The First Elder and Liu Erniang looked slightly displeased after hearing Xu Erya's words, appearing unconvinced.
"Elder, you are the esteemed elder of our stronghold, yet you are so close to my stepmother, Liu Erniang. What kind of behavior is this?"
As Xu Hu spoke, he changed from a kneeling position to a standing position and walked towards the Grand Elder.
“Many people in the mountain stronghold have already reported to me about your illicit affair with Liu Erniang,” Xu Hu said, a cryptic smile playing on his lips.
"Elder, if you truly wish to be with Liu Erniang, why not let me grant your wish!"
The First Elder and Liu Erniang, who had been unconvinced, changed their expressions slightly after hearing Xu Hu's words. The First Elder lowered his head and whispered.
"The chief has probably misunderstood. There is no ulterior motive between me and Liu Erniang."
The elder continued speaking as he went.
"The chief's happy occasion is approaching. I will go down and have people start making arrangements for the wedding."
After the elder finished speaking, he left without looking back, leaving Liu Erniang alone. Liu Erniang gritted her teeth and said to Xu Hu.
"Congratulations, Boss."
After saying this, Liu Erniang left with Lihua.
At this moment, Li Youran, who was outwardly showing affection for Xiao Hong as her servant, was inwardly cursing a thousand curses.
She clearly wanted to feign illness to postpone the wedding for at least two or three months.
But now, not only has she been saved by the holy water, but it has also spurred her to move up her wedding date. She really wants to slap herself a few times.
“Miss Li, my brother is deeply in love with you. He even used our precious holy water for you. I think you should marry my brother, otherwise…”
As Xu Erya spoke, she made a ruthless expression, as if she were about to kill someone.
"Er Ya, stop being so rude."
Xu Hu angrily rebuked Xu Erya, then turned to look at Li Youran.
"Miss Li, you don't need to take Er Ya's words to heart."
Li Youran glanced at Xu Erya and Xu Hu without saying a word, and wiped her slightly reddened glasses with a handkerchief.
"Miss Li, please rest assured, I will definitely treat you well."
Xu Hu clenched his fists, his face flushed red all the way to his neck. He took a deep breath and spoke in one breath, then hurriedly left.
Li Youran cried even harder. If Xu Hu hadn't had such feelings for her, she might have been sent out of the stronghold like the other women before her.
However, Xu Hu has no intention of letting her leave, and he values her so much, so it will probably be even more difficult for her to extricate herself.
"It's impossible for them to just disappear without a trace."
Tang Lei stood on the highest peak, perched on a pine tree, gazing at the vast Wolf Tiger Mountain.
Although the Wolf Tiger Mountain range stretches endlessly, it wouldn't simply disappear without a trace. He had searched for three days and three nights, but had not found Li Youran's whereabouts, even venturing into the rugged cliffs.
Tang Lei tumbled down from the pine tree, his gaze fixed on a waterfall.
“Miss Li, you have just recovered from a serious illness, so it would be best to be careful. The joyous day is just around the corner, so it’s best to avoid any accidents.”
As Tao Hua spoke, she led Li Youran and her servant to a flatter area.
"I didn't expect the village to be so big. After walking around it, I was exhausted and thirsty."
Li Youran wiped the sweat from her face with a handkerchief and said casually.
"Miss, I'll go get you some water right away."
Xiao Hong hurriedly turned to leave, but was stopped by Tao Hua.
"How about I go to the peach grove ahead and pick a bright peach for you, Miss?"
"Alright."
Li Youran said with a smile.
Xiao Hong felt a little resentful. Ever since she arrived at the mountain stronghold, Li Youran seemed to have neglected her, leaving everything to Tao Hua, which made Xiao Hong feel somewhat unbalanced.
"Xiao Hong, hurry up and find me a bigger rock."
Seeing Tao Hua leave, Li Youran hurriedly said to Xiao Hong.
"Go quickly, don't let anyone find out."
"I'll go right away."
Xiao Hong didn't understand what Li Youran meant at first, but seeing Li Youran's serious and nervous expression, she hurriedly and nervously replied.
After Xiao Hong left, Li Youran glanced at the patrol team that had just passed by, then casually stood up and wandered around.
"Miss, I've found it."
Xiao Hong was also clever and quick-witted. As she spoke, she took out four egg-sized stones from her waist.
Li Youran didn't speak, but covered his palm with his wide sleeve and instantly grasped the two stones in his hand.
Seeing that no one was around, he threw the rock directly at the waterfall.
"Miss, is there something wrong with this waterfall?"
Seeing this, Xiao Hong hurriedly came over and asked anxiously.
"Xiao Hong, did you hear the sound of stones colliding just now?"
As Li Youran spoke, she glanced at the stone steps leading to the waterfall.
"I only heard the sound of water, and nothing else."
Before Xiao Hong could finish speaking, Li Youran hurriedly left the waterfall.
Seeing this, Xiao Hong hurriedly followed behind.
A short while later, Peach Blossom returned happily, carrying several peaches in her clothes.
As if nothing had happened, Li Youran ate the peach, took a walk outside, and then went back to her room.
Tang Lei, who was bathing in the lake, suddenly leaped out of the water, hastily threw on a piece of clothing, and headed straight for the waterfall.
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