Chapter 42: Mandala Manor

  "We've finally gotten rid of that stinky monk. Sister Zhu, what do we do next?" Ah Bi patted her chest and let out a long sigh, her adorable expression making Wu Ming secretly admire her.

  "We'll just keep rowing around the lake with that big monk, wearing him out. Anyway, there are lotus roots and water caltrops everywhere in this lake, so we won't starve. Even if it takes ten days or half a month to exhaust him, no problem."

  Abi smiled slightly and said: "This method is quite interesting, but I don't know if Master Duan and this new young master will feel bored or not."

  Duan Yu clapped his hands and laughed, "The scenery on the lake is enchanting and captivating. With two sisters accompanying me, it won't be boring even if we stay for ten or eight years, let alone ten days or half a month."

  After listening to Duan Yu's words, Wu Ming couldn't help but smile wryly in her heart. This man was indeed good at winning women's hearts, seemingly forgetting that there were other men present. However, Wu Ming wouldn't mind, and smiled faintly: "Sister Abi, you all decide, anyway I'm just a carefree wanderer, wherever I go is home, nowhere would be boring."

  "Your mouth is quite sweet, since you call me sister, why don't you quickly introduce yourself?"

  "This is natural. Even if Abi didn't say it, I was prepared to do so anyway." Wu Ming shrugged and smiled, continuing: "My name is Wu Ming, from Yuhang, and I'm an orphan."

  "Unknown? Isn't that just someone without a name? You're not making this up to deceive us, are you?"

  Not just Abi Ru, but also Duan Yu and Azhu beside him couldn't help but have doubts.

  "This Wu Ming is not that Wu Ming, Wu refers to the mouth of heaven and earth, Ming refers to the brightness of the sun and moon. However, the two have the same pronunciation, if you understand it as a nameless little guy's namelessness, then that's also acceptable."

  He didn't use Yang Wuming, Wu Ming was a temporary idea, and he always felt that since he had arrived at Tianlong, it would be better to have some distinction from the Divine Eagle.

  Abi suddenly lost her smile: "So it's this Wu Ming after all, hehe, I thought you were deliberately fooling us."

  At this time, Ah Zhu turned her head and smiled, asking: "Wu Ming, how did you end up in the lake earlier?"

  Wu Ming couldn't tell the truth, so he laughed and said: "I'm a person who likes to travel around, when I came to Taihu Lake, of course, I want to appreciate the scenery in the lake. On a whim, I took a boat ride on the lake and picked some water caltrops to eat. Who would have thought that I would run into you guys in the lake?"

  "Looks like your swimming skills are quite good!"

  "Azhu smiled and said: 'Not only is it not wrong, but it's simply a top-notch expert in the water.'"

  Even Duan Yu couldn't help but praise: "In this vast lake, without relying on boats, you can still come and go as you please. Brother Wu is really too powerful, Duan Yu admires, admires."

  Wu Ming rubbed his nose and smiled, "Generally speaking, third in the world." But in his heart, he secretly laughed. If they knew that he actually couldn't swim at all and relied on his martial arts skills to avoid drowning, he wondered what kind of expression they would have.

  ……

  The four of them were all young and had a youthful heart, so they quickly started chatting on the boat, talking freely and unrestrainedly.

  Due to Wu Ming's extensive reading and broad knowledge, coupled with the fact that he was from a later era, his novel language and perspectives soon astonished the other three people.

  At the same time, Wu Ming's words were not lacking in humor and wit, and from time to time, they would make Ah Bi and Ah Zhu two women unable to help but giggle, softly laughing, even Duan Yu felt that this Wu Ming was very likable, and involuntarily had the idea of getting along with him.

  The sky was getting darker and darker, and the four of them picked some water caltrops to eat while chatting, becoming more and more harmonious.

  It was late at night, and everyone was tired. Wu Ming and Duan Yu lay down in the middle of the boat with their eyes closed to rest, while Ah Zhu and Ah Bi stood guard at the bow and stern of the boat.

  After a long time, Wu Ming was in a daze when he suddenly heard Ah Bi softly calling out: "Ah Zhu sister, come over here for a moment."

  "What's wrong?" Azhu also said in a low voice: "What's the matter?"

  "Come over first, I'll tell you then."

  A Zhu put down the oars and walked to the stern of the boat, lowering his voice to ask: "What's going on with all this fuss?"

  Abi whispered in her ear: "Good sister, think of a way for me quickly, or I'll be so humiliated to death."

  "Azhu said: 'You're quite right, otherwise how would sister think of a way for you?'"

  "Speak softly," said Abi, "do you know whether Master Duan and Master Wu are asleep or not?"

  "Azhu shook her head and smiled: 'I don't know, why don't you ask?'"

  "Excuse me, Sister Zhu," Abi hastily said, "I... I need to use the restroom."

  The two women spoke in hushed tones, their voices as soft as mosquitoes buzzing, but Wu Ming was a top-notch expert and naturally heard them clearly. Upon hearing Ah Bi say this, he didn't dare to move slightly, pretending to make a slight snoring sound to avoid embarrassing the other party.

  At the same time, Wu Ming noticed that Duan Yu on the side seemed to have also heard it, and like him, he pretended to be asleep, which could be seen from his sudden increase in snoring.

  At this time, Ah Zhu laughed and said: "They are probably all asleep, you can relieve yourself."

  "No way, no way. What if I get halfway through and they wake up? Wouldn't that be embarrassing for them?"

