[Hetu][Heavenly Demon][Episode 6 Chapter 5]

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Chapter Five: Deep in the Mountains and Fairy Forest
The surroundings of the small wooden cabin were very peaceful. A bamboo bed, with its bedding and pillows neatly arranged,

was free of any strange smell associated with the elderly. A small incense burner sat in the center of the room;

the type of incense burning inside was unknown, but its fresh, fragrant aroma was soothing and comforting, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere. The fragrance was delicate

and subtle, yet incredibly soothing and invigorating. One

couldn't quite pinpoint the scent; only in moments of tranquility could one truly appreciate its indescribable comfort.
The cabin was simply furnished, containing only basic living necessities.

A small eight-immortal table stood in the center, a small stove beside it burning quietly with charcoal. A simple yet elegant

purple clay teapot sat on it, the rising steam carrying an indescribable fragrance as the water slowly boiled.
"Alas, so Senior Brother Yangcheng has passed away." Grandma Liu, called Wanbai, wiped away her tears,

taking a long time to recover from the devastating news. Heartbroken, tears still streamed down their faces.
"Grandma Liu, so you and my grandfather were fellow disciples," Gao Lianxin said obediently, sitting beside her. She

gently comforted her while unable to contain her curiosity. "I've never heard my grandfather mention seeking medical advice or martial arts, I never imagined

this old friend he spoke of was a fellow disciple."
"Miss Wanbai and the old master were childhood sweethearts..." Zhang Mama, standing nearby, also shed tears, wanting to speak through her

sobs , but then seemed to remember something and stopped herself.
"Alas, so many years have passed, and things have changed!" Grandma Liu continued to sob softly, seemingly lamenting

the ruthlessness of time, or perhaps grieving the passing of a loved one.
The two elderly women seemed to have some unspoken secret, both weeping quietly, which terrified Gao Lianxin.

She had originally come to visit a friend according to her grandfather's last wish, but now she was making these old women cry their hearts out! She

quickly tried to comfort them while simultaneously trying to cheer them up.
Grandma Liu wouldn't listen to anything, constantly pressing Gao Lianxin about her grandfather. Gao Lianxin couldn't hold back

her tears , and in a low, choked voice, recounted how Xiao Jiu had harmed their family. Grandma Liu wept uncontrollably, nearly

fainting several times.
The three women immediately embraced and wept together, sharing their bitter experiences and helplessness.
The door closed softly. Yang Cun watched them weeping, a wry smile on his face.

"These women, once they start crying, it never ends."
"That's why I came out a while ago." Long Chi was already in the courtyard, but now he stood under the large

locust tree , looking confused, sniffing around as if trying to decipher something.
"You're quite clever, kid." Yang Cun walked over and, seeing him constantly sniffing around like a dog

, chuckled and scolded, "What are you doing? Why are you behaving like a dog instead of a decent person?"
"What do you know?" Long Chi glared at him fiercely, then carefully placed his cloak

under . The cloak looked light, but it was actually quite heavy. As soon as the cloak touched the ground, the snakes inside began

to writhe restlessly. Strangely, the snakes didn't dare to show their heads, remaining huddled inside the cloak in fear

.
"What's going on?" Yang Cun was immediately puzzled. Usually, when he placed the cloak on the ground or

shook his body, the snakes would immediately swarm out, which was quite frightening. Now, the snakes were all hiding inside the small

cloak and wouldn't come out. This phenomenon was definitely not normal.
"The smells here are too strong," Long Chi frowned, puzzled. "Besides the smell of some

common medicinal herbs, there's the smell of poisonous creatures, and many other smells I don't even know what they are,

but anyone with medical knowledge can tell something's wrong just by smelling them."
"What's wrong with it?" Yang Cun looked around; it was a perfectly normal courtyard.
"They're too scared to come out. This has never happened before." Long Chi looked at the increasingly unruly

snakes , sighed, stood up, and shook his head. "Let's look around. There's definitely something fishy about this place."

