Chapter 29
The day before descending the mountain, Xie Wen leisurely arrived at the cabin on Half Moon Peak. From afar, he saw Pei Xuan coming down the mountain again and again, dragging down a lot of wood and piling it in the yard. Meanwhile, Xie Yichun was carrying buckets of water from the well, preparing to water the vegetables.
Xie Wen blinked again, and sure enough, a small patch of open land in front of the courtyard had been cleared out and planted with fruits and vegetables. Xie Yichun patiently watered each one.
Pei Xuan was also busy. After cutting down the wood on the mountain, he started fiddling with the wood in the yard, clearly treating himself as a skilled carpenter.
You fetch water, I'll cut down trees?
Xie Wen rubbed her eyes again. She was clearly in a fantasy cultivation channel, but who switched her to a rural channel? Welcome to "Parents' Love"? ???
Xie Wen walked over and asked the two what they were doing. Xie Yichun put down the water ladle in her hand, wiped the sweat from her forehead. The sweat on her face glistened in the sunlight, and her smile was like sweet dew. "Awen, you're here. We're farming. We're doing it ourselves, so we have plenty to eat and wear."
Xie Wen: "Doesn't the canteen provide meals?"
Xie Yichun: "Right, the canteen provides food, so why does Awen always come to my sister's place to freeload?"
It's all because the food in the canteen is terrible. Well, you could say it's terrible, at least it's much better than Chu Xianyue's cooking. But Xie Wen's appetite has been spoiled by Xie Yichun and Pei Xuan these past few days, and she can't stand the pig swill in the canteen anymore.
Xie Wen immediately hugged Xie Yichun's arm and said coquettishly, "Sister, how can I be considered to be taking advantage of you? We are sisters, what's yours is mine, and I am yours."
Xie Yichun smiled and tapped Xie Wen's nose with obvious satisfaction. "That's why we can grow our own vegetables and eat fresh ones anytime, anywhere, without having to pay extra for buying vegetables. It's a win-win situation."
Xie Wen: "You're really something." As she spoke, she went to help Xie Yichun fetch water. "Hey, what is Pei Xuan doing?" Xie Wen pointed with her chin at Pei Xuan, who was busy running around in the courtyard, sweating profusely.
Xie Yichun smiled and said, "He's building a trellis. We plan to plant some flowers and fruit trees in the yard. When it's hot, it can also be used as a gazebo to escape the heat. And when we're thirsty, we can just pick some fruit to eat."
Xie Wenpi sneered inwardly. This brat Pei Xuan, does he really think this place is his home? And he's even planning this? He's already made plans for the future?
Xie Wen said, "Sister, are you really going to let him do whatever he wants?"
Xie Yichun was a little embarrassed by Xie Wen catching her in the act, knowing that Xie Wen would mind. She explained, "Didn't you say that we should take advantage of him while he can still pretend? Free labor, why not use it? Don't you think so?"
Xie Wen thought to herself: Sister, you'd better do this. She had told her sister not to easily form overly intimate relationships with others. Xie Wen understood; Xie Yichun was always soft-hearted, and even in casual encounters, she inevitably harbored genuine feelings. Xie Wen's fear was that someone might wholeheartedly deceive her, while she unknowingly and consciously succumbed to their deception. In that case, the deeper the bond, the deeper the pain of separation.
The two had finished their work in the field and returned to the courtyard to rest on a stone bench. Pei Xuan, being very perceptive, wiped the dust off his hands and went back inside to pour them a cup of tea to quench their thirst.
Xie Wen noticed that Pei Xuan had done a good job. The trellis was almost finished, with the evenly sized pieces of wood arranged horizontally and vertically, and the eaves even carved with patterns, showing a good attention to aesthetics.
Xie Wen shook the frame, but it didn't budge. He hadn't expected it to be so sturdy. Sure enough, someone who studied agriculture is more professional in this area.
Xie Wen clapped his hands, looked at the tall climbing trellis, and said, "Not bad."
Pei Xuan scratched his head, seemingly still not quite used to Xie Wen's praise, approval, and kind attitude. That scoundrel, he only felt comfortable and at ease when Xie Wen scolded him.
Xie Wen: "But don't get too proud too soon. There's still a lot of room for improvement."
Pei Xuan: That's more like it.
The three people then worked together to further refine and beautify the climbing trellis.
No one knows who suggested putting a swing under the frame, but as soon as Pei Xuan heard the suggestion, he immediately went up the mountain again and brought back some wood, and promptly built a swing.
White gauze is hung on all four sides of the trellis. When the wisteria flowers are planted and the wisteria covers the trellis, they will have a pavilion made of purple flowers. Imagine sitting here to rest in the summer, with a gentle breeze, purple flowers, and white gauze swaying. It would be so pleasant.
Xie Wen was truly surprised that Pei Xuan was quite thoughtful. Such a grown man, yet so romantic.
After the swing was repaired, the sun had completely sunk behind the western mountains. The three of them had been busy all day and had almost forgotten the time. Only now did they remember to cook. Smoke rose from the chimney again, rising straight up in the deep blue twilight. Occasionally, flocks of birds would fly together towards the distant Cangshan Mountains.
Xie Wen lay sprawled on the swing, swaying gently, smelling the aroma of food wafting through the air and hearing the sizzling of oil in the pan. Swaying along, time passed in a leisurely and pleasant way.
As dusk deepened, everyone sat together under the plum blossom tree for a meal.
Today, I specially prepared many of Xie Wen's favorite dishes. Xie Yichun said, "Eat more, because when we go down the mountain tomorrow, we won't be able to eat the food that my elder sister cooks anymore."
Xie Wen chewed his food, his cheeks bulging, and said in a somewhat frivolous manner, "Sister, don't miss me too much after I go down the mountain tomorrow."
