Lisui Town News 2
The scenery on the river is pleasant, and the occasional breeze is refreshing.
Chu Li leaned against the edge of the boat, taking a rare breath amidst all the twists and turns.
The furry creature next to me was jumping around with its legs stretched out, perhaps because the boat was moving so fast.
Chu Li was afraid that something might happen to the pets, so he reminded them several times, and then took out some snacks from his bag to calm the pets down.
In a moment, she felt the ship slowly disappear into darkness.
Chu Li was startled and looked up, only to see that the clear sky just now was suddenly covered by thick black fog. Wherever he looked, there was thick fog, and his wide field of vision was instantly blocked.
Before she could react, she suddenly heard a sharp and piercing cry in her ears.
Chu Li subconsciously covered his ears.
Yu Mou caught a glimpse of Mao Rongrong, who was also trembling with fear. She didn't care about herself and hugged Mao Rongrong in her arms.
The sound still showed no sign of stopping.
The boat swayed forward, and a sharp crying sound filled the air. Listening carefully, it seemed like a baby crying.
Chu Li's scalp tingled after hearing the sound again and again.
The next moment, a gravity appeared above her head.
It was a thick cloak, with a hint of familiar fragrance in it.
Before she could react, she found herself and several furry creatures instantly plunged into darkness, and even the creepy crying sound beside her ear became much quieter.
The next moment, she felt someone hugging her tightly. Through the cotton cloak, Chu Li could clearly feel the other person's loud heartbeat.
She didn't need to ask.
It is You Chengze.
Only You Chengze has the unique fragrance of green plants.
She wasn't actually that scared, she just felt a little uncomfortable hearing the sound.
But You Chengze didn't seem to think so.
Chu Li could clearly feel the strength in his arms and the rhythmic, soothing patting of his palms.
During the silent ten minutes, she stayed quietly under You Chengze's cloak, and the group of noisy pets did the same, huddling beside their master.
Everyone seems to think that this cramped space is the safest area.
Chu Li's thoughts were actually a little confused. She felt that her disordered heartbeat was not caused by the crying and darkness in the outside world, but because You Chengze skillfully protected herself first.
The kiss when she fell on the bed last night and You Chengze's slightly drunk face played in her mind frame by frame like a movie.
If those words were just his drunken nonsense, then why was You Chengze's first reaction to protect himself at this dangerous moment?
The premise of instinctive reaction is love and care.
Is he...actually telling the truth after drinking?
Chu Li felt a tingling sensation on her scalp after realizing this. Having been single for over twenty years, she couldn't make a clear decision, and she didn't know what she was really thinking.
"We've reached the shore!"
The old man's vigorous voice interrupted Chu Li's chaotic thoughts.
The next moment, the hands that were restraining his body were relaxed, the cloak was removed, and the cloudless sky appeared in the sky again.
The sudden light hurt Chu Li's eyes and she couldn't help but raise her hand. Through her fingers she happened to see You Chengze who was turning his back to tidy up his cloak.
His expression remained calm, and his hands moved skillfully and efficiently, as if what had just happened was just an illusion on Chu Li's part.
"That boy is so nice to you."
The old man commented, his eyes shifting back and forth between Chu Li and You Chengze.
Chu Li pulled the corner of his mouth awkwardly, and instead of responding to his words, he changed the subject, "Old man, what happened just now?"
"An innocent child died here, and the vengeful spirit has not yet dissipated. Just get used to it."
Hearing these words, Chu Li felt his heart skip a beat and a chill run down his spine.
She swallowed subconsciously and continued to ask, "What...what does this mean?"
"Travelers shouldn't ask too many questions, especially young people like you." The old man paused, his grip on the paddle tightening for a moment. "Hurry up and follow this path straight. You'll reach Lisui Town before sunset."
She actually had a lot of questions to ask the old man.
What did that sentence mean? Why did the innocent child die? Who made him die? Why was the sky clear, but there was a thick and oppressive fog in the middle section of the river, accompanied by shrill cries?
However, when Chu Li saw him waving his hand, picking up the paddle and about to walk in the opposite direction, the words on his lips stopped instantly.
She sighed softly. The feeling of being surrounded by one puzzle after another was really too boring.
"That's right." The old man stopped and looked at Chu Li with cloudy eyes, then glanced at Mao Rongrong and You Chengze, "It's common to encounter danger on the road. Young people, be careful of those around you."
After he finished speaking, he pushed the boat away and disappeared from sight in a moment.
Chu Li frowned slightly, glanced at the river surface in disappointment, turned around, and happened to meet You Chengze's gaze.
"Do you understand what he's saying?"
You Chengze lowered his eyes and shook his head.
You're so worried about me just now! Now you're ignoring me!
Chu Li was secretly mad and said, "You have to be very particular about your words and even use riddles when you speak!"
You Chengze remained silent. He touched a few furry heads and led them forward.
Staring at the man's indifferent back, Chu Li stomped his feet hard and complained madly behind You Chengze for a while.
Then he took another step and ran to You Chengze's side.
"You Chengze, aren't you curious about why something so extraordinary happened on the ship?"
