Xiao Li listened with great interest. Having lived for so long, she had encountered all sorts of things, but watching the drama unfold always brought her joy!
She carried a basket up the mountain, intending to soak in the hot spring she had discovered last time. Before she knew it, winter was approaching, and nothing was more comfortable than soaking in a hot spring in winter.
Xiao Li leaned comfortably against the edge of the pool, and even took a small stool from her spatial storage to sit on, with her neck exposed.
She was drowsy when she suddenly heard footsteps, which startled her so much that she grabbed a stool and her clothes and went into her spatial dimension.
Looking further outside, a dark-skinned man with cold eyes and a burly build walked in.
Judging from his familiar manner, it was clear that this wasn't his first time here. Then, he undressed and entered the hot spring pool, coincidentally in the same spot where Xiao Li had just been.
Xiao Li blushed, of course, because she was looking at the handsome man. He really did have eight-pack abs, although he had a lot of scars, but it didn't detract from his beauty.
Xiao Li filled a bowl with grapes, strawberries, and cherries, and ate them while waiting for the handsome man to leave.
Suddenly, the man seemed to notice something – a long hair. He immediately became alert, got up, dressed, and looked around, but found nothing. Nevertheless, he left.
Xiao Li waited another hour before emerging from the space and returning to the educated youth settlement via another path.
Unbeknownst to her, the man waited for two hours on the way down the mountain before leaving, and they almost bumped into each other.
Xiao Li felt a little regretful that she hadn't had a proper soak in the hot springs. It was such a waste of such a wonderful place. However, once her cultivation level was higher, she could set up a bewitching array so that no one could ever break in again. Thinking of this, she became happy again.
As December arrived, the fields finally became quiet, and the educated youth were busy storing firewood, as it would be difficult to cut firewood once the mountains were snowed in winter.
There are also some mountain products to bring back as snacks for the New Year. For example, wild persimmons and winter jujubes, and if you're lucky, you might also find tangerines, oranges, and wild apples.
Xiao Li also carried a basket and followed along to collect firewood, piling it up to take back with her on the way down the mountain. She also took some time to encourage the growth of mushrooms, which she would collect, dry, and sell or use as a vegetable.
When I passed by Hunter's Shelter, I found that it had changed a lot. Not only had the roof been repaired, but a yard had also been built around it.
Inside, a man was digging the ground, probably wanting to plant some vegetables, but with the Lunar New Year approaching, he could only plant some chives, celery, and winter radishes.
Just as Xiao Li looked over, he also looked up and looked over. It was him, the man who was soaking in the hot spring.
It turns out he's Li Qi, the male protagonist of the recent gossip. But if she remembers correctly, his leg was perfectly fine at the time, and he could walk without any problems.
Think about it and you'll understand. He's a smart person. It's best to leave that kind of family as soon as possible.
Li Qi was also observing the group of young people when suddenly a girl came into his view. Her fair face was so different from others that it was hard not to notice her. Not to mention, the aura emanating from her was not something an ordinary person possessed.
After transmigrating, he has been cultivating. Although he hasn't made a breakthrough, his eyesight is still sharp. Could she be his Ali?
"Little Pear, let's make an egg drop soup with this frozen mushroom later. It's all thanks to your good luck; it's so hard to find mushrooms these days."
Wang Fen happily suggested that since vegetables are scarce in winter and mushrooms are hard to find, she misses the delicious taste of mushroom soup.
Li Qi turned around abruptly. Was it his Xiao Li? The girl nodded, her eyes narrowing as she smiled. Her expression slowly overlapped with that of the person in his heart, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
I've found you, my Ali.
That evening, Xiaoli poured out the water from washing her feet and was about to go back to her room to sleep when she suddenly felt a burning gaze fixed on her.
Her cultivation level is now stable at the third level of Qi Refining, and her eyesight is exceptionally good.
Several hundred meters away, she spotted Li Qi, the same person she had seen that afternoon, standing under a large tree, staring intently at them.
What is he trying to do? Li Qi? Qi? Is it what she thinks? Xiao Li put down the wooden basin and walked outside.
Li Qi naturally noticed the girl approaching and gave her a doting smile. She was as bold as ever, coming out alone so late at night.
"What are you doing here? Why are you staring at our yard?"
"Ah Li?"
Xiao Li's heart raced. Was it really him?
"Yi Chen?"
"It's me."
Unable to contain her longing, Xiao Li rushed over and hugged Li Qi tightly.
"Yichen, I miss you so much. I thought I would never see you again."
"Me too, I never thought I would come into this world and find you, it's really great."
Only at this moment did Li Qi's heart finally settle down. Heaven knows how terrified he had been during this time. A strange world, strange people, he felt completely out of place with everything here.
Xiao Li followed Li Qi to the hunter's hut, which was now his home. Xiao Li looked at the neat and tidy house.
It really must have been tough on him. He's clearly a gentleman, and I don't know how he adapted to these harsh conditions.
As the two exchanged information, Xiaoli also learned about his experience.
“You’re right. This period is too sensitive. A slight mistake could lead to utter ruin. I don’t dare to use the space casually, for fear of being targeted.” Xiao Li also agreed with his decision to retire from the army and return to his hometown.
"Luckily I came back, otherwise I don't know how long it would have taken to find you." Li Qi was also very happy.
Xiao Li took his hand and led him into the space, where the two of them enjoyed the food and drinks.
"Ah Li, your space seems bigger now, and the grapes taste even better." Li Qi was truly happy for Xiao Li; with the space still with her, she would have more security.
"Yichen, you should break through in the space. There isn't much spiritual energy in this world, and you probably won't be able to get started outside."
Xiao Li handed the spiritual spring water to Li Qi, who took it, drank it, took off his clothes, and jumped into the pool that had drawn the spiritual spring water to cultivate.
Having practiced once, he soon entered the first level of Qi Refining and stopped after stabilizing his cultivation.
Xiao Li examined the body closely. The body had a very regular appearance, but the skin was a bit dark and the features were somewhat rugged, which was in line with the aesthetics of this era.
He had a robust physique, probably due to regular training, so his muscles were well-defined, and his eight-pack abs made Xiaoli blush.
Li Qi opened his eyes, and the two of them immediately left the space. Seeing that the place was empty, Xiao Li replenished her supplies while saying, "I should go back. It's not good to stay outside for too long."
Li Qi understood the importance of reputation, so he didn't try to keep her. He simply hugged her and they spent some time together before he took her back to the educated youth settlement.
Guan Miaomiao was looking out the door when she saw her come in and asked with concern, "Xiaoli, where did you go? Who was that person just now?"
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