Xie Yichun smiled, and her eyes suddenly held a sense of pride and joy as she looked at Xie Wen, like a mother seeing her daughter grow up. When the two sisters first entered the Tianyan Sword Sect to study, Xie Wen would shyly hide behind her. Now, she has become a capable adult.
"Awen, be careful going down the mountain. If you encounter any troublesome evil spirits, ask for help if you can't defeat them. Don't be stubborn and suffer for it. Hold on tight to Immortal Qingheng's coattails. Got it?"
Xie Wen's smile slowed: "..." Is she really so obsessed with saving face that she'd rather suffer than admit it? Even her older sister said so!
Xie Wen sighed softly, and to reassure Xie Yichun, he repeatedly said, "Okay."
Sigh, at this moment, Shevente feels like a daughter about to leave for school, receiving countless reminders from her parents: "Be careful on the road." "Don't try to tough it out." "Message me when you arrive." "Don't skimp on food and clothes while you're away."...
Amidst Xie Yichun and Pei Xuan's repeated admonitions, Xie Wen lowered his head and silently shoveled the rice into his mouth, a faint smile appearing on his lips, his heart softening completely.
Xie Wen stayed at Half Moon Peak until quite late before returning to Flying Cherry Pavilion. As he walked back under the starry sky, he thought he would see Chu Xianyue waiting for him in front of the pavilion again.
For a long time, Xie Wen always saw him the moment he returned. So he assumed he would still be standing here waiting today.
But there was nothing. Not a soul in sight.
Xie Wen was a little puzzled. Could it be that he was tired today and went back to his room to rest? Lost in thought, she leaped to Chu Xianyue's door and tentatively knocked. "Master, are you in there?"
There was no echo.
After knocking a few more times, Xie Wen simply pushed the door open.
Chu Xianyue was nowhere to be seen.
Xie Wen frowned. She couldn't imagine where Chu Xianyue would be at this time. They were supposed to go down the mountain tomorrow; he couldn't possibly leave them behind, could he?
As the cherry blossoms faded into the distance, Xie Wen stood in front of the pavilion, her hands supporting her cheeks, lost in thought for a while. She didn't know why, but she just wanted to stand there and wait for Chu Xianyue to return.
When he comes back, ask him where he went and what he did.
Strange, Xie Wen didn't know when he had become so concerned about Chu Xianyue's whereabouts.
There's only one answer left.
I'm used to it.
She had gotten used to Chu Xianyue always being by her side these days.
Now that he's not around for a day, she feels uneasy, and while waiting, her heart feels like it's being scratched by something.
Xie Wen suddenly realized that habit is a terrible thing. Just like now, because she was used to Chu Xianyue's presence, she felt a little annoyed that he wasn't here today.
It's like she's gotten used to Pei Xuan's presence now. Every time she goes to see her older sister, she's used to seeing Pei Xuan. Sometimes, when Pei Xuan isn't there, Xie Wen will casually ask about him.
Terrifying. Terrifying. Xie Wen thought to himself, when suddenly, a shadow flashed in front of him. Xie Wen turned around to look at it, about to ask Chu Xianyue where he had gone, when the person in front of him suddenly fell over. Xie Wen was startled and hurriedly tried to support Chu Xianyue. Chu Xianyue breathed heavily and consciously placed his hands on Xie Wen's arms, lowering his head and resting it against Xie Wen's shoulders. Xie Wen's body straightened up.
He could even hear his heavy breathing echoing in his ear, the warm breath tickling Xie Wen's ear. He could also feel the warmth of his grip on his arm.
Xie Wen had assumed his body temperature was cold. She hadn't expected it to be so warm.
As if they were of one mind, Xie Wen asked nothing and did nothing, letting Chu Xianyue lean against him like that for a while.
He didn't know how much time had passed—it seemed like only a few minutes, yet also like several hours. Chu Xianyue raised his head, and the next moment he regained his usual coldness. As if nothing had happened, he straightened up, took a step back, and distanced himself from Xie Wen.
Xie Wen: "?" You just leaned on me, and now you're disowning me?
Chu Xianyue's expression remained calm as he glanced towards the direction of the back mountain. He had just returned from the back mountain, and he didn't know when he would be able to return after this trip. He usually repaired the barrier every day, but this time he would be away for a while, and he was worried that the cracks in the barrier at the entrance to the Netherworld at the back mountain might loosen during this time. Therefore, he forcibly set up a new layer of barrier today, consuming a great deal of his spiritual power. This should be enough to hold out until the day he returned.
Xie Wen noticed that when Chu Xianyue flew in front of her, she sensed that his aura had weakened considerably. Although she couldn't see his face in the darkness, she could clearly feel his weakness when he leaned on her shoulder. She knew that Chu Xianyue had returned from behind the mountain, and seeing him like this, she could guess what had happened.
In any case, Xie Wen did admire Chu Xianyue quite a bit.
Guarding that thing on the back mountain, driven by an inner sense of mission, they persevered day after day.
Xie Wen suddenly thought of a problem, a very serious problem: "Master, if you ascend to immortality, what will happen to this barrier?"
In the deep darkness of the night, Xie Wen seemed to have difficulty seeing Chu Xianyue's appearance clearly. Chu Xianyue paused for a moment and said, "I will build a Tower of Babel and align the center of the fissure in the back mountain with the Tower of Babel, so that all evil energy and evil things will be drawn to the heavens." In this way, even if he ascends to heaven, he can still protect the mortal world.
He spoke of it so casually and frankly, suggesting he had had this idea for a long time. And he wasn't joking at all. He was serious!
They might already be planning and taking action!
Xie Wen looked back at the back mountain shrouded in the deep night. In the dim light, a faint pillar of light pointed straight to the endless sky!
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