A Sword of Frost - Chapter 11

A Warning (2)

Liu Xianxian’s face paled, “Is it really so terrible?”　　

“Yes.” Yun Yifeng said, “Suhua Palace was built in the southern part of Kan Jia City. I’m sure Miss Liu hasn’t seen heavy snow more than a few times, so don’t run about.”　　

“Alright, I understand.” Seeing that everyone was explaining thus, Liu Xianxian said obediently, “Then we will wait here. Chief Yue should send someone up the mountain soon, so let’s not worry too much.”　　　　

There was a burst of aroma that wafted from the bamboo basket, and it was the hibiscus thousand-layered cake that was almost done steaming. After everyone left, Yun Yifeng said to Aunt Yu, “Although there is no shortage of food and firewood on here, but you should use it sparingly. Just make some simple steamed buns or noodles for our three meals.”　　

“Is Young Master afraid of being trapped here?” Aunt Yu comforted him softly, “You won’t. Even if the snow has not melted in two days, and the fruits and vegetables delivery cart can’t get up the mountain, there is still Old Zhang. If you follow him, you will surely get down from the mountain. It’ll just be a harder journey.”　　

Ji Yanran suddenly asked, “When did Old Zhang leave this morning?”　　　　

“More than 2 hours ago.” Aunt Yu said, “He should be at the halfway point of the mountain by now.”

Ji Yanran nodded and didn’t say any more. After picking up a few steamed buns for breakfast, he led Yun Yifeng straight to the White Jade Pagoda, which is the tallest viewing platform at the top of the Misty Peak. Five feet long, the field of vision is extremely wide, and when it is clear, he can drink and win the stars. If it is three feet of ice in the cold, he can only look at the vast expanse of whiteness.

“No wonder one will get disorientated by the snow.” Yun Yifeng squinted his eyes, “The entire sky and land are pure white, it will indeed cause heart palpitations if you are surrounded by this environment for a long time.”

Ji Yanran grasped his wrist, it was as cold as ice.　　

Yun Yifeng was puzzled, “What does Your Highness mean?”

“Since the poison is not attacking you today, why don’t you wear warmer clothes?” Ji Yanran asked, “If you really get sick, I’m afraid that there will be no one to boil the medicine for you.”　　　

Yun Yifeng pulled his arm back, “After so many years of being poisoned, I have been long used to the sudden attacks of bitter cold in my bones or scorching heat in my heart.”

He spoke with a relaxed tone and even a hint of innocence in his eyes. Ji Yanran guessed that his next sentence would likely be, “With Blood Ganoderma Lucidum, my poison will be cured.” Ji Yanran shrugged off that feeling in his heart. He unwrapped the fur cloak, and warped it around Yun Yifeng’s thin shoulders, as he raised his chin slightly, “Look over there.”　　

“Where?” Yun Yifeng looked over but found no abnormalities at first. After a while, a black spot appeared, moving slowly in the wind and snow.　　

Ji Yanran said, “It must be that woodcutter.”　　

“I have never experienced a blizzard before, and neither has Your Highness.” Yun Yifeng said, “Since I have no experience, I can only rely on conjecture. I’m guessing whether this woodcutter is exceptionally gifted, or if others are not willing to bring us down the mountain and are just giving an excuse.”　　

“It’s hard to tell.” Ji Yanran asked, “In the pugilistic world, what are the general opinions of these people here?”　　

Yun Yifeng replied, “Jin Manlin is a mediocre martial artist. Jin Huan is a bit more talented, but he is far from being famous. They are two ordinary businessmen who depend on the Yue Escort Bureau for their living. As for Yue Zhihua, his parents passed away during his childhood and he was  raised by Yue Mingwei. Yue Zhihua assists in managing the escort bureau’s business and he occasionally takes on a few escort jobs.”　　

Ji Yanran said, “It sounds like his kung fu is not good, but it is indeed possible–” Before he had a chance to finish his words, there was a sudden explosion of gray and black snow in the distance without warning, and thick smoke engulfed the surrounding ice. As sudden as it happened, the thick cloud of snow and smoke scattered. It was followed by a loud howl, as if an evil beast was bellowing in its ghostly domain. It shook the ground and mountain, causing the rocks to roll down from their resting places. It was so shocking that even the clouds and wind seemed astonished at that moment, “Thunder?”　　

“Yes.” Ji Yanran knotted his eyebrows, his eyes fixed in the chaotic black fog: “I am afraid the woodcutter is already dead.”　　　

“He has no value in being assassinated.” Yun Yifeng said, “So maybe the other party wants to warn us. Don’t try to leave Shang Xue Pavilion, otherwise we’ll meet a similar end?”　

“The ability to cover the mountain with sonorous thunder, I am afraid that only Yue Mingwei is the only one who can.” Ji Yanran said every word, “He is courting death.”　　

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