As soon as she finished speaking, You Chengze cast a cold gaze at her.
Chu Li's heart paused. Those deep eyes were like a whirlpool, and just one glance made her forget what she should say.
"Not curious."
Tsk.
She shouldn't have believed that this man would say anything that would brighten her eyes.
"Most of it is man-made," You Chengze added.
This second half of the sentence actually made Chu Li feel better. She glanced at You Chengze, who had turned his head away, then raised her hand to touch the lop-eared rabbit in the man's arms and whispered, "Xiaobao, you're so clingy to him, be careful he sells you out!"
The lop-eared rabbit moved its ears, raised its head, and snorted with the tip of its nose.
Chu Li couldn't help laughing. After teasing for a while, he focused on getting on with his journey, completely unaware of the helplessness that flashed in You Chengze's eyes beside him.
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It was around nightfall when Chu Li and You Chengze arrived at their destination.
Not far away, the four big characters "Lisui Town" are unexpectedly eye-catching under the setting sun. Above the main gate with a plaque hanging on it, there are strings of festive red peppers.
Looking at the gate, there are dim lights, laughter and joy, it is very lively.
Chu Li couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after witnessing this scene. Fortunately, the town he came to this time did not encounter any major disasters. It seemed to be a very vibrant town.
She breathed a sigh of relief and walked in with her pets.
Just a few seconds after stepping onto this land, a slightly surprised voice came from my ear, "Dear guest."
Following the sound, I saw a middle-aged man wearing Western-style clothes, revealing his dark and sexy chest, and a green headdress on his head. He bowed slightly in front of Chu Li with great respect.
Chu Li stood there in a daze for a moment, her thoughts drifting back to the Western countries she had visited before. Instinctively, she raised her hand and bowed.
"I'm Jiang Xizhi, the mayor of Lisui Town." The middle-aged man introduced himself, and then his bright eyes fell on Chu Li's furry body and asked, "Where are you from?"
"Homeward Bound Town."
You Chengze spoke first.
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere fell into an eerie silence.
Chu Li forced a faint smile and explained, "We are contestants participating in this year's Spirit Pet Competition and would like to collect a stamp from you."
Suddenly, a burst of laughter broke through the sky.
Chu Li accurately caught the voice and the half-smile on Jiang Xizhi's lips opposite him.
For some reason, against the backdrop of the torch, he felt that Jiang Xizhi's sullen face was particularly eerie.
But the next moment, the man's sharp voice faded, and he spoke softly and gently, "The mountains are high and the road is long, and the journey is arduous. Your distinguished guest has nowhere else to go. Please rest here. I'll have someone arrange a room for you."
How strange.
Chu Li frowned. Although he felt something was wrong, after thinking about it, he realized that there was really no place to stay. So he nodded and followed Jiang Xizhi inside.
The liveliness of Lisui Town is far greater than the towns Chu Li had visited before.
When these residents saw a stranger coming, they greeted Chu Li very familiarly, and some were even bold enough to give him a bottle of wine.
Chu Li, who was always cheerful and generous, seemed embarrassed.
"It's so lively." Chu Li couldn't help but sigh.
"This is a characteristic of Lisui Town. I hope you like it." Jiang Xizhi replied. Suddenly, he remembered something and asked, "How did you get here?"
Chu Li didn't think much about it and replied immediately: "We met an old man on the way. He said he could take us across the river, so we came here."
She skipped over the strange things that happened on the ship.
Jiang Xizhi's expression froze slightly when he heard Chu Li's answer. Although it was only for a few seconds, Chu Li still noticed it.
She frowned slightly, feeling that something was wrong, but she couldn't figure out anything for the moment, so she decided to take it one step at a time.
Jiang Xizhi and others walked through the bustling streets and pushed open a small courtyard with Jiangnan characteristics on the side.
What comes into view is the slightly curved weeping willows.
The orange-red lanterns hung high up make the sandalwood look even more quiet and peaceful.
Jiang Xizhi in front of him paused, then turned around, bowed again, and said, "There are two rooms in this courtyard. Everything has been packed and is available for you two to use."
"As for your distinguished guest's spirit pet, if you don't mind, please give it to me." Jiang Xizhi paused and continued to explain, "There is a Qingquan Inn on the road we just passed. It is specially opened for the washing, feeding and lodging of spirit pets."
Chu Li looked at the furry creatures. They were indeed a little dirty after running around for several days.
But she was still a little worried.
For some reason, this town always felt strange to her.
As if he could see Chu Li's uneasiness, Jiang Xizhi spoke again, "Don't worry, dear guest. We just want you to feel safe and comfortable. If you are really worried, you can also stay here."
As soon as Jiang Xizhi finished speaking, Mao Rongrong beside Chu Li stood up instantly and ran to Jiang Xizhi's side tacitly.
Some of them were so naughty that they even used their little claws to pull at Jiang Xizhi's slightly hanging ribbon.
Chu Li looked over and saw that the entire army was annihilated. All the furry creatures were full of hope and wished they could teleport to the Qingquan store that Jiang Xizhi mentioned.
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