At this moment, the slightly tired figure of Liu Erniu's son slowly appeared in everyone's sight.
Behind him, he was carrying a tall bundle of firewood, which was piled like a mountain.
His body was slightly hunched under the heavy burden, sweat soaked his tattered clothes like crystal pearls, and his hair was scattered in a mess, looking a little disheveled.
However, his eyes revealed a steel-like firmness, which was like the weeds that grew tenaciously in adversity and could not be destroyed no matter how fierce the wind was.
When Liu Erniu's daughter saw her brother coming back, a smile as gentle as the spring sun immediately appeared on her face: "Brother, you're back."
Her voice was soft and gentle, full of concern, like a breeze, gently blowing through people's hearts.
Liu Erniu's son slowly put down the heavy firewood, and his eyes inadvertently fell on Gu Qingze and Chu Lingxiao. There was a hint of doubt in his eyes, as if he was thinking about the origins of these two strangers.
Liu Erniu quickly introduced them, "These two are immortals who heard about this and came here specially. They are willing to protect your sister when she gets married."
Liu Erniu's words were full of gratitude and expectation.
A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Erniu's son's eyes, but that surprise was like a meteor that flashed across the night sky, bright and short-lived.
Then he hurriedly bowed, his movements respectful and sincere.
"Thank you, Immortal." His voice was low and deep.
Gu Qingze nodded slightly and said, "No need to be so polite."
Chu Lingxiao also looked at Liu Erniu's son and nodded.
Liu Erniu looked at his two children, his heart filled with emotion: "If these things didn't happen, it would be so nice for our family to live a good life."
The girl walked up to her brother and whispered, "Brother, when I get married, you must take good care of Dad."
Liu Erniu's son clenched his fists and said firmly, "Don't worry, sister. I will work hard to make this family better."
"Two immortals, we are going to make wild vegetable soup. If you don't mind, you might as well stay and try it." Liu Erniu's daughter invited cautiously.
Gu Qingze and Chu Lingxiao looked at each other, and Gu Qingze smiled and said, "Thank you very much."
The family immediately got busy. The girl skillfully washed the wild vegetables, while Liu Erniu's son started a fire.
The aroma of the wild vegetable soup gradually spread, and everyone sat together, tasting this simple soup.
Although the soup tastes light, it makes people feel the reality and beauty of life.
Liu Erniu said with emotion: "It is truly our honor that the immortal condescends to share a meal with us."
Gu Qingze shook his head: "All beings are equal, so why should we be condescending? Besides, the wild vegetable soup is delicious too."
Chu Lingxiao also nodded in agreement.
After dinner, Liu Erniu's son started to get busy again, repairing some dilapidated places in the house.
Liu Erniu continued to sharpen his knife in the courtyard.
Liu Erniu's daughter was weaving some bamboo baskets, preparing to sell them at the market. Her fingers moved nimbly between the bamboo strips. As she weaved, she lowered her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking. The sadness in her eyes was about to overflow.
"You..." After Gu Qingze noticed it, he couldn't help but stepped forward and said softly, "If you really don't want to get married, I can help you and give you some money."
Liu Erniu's daughter shook her head and looked at him with sincere eyes.
"That's not necessary. The immortal has already lent a hand and protected me, which is already very good. I don't want to take advantage of others' kindness and ask for more."
"Besides, one more person means one more pair of bowls and chopsticks. If I get married, not only can I solve the family debt and my brother's marriage, but there will also be one less person to eat, so my father and brother can have more food."
She forced a smile, her face as fragile as a flower in the wind, and continued to weave the bamboo basket.
Gu Qingze looked at her quietly, feeling a surge of pity in his heart.
At this time, Chu Lingxiao came over and patted Gu Qingze on the shoulder, "Let's go out for a walk."
The two of them left and headed to a small alley not far away. Chu Lingxiao looked into the distance and said, "Qingze, you...seem to be very concerned about that woman."
Gu Qingze shook his head: "I just felt that she was very pitiful and couldn't help but want to help her, but... maybe I didn't think it through."
Chu Lingxiao heard this and seemed to have thought of something. He put his arm around his shoulders and said, "Although we can't help her with this matter, we can help her with another matter."
"What's the matter?" Gu Qingze moved closer to him, his eyes full of anticipation.
Chu Lingxiao whispered in his ear, "I've thought about it carefully. It's not very safe to sneak into the wedding procession and secretly protect the bride."
"Liu Erniu's daughter has no cultivation at all. If we make a mistake and she's abducted, she won't be able to escape or resist, and will most likely die... So it's best not to use such a reckless approach."
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