From that day on, Meng Wanwan became attached to Lan Qiao.
Because Nian Nian clearly told Meng Wanwan: "Although he has evil energy on him, his mind has not been corrupted by it. Moreover, according to Nian Nian's encyclopedia, there is no such person as Lan Qiao in the Nine Realms."
Meng Wanwan knew that Lan Qiao, like her, was also an anomaly in this world.
Thus began the communication journey between the two people with language barriers.
What's amazing is that Lan Qiao seems to like Meng Wanwan very much, and he only shows his reserved smile when he's with Meng Wanwan and Meng Xiuyi.
Yun Zhao and Chu You...
They don't deserve it, do they?
Whether they are worthy or not, they still have to serve the little darling.
For two months, Yun Zhao would stay behind Lan Qiao and Meng Wanwan to protect them, except when he was cultivating.
On this day, Meng Wanwan sat on Lanqiao's shoulders, directing Lanqiao.
"Brother, let's go!"
Lanqiao never asked her where she was going; he would just walk away.
Meng Wanwan said, "Brother, stop."
Lanqiao stopped in his tracks.
Meng Wanwan: "Brother, boss."
Lanqiao looked up at the trees overhead.
Meng Wanwan: "Take it out."
Yun Zhao and Chu Youming followed behind.
Oh, they're here to steal bird eggs.
Indeed, this is the kind of tacit understanding that only people with language barriers can have.
Lan Qiao lifted Meng Wanwan off his shoulder, held her in his arms, and jumped with all his might, landing directly on the tree trunk.
Yun Zhao: "???"
Chu You: "I... Senior Brother, I didn't see wrong, did I? He's amazing."
Yun Zhao remained silent.
Lanqiao squatted beside the bird's nest, looking at Meng Wanwan: "How many?"
Meng Wanwan waved her little hand: "I want them all!"
She wants to eat roasted bird eggs!
Lanqiao nodded slightly and reached for the bird eggs.
Just then, a thunderous cracking sound suddenly rang out from beneath their feet, followed by a violent shaking.
Yun Zhao and Chu You were shaken so badly they staggered.
The moment the sound came out, Lan Qiao pulled the bird's nest into Meng Wanwan's arms, holding her with one arm and gripping the tree trunk tightly with the other.
The children stared wide-eyed, but before they could ask what had happened, they felt their feet sink into the ground.
That tree completely collapsed into the ground.
"Aww~"
"ah--"
The feeling of weightlessness made the four children scream and shout.
Thump—
After a few breaths of weightlessness, the giant tree seemed to crash into a body of water, sending up huge splashes that drenched the four dolls clinging to the tree trunk.
The vibrations from the trees hitting the ground shook them off the trunks, and one by one they fell into the water.
Lanqiao scrambled to his feet, only to find that the water was shallow, barely reaching his calves.
However, it was still dangerous for Meng Wanwan, who had just learned to stand, and Lan Qiao never abandoned her.
He nervously glanced around, then looked at Meng Wanwan, whose eyes were darting around in his arms, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Yun Zhao and Chu You also got up.
Only then did they realize where they were.
This place seems to be a huge void, with a layer of flowing water on the ground, the source of which is still unknown.
What should have been a small hill overhead has now collapsed, forming a light-filled hole. The light from the hole shines directly onto the large tree that has fallen into the water but still stands tall, making it look mysterious and sacred.
Looking around, there is lush, shade-loving green vegetation, and the air is filled with a faint, damp scent.
Chu You spoke first, whispering in a high-pitched voice, "Where is this place?"
Yun Zhao shook his head, and the two of them walked over together to check on Meng Wanwan's condition.
Seeing the little girl looking around excitedly, I didn't know whether to cry or laugh.
Lanqiao looked up at the high, empty space above him, her brows furrowing.
Yun Zhao said, "Stop looking, we can't get up there. I'm only at the first level of Qi Refining, I don't know how to control a sword at all."
He asked Lanqiao, "Can you?"
Lanqiao shook his head.
He didn't understand what sword control was.
Before he met them, he did everything by hand.
At this moment, Meng Wanwan, who had already listened to Nian Nian's report, waved her hand and said, "Let's go."