"Okay." Yang Cun knew that curiosity was likely his future cause of death, but he still couldn't resist and followed him

to investigate.
The front of the courtyard was quite ordinary; apart from a few large trees, there was nothing strange. But just as

they circled around to the back of the house, a sudden opening appeared before them. Behind the shadowy trees was

a fairly open space. In a small pond, the spring water was as still as a mirror, and several

small fish were swimming leisurely, seemingly accustomed to the tranquility this small space provided.
The pond was surrounded by all sorts of plants, some flowering, some grassy, some leafless, a strange and varied

array of shapes and colors, a unique blend of disorder and diversity. Even though he was used to the courtyards of wealthy families, Yang Cun could

guarantee that there were many plants here he had never seen before, and he had rarely even seen such a strange cluster of

plants .
"Sure enough, there are medicinal herbs behind here," Long Chi's eyes lit up, and he immediately walked into the bushes to examine them

carefully .
"Are they all medicinal herbs?" Yang Cun was completely clueless in this area, shaking his head helplessly after just one glance.

Sometimes he couldn't even distinguish between peonies and wildflowers, so how could he possibly identify these complex, vibrant medicinal herbs?

The only plants he recognized were probably chrysanthemums, or, of course, sunflowers in their dried form.
"Hmm," Long Chi replied perfunctorily, immediately focusing his attention back on searching among the flowers.
The backyard of this cottage was truly strange. It wasn't very large, only about three or four acres, but it

was densely packed with plants. Even more remarkable was that not far behind the cottage was a high cliff. Looking down, all one could

see a thin, hair-like stream flowing at the very bottom. The stream seemed particularly treacherous, its waters constantly lapping against

the rocks on the banks, the rushing sound echoing through the valley. From such a height, one could see it clearly, and listening

to the sound, it wasn't hard to imagine how turbulent the river must be.
In this remote mountain area, during the humid and rainy season in Jiangnan, a

faint mist was visible along the cliff edge. On the opposite side of the cliff was a hazy yet beautiful mountain. Although its exact

outline wasn't clear, a quick glance revealed its lush greenery, and one could even vaguely see what appeared

to be life on the opposite side—probably wild monkeys.
"Something's not right!" Long Chi frowned suddenly after surveying the backyard.
"What's wrong now?" Yang Cun was immersed in the picturesque scene, and seeing that this guy was really

spoiling the mood , he immediately asked him in an annoyed tone if he was being a little too neurotic. This is such a beautiful landscape,

why make the atmosphere so tense!
"These are all ordinary medicinal herbs!" Long Chi said, pointing to the herbs with a puzzled look on his face.

"Panax notoginseng, wolfberry, Panax notoginseng, Adenophora stricta, Polygonatum odoratum, these are all the most common medicinal herbs, but

the smells wafting here are clearly many that I have never smelled before! It's definitely not these, and many of them are very pungent, obviously the smell of

poisonous ."
"Come on, I don't have the energy to go crazy with you!" Yang Cun waved his hand and said, "This is a high mountain and dense forest, it's not surprising that there are many different

plant smells here, and besides, what's wrong with your nose? Do you want to compete with a dog for food? Is it necessary

to be so sensitive?"
"No, it's just not right!" As Long Chi spoke, his gaze couldn't help but

turn .
A thin mist swirled between the two mountains, seemingly close yet impossibly far away, the massive cliffs a

visible yet intangible barrier. The mist continued to drift gracefully in the air, revealing a unique and breathtaking scene before and behind the houses.

In front of the houses was a tranquil scene of a small bridge over a flowing stream, while behind them lay a misty, ethereal beauty, like

a fairyland , intoxicating and awe-inspiring in its remoteness.
"Ah…" Just as the two were slightly entranced, they suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
In the valley shrouded in mist, a seemingly ancient and long suspension bridge suddenly appeared between the two cliffs,

with what appeared to be several monkeys playfully running across it. It was a fleeting moment, incredibly real,

allowing you to see everything clearly through your pupils, but in that brief moment of surprise,

it vanished as if in a dream, disappearing without a trace.
Real, absolutely real. To say that the bridge's appearance was merely an illusion would be far too vivid.

