Chapter 50: Urban Supernatural 2 It’s so late, who is coming? ...
The misty rain lasted for a long time, from morning to evening. The sky was gloomy and foggy all day long. You could only tell what time it was by looking at the clock.
The village in the mountains has a unique artistic conception in this kind of weather, like an ink painting of misty Jiangnan.
There are no neighbors nearby the Chen family's house. It is built on a flat surface on a small slope and is paved with blue brick and stone steps.
The enclosed house is not big, with three rooms in the front and back, and two small rooms under the two walls for storing sundries and serving as kitchens.
Across from the gate is a green mountain. The terrain is spacious, the view is broad, and the white mist is lingering. You can enjoy the scenery under the eaves.
Wu Yue sat alone in a chair, resting her chin on her cheek, staring blankly at the distant green mountains.
Even sitting in a nameless and humble room, her graceful demeanor was not diminished, just like a princess from ancient times.
His whole body exudes a nobility that is incompatible with the mundane world.
There is no shortage of tea in the mountains. When Grandpa Chen was still alive, he also liked to find some wild tea in the mountains and bring it back for processing.
Although it is not as valuable as the expensive tea sold outside, it is prepared using a special method, is good for the body, and tastes sweet and fragrant, which is not bad.
Chen Qi made the tea, glanced at Wu Yue's profile, then lowered his head to pour the tea, but his eyes unconsciously stole a glance at her again.
The tea slowly flows into the teacup through the teapot handle, the fragrance permeates the air, and the tea mist curls up, which is very suitable for this rainy day.
"Wu Xiao..."
Chen Qi wanted to call her Miss Wu, but seeing that Wu Yue was dressed like an ancient person, he guessed that she was not a modern person.
Maybe... not a human.
So the words lingered on his tongue for a moment before Chen Qi changed his tone and spoke more politely, "Miss Wu, the tea is ready. It's raining in the mountains and it's cold. A sip of hot tea will drive away the chill."
The teacup is made of bamboo from the mountains, polished to a smooth surface, with a few bamboo leaves carved on the surface. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and it can be placed outside to add a gimmick and become a handicraft.
Wu Yue turned around and looked at him, her eyes were clear, calm and pure, like a child, curious about him.
When her eyes fell on him and looked at him quietly, Chen Qi felt inexplicably nervous, and the tips of his ears turned red.
Chen Qi put down the teapot and pushed the teacup in front of Wu Yue. He said nervously, "Drink it first. I'll go cook dinner."
When my grandfather was still alive, he would ask people to buy food for him on market days, and we would also have food prepared at home so we could cook a simple meal.
This place is a bit remote, but we already have electricity and a refrigerator. The ingredients aren't fresh, but we'll make do. Wu Yue hummed, her eyes drooping to the surface of the tea, where a few green leaves floated, swaying with the waves.
A strand of hair fell down at her temple, swaying gently, adding a touch of elegance and reducing some of her nobility and indifference.
"Do you have any dietary restrictions?" Chen Qi was distracted by her fair face, and his usually cheerful voice softened unconsciously.
He was amazed when he first saw her, and curious when he saw her again. He felt an indescribable emotion in his heart.
Or perhaps, simply because she was the only connection his grandfather had left him in this world, Chen Qi was not afraid of Wu Yue, who might be an "old antique."
On the contrary, although the time they spent together was short and they had rarely communicated since returning from the back mountain, only a few words, it made him relax.
Having just lost his loved one, he would feel even worse and unable to get out of his depressed mood if he were to stay alone in this desolate house looking at old things and missing them.
Now there is someone with him.
Wu Yue shook her head.
Seeing this, Chen Qi didn't ask any more questions.
There weren't many ingredients at home at the moment, and he didn't ask Wu Yue what she wanted to eat, so he could only cook whatever was available.
He was a little curious. Did Miss Wu, an "antique," need to eat like a living person to survive? But asking was too rude. He still knew the art of hospitality.
Since he was sitting at home, he would definitely prepare an extra portion whether he was eating or not.
Wu Yue was the only one left in the hall. She picked up the teacup, sipped the tea leisurely, squinted her eyes and enjoyed the rain scene.
After drinking half a cup of hot tea and warming up her body, she lay back in the rocking chair and felt like she was "coming back to life."
For more than twenty years, she was sealed in a big tree and unable to get out. There was no one to talk to, and it was extremely difficult.
It's been so long that her brain is about to freeze. She is so frugal with words because she is trying to regain the feeling of getting along with people.
Wu Yue’s cannon fodder mission this time is an urban supernatural novel, the protagonist of which is a boy named Chen Qi.
