Joe Di couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Not only was Henry Ren’s father, Jason Ren, the master of Moonspire Temple—a figure comparable to most Dao Integration cultivators—but Henry Ren himself was already on the verge of breaking through to the Unity Realm. How could he suddenly suffer from cultivation deviation? No matter how he looked at it, something about this situation felt strangely off.
"After this happened, did Temple Master Jason Ren interrogate Luna Fairchild?" Joe Di asked again. He knew that Yvonne Xuan harbored some suspicion toward Luna Fairchild; otherwise, she wouldn’t have told him to simply observe and not to dwell on it.
Yvonne Xuan shook her head. "No. After the incident, Temple Master Ren took his son and left Celestial Moon City. I heard he went out searching for the Duality Blossom. Only the Duality Blossom can cure Henry Ren."
Duality Blossom? Joe Di immediately thought of the pair of Duality Blossoms he had in his Ninth World. If Jason Ren was willing to offer the Radiant Heart in exchange, he certainly wouldn’t hesitate to part with the blossoms.
Beyond aiding in Dao advancement, reconstructing physical meridians, and repairing soul and spirit, the Duality Blossom possessed an even more vital trait—it could neutralize all poisons. In fact, the Duality Blossom was an even rarer treasure than most top-tier Dao Fruits.
Jason Ren searching for the Duality Blossom to heal his son was certainly thought-provoking. As for Jason Ren spreading news of the Duality Blossom, Joe Di understood his intention.
The Duality Blossom wasn’t something one could simply find at will. By releasing word of his search, Jason Ren hoped that those possessing the blossom would come to him for a trade, or that someone with information would reach out.
It seemed there was hope for him after all. With this in mind, Joe Di’s spirits lifted as he asked, "When will Temple Master Ren return to Celestial Moon City?"
Yvonne Xuan gave a bitter smile. "No one knows for sure. But I’ve heard that Temple Master Ren returns every few years. If things go as usual, he should be back in a few months at most."
Bang! A figure burst into the room, and from his speed and frantic appearance, it was clear he was fleeing from something as he rushed inside.
Sitting across from Joe Di, Yvonne Xuan suddenly stood up with a startled cry, "Wei Fei..."
"Sister Xuan!" The young man who had rushed in also spotted Yvonne Xuan and strode straight over to her.
Joe Di could now see clearly—the youth was covered in blood, several bones broken, clearly injured not long ago outside.
"Out! The Zhoucai Teahouse is not a place for troublemakers." A teahouse attendant rushed forward, intent on driving out the young man called Wei Fei.
Joe Di stood up and blocked the attendant, saying, "Let him sit. He’s a friend of mine."
The attendant glanced at the pot of Magnetic Spirit Tea on Joe Di’s table, hesitated, and finally said, "Sir, your friend was clearly injured while fleeing from enemies. If he stays, it could bring trouble to our establishment."
Joe Di replied calmly, "If your teahouse is afraid of something like this, that’s fine—we’ll leave right away."
The attendant blushed at Joe Di’s words. The Zhoucai Teahouse had some reputation in Celestial Moon City, after all. If they drove out a guest simply for being injured, their reputation would surely plummet.
Although the attendant knew full well that Joe Di’s friend wasn’t here just for tea, gossip was a powerful force—people wouldn’t see it that way when the story got out.
"Very well," the attendant finally relented, deciding not to drive them out after all.
"Thank you for your help, senior brother." After the attendant left, the young man immediately cupped his fists respectfully toward Joe Di.
Yvonne Xuan also stood up, cupped her fists to thank Joe Di, then turned to the youth and asked, "Wei Fei, how did you end up fighting in Celestial Moon City?"
Wei Fei hurriedly replied, "No, I ran into the Chuang brothers outside the city. If I hadn’t escaped quickly, I’d probably be dead by now."