One could even see vines entwined with flowers and green shoots binding the suspension bridge, and the little monkeys

were incredibly lifelike . It was a fleeting moment, yet it seemed like a mirage, but it was undeniably real.
"I...I didn't see that wrong, did I!" Long Chi exclaimed in surprise, immediately running to the edge of the cliff to look around.
"It shouldn't be...there isn't!" Yang Cun followed, but all he saw was the bottomless

valley, the awe-inspiring height, and the lingering mist. Where was that fleeting suspension bridge?

The space between the two mountains was empty; there was no bridge, not even a connecting vine.
"You saw it?" Long Chi asked incredulously.
"You saw it too?" Yang Cun didn't know how to answer, instinctively asking in return.
They could see the shock and disbelief in each other's eyes. After exchanging a few questions, they

both confirmed that they had indeed seen an ancient suspension bridge. Their eyesight was astounding; they could even clearly see three monkeys playing on the

bridge , pinpointing their exact location.
What was going on? An ancient suspension bridge? Could it really be a mirage? Yang Cun and Long Chi were both deeply puzzled,

staring in shock at the mountains opposite the thin mist, their eyes glued to the valley between the two cliffs.

But no matter how hard they looked, as the sun began to set, they saw nothing. They couldn't help but wonder if

the scene they had just witnessed was all an illusion.
The sun had quietly set, the moon had shyly appeared in the night sky, and the stars

began to radiate their enchanting light. Even then, the two remained silent, standing on the edge of

the cliff staring intently, but the suspension bridge, like a mirage, never reappeared.
"My lord, Young Master Long…" Gao Lianxin's voice rang out softly, anxious yet tender.
"I'm sure I didn't see wrong!" Long Chi suddenly snapped back to reality, shaking his head, still believing his

eyesight.
"Never mind, I don't know what happened." Yang Cun slapped his forehead, shaking his head in bewilderment,

and started walking back.
Gao Lianxin was standing in front of the house. Although she had wiped away her tears, it was still easy to see the traces of crying. Her

once breathtakingly beautiful eyes were now a little red and swollen, making her look even more pitiful. Her stunning charm

was now tinged with a heartbreaking fragility. She was truly a peerless beauty who would

make even a eunuch's heart flutter.
"How are Zhang Mama and Liu Grandma?" Yang Cun was immediately heartbroken. He stepped forward and immediately took

her hands, looking at her pitiful appearance with a pained expression.
"They...they rested for a while and are fine now." Gao Lianxin's pretty face flushed red, and she

couldn't speak fluently. Holding hands in front of Long Chi was a bold

move for any girl in this era, but she gritted her teeth, lowered her head, and let Yang Cun's warm hand caress her slightly cool hand

.
"It's already dark." Long Chi didn't even glance at her, his eyes fixed on the cloak he had placed on the ground.

Even now, the group of precious snakes still didn't dare to come out, remaining cowering in fear, which made him smile wryly.
"By the way, Grandma Liu said she'd cook us a meal, you must be hungry too," Gao Lianxin said,

blushing , and quickly changed the subject, lowering her head and secretly withdrawing her hand, running into the house with barely concealed shyness and joy.
"Hey, time to eat!" Yang Cun smiled lewdly, the pleasure of

successfully was intense, and he completely forgot about the suspension bridge.
"Yeah, I'm hungry too." Long Chi was a little helpless in the face of the snakes, and could only let them

cower in fear for the time being.
The deep mountains were relatively quiet, but the chirping of insects and birds created a unique melody that soothed

the soul. Inside the small wooden cabin, a few oil lamps shone, not particularly bright, but adding an

indescribable warmth to the little house. Upon entering, they saw Zhang's mother busily setting out the dishes, while next to another door of the cabin

