Chapter 52 The Thoughts of the Creatures of Lishan
"No, no, no, I can't drink this." Yaochi had been taught well by Chang Hao that gifts, which are not light in value and carry great sentiment, should never be accepted casually.
"The mountain lord likes to drink clear water. Wouldn't the young mountain lord like to bring some for the mountain lord to try?" After transforming into human form, Jingzhu consciously began collecting these things, hoping to be protected by Chang Hao for a long time and to join Chang Hao's ranks as soon as possible.
Yaochi hesitated. She knew that Chang Hao liked to drink a kind of light tea brewed with the Three Lights Divine Water, which was fragrant and mellow. If the Three Lights Divine Water were replaced with Jade Dew, it would have a different flavor.
"I won't take your good things for nothing, sister. I'll exchange them for the Three Lights Divine Water." Yaochi had a flash of inspiration. She also had water on her body. Wouldn't it be a win-win situation if she used it to exchange for it?
Jingzhu and Shuying looked at each other in bewilderment. Even a child by the mountain lord's side was not easy to fool. Why was it so difficult to deliver something to the mountain lord?
“The Three Lights Divine Water is extremely precious, the number one divine water in the world. How could we sisters dare to accept it casually?” Si Rong had a sudden inspiration. “If the young mountain lord doesn’t mind, we sisters will shamelessly make a deal with him and offer some small trinkets, which will at least be equivalent to this bottle of Three Lights Divine Water.”
Chang Hao saw this through the water mirror and couldn't help but shake his head. He leaned lazily against the cloud couch, thinking that Yaochi was too naive to be fooled.
The cloud-like couch beneath him slowly enveloped Chang Hao, as if a cloud blanket had been placed over him. The scene was beautiful, like a painting.
As Chang Hao expected, Yaochi thought it over and decided it wasn't a bad idea. She took out three bottles of Three Lights Divine Water and placed them on the stone table. "I came out in a hurry, and these are all I have on me. Sisters, take a look and see what you can exchange them for?"
Duobao was tempted. What could he possibly trade for three bottles of the Three Lights Divine Water? He found an open space and inventoried his collection, hoping to at least get one bottle in return.
Si Rong's face turned pale. Three bottles—she couldn't afford even one bottle of that stuff, no matter how hard she tried.
Yun Song's smile froze, his face stiff. "Young Master, we can't afford three bottles. Quickly put them away."
The mountain lord must be keeping a close eye on this place. If he misunderstands that they are trying to deceive Yaochi, they will suffer an undeserved disaster in his anger.
Yaochi didn't understand the value of the Three Lights Divine Water. Her senior brother had given it to her to drink regularly to nourish her meridians, but it was so precious.
"These jade dews, sealed with purple bamboo, have a faint bamboo fragrance. Young Master, please put them away quickly." With a wave of his hand, the stone table was filled with purple bamboo tubes.
"Sister Jingzhu, this isn't enough. Let me add some for you." Shuying's eyes were cool and aloof as she placed three bottles of jade peach blossom wine on the table.
"Young Master, these three bottles are fine wines. Those with shallow cultivation will only feel slightly intoxicated by the aroma. Please do not try them lightly." It was obvious to whom Shuying intended to offer these fine wines.
Yaochi was also a clever and quick-witted person, so she naturally knew who this aloof older sister wanted to give it to. However, Yaochi did not dislike her and was willing to help her deliver it.
“Truffles,” Yun Song also took out his most prized possession, “Young Master, please don’t think it’s too little.”
Truffles are extremely scarce. There are only two pine trees in Lishan that the mountain owner moved here, one of which is hers. Therefore, it has taken her so many years to collect this little bit, and she dares not leave Lishan to search for truffles elsewhere to make sweet wine.
“It’s my turn,” Si Rong said, gently putting her arm around Yao Chi’s shoulder and leading her into the inner room.
"I don't have much else, but I have plenty of heavenly garments. Pick whichever one you like, but don't hesitate, otherwise, I, Si Rong, will be too ashamed to share your Three Lights Divine Water with them."
Si Rong has skillful hands, capable of extracting the essence of plants and trees to weave celestial garments. However, she is unwilling to do such a thing unless absolutely necessary.
Yaochi was completely taken aback and naively began to pick out clothes. The room was filled with gorgeous garments, but Yaochi accurately spotted Si Rong's silk celestial robe, showing her sharp eye.