  A Zhu couldn't help but let out a light laugh and quickly covered her mouth, whispering: "Don't be afraid, I'll block for you, they can't see."

  "Can't let them, even if they can't see it, they'll still hear it."

  "What's to be done? Are you going to untie yourself? Alright, hurry up, otherwise when they wake up, it'll be even more troublesome."

  A Zhu was on the verge of tears: "I don't want to, there are people in front of me, I won't be able to solve it."

  Azhū heard another chuckle, but suddenly scolded: "ābì, it's all your fault! You said that and now I feel like relieving myself too. Since we're not far from Wang Shuaitai's residence, let's just row over there to relieve ourselves."

  Abi's heart skipped a beat as she hastily asked, "Is this okay? Aunt Wang forbids us from visiting their home."

  "Azhu shook her head and smiled: 'It's okay, we'll just sneak ashore to relieve ourselves, Wang Jiaxiong's wife won't know.'"

  "Alright alright, let's hurry up, I can barely hold it in."

  "Azhu smiled and said: 'Mm-hmm, let's go.'"

  ……

  Although he had unintentionally overheard the two women's private conversation, Wu Ming still felt a little embarrassed, and his heart also inexplicably rippled with small waves.

  It seems that this time I will be going to the Wang Manor in Mandu Mountain, which means that I will soon see the legendary fairy sister, Wang Yuyan.

  What kind of heavenly fragrance and national color will Wang Yuyan be? Compared to Little Dragon Girl, who will be more beautiful?

  Although Wu Ming deeply loved Little Dragon Girl in his heart, he was also filled with anticipation.

  Due to the two women's urgent need, they rowed quickly and before long, when the sky had just begun to brighten, the small boat arrived at a lakeside. Not far away, there were fragrant flowers and birds singing, a picturesque scene like a paradise on earth.

  The two women were just about to get off the boat when Duan Yu suddenly sat up straight and said, "I've had a good sleep, but it's been a bother for both of you sisters. There's something I don't dare say out loud, please don't blame me... I need to relieve myself."

  Since Duan Yu said so, Wu Ming also said: "Two sisters, I actually want to go too."

  "Alright, alright, this way up is our relative's house with the surname Wang. You can go ashore and it will be more convenient for you."

  "That's great." Wu Ming and Duan Yu nodded together.

  At this time, Ah Zhu said seriously: "However, the mistress of the Wang family has a very strange temper and does not allow unfamiliar men to come to the door. The two of you will immediately return to the boat as soon as you land, let's not get into trouble here."

  Duan Yu nodded and said: "Alright, we know."

  Wu Ming nodded, but in his heart he was recalling the plot of Tian Long, only to find that there were only vague shadows. He vaguely remembered that he would meet Wang Furen and Wang Yuyan here, but as for the specific details, he had long forgotten them completely.

  However, anyway, it's in Tiān Lóng to mix tasks and get bookmarks and fragments. As for the rest, Wú Míng doesn't care much about them. There's a saying that goes like this: since you're here, then just be content with it.

  As the boat sailed through the willows and arrived at the shore, A Bi and A Zhu quietly slipped away without a word, while Wu Ming and Duan Yu found a secluded spot on the shore to take care of their business.

  "Wu brothers, there are camellias everywhere here, why don't we take a look around?"

  "Alright, Duan brother, I also want to see what kind of peony is in this Peony Mountain Villa."

  "Wu, I didn't know you understood Camellias too?"

  "Hehe, compared to Duan brother, how dare I say I understand? I just know a little bit."

  "How did you know I understand Camellia?"

  "Duan brother's words carried the Dali accent, and Camellia is very famous in Dali. Moreover, after seeing the Camellia, the fondness in his eyes must be a person who understands and appreciates flowers."

  "Wu brother observes subtleties, indeed a divine person. I'm not wrong, since childhood I've liked Camellia flowers, but this Mandala Villa won't plant Camellia flowers, wasting such a good name, falsely claiming the two characters of Mandala."

  Two people chatted as they walked towards a garden full of flowers, having already forgotten Ah Zhu's previous reminder.

  When the two of them arrived deep in the flower forest, they wanted to leave but suddenly couldn't find their way out.

  Just then, Wu Ming heard Ah Zhu and Ah Bi's voices from afar.

  Wu Ming listened carefully, and Ah Zhu and Ah Bi were talking to a woman. The woman's voice was like heavenly music, and just hearing her voice made people's imagination run wild. Although Wu Ming had forgotten many scenes from Tian Long, he suddenly guessed that the woman must be the fairy sister Wang Yu Yan.

  Duan Yu also heard it, and he seemed to be equally moved. The two of them nodded in secret agreement and smiled at each other, then quietly approached under the cover of flowers and trees, wanting to catch a glimpse of the woman's true face.

  Two people hid under the flowers and trees, only to hear Ah Bi ask: "Miss, this dog-beating stick method is getting faster, isn't it really bad?"

  The woman said: "It's not natural, what's there to say? By the way, why didn't he come see me before he left?"

  The woman stamped her foot, seemingly with some annoyance and resentment, but her voice was still soft and pleasant to hear. Duan Yu's heart was inexplicably moved, his body slightly understood, but his head wasn't paying attention and suddenly bumped into a tree branch, unable to help but let out a light "ah", hurriedly covering his mouth, but it was too late.

  "Who is it?" asked the woman.