Immortal, perhaps you should write another letter…"

With this letter, if Old Man Liu were to see it, Xu Fan reckoned the man would flip out on the spot and shoo them away no matter how far they had come.

What he needed was a letter asking for help, not a love letter…

"You little rascal, what do you know?"

Yet the Old Immortal was oblivious to any problem; he gave Xu Fan a disdainful look and retorted, "Sister Qu and I share a friendship as pure as paper, what's wrong with a muah?"

"Don't worry, if you give her this letter, she will definitely help us."

"As for you..."

Continuing, the Old Immortal turned his gaze to Xu Fan, hummed and hawed, "Those two young ladies outside, they must both have a special relationship with you, huh?"

"…"

Although the Old Immortal might seem wildly eccentric on the outside, his ability to read people was astoundingly accurate. Being on the nose, Xu Fan didn't bother to conceal the truth any longer and simply nodded in agreement.

"I expected as much; a lad like you is destined for such things."

"You rascal, you must marry both of them, got it? Don't disgrace me. Back in the day, your master was a fresh young male god, how does it go, 'sweeping thousands of girls off their feet.' Look at me now, in this Banan Village, how many old ladies secretly pine for me…"

"Get real…"

Xu Fan gave him an unimpressed eye-roll. This guy, who peeked at people taking baths all day, had the nerve to claim he was a young male god back in his youth…

"Forget it, let's not dwell on the past."

After a little spat with Xu Fan, the old immortal waived his hand and his expression grew slightly more serious.

He glanced at Xu Fan and probed, "Little rabbit, why do I feel that ever since you ran away from Banan Village, your cultivation level, seems a bit…"

Clearly, the old immortal noticed the signs of improvement in Xu Fan's cultivation. Xu Fan didn't hide it, and immediately gave him a simple explanation about Lingyan Pavilion and Jiuyang Warm Jade.

The very rare Jiuyang Warm Jade allowed Xu Fan to find three pieces directly in Jinling. The old immortal listened and pondered for quite some time.

He stroked his beard and chuckled softly, "Heh, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, quite interesting..."

Without elaborating too much on this topic, the old immortal stuffed the letter into the envelope, wrote the address, and then said, "That lass outside has a bit of spirit, perhaps this trip to Miaojiang could yield a considerable benefit."

"Don't delay any longer, take this letter and hurry on your way."

The address indicated that Grandpa Liu and his wife were hidden in a small mountain village on the edge of Miaojiang. Xu Fan took the letter and couldn't help asking, "Old Immortal, are you sure they can save Xiao Die?"

It would take at least a week to travel from Banan Village to the little village in Miaojiang, not to mention the time it would take to reach the mountain village where Grandpa Liu and his wife lived.

If they also had no solution for the Gu Poison that Xia Xiao Die was inflicted with, Xu Fan worried that such a long delay could affect Xia Xiao Die's condition.

The old immortal shrugged his shoulders and smiled confidently, "Kid, you might not have heard of Qu Mei's reputation, but in the circle of Gu Cultivators, she's quite renowned, a hidden expert. As long as you can implore her to act, I guarantee that the Gu Poison in this young lady will be easily resolved."

With the old immortal's confident tone, Xu Fan pondered for a moment and then nodded.

"Alright, then I'll head to Miaojiang right away."

This matter was urgent and Xu Fan didn't want to waste a moment. He came out of the study with the old immortal and said, "Alright, let's set off now."

Xia Yanyu had likely learned the truth from her sister by the time he was in the study, knowing the gravity of this journey on her sister's life and death, she was extremely anxious.

"Okay, Xu Fan, let's go now."

They stood ready to leave.

"Wait!"

As the three of them were about to depart, suddenly, the old immortal called out and ran back into the study alone.

Unsure of what he was up to, Xu Fan and the others had no choice but to wait patiently.

It wasn't long before the old immortal reappeared, holding a piece of paper.

"Ah, little rabbit, I don't know when you'll be back once you leave, and I'll be pretty lonely here by myself."

"Look, here's my number. Make sure to call me when you can."

Watching the old immortal hand over the paper with a sentimental look, Xu Fan was stunned.

When did this stinky old man learn to use a phone?

He remembered that he had never used one before.

"Hurry up, take it! And remember to call me!"

The old immortal forcefully shoved the paper into his hand. Xu Fan took it and was baffled.

"Hold on, old immortal, why is your number so long..."

The number the old immortal had given him far exceeded the length of a normal phone number. Confused, Xu Fan looked back at the old immortal.

The old immortal shamelessly picked his nose and said, "Oh, that's my bank account number. Remember it, huh? Call me anytime."

"A million is not too little, ten million is love."

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