At the beginning of the story, Chen Qi was worried about his grandfather, so he went home after graduation, but he got on a ghost car. After escaping, he returned home and saw his grandfather who had been dead for seven days, and was shrouded in mystery.
Chen Qi suspected that there was something strange about his grandfather's death, and later embarked on the path of a paper-folding craftsman to find the truth. He then learned that his fate was very strange and he was being hunted by someone.
Before Chen Qi became a powerful master of the supernatural, his grandfather died. When he was weak, he naturally needed someone to protect him and save his life, and teach him skills.
And this cannon fodder master who helps the male protagonist rise is the character that Wu Yue is going to play now.
She is a dead soul, possessed by a big tree, absorbing the light of the sun and the moon to live. She can be said to be a ghost or a tree demon.
As for how many years she had been sealed and who sealed her, she didn't know. The plot didn't elaborate on the background of the cannon fodder, so she naturally had no memory.
Wu Yue entered the world twenty-two years ago, the day the male protagonist was born. She came when the male protagonist was born.
During this period, she needs to wait for twenty-two years for the male protagonist to grow up and the plot to unfold before she can start the cannon fodder plot.
Unfortunately, there was a purple thunder in the sky one day and she was struck by it and almost died. It was Grandpa Chen who saved her.
It wasn't really a rescue, because Grandpa Chen was using his own lifespan to change Chen Qi's fate, otherwise he would have been targeted long ago. His fate was a tonic, and all underworld creatures and evil cultivators of the Yang Dao liked it.
But changing one's fate is incredibly difficult, and while Grandpa Chen ultimately succeeded, it was also because she shielded the hero from disaster. Thus, the cannon fodder mission also delayed progress.
That's why she went to see Grandpa Chen off for the last time after he died. She had also promised Grandpa Chen before that after he died, she would protect Chen Qi for a period of time to ensure his life was worry-free. That's why she said that the grudges were offset.
At the same time, this is also the opportunity for her to start her mission.
Once Grandpa Chen dies, Chen Qi's fate can no longer be concealed, and he will soon be in danger. The first map of his narrow escape is in this village of the dead.
Before leaving, Wu Yue wanted to teach him the skills to enter this industry, and after the first big boss came, she died to save the male protagonist. The male protagonist left the village with hatred and determination to find the truth, and the official supernatural plot began.
Overall, this cannon fodder mission is very simple.
The only thing that was not easy was that she had to live in the tree for twenty-two years. Twenty-two years, it was suffocating to death.
It was not until Grandpa Chen's life was about to end, the male protagonist returned as the plot suggested, and the mission began that Wu Yue was able to come out.
She felt like she was in another world.
It doesn’t matter how long she lives in the mission world, but it doesn’t mean she is willing to be sealed. The system is not online, and there is no channel for communication every day. She is very depressed.
Apart from sleeping every day, I "eat" the light of the sun and the moon.
Chen Qi's hands and feet were quick and nimble. He simply prepared two dishes and a soup and brought them out. "Miss Wu, you can eat now."
When I came back to make tea just now, I had already washed the rice and put it in the pot to cook. We use the stove at home and burn firewood, and there is smoke from the chimney.
Wu Yue looked up and saw that it was an ordinary four-legged table. Upon closer inspection, she found that it was not greasy or shiny, and there was no mold on it.
Two dishes, one is egg soup, which is very simple, but smells very fragrant, is made cleanly and is very appetizing.
She hadn't eaten hot food for a long time.
Thinking she was disgusted, Chen Qi quickly said, "Well, tonight's meal is a bit simple, I'm really sorry. There are no good ingredients at home. But tomorrow is market day, I will go to the street to buy whatever you want to eat."
Wu Yue raised her eyelids and said, "Why are you standing there like an idiot? Sit down."
Seeing that she was willing to eat, Chen Qi felt a surge of joy in his heart.
I didn't feel she was being overbearing. That subtle expression of "I want to eat" and her eyes glued to the food was so cute.
Chen Qi filled a bowl of rice and placed it in front of Wu Yue. He also thoughtfully filled a bowl of soup and said, "We have chili sauce at home. Do you want some?"
Wu Yue nodded slightly, "Yeah"
The chili sauce is made by Grandpa Chen. When you open the lid, the aroma wafts out. Every bite goes well with rice and makes people drool.
Wu Yue likes to eat very much.
Although her mouth was red from the spiciness, she still wanted to eat it. Only with strong-flavored food could she feel alive.
She didn't know whether she was alive or not. She couldn't feel hungry, but she had a sense of smell and felt very greedy.
After eating and drinking, Chen Qi took the dishes to wash and clean the house, while Wu Yue lay down with a cup of tea in her hand.
