klisemfg Chapter 207 Danger in the Deep Mountains
Chapter 207 Danger in the Deep Mountains
The girl in front of me was about sixteen years old, with a slender figure and delicate features. If it weren't for the two large logs on her shoulders, who would have thought she was incredibly strong?
"Girl, put it down quickly, let the men do this heavy work."
Qin Longyue sized up Cheng Su. Her son liked her, and she seemed satisfied. Cheng Su was clearly a good person.
“Tian Sheng… Brother Shu Yu, bring your parents to see Grandpa Liu.”
Seeing the group of people who seemed out of place in their village, Cheng Su realized that Liu Shuyu was one of their relatives. Feeling a little flustered and nervous, she stepped aside to make way for them.
"Gentlemen, please go out first."
The letter Liu Shuyu sent was read to Grandpa Liu by Cheng Sunian, so he naturally knew that Liu had found his relatives and his original identity.
Ye Yaoyao stepped forward, pointed at Liu Shuyu, and invited him with a smile.
"I'm his cousin, Sister Cheng. Put down this piece of wood and talk to us!"
Cheng Su was surprised that the pretty young girl in front of her would talk to her, and smiled back at her.
"...Oh! Okay!"
He took two steps and put the log on the ground from his shoulder.
Such ease and strength left the Liu couple dumbfounded. Qin Longyue stepped forward and took Cheng Su's hand.
"Young lady, I am Shuyu's biological mother. Would you like to talk with us?"
"Madam, I...I'm dirty. Please let go of me so you don't get your hands dirty."
Qin Longyue wanted to say she didn't mind, but seeing the embarrassed look on her face, and realizing that her enthusiasm had scared her off, she quickly let go of her hand.
"Then wash your hands first."
Cheng Su ran to the water outlet, brushed the sawdust off her clothes, and nervously wet her handkerchief to tidy herself up.
Seeing that Grandpa Liu and Cheng Su were reserved, Liu Shuyu asked a few close relatives to accompany them.
The group chatted and laughed all the way back to the Liu family. Ye Yaoyao and Cheng Su talked the whole way, which made her feel much more relaxed.
Upon entering the courtyard and seeing Qin Jingyu, several villagers trembled and nearly knelt down.
"This person... must be an important figure from there too!"
Although the person in front of me was wearing a mask, his aura was extremely noble.
Liu Shuyu didn't call him Ninth Imperial Uncle; he gave a brief introduction.
"This is Young Master Qin."
"Let me meet Young Master Qin."
The villagers knew that Liu Shuyu's grandfather was a marquis, and that the man in front of them, with his extraordinary bearing, must also be a king or general, so they did not neglect their manners.
Qin Jingyu nodded. Seeing how reserved the villagers were, and with the weather being nice, he decided to play chess with Ye Yaoyao outside.
Ye Yaoyao and he stayed outside, letting her second uncle and the others properly thank the villagers.
"Handsome man, let's head into the deep mountains first thing tomorrow morning!"
Ye Yaoyao's mind wasn't on the chessboard; she wanted to find the medicinal herbs as soon as possible. Her parents were no longer an obstacle, and the only thing left to solve was the Qianji Yin puzzle.
"it is good!"
The Phoenix Tail Flower is located in a small country called the Ink Kingdom. They find the Nightshade Vine and then go to the Ink Kingdom.
If all goes smoothly, this trip will take three to four months.
After confirming that no one in the village had hidden any Leaf Vine, Liu Shuyu and the others agreed to go up the mountain to look for it the next day.
Before dawn, the village was shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist.
Ye Yaoyao and her group set off on the mountain path early in the morning. The guards, holding tools, vigilantly observed the surrounding movements.
The bamboo basket was carried on his back, swaying slightly with each step.
Liu Shuyu and Cheng Su walked in front, guiding the others, while Ye Yaoyao and Qin Jingyu followed closely behind, hand in hand.
The mountain path was rugged and difficult to traverse, and the mud underfoot, mixed with the morning dew, was somewhat slippery.
The guards kept reminding everyone to watch their step.
Su Bi knew the way up the mountain better than Liu Shuyu, and reminded Ye Yaoyao as they walked.
“Miss Ye, there are many medicinal herbs in these deep mountains, but there are also some dangerous poisons and traps.”
I often go up the mountain and know the terrain very well, so you'd better follow carefully behind me.
"Thank you for reminding me, Sister Cheng. I will pay attention."
With Cheng Su pointing the way, the guards dealt with the poisonous snakes and scorpions.
As the group ventured deeper into the forest, the surrounding vegetation grew increasingly lush, and the sun rose high in the sky, casting dappled patterns of light through the gaps in the leaves.
The deeper you go, the tall, dense vegetation around you blocks out the sunlight.
"This is it. I remember the stone wall not far away."
Liu Shuyu pointed to the white stone wall that was visible in the distance.
The flat ground is covered with some low-lying trees and plants, some of which are herbs.
Ye Yaoyao bent down to examine it closely.
"Everyone, take a close look. If you find any with thorns, let me know."
Wild fire, in spring.
Even though she couldn't see any Nightshade Vine, Ye Yaoyao still held onto a sliver of hope, hoping that the roots buried deep in the ground under the fire could survive and, through other plants that grew out, provide nutrients for the Nightshade Vine.
"Susu, watch out!"
Qin Shuyu held a tree branch he had picked up and pulled Cheng Su, tapping it in front of him for a while.
Cheng Su felt sweetness in her heart at his protection, but thinking of the difference in their current status, her face showed a hint of aloofness as she pulled him behind her.
"You'd better follow behind me!"
Liu Shuyu smiled. Cheng Su had always protected him in this way when he was bullied before.
“Miss Ye, there is a thorny plant here, and something is wrapped inside.”
Everyone has actually seen the Nightshade Vine before, but when they think of a 500-year-old one, they are always cautious. What if it mutates and they don't recognize it?
Hearing the guard's shout, Ye Yaoyao went over and laughed when she saw what was going on.
"These are wild chestnuts, and they're ripe right now."
Some of them fell to the ground on their own.
Ye Yaoyao had never seen chestnuts in this era, and knew that no one had yet discovered that they were edible.
"Chestnuts? Little Yaoyao, can we eat these?"
Liu Shuyu asked curiously. In fact, the villagers had all seen this thing before, but because it had thorns, everyone said it was inedible.
"Yes, you can bake or boil it, and it tastes delicious."
"We've picked them all. We'll try them later, but watch out for the thorns!"
Ye Yaoyao continued her search, with Qin Jingyu following closely behind her, until they strayed further and further off course.
After looking at a large expanse of green plants, everything looked the same to Ye Yaoyao. She looked up at the sky and saw only darkness.
"Be careful." Qin Jingyu pulled her away.
"Ok?"
Ye Yaoyao bumped into his arms, puzzled, and there was a bloody smell in the air.
A large python was seen cut in two and lying in a pool of blood.
"Ah! I'm most afraid of slippery things."
Ye Yaoyao buried him in Qin Jingyu's arms.
Qin Jingyu hugged Ye Yaoyao tightly, gently patted her back, and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, it's already dead."
Ye Yaoyao trembled slightly in Qin Jingyu's arms. After a while, she slowly raised her head and looked at the giant python that had been cut in half with lingering fear.
The python was enormous, and even in death, it sent chills down one's spine. The surrounding ground was soaked in blood and emitted a strong, fishy smell.
Qin Jingyu looked around and said, "There are many unknown dangers in the deep mountains."
"I'm afraid the blood might attract other wild animals, so let's be careful."
It would be best to find the Nightshade Vine as soon as possible.