Everyone looked in surprise in the direction she was pointing.
There, it was a pitch-black cave.
Chu You hesitated for a moment, and Yun Zhao wanted to ask something, but Lan Qiao had already started walking while carrying Meng Wanwan.
The two brothers quickly chased after them.
Since we couldn't get up there, we had no choice but to grit our teeth and keep going.
I hope Master won't see them and will come looking for them.
As for why not stay here and wait...
Those who cultivate immortality all understand what opportunity is; such opportunity cannot be waited for.
The three people, filled with apprehension, failed to notice Meng Wanwan's bright, sparkling eyes.
Even before they landed, Meng Wanwan received a science popularization message from Niannian.
There is a little secret place here.
Moreover, the recent activities of the Shanglin Sect here are very likely related to this little secret realm.
As for Niannian, Meng Wanwan had always thought she was a little fox, but she only recently realized that Niannian was actually a spirit.
That makes sense, though. Who would be born alongside a small animal?
It would make sense if it were a spirit.
Normally, Niannian would hide on Meng Wanwan's person, which saved her the trouble of having to remember to bring the fox with her when she went out.
The cave was pitch black, and occasionally you could hear the sound of water droplets falling into the water.
But the water beneath their feet masked most of the sound.
After walking for about a quarter of an hour, the water on the ground gradually disappeared.
At the same time, the four of them felt as if a cool breeze had blown over their bodies. Although it felt very comfortable, they still shivered.
Then, suddenly, the dark cave disappeared, replaced by a bright world filled with a shimmering green light.
Strangely, amidst the green light and jungle, one could also see some ruins, as if this place were a long-buried relic.
"Wow... I can feel the spiritual energy here is very strong," Chu You exclaimed.
He hadn't yet drawn qi into his body, but he was surprised to be able to sense spiritual energy.
Yun Zhao looked at his hands and could feel the spiritual energy rushing into his body. The previously erratic flow of spiritual energy seemed to be guided by something and started to operate automatically.
Yun Zhao unconsciously sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate.
Chu You quickly followed Yun Zhao's example and sat down. He had a feeling that he might be about to draw qi into his body.
There are cultivation methods, but due to my physical condition, I have never been able to grasp the essentials. Therefore, I will definitely give it a try once I have the opportunity.
Even Meng Wanwan felt herself enveloped in spiritual energy.
Cheers echoed in Niannian's mind.
“Master, Niannian likes it here. The spiritual energy here is helpful for Niannian’s cultivation.”
Meng Wanwan: "Then you can continue your cultivation. It seems there's no danger here. I'll call you if anything happens."
"Uh-huh."
Niannian went to cultivate, while Meng Wanwan looked at Lanqiao, the only one who hadn't made a move yet.
She could also sense that the dark aura surrounding Lan Qiao had become even more intense.
Huh?
Can spiritual energy increase malevolent energy?
Just then, her stomach rumbled loudly.
Meng Wanwan paused for a moment, looking at her stomach in surprise: "Hungry?"
Lanqiao looked at Meng Wanwan's belly, thought for a moment, and then carried her into the bushes.
"The spiritual energy is abundant; there should be fruit."
Lanqiao's voice was low and hoarse.
Meng Wanwan nodded repeatedly.
Her hands were a little itchy, so she scratched them and discovered that her wrists were peeling.
However, Meng Wanwan didn't care. She remembered that she often shed her skin during the first two months after she became a baby.
Lanqiao kicked two clumps of grass and saw a small fruit tree.
The fruit was very small, about the size of a thumb, and red. Meng Wanwan was wondering whether she should ask Niannian if it was edible when she saw Lanqiao grab a handful and stuff it directly into her mouth.
"Hey!" Meng Wanwan quickly tried to pick at it, but Lan Qiao had already swallowed it instantly.
He stared ahead for a moment, then looked at Meng Wanwan and said, "It's not poisonous."
Then he grabbed another handful and handed it to Meng Wanwan.
Meng Wanwan looked at him with complicated emotions, then took one and put it in her mouth.
She vowed that once she could speak fluently, she would teach this brat a lesson and make him know how to take care of himself.
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