, at a stove, Grandma Liu, though aged, was busy at work.
Yang Cun and Long Chi immediately sat down. It wasn't that they were inconsiderate, lazy, or unwilling to help; it was just that in those days,

men cooking at home was looked down upon, and many women were even more averse to it. So, even if they were considerate, this

was definitely not the time to show it. The two felt at ease watching the two elderly women in their sixties and Gao Lianxin busy themselves

around them .
Before long, a table of dishes, though not lavish, was laid out, but incredibly tempting. Grandma Liu, though

her eyes , was clearly quite happy now. Wiping the oil from her hands, she sat down and

smiled kindly, saying, "I don't have anything fancy in these mountains, but the food is pretty good. Try it. Especially

you children, who need nourishment right now, you should eat more."
"Grandma, it smells so good!" Gao Lianxin inhaled the aroma with a look of pure bliss. No one knew

what , but now she was calling her "Grandma," omitting even her surname.
"This child has such a sweet tongue!" Grandma Liu laughed heartily, her face glowing. "

It's been so long since any young people have come to my house. You must eat more! There's plenty of food in the mountains, but we can't

waste it, you know?"
"Yes!" Zhang Mama chimed in with a gentle smile. "It's rare to see Miss Wanbai so happy. You know,

even my old man has never tasted her cooking. This is a real treat for you young men."
"We know!" Long Chi couldn't help but swallow as he spoke.
"Grandma, thank you for your trouble." Yang Cun was always approachable. Seeing the old lady smiling so happily, and the warm atmosphere

in the room , he felt even more comfortable. This "Grandma" came from Gao Lianxin.

Even though it was unintentional, it made the two old ladies laugh even more. Gao Lianxin

lowered her , a faint smile playing on her lips.
Although the dishes on the table were simple home-style cooking, they were all incredibly delicious, appealing in color, aroma, and taste. One bite was

enough to elicit applause; even restaurant chefs might not possess such skill. On the surface, they lacked

any extravagance, yet they offered a truly exquisite taste experience,

bringing out the best in every flavor through their simplicity.
The first dish was small river crabs, undoubtedly wild-caught, small in size but with hard shells.

They were brimming with meat and roe, each bite revealing the freshness of the river. Not only were they incredibly fresh, but the addition of

wild scallions and ginger not only enhanced the flavor but also perfectly complemented the dish, showcasing its exquisite freshness to the

fullest.
The second dish was a simple scrambled egg dish, which looked like eggs but wasn't. It had

a smooth and a naturally fragrant aroma. The third dish was a simple plate of greens, without even any scallions or

garlic for flavor, only salt. Yet, the unique aroma of the greens, enhanced by the salt, was exceptionally pronounced. It didn't need

many seasonings; its natural fragrance was enough to satisfy the taste buds.
Although the dish was very fragrant, the portion was rather small, and it was finished in just a few bites. Before the group could

recover from the delightful taste, Long Chi asked earnestly, "Grandma Liu, this egg…

it should n't be a chicken egg, right? Judging from the taste, it looks like a cuckoo egg?"
"Little guy, your taste buds are quite sharp!" Grandma Liu smiled without answering, immediately taking the empty plate away and

turning to go outside to bring back two more plates of freshly stewed vegetables.
Long Chi, who usually eats crabs without shells, immediately lit up when he saw the two delicacies before him. Perhaps due to

a long period of lack of oil and fat, he seemed to react to meat with a look that was almost as

intense as a dog seeing excrement.
Grandma Liu smiled, but gave Long Chi a meaningful look. Longchi didn't think much of it and immediately ladled out

a bowl of soup. He took a spoonful and lightly sipped it, and his eyes lit up. He hesitated for a moment, then

muttered , "Rehmannia root, ginger, ginseng flowers, and..."
Next was what looked like braised beef. It seemed to be top-quality shank meat;

the marbling was clear, with alternating layers of fat and white, making it look particularly beautiful. The beef's natural reddish color combined with the pale yellow of the braising liquid

was very appealing, making one want to taste it at first glance. Moreover

, the aroma was irresistible; the smell of meat alone was enough to make one's mouth water.
"Fresh star anise!" Long Chi picked up a piece, tasted it, and immediately closed his eyes to concentrate. After a long while, he slowly

said, "It's not just these. Although they didn't mask the freshness and aroma of the meat, the braising liquid is packed with ingredients

. It contains cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, fennel seeds, costus root, angelica root, galangal

, ginger, and dried ginger—all the thirteen spices are present, yet they don't overpower the flavors; instead, they enhance them. Even more

amazing is the aroma of sesame and peanuts mixed together." " The wonders within are so numerous that even the imperial

chefs might not possess such exquisite craftsmanship."
After hearing this, not only Gao Lianxin and Zhang Mama looked incredulous, but even

Grandma , showed some surprise. Especially when Longchi named many medicinal herbs that were no longer seasonings,

Grandma Liu couldn't contain her admiration and exclaimed, "Young man, your tongue is amazing!

