"Needless to say, in the future, you can choose to walk here or land directly by plane."
Zhu Yanyi looked around at everything, then nodded. "This place is quite nice. It’s a good deal for us."
"It’s not exactly a freebie. We stayed here for several days, so they should pay some compensation. Besides, now that the Madman is dealt with, the upper echelons of China should show some appreciation. I only want this estate. It costs them nothing, since no one else would come here if I didn’t take it," Yan Aohan said with a smile.
Zhu Yanyi thought for a moment. "When we grow old, let’s come here to live in seclusion."
"Good." Yan Aohan laughed. His fiancée had even planned for their old age. As her fiancé, he naturally supported her fully.
"What should we do next?" Zhu Yanyi hadn’t expected dealing with the Madman to be so easy. For a moment, she couldn’t believe she had actually defeated her.
"We’ll go into Tibet in two days. We should check on the free clinic team. Even though they are safe now, we still need to look after them." Since he had promised to secretly protect the free clinic team, Yan Aohan intended to keep his word.
Zhu Yanyi considered this. "So, for these two days, we stay here?"
"Yes. Observe the terrain carefully. If anything needs changing, tell me. I’ll note it down and have people make the modifications later," Yan Aohan said directly.
Zhu Yanyi nodded.
For the next two days, Zhu Yanyi spent her time searching for medicinal herbs in the nearby mountains and observing the local environment. After about five days, the two left the snow mountains, preparing to enter Tibet.
Of course, before entering Tibet, they had to retrieve the horses they had left with the herders, deliver them to the Wula family, and then drive into Tibet.
Their main objective for this trip was basically complete. Now, entering Tibet served two purposes: to check on the free clinic team and to inquire about Elder Yao’s whereabouts.
This inquiry was merely incidental. Zhu Yanyi did not force the issue. She remembered the ten-year agreement clearly. Even if she couldn’t find news now, Elder Yao would surely give her some information when the time came.
Her inquiry was just a faint hope amidst low expectations. She knew that if Elder Yao’s whereabouts were easy to find, the Godfather would have been captured long ago.
Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan entered Tibet smoothly. From afar, they saw the free clinic team treating patients. They did not approach directly but instead found a hotel, booked a room, parked their car, and went to stroll through the local street market.
The market they visited was not particularly bustling. It consisted of scattered stalls selling local ethnic items or medicinal herbs. After browsing, Zhu Yanyi bought some genuine Cordyceps sinensis.
The Cordyceps sinensis available now were authentic, unlike in later years when fake ones appeared. So, Zhu Yanyi bought quite a lot, mainly to give as gifts when they returned.
"Aohan, let’s go look ahead," Zhu Yanyi said, pointing forward.
Yan Aohan was accompanying Zhu Yanyi, so he had no objections. After browsing for a while, they were preparing to return to the hotel when they heard someone call out, "Ani."
Zhu Yanyi paused slightly, turned around, and saw a monk. She had a kind face, a familiar smile, and gentle eyes. It was Master Wisdom.
Zhu Yanyi looked at Master Wisdom with joy. She wore a monk’s robe. Although she did not wear a kasaya, her robe was brownish-yellow. In this region, monks who could wear brownish-yellow robes held significant status.
"Grandpa Wisdom, what a coincidence," Zhu Yanyi smiled. It had been many years, but seeing him made her very happy.
Master Wisdom rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. "You’ve grown so big. Grandpa Wisdom almost didn’t recognize you."
Hearing this, Yan Aohan’s eyes flickered slightly. He then greeted him. "Master Wisdom, I didn’t expect to meet you here. What are you doing here?"
"I returned when the monks in the Tibetan region became safe years ago. Now, I am the abbot of the Dharma Institute at the Potala Palace."
The Potala Palace was the temple where Tibetan monks resided and the largest monastery in the region. Monks living there held high status, especially an abbot of an institute.
"Ani, are you traveling in the Tibetan region?" Master Wisdom asked gently.
"Yes, we came to protect the free clinic team," Yan Aohan answered with a smile. "This is mainly my task, but Ani wanted to join in the fun, so she came along. We’re also buying some Cordyceps sinensis." He didn’t forget to mention the items in his hand.
Master Wisdom chuckled. "Ani, you never forget your identity as a doctor, no matter where you go. If you really want Cordyceps sinensis, you only need to tell me."
"That’s not my fault," Zhu Yanyi said with a grin. "I didn’t know Grandpa Wisdom was here. Otherwise, I would have definitely told you."
At this moment, a young monk approached and bowed respectfully to Master Wisdom. "Master, the task is complete."
Master Wisdom nodded and returned the gesture with one hand. "Prepare to return." She then turned to Zhu Yanyi. "I brought the monks out to distribute porridge. Now that the task is done, I must return to report to the Grand Master. Ani, come find me at the Potala Palace tomorrow. We teacher and student can chat properly then."
"Okay." Zhu Yanyi nodded seriously and agreed readily.
Master Wisdom smiled, reminded Zhu Yanyi to be careful while traveling, and then left with the other young monks.
Zhu Yanyi’s face was full of smiles. Reuniting with Master Wisdom was truly a pleasant surprise for her.
Yan Aohan pondered for a moment, then asked, "Ani, how old were you when Master Wisdom left you?"
"Ten. She left after my tenth birthday," Zhu Yanyi recalled and answered seriously.
"Eight years. Ani has grown up. I didn’t expect Master Wisdom to recognize you at first glance," Yan Aohan said with a slight smile.
Zhu Yanyi paused. Yes, she had grown from a child into an adult. Even though the cinnabar mole between her eyebrows remained unchanged, her appearance had changed. Why could Master Wisdom recognize her at a glance?
Her expression changed slightly. She didn’t know what to say, wanting to speak but unable to find the words.
Yan Aohan smiled lightly. "Perhaps she has been following your news from various sources, so she knows everything about you. Maybe Old Master Zhan and others gave her your photos. Ani, caution is necessary, but we shouldn’t suspect someone without reason." Although he had brought up the topic, he was now comforting Zhu Yanyi.