Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 120 Farewell to the Herb Field, Heading Back to Guang City

Once the decision was made, Chen Anran no longer hesitated and began to prepare for his trip to Guangzhou.

The first person he went to see was naturally his senior sister, Su Wan.

Chen Anran found her in the medicinal herb field on the back mountain, which Su Wan had carefully tended.

Su Wan was carrying a bamboo basket, and with a gentle lift of her hand, she carefully poured water mixed with morning dew onto a medicinal herb with leaves as clear as jade.

Sunlight filtered through the sparse bamboo leaves, casting dappled patterns on her body and highlighting the serene and gentle beauty of her profile.

"Senior Sister."

Su Wan didn't turn around, remaining focused on her work until she had evenly sprinkled the ladle of water. Only then did she straighten up, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear. "Have you decided to go with Qingyi?"

"Hmm." Chen Anran nodded, then looked at Su Wan, "After I leave, the sect..."

"With me in charge of the sect, there's no need for me to worry."

Su Wan interrupted him, carrying her bamboo basket, and slowly walked towards the next medicinal plant. Her voice was as gentle as the wind, "This time, you should follow your second senior sister and experience the mortal world, stroll through the city's night view, and see the city's fireworks."

Upon hearing this, Chen Anran said, "Senior Sister, you've never traveled far before. Why don't you take Xiaoling'er with you and come down the mountain with us this time?"

Su Wan paused slightly as she prepared to water the next medicinal plant. The water, mixed with morning dew, rippled gently in the ladle.

She turned to the side, dappled sunlight streaming across her simple Taoist robe. She looked at Chen Anran with a hint of surprise in her eyes, which quickly turned into her usual warm smile.

"I have to manage the affairs of the sect. Besides... the mortal world down the mountain is your mortal world, but my heart has already been entrusted to this place."

She bent down again and gently brushed the dust off the leaves of a night-blooming jasmine plant with her fingertips.

"Go, Anran. Take a good look at the myriad lights of the homes for me, and when you return... tell me about them."

After leaving Su Wan, Chen Anran first found Xiao Ling'er, who was reciting Taoist incantations while shaking her head in the side hall, and Lin Xiaoman, who was patiently guiding her.

"Junior Uncle, are you going out to play with Second Uncle?" Upon hearing this, Little Ling'er immediately dropped her incantation, rushed over, and hugged Chen Anran's leg. Looking up at him with her big eyes full of reluctance, she asked, "Will you be gone for a long time? Will you be like Third Uncle, not coming back for ages?"

Chen Anran bent down and picked her up, smiling as he gently pinched her little nose: "No, I won't. I'll bring you the best candy and the newest toys in Guangzhou, okay?"

Little Bell was a little happier then, and held up her little finger: "Pinky promise!"

"Okay, pinky promise." Chen Anran smiled and stamped her seal.

Lin Xiaoman stood to the side, smiling gently, "Brother Chen, please rest assured. I will take good care of the medicinal fields and other chores on the mountain. If the sect leader needs any errands, I can also help."

Chen Anran nodded, then looked at Lin Xiaoman with some confusion and asked, "Why are you teaching Xiaoling'er today? Senior Sister went to the herb field?"

Lin Xiaoman explained, "The sect leader said that Xiaoling'er needs to concentrate on her studies today, and it would be more appropriate for me to supervise her. She seems... to want to quietly tend to the herb field by herself for a while." She paused and added, "The sect leader has been spending a lot of time in the herb field lately, as if she's tending to the plants, or as if she's thinking about something."

Chen Anran didn't think much of it upon hearing this. The eldest senior sister was quiet by nature, and before Lin Xiaoman arrived, the back mountain was indeed a place she frequented.

"I understand." Chen Anran didn't ask any more questions, teased Xiaoling'er a few more times, and then turned and left.

Afterwards, Chen Anran went to the warehouse to check the remaining spiritual rice, spiritual vegetables, spiritual fruits, and commonly used supplies. Only after confirming that there were enough for the sect's daily consumption and to supply the Cloud Hidden Abode at the foot of the mountain for several months did he feel relieved.

Just as Chen Anran stepped out of the warehouse, he bumped into Zhao Mengmeng, who had come all the way there.

"Master Chen! I heard from Master Wei that you are going to Guangshi in three days?"

Chen Anran nodded: "Yes, my second senior sister and I plan to stay in Guangzhou for a while."

Zhao Mengmeng's face was filled with anticipation, and her tone was urgent: "Master Chen, can I go with you? Guangshi is my home, and I know it very well! I can be your guide, arrange accommodation and transportation. My family also has a house there, so it'll be very convenient!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Anran pondered for a moment before saying, "You missed the best age for cultivation, so you should seize the opportunity now."

"But……"

Chen Anran shook his head to interrupt, and continued, "When I come back this time, I will formally accept you as my disciple."

When Zhao Mengmeng heard Chen Anran say that he would formally accept her as a disciple, her eyes widened instantly, and the disappointment on her face vanished, replaced by unbelievable ecstasy.

"R-really? Master Chen! Are you telling the truth?"

"Hmm." Chen Anran looked at her, his tone serious. "So during this time, you need to stay on the mountain and work hard with your senior sister to hone your basics and calm your mind."

"I understand! I definitely will!" Zhao Mengmeng nodded vigorously, as if she was putting all her strength into the promise. "Thank you, Master Chen! No, thank you, Master!" A bright smile bloomed on her face, and her previous frustration had long since vanished.

Chen Anran waved his hand, "We'll talk about it when I get back. Go on, and cultivate diligently."

"Yes!" Zhao Mengmeng responded loudly, almost skipping away, her back view radiating joy.

After dealing with matters within the sect, Chen Anran thought for a moment and decided to go down the mountain.

Chen Anran had just reached the foot of the mountain and hadn't even had time to look for Fatty Li when he saw several familiar luxury cars drive up and stop steadily in front of him.

As the car door opened, Zhao Qiming, along with several other CEOs who had invested heavily in the "Cloud Hidden Immortal Traces" project, got out of the car, their faces beaming with a mixture of enthusiasm and slight complaints.

"Master Chen! That's really not fair of you!" Zhao Qiming spoke first, taking a few steps forward. His tone was familiar yet carried a perfectly timed hint of reproach. "Such a big trip, why didn't you tell us? If Mengmeng hadn't let it slip on the phone earlier, we'd still be completely in the dark!"

Mr. Wang chuckled and chimed in, "Exactly! Master Chen and Master Wei are going to Guangzhou, so we should be the ones to handle the travel, accommodation, and itinerary arrangements! How could we let you two trouble yourselves?"

Mr. Liu was even more direct, waving his hand generously: "Brother Zhao is right! Master Chen, don't worry about anything. I'll have my secretary book first-class tickets right away! I have a riverside villa in Guangzhou that's empty, the environment is absolutely quiet, I guarantee it won't disturb your and Master Er's meditation! We'll take care of the transportation and tour guide!"

Zhao Qiming glared and said, "I'm a native of Guangzhou! Do I need you, Lao Liu, to take care of everything? Once Master Chen and the others are there, I'll make the arrangements!"