I used , and you were able to—taste them all! It's truly admirable!"
"You flatter me, senior." Long Chi seemed somewhat flattered, suddenly standing up and bowing politely.

He said admiringly, "It was I who was presumptuous. Senior was able to combine dozens of medicinal herbs together without masking the aroma of

the beef , even enhancing it to its fullest. I dare say that even the gods in heaven would rarely possess

such exquisite skill."
Long Chi hesitated for a moment, then paused slightly, his face serious, and said, "Senior's

grasp of medicine, whether in combination or dosage, is so perfect in blending these dozens of herbs. They are warming and dispelling cold, nourishing

and moisturizing, without any conflict, as if they were from the same source. I dare to say that this single dish is merely a glimpse into the whole picture; Senior's mastery

of medicine has reached a level of consummate skill and perfect harmony with nature."
"Not at all, you flatter me." Grandma Liu felt embarrassed by the compliment and quickly waved her hands,

saying, "I just saw you were tired from your journey, and the weather's been quite humid these past few days, so I just made something simple to eat. Young man, there's no need for

such formality; I can't accept it."
"I'm impressed," Long Chi said seriously, bowing respectfully before sitting down.

He continued eating the dishes on the table, but his manner was cautious, as if he had a new insight with every bite—

a nervous tactic that was rather unpleasant to watch.
Grandma Liu seemed embarrassed by the compliment as well. Seeing Gao Lianxin and Zhang Mama looking somewhat bewildered, she

quickly invited them to eat with her, serving Gao Lianxin food and enjoying the meat Gao Lianxin offered, seemingly quite pleased.

With a joyful and compassionate expression, he always smiled contentedly, his eyes filled with deep affection and kindness that was

hard not to be moved by.
"Senior, you are truly a master!" Long Chi picked up another piece of tenderly stewed chicken and put it in his mouth, sighing

in admiration .
Yang Cunzu, watching from the side, was speechless. This guy's mouth is really sharp; he knows exactly what

seasonings , he could practically tell whether the cow was male or female. Is it really necessary to be so divine?

Why don't you also calculate whether that chicken was an adult, whether it had mated, and whether it was menstruating when it was killed?

Get out of here, can't you stop making a perfectly good meal so serious?
At this moment, in his frustration, a thought flashed through Yang Cunzu's mind, and he couldn't help but chuckle wickedly. He thought: Long Chi's

mouth is like an all-powerful detector; if you asked him to eat shit, he could probably tell if a person is constipated or has

a lot of internal heat If he drank urine, he could tell all sorts of ailments like diabetes or prostatitis. This is more accurate than

any instrument; it's truly amazing.
The meal proceeded relatively peacefully. Although Long Chi kept offering compliments, Grandma Liu seemed a little

embarrassed , talking to Gao Lianxin and Zhang Mama the whole time, with constant laughter and chatter. Yang Cun, watching from the side, was

quite pleased. The only discordant element was Long Chi's sudden seriousness; he remained seated and silent, his

solemnity sending chills down one's spine.
As the meal finally ended, Long Chi and Yang Cun felt like outsiders. Aside from the two elders and the young

man engaging in heartfelt conversation, the two grown men felt somewhat awkward. They had only been visiting

an old friend , and already felt a little embarrassed to have bothered them, let alone enjoy such a sumptuous dinner.
According to Yang Cun, it was about time to return. Perhaps Grandma Liu sensed Yang Cun's

hesitation, because she immediately tightened her grip on Gao Lianxin's hand and said with a smile, "My lord, I still have so much to say to this granddaughter and