Si Rong couldn't suppress the smile playing on her lips. "Why don't you help the Mountain Lord pick out a few items too, little mountain lord? That way, everyone will be able to tell that the two of you have a close relationship."
Yaochi was itching with desire, and in her mind, she saw herself and her senior brother, one tall and one short, dressed similarly, giving her the illusion of being a family.
Si Rong could naturally see the excitement in Yao Chi's eyes, and with gentle coaxing and soft words, Yao Chi picked out several sets in a row.
Success! A fleeting excitement flashed in Si Rong's tender eyes. In the eyes of the mountain lord, their cultivation level was not enough, and their origins were also ordinary. They could only hope that their unique skills would catch the mountain lord's eye and allow them to stay in Lishan for a long time to cultivate peacefully.
If the mountain lord could take them in as servants, serving them tea and water, that would be even better. Occasionally, when the mountain lord is in a good mood, he might give the sisters a few pointers, which would be an immense opportunity.
As long as they are not killed by other creatures, they can slowly endure and one day become powerful beings.
Girls know best what other girls like to wear. When Yaochi walked out wearing a white dress with pink gauze and a cute hairstyle created by Jinsong's skillful hands, she looked much cuter, more innocent, and more clever than when she came in earlier.
Shuying's cool and aloof expression seemed to melt away like ice, as if a gentle spring breeze was blowing. "Excellent."
Such an adorable dumpling, pink and tender, like a little peach blossom. If she encountered it on the roadside, she wouldn't be able to resist taking it home to raise.
"Let's go. Besides the Purple Void Palace of the Mountain Lord, there are several other excellent scenic spots in Lishan, such as Jinzhu's Purple Bamboo Forest, the plum forest that the Mountain Lord transplanted, and a mulberry forest. The mulberries there are in season right now. Young Mountain Lord, you can pick some for the Mountain Lord to try." Jinzhu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Yaochi had finished tidying up the pile of bottles and jars.
They could only do their best and leave the rest to fate...
This was Yaochi's second time visiting the Primordial World. The first time, she had only gone through a tribulation and watched the treasure hunt before returning. This time, she was truly experiencing the Primordial World firsthand, and naturally, everything was well-received and arranged perfectly, without any complaints.
Chang Hao withdrew his gaze from Yaochi, fully aware of the four people's obvious ulterior motives, but remained noncommittal.
It's not shameful to strive for survival. Isn't he one of them? He's just a bit luckier than them. As long as they don't make any mistakes in their character, Chang Hao is willing to take care of them to the best of his ability and give them a quiet place to cultivate in peace.
After confirming that there would be no problems with the five people from Lishan accompanying Yaochi, Chang Hao got up from the cloud couch and focused on the task at hand.
The first thing to do was to replace the cloud-shaped couch in the main hall of the inner palace with a wooden couch, and then place a carved dragon and painted wooden bed on it. There was still some silk left over from the last time, so Chang Hao used it as a gauze curtain.
Then he went out and cleared out the small courtyard on the east side for Yaochi to stay in when she occasionally came to Lishan. He decorated it according to his own aesthetic sense.
In his busy work, Chang Hao did not notice that the cloud couch he had left behind was gradually covered with a blush of red. A sword light pierced through the air and entered. Chang Hao turned slightly to the side and stretched out his index and middle fingers to catch the sudden sword.
"Tongtian, what's wrong with you?" Chang Hao laughed angrily. Who else could it be but Tongtian, who came here wielding the Qingping Sword?
"You, Hongyun, do you think I'll fall for the same trick twice?" Tongtian was furious. "No matter how many supernatural powers you have, the leak of your aura in that instant has already revealed your whereabouts."
Tongtian refused to believe that the person in front of him was 'Chang Hao'. "I'm warning you to change back right now. Lishan is not a place you can set foot in. When my second brother comes later, he won't leave you any chance to live like I did."
"Who is Hongyun?" Chang Hao knew that this was a misunderstanding, so he naturally wouldn't hold a grudge against Tongtian.
"If you keep pretending, take this! You'll lose those three flowers on top!" Tongtian was furious and slashed with his sword. He had already severed one of the corpses, and Hongyun was just a mere... Grand Luo Golden Immortal...
A mere... Grand Luo Golden Immortal...!!!
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