C46 Come to Lotus Academy to Find Me

Wang Shan merely smiled at Meng Fazhen's assessment.

He also declined the gesture when the two brothers attempted to kneel before him.

Having been paid, he viewed the transaction as purely business and felt no need for them to prostrate themselves in gratitude.

Before leaving the Pill King Mansion, Qin Meimei remained by his side.

"Did you come to White Light Town in search of your Wang family relatives? And you're also a student at Lotus Academy?"

Upon discovering this, Qin Meimei was once again astounded.

She hadn't anticipated that Lotus Academy, known for enrolling only the brightest minds, would admit Wang Shan.

"Yes, I am searching for relatives of the Wang family." Since reaching the summit of the Nine-level Tower, he had been eager to uncover why the Wang family had dwindled from a prestigious lineage to a minor clan.

Qin Meimei, well-acquainted with White Light Town, her hometown, informed him, "There are indeed no Chu-surnamed individuals in White Light Town. In fact, throughout the entire Cloud Heaven Country, it's quite rare to encounter the Chu surname."

Wang Shan's brow furrowed at her words, suggesting that a significant calamity must have befallen the Wang family, leading to their disappearance from the continent.

The situation was likely far from simple.

"Lotus Academy starts in half a month. Does that mean you'll be leaving White Light Town too?" Qin Meimei had grown fond of Wang Shan during their time together and the thought of him leaving filled her with reluctance.

Wang Shan paused, "I'm departing White Light Town tomorrow. My visit to the Pill King Mansion today was to bid you farewell."

Qin Meimei's emotions were mixed, struggling with the fact that just as she was getting to know Wang Shan, he was about to leave.

"If the opportunity arises, come find me at Lotus Academy."

With those parting words, Wang Shan left the Pill King Mansion.

Watching his retreating figure, Qin Meimei's heart ached profoundly.

"Lotus Academy is the nation's haven for prodigies, where only the truly gifted are students. As a 15-year-old One-star Pill Refining Master, I might just manage to get in. Wang Shan, I will come to find you."

The following day, Wang Shan and his companions checked out of their hotel at the front desk, only to discover that Ma Niu had already settled their bill. The receptionist relayed that Ma Niu couldn't come to bid them farewell as he was attending the Pill King's disciple selection competition.

Ma Niu was indeed a person worth befriending.

Upon Wang Shan's arrival in White Light Town, Ma Niu didn't look down on him for being a One-star Cultivator; instead, he graciously offered his own room to Wang Shan. Ma Niu always made sure to share any piece of good news with Wang Shan first. And now, as Wang Shan was preparing to depart from White Light Town, Ma Niu had thoughtfully paid his room rent in advance. It was a bittersweet moment, not knowing when they might see each other again.

Choosing not to seek out Ma Niu, Wang Shan settled into his carriage, ready to leave White Light Town. However, as they approached the town gates, his carriage was halted.

"Are you Wang Shan?" inquired an elderly man guarding the checkpoint.

Wang Shan nodded in confirmation.

"Young Master Wang, Ma Niu is in trouble, and it seems you're the only one who can save him!" The elder urgently presented the steward's token of the Ma family, having come specifically to fetch Wang Shan.

Wang Shan's expression darkened at the news. He addressed the Ma family's steward without hesitation, "Lead the way, quickly."