Yuhuan Perhaps you could be understanding and let her stay with me for a few more days? Yuhuan isn't

feeling well; old people sometimes have their limbs become weak, and I can help her recover."
"This…" Yang Cun was immediately troubled. Although this visit was planned, it couldn't

take too long. He had a lot of worries, but thinking about the remote mountain path they had taken, he

was truly worried about leaving Gao Lianxin there.
"My lord, is that alright?" Zhang Mama asked cautiously. Given Yang Cun's high position and Gao

Lianxin's status as the daughter of a disgraced official, even if Yang Cun was gentle, she had to consider the Yang family's reputation and naturally

had to consider whether Yang Cun would agree.
"My lord, it's rare for Grandma to be so happy, I'd like to keep her company." Gao Lianxin spoke softly,

appearing delicate and frail, almost like a wronged young wife. Her large eyes looked at Yang Cun with a pitiful

expression, and her gentle, feminine manner was enough to melt anyone's heart.
Yang Cun felt awkward saying anything more, and traveling at night wasn't a good option.

Reluctantly, he shook his head and said, "In that case, you can stay here for a few days. Zhang

Mama can also rest and recuperate. It's too late today, so Longchi and I will sleep in the carriage."
"Thank you," Gao Lianxin breathed a sigh of relief, too moved to speak. After all,

women had little autonomy; their lives were restricted in many ways. Yang Cun's agreement was not just considerate,

but also an act of tolerance.
Zhang Mama and Grandma Liu were also happy to see this, but there was only one small bed in the room, not enough for everyone. Fortunately,

there was another small bed, which could be put together to make room. Longchi was quite attentive at this point. As soon as Grandma Liu spoke,

he immediately took on the role of laborer, moving all the wooden planks and slats out from under the bed. After

a while , the originally small wooden bed was enlarged, taking up half of the small room,

and could probably comfortably sleep four people.
After all, men and women were separate, and in this era that emphasized the separation of men and women, there might

not even be time for evening tea after dinner. Grandma Liu only yawned slightly and said something about it being late, and Yang Cun and Longchi

obediently rolled out. Being sensible was one thing, but the main reason was that they were too lazy to listen to them continue to talk about

the past and cry.
The snakes in the cloak were still fearful and uneasy, and no matter how much Longchi tried to soothe them, it was useless. Helpless,

Longchi could only return with Yang Cun to the carriage in front of the courtyard. Although the night in the deep mountains was a bit chilly, fortunately, there were plenty of bedding prepared in

the carriage , so getting some sleep shouldn't be a problem.
As Yang Cun climbed into the carriage, Long Chi sat cross-legged beside it, leaning against the wheel, eyes closed, seemingly lost in thought,

or perhaps resting. Yang Cun couldn't help but ask, puzzled, "You're not planning to sleep outside tonight, are you?"
"Don't you find that strange?" Long Chi remained solemn, rarely

so serious even when killing someone.
"What's so strange about it?" Yang Cun was somewhat speechless. This guy seemed still troubled by the suspension bridge

; now that he thought about it, it was probably just a mirage caused by the fog and sunlight refraction.

Yang Cun found it difficult to explain these scientific principles to him.
"That Grandma Liu..." Long Chi frowned slightly, looking puzzled. "Logically speaking,

it should be very inconvenient for an elderly woman to live alone in such a remote, uninhabited mountain forest. But her

house is very simply furnished, without even the preserved foods that are common in rural households. She doesn't grow many vegetables in her yard either.

How has she lived here year after year? Salt alone is a big problem.

Where do all those fresh ingredients come from when we eat dinner? We don't see any in the yard, and there aren't any in the house either."

"Why are you worrying about how other people live?" Yang Cun was momentarily speechless. Had this guy turned into a gossip reporter

? He'd even noticed so many messy details.
"I just feel something's fishy." Long Chi's nose twitched again, looking somewhat bewildered at

the wooden gate of the courtyard so close at hand. He said, even more puzzled, "In her yard, I could clearly smell a lot of strange medicinal scents, but

why can't I smell anything at all once I step outside?"
"My nose isn't as sensitive as yours, who knows!" Yang Cun retorted forcefully. Honestly,

besides the smell of soil and grass, they hadn't found anything else.
Long Chi remained deep