Without saying a word, Fu Xiaoyu took the brocade box from her hand, stood between the two of them, and placed the brocade box in Lai Guitou's hand.

"Take this and don't ask my wife for it again."

Lai Guitou looked helpless. Was what he did really that obvious? Even an idiot could see it.

However, he still wanted to keep the contents of the brocade box; he wouldn't refuse such a good thing.

After everything settled down, Old Ghost Head found them a suitable cave. Right next to this cave, another entrance was opened, and everyone there was a neighbor.

The villagers here all live in caves, and very few people build houses outside. Firstly, it's not safe, and secondly, most of the people who come here are extraordinary people from the martial arts world. Some are hiding from pursuers, while others are hiding from worldly attention, so everyone lives a secluded life.

Caves are the best choice, which is why the village is called Ghost Cave Village.

It would be difficult for outsiders to find this place. If it weren't for the chance encounter that the two of them ended up here, they probably would never have had any connection with the people here in their lives.

Cui Yulu simply arranged the cave, using all natural, locally sourced materials. The stone bed was made from a large, natural rock, polished by the old ghost's internal energy, large enough for four people to lie down.

As for the stone table and stone benches, they were all sent by Lai Guitou. He also found many trees as thick as an adult man's waist, planning to find a carpenter tomorrow to make a cabinet and a dressing table for Cui Yulu.

"I never realized you were so thoughtful after all these years together. Or is it just that you're so thoughtful towards Yulu?"

Xia Lan'er kept teasing him from the side, which made Fu Xiaoyu angry, and he was about to push Lai Guitou out of his house.

"I don't want you. You're thinking about your wife. You're not a good person."

Lai Guitou looked helpless. This silly man was so protective of his wife. He had no choice but to look to Cui Yulu for help.

"Yulu, you have to do something about him. I really want to help you."

Cui Yulu looked at Fu Xiaoyu, who was pushing her away with a serious expression, and felt helpless. Fu Xiaoyu was stubborn these days; once he made up his mind about something, there was nothing she could do about it.

"Well, there's nothing much to do here anyway, why don't you go find some ingredients, and I'll cook you something delicious to treat you later."

Hearing about the delicious food, Lai Guitou willingly let him push him out.

They happily went to find ingredients.

For years, I've been eating either Old Ghost's barbecue or Xia Lan'er's watery and bland meals; it's so boring.

Now that someone comes to cook delicious food for her, she still looks forward to it.

"Look how young she is, how can she cook as well as I do?"

"Hehe, Yulu's cooking is definitely much better than yours. Don't waste time here, I'm going to go find some ingredients."

Seeing his eager and smug look, Xia Lan'er turned away angrily and went back to the stone chamber to help.

Cui Yulu had long realized that there were feelings between the two, but they were too familiar with each other to know how to express them.

"Do you like Lai Guitou?"

Xia Lan'er's hand trembled slightly. She thought she had disguised herself quite well, but she had been discovered.

"No, I like all good-looking men. For example, I really like the man next to you. I just don't know if you would be willing to give him to me?"

Upon hearing her coquettish words, Fu Xiaoyu quickly put down what she was holding and hid behind Cui Yulu.

"The demon is coming to eat people! I don't want to! Wife, save me! Use a needle to prick her!"

Cui Yulu felt helpless, and Xia Lan'er beside her was also furious, her face turning red. She remembered that this trick worked on all men, so why did it fail to work on him?

"Hmph, I'm not a demon, and I would never eat you. You and the little fool, if you're going to eat someone, at least eat someone smarter, otherwise it will affect my IQ."

This time, Cui Yulu didn't mind her calling Fu Xiaoyu "little fool," because she could tell that Xia Lan'er's words weren't derogatory; on the contrary, they carried a hint of doting affection.

Fu Xiaoyu's current intelligence is like that of a five-year-old child. He occasionally utters some surprising words, which everyone understands and doesn't want to argue with.

"Actually, I can help you find out if Lai Guitou has feelings for you. Would you be willing?"

"No need. Lai Guitou and I grew up together. I know what kind of person he is. I don't want to test him. If he can't figure it out, then we might as well be good siblings for life."

Cui Yulu chuckled, feeling as if she had experienced a similar relationship before, but couldn't recall who that person was.

Forget it, it's all in the past. She didn't want to use those dead memories to attack herself again.

She needs a new life, and this is the best option.

The stone chamber was quickly tidied up, and they were able to rest for a while.

Because she had just woken up, Cui Yulu felt that she needed to recover her strength for a while, and she felt exhausted from doing these chores.

Now that he's sitting down, he doesn't want to get up again, while Fu Xiaoyu is holding his brocade box and looking through the stones inside.

"My wife, look, this is beautiful. I'll give it to you."

He took out a pure white stone and handed it to Cui Yulu, his face full of eager anticipation for her praise.

But just as Cui Yulu was about to take it, he suddenly withdrew the stone from his hand and put it into the brocade box.

"Let's forget about it. I'll give it to you when I've saved up more. This isn't enough right now."

Xia Lan'er, who was standing to the side, was amused by his silly appearance, and even Cui Yulu, who was standing to the side, was a little dumbfounded.

"Who would take back a gift they've given away? This is truly an eye-opener. Keep these stones safe and don't lose them, or you'll never find them again."

Cui Yulu closed the brocade box for him and placed it in his arms.

He quickly protected it, fearing it might be stolen.

When Cui Yulu and Xia Lan'er saw him holding the box with the shell like that, they couldn't help but exchange a glance and laugh.

This stone chamber used to be very desolate. Even though Xia Lan'er and Lai Guitou, this pair of sworn enemies, quarreled, it became boring after a while.

But things were different when Cui Yulu and the other two arrived. Even the old ghost, who hadn't smiled in a long time, was all smiles now, and his gaze towards them was much gentler.

"Hmph, my wife has been corrupted by that vixen. I'm going to find my grandfather and we'll go find the stone together."

After Fu Xiaoyu finished speaking, he ran out in a flash and went straight to the old ghost's stone chamber. He grabbed the old ghost's beard and made him take him to find a stone.

At this moment, the old ghost was filled with regret. He regretted opening the stone chamber so close by, allowing this little devil to come looking for him as soon as he stepped out. He knew that his old bones would be tormented to pieces by this kid.

However, seeing his childlike, innocent smile, the old man was still willing to play with him.

He had lost track of time here. He felt gratified to meet the child who looked like an old friend again. He considered it a chance to reconnect with his old friend.