"Even if you’re quick, your life isn’t yours to keep. I, Chuang Youxin, don’t believe you can hide in the Zhoucai Resthouse forever." As the voice rang out, a burly, rough-faced man entered, casting a disdainful glance at Joe Di.
Trailing behind the burly man was a frail cultivator. Both of them, surprisingly, were late-stage Dao Transformation cultivators.
This astonished Joe Di—both Wei Fei and Yvonne Xuan were late-stage Dao Nurturing cultivators, so how had they managed to make enemies of two late-stage Dao Transformation experts?
Wei Fei ignored Chuang Youxin and sat down.
Joe Di paid little attention to the two Dao Transformation cultivators. He knew that with these two troublemakers around, it would be hard to continue asking about Luna Fairchild. Fortunately, he’d already learned what he needed.
"Why are you inquiring about me? What’s your purpose?" Another voice rang out. Joe Di’s heart skipped a beat—he knew who had arrived.
Sure enough, in the next moment, the stunningly beautiful Luna Fairchild appeared before Joe Di.
"Greetings, Luna Fairchild." Almost as soon as Luna Fairchild appeared in the teahouse, everyone stood up and bowed in respect.
Yvonne Xuan’s face turned pale. She hadn’t expected that even with a restriction in place while speaking with Joe Di, Luna Fairchild would still find out.
Joe Di sighed inwardly. Ever since he was gravely injured, his cultivation and senses had diminished considerably. Otherwise, with Luna Fairchild’s trigger array spread throughout Celestial Moon City, how could he not have noticed?
The array Luna Fairchild had set up wasn’t complicated—just a name-trigger formation. Anyone who mentioned her name would instantly alert her.
Yvonne Xuan’s soundproof barrier was simply too low-grade, clearly unable to block their conversation.
Luna Fairchild paid no attention to anyone else, her gaze fixed on Joe Di. In her eyes was a killing intent that only he could sense.
Joe Di replied calmly, "A beautiful lady attracts admiration. Luna Fairchild is so stunning that, even though I know I stand no chance, it’s only natural to be curious about her."
"A beautiful lady attracts admiration—well said. You’ve got some nerve, and your words aren’t unpleasant either." To Joe Di’s surprise, Luna Fairchild nodded in approval.
As she spoke, Luna Fairchild’s gaze landed on the pot of Magnetic Spirit Tea on Joe Di’s table. "No wonder you didn’t care about the Xunyu Pill I gave you, even giving it away. I hadn’t realized you were so wealthy, able to afford Magnetic Spirit Tea."
"Fairy, you flatter me. I’m just a nouveau riche who happened to stumble upon some fortune. I wouldn’t say I have more treasures than others, but if it’s spirit crystals you’re after, I do have a few." Joe Di replied, neither arrogant nor humble.
Though Luna Fairchild was only at the early Unity Realm, and Joe Di was still injured, if he truly wished to leave, not even Luna Fairchild could stop him. From her words, he could tell this woman was narrow-minded.
A flicker of appreciation flashed in Luna Fairchild’s eyes. "Not bad. You’ve got some guts. I’m heading out to meet some friends—come along with me."
Joe Di responded at once, "Luna Fairchild, I’m just an ordinary cultivator. Joining you at a gathering would surely lower your status."
Luna Fairchild replied coolly, "That’s my problem. Just come with me. When the time comes, you can say you’re my servant."
Joe Di chuckled. "Luna Fairchild, while I do admire your beauty, I have no interest in being anyone’s servant."
If Joe Di didn’t suspect the Radiant Heart was likely in Luna Fairchild’s possession, he wouldn’t have the patience for her endless chatter.
Luna Fairchild burst out laughing, not in the least offended. Instead, she said with a smile, "Very well. In that case, come as my suitor. I haven’t met someone as interesting as you in a long time."
She recalled someone with the surname Ning, and for a moment, she fell into deep thought...
(End of today’s update. Good night, friends! By the way, I’m traveling these days, so updates might be posted later than usual.)