Chapter 8: The Old Hand

However, there is no check-in record for Room 202

Cheng Yan slowly raised her head to look at him, her eyes slightly squinting, and then she lowered her head again, remaining silent

Cheng Yan also lowered her head and remained silent

This time he was still wearing Professor Chen's trousers, but he had on a white shirt belonging to Cheng Yun. When he walked up to Cheng Yun, he said: "I am going out for a stroll, is that alright?"

Indeed! The young man displayed a look of envy; what a beautiful young girl she is!

The girl pulling the boy out the door suddenly showed a strange expression, then turned to her boyfriend and said: "That handsome guy is quite good-looking, but unfortunately his girlfriend is too beautiful, haha, she must be draining him dry!"

It is good to have clarified the matter. Cheng Yun nodded

Cheng Yun realized that she could not allow this awkwardness to continue to fester, otherwise it would truly become unmanageable

Only the two of them remained in the hall.

Cheng Yun looked at the backs of the couple, filled with envy and jealousy—why could they sleep until nearly eleven o'clock, embraced by a warm girlfriend, while he had to face the loneliness of the night and endure the torment of some extraordinary force!

He has not bought clothes for himself in many years, and when he mentions going out for a stroll, it is certainly not like an ordinary person going shopping.

Not long after, the old master came down again

"Yes, I was just asking how to take the subway to the Du Fu Thatched Cottage." The girl turned her head and smiled sweetly at him, just as boys enjoy looking at beautiful girls, she also liked looking at handsome guys, "But I have already found out."

So you must have no problem living in our world?" Saying this, he took out several hundred yuan from his pocket, "You are an old hand at this, so buying a new outfit while shopping shouldn't be a problem, right? Always wearing my father's clothes might raise her suspicions.

She blushed slightly and said, "Then we will go out first, see you in the evening!"

He activated the scroll with the ability to traverse time and space, and thus, in search of greater wisdom, he resolutely embarked on a journey through time and space—traveling between various universes to witness the distinctly different civilizations.

Good, see you in the evening

"It was just a little past, and with no one around, I closed the door and went to sleep." Cheng Yan lowered her head and opened the backend by herself, flipping to yesterday's check-in records, where the names of the couple she had just seen were displayed.

"What is that like?" Cheng Yan said, "Look at you, you can't even walk down the stairs steadily!"

Thank you for your hard work. Cheng Yun also took out his phone, saying, I will hire a receptionist as soon as possible

Upon hearing these words, Cheng Yun displayed an expression of embarrassment, while Cheng Yan involuntarily tugged at the corner of her mouth

Uh... alright. The old master reluctantly accepted it

Cheng Yun returned to his room, feeling mentally exhausted. He sat in a daze for a while before going to wash up, then had breakfast and changed his clothes before heading downstairs

"Hmm, it seems you didn't get enough rest last night!" The girl immediately noticed the dark circles under his eyes.

In his youth, the old master traveled across the kingdom, and gradually spread his footprints all over the world. He visited both the forests of ten thousand mountains, regarded as a forbidden land of demons, and the sky city, revered as the realm of the gods! However, around eight or nine hundred years ago, after receiving immense acclaim from the world, he abruptly vanished from the public eye

Cheng Yun walked over, nodded to them, and asked with a smile, "Are you going out to have some fun?"

Cheng Yun was at a loss for words, "How can you, at such a young age, have such a flawed mindset? I have been having trouble sleeping lately, suffering from insomnia and experiencing nightmares at night. It just so happens that the guest seems to have some knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine and metaphysics, so I went to consult him."

Recalling the events of this morning, Cheng Yun could not help but feel extremely embarrassed

This is not the case. The old master smiled and said, "Not to mention my extraordinary level of ability, our world has also evolved from the level of civilization you currently possess. By that time, I was already quite old, and I am very familiar with the living environment of this era."

"That is acceptable," Cheng Yun nodded, then looked at him carefully, "But you won't get lost, will you?"

He posted several job advertisements for hotel cashiers online, then went out to print a few copies of the recruitment notice to stick at the hotel entrance, school gate, newsstands, and similar places. When he returned, Cheng Yan had already received the takeout.

Unexpectedly, these two small actions were captured by the girl, who then glanced at Cheng Yun and Cheng Yan, seemingly making some connections.

The two guests who arrived last night checked out one after another. After finishing his meal, Cheng Yun went to tidy up the rooms, and then returned to the front desk to switch shifts with Cheng Yan

After a considerable amount of time had passed, as Cheng Yun's heart gradually became uneasy, she let out a barely perceptible sigh and softly spoke: "Traditional Chinese medicine has its merits, but one should not be overly superstitious about it, nor should one trust those quacks without medical licenses, and certainly not indulge in any form of metaphysics. If you can't sleep, take melatonin; if that doesn't work, take sleeping pills; if you are not resting well, then rest a little longer."

The couple only stepped out at this moment, standing by the cash register and conversing with Cheng Yan. The girl had a questioning demeanor, while the boy's gaze intermittently flickered towards Cheng Yan, though it was tinged with a noticeable shyness.

He casually asked, "What time did you finish your shift last night?"

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In his eyes, wisdom is not solely defined by spells and magical technology; it also encompasses the various cultures, the different ways of thinking of people who have evolved in different universes, the social environments and structures of different eras, and even the differences among species, all of which he considers invaluable treasures. Not only he, but many others in their world may also yearn for this "knowledge that can inspire them at any moment".

The girl's name is Zhang Yanlu, and the boy's name is Ge Qing

Did any guests come last night

Hmm, I understand. Cheng Yun obediently nodded.

Uh... it's not what you think." Cheng Yun quickly explained

Cheng Yan took out her phone to order takeout, and without even looking at him, she said: "I will take a nap this afternoon, and then I will still be on duty. You can take a nap; sleep as long as you want. Come back tomorrow morning to hand over the shift."

Cheng Yun was taken aback, realizing that the level of civilization in the world where the old master resided clearly surpassed that of Earth, and that the old master had an exceptionally profound background

Because even if we take a step back, this knowledge is of no help to one's mastery of magic, no wizard would ever consider magic to be the entirety of their life. Life is so complex, so long yet so short, and how to cultivate a rich and fulfilling soul is the lifelong pursuit of many wizards

Seven o'clock. Cheng did not even lift his cigarette butt.

"Yes, there are two," Cheng Yan replied coldly, then raised her head to look at him and said, "You didn't sleep at all last night, did you? Even others can tell. I think you should pay a bit more attention to yourself. Get some rest earlier?"

It is almost a little past the time. Nowadays, people usually book accommodations online in advance if they are looking for a place to stay late, and even if they haven't booked in advance, they will contact by phone, so there is actually no need to stay out too late. Cheng Yun nodded, fell silent for a moment, and then asked, "What time did you wake up this morning?"