Ah Li breathed a sigh of relief. She knew it! If Zhu Yu really lived in such a big attic, why hadn't anyone come looking for him after he fell off the cliff for so long?
Seeing this, Zhu Yu chuckled and tapped Ah Li's nose, saying, "Silly Ah Li, you should ask, is this attic mine?"
Ah Li stared blankly at Zhu Yu.
Zhu Yu waved his hand dismissively, declaring with boundless pride, "Then I'll tell you, it's mine, and this lake is mine too!"
Ahri glared, gesturing, "So you just said this isn't where you live?"
Zhu Yu hugged Ali and said, "I rarely stay here. I travel all over the world and call the world my home. So this place can't really be considered my home. I rarely come back."
The large ship docked, and the people on board lowered the large planks.
Those on the boat stood on it, shouting in unison, "Welcome back, Master!"
People by the lake turned their heads to look at her, and Ah Li quickly buried her face in Zhu Yu's arms.
Such a display of force made Ahri want to escape.
Zhu Yu looked at those people with some displeasure; the sheer number of them was frightening to Ah Li.
The people on the boat immediately noticed Zhu Yu's unhappy expression and quickly lowered their heads.
Zhu Yu patted Ali on the back reassuringly and said, "It's alright, they're just people from the attic. They're just being a bit too hospitable."
Ahri didn't raise her head; she still wanted to cover her face—it was too embarrassing.
How wonderful it would be to be in the bamboo forest, with only myself and Zhu Yu there.
Helpless, Zhu Yu kissed Ah Li's head and said, "Then I'll carry you up."
Before Ah Li could refuse, Zhu Yu picked her up and carried her step by step to the large ship.
Ah Li kept her head down, not daring to raise it at all.
Once they reached the attic, Ahri decided to walk on her own.
Zhu Yu held Ah Li's hand tightly as they walked into the attic together.
The people on the ship had already spoken with those in the attic and knew that the lady the pavilion master had brought back was shy, so they weren't as enthusiastic as before.
Zhu Yu gave them a knowing look, then led Ah Li to the third floor.
The third floor is Zhu Yu's residence, and people usually come up to clean it.
Zhu Yu said softly to Ali, "Look at the scenery all around, it's so beautiful."
Upon hearing this, Ah Li looked out the window, gazing at the distant scenery and the shimmering water of the lake.
Ah Li thought to herself: The original owner's wish to leave the bamboo forest, go out and see the world, and let more people know her has been fulfilled, right?
So, it should be fine for her to go back to the bamboo forest now.
Seeing that Ah Li looked preoccupied, Zhu Yu asked, "Ah Li, are you unhappy?"
Ahri gestured, indicating, "I am a little tired."
"Then I'll take you to rest first."
Zhu Yu reached out to help Ah Li to rest, but Ah Li dodged him.
Zhu Yu looked at his hands, then at Ah Li whose eyes were darting away, and asked, "Ah Li, why are you avoiding me?"
Ahri gestured rapidly, indicating "No."
Zhu Yu suddenly grabbed Ah Li's hand and said, "So what are you thinking? Do you want to break up with me?"
From the moment he took Ah Li onto the boat, Ah Li seemed off. When they reached the attic, Ah Li was even more preoccupied.
Everything was fine at first, but Ahri started acting strangely after I brought her here.
"Why?"
Zhu Yu wanted to understand, but he didn't press Ah Li about why she knew the Gu techniques of the Southern Frontier. Yet, Ah Li became distant from him.
Seeing that Zhu Yu's expression was off, Ah Li gestured, "I just feel the distance between us, Zhu Yu. You are the head of a pavilion, a divine healer. We are not suitable."
Zhu Yu looked at the meaning Ah Li was gesturing and suddenly laughed, "Not suitable? You're saying we're not suitable now?"
Ah Li bit her lip and nodded.
Enraged, Zhu Yu laughed and picked the man up, carrying him to the bed. He said, "Whether it's suitable or not, it's not up to you to decide now, it should be up to me."
Ah Li never expected things to turn out this way. She just wanted to take this opportunity to escape so that Zhu Yu wouldn't suspect her identity later.
At first, Ahri didn't know much from the system's backend; she only got clues by meeting key figures.
It's as if someone is preventing Zhu Yu from saving people, and someone is chasing after Zhu Yu.
It wasn't until Murong Xin woke up that Ah Li received a notification: [Ding! Key figure detected.]
Then there's the method for removing the Gu worms, because one of her previous hosts was a medical saint who was skilled in both medicine and poison. She always liked to tell Ah Li these things when she was free or bored, treating Ah Li like a student.
Over time, Ahri learned it through observation and exposure.
Zhu Yu held Ah Li captive in front of him, looking at Ah Li's flushed face, and said in a low voice, "Actually, we're quite suitable for each other, aren't we?"
Ahri let out a soft moan and tried to raise her hand to cover her face.
However, both of her hands were held down by Zhu Yu.
Zhu Yu forcefully intertwined their fingers, saying, "Ali, we will always be together and will never be separated."
Ah Li's tears were forced to flow by this person. She could only raise her head, press herself close to Zhu Yu, and take the initiative to kiss Zhu Yu's lips. [I was wrong.]
Zhu Yu held the person tightly, enjoying the moment, allowing both of them to find relief.
Not long after, Ah Li became pregnant, and Zhu Yu did not take Ah Li back to the bamboo forest.
Because, who knows when Ahri will start avoiding him again.
Zhu Yu still remembers that when they first met, Ali dared to leave him alone in the bamboo house.
When she returned, she was carrying a basket of baby rabbits.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