Chen Qi was busy running around. Seeing that there was not much firewood left, he picked up a kitchen knife to chop the wood and took it to the kitchen to pile it up.
He has a straight body, is tall and strong, has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looks like a handsome guy at first glance.
Even if you don't focus on his handsome face, you will still feel that he is a very handsome guy, simply handsome.
The temperature in the mountains is low and it rains at night, so you need a coat to keep warm, but a young man with a lot of energy is not afraid of the cold.
Chen Qi just felt hot now. He was wearing a white vest and casual pants, and was busy sweating.
After being washed by the rain, the moon is bright and the stars in the sky are shining.
There was a light bulb hanging under the eaves, a warm orange light, with a low wattage, not bright enough, and a little dim, but the moonlight shining on the puddles on the blue brick floor made them sparkle.
Chen Qi came out of the kitchen bent over and wiped his sweat. He felt that tonight was much hotter than usual.
"I'm going to clean up the guest room. There's hot water in the kitchen. Do you want to take a shower? But we don't have any girls' clothes at home. If you want to change, you can only wear my clothes as pajamas. I'll go out and buy you some tomorrow."
As Chen Qi spoke, his mind couldn't help but imagine Wu Yue wearing his clothes, and he blushed.
When he was in school, there were people pursuing him. He was good-looking, had good grades, a good personality, and was good at sports, so he had no shortage of admirers.
But he was still a novice in love and had no one he was attracted to. Now that he had just started to fantasize about something, he was completely excited.
"There's a bathroom at home. The towels and soap are all clean. I just brought them back. They're pretty rough, though. You might not be used to them. I'll buy new ones tomorrow while I go to town."
Chen Qi looked at her delicate skin and thought she was not used to it.
Wu Yue nodded, "Yes."
Her clothes are very complicated. They look good, but they make her move inconveniently. Besides, she also likes to take a bath and keep herself clean.
I haven't washed it in twenty years, but as a half-tree demon, I might as well wash it on rainy days.
In other words, she had to wear his clothes. Chen Qi blushed and scratched her hair, then squatted down to open her bag and took out the most comfortable white cotton T-shirt for Wu Yue to change into.
Hearing the sound of running water coming from the bathroom, Chen Qi scrubbed the clothes absentmindedly, very gently.
This is Wu Yue's skirt, and he washed it after she took it off. Chen Qi was afraid that he would damage it by using too much force, so he was particularly careful.
There's a well in the yard, and you can draw water and use it. The water is icy cold, but soaking your hands in it can relieve the heat from within and restore your calmness.
After he finished washing and hanging up the clothes, he looked at Wu Yue's skirt and his clothes pressed against each other, playing with the overlapping and touching each other when the wind blew, and Chen Qi grinned, feeling inexplicably happy.
But...it seems like she took a long time to wash?
Chen Qi hesitated for a moment, then came to the bathroom, not daring to look around. He stared at the tip of his shoe and asked, "Miss Wu, are you done washing?"
But there was no response. At this moment, a green sprout emerged from the crack of the door and knocked on his head. Chen Qi held his head in pain, and then there was Wu Yue's voice, saying that he was too noisy.
"Be quiet, don't disturb me. I'll go out by myself after I finish washing."
It is obvious that someone with such supernatural powers is not a normal person. He is just worrying for nothing.
Chen Qi blushed again for his ignorance and stammered, "Well, then you continue washing. Just tell me if you need anything."
He saw that Wu Yue liked drinking tea, and thought that there were many calming teas at home. He brewed some tea, and Wu Yue would probably drink it.
Having something to do and keeping his mind and body occupied, Chen Qi wouldn't be trapped in the grief of his grandfather's death.
Tea dregs are also good fertilizers and cannot be wasted. He took the teapot and dumped the roots of the two pepper trees in the flowerpots at the door, so that they would grow well and produce more peppers.
Seeing Wu Yue like spicy food and eat it even when she was crying, Chen Qi smiled. When the peppers grew well, he would use them to make more chili sauce. He inherited his grandfather's craft and could make it himself.
But just as he approached the door and raised his hand, there was a knock on the door.
Knock-knock-knock-knock
There were regular knocks on the door. Then an old woman asked, "Is Chen Qi home? Is Chen Qi home?"
The voice sounded old and weak, yet somewhat familiar. Chen Qi remembered that it was an old man from the same village.
According to her generational background, she was called the Fourth Grandmother. She was quite old, probably in her eighties. When she was little, she had enjoyed a lot of candy, and she was a nice person.
But it was so late, and what was an old man with limited mobility doing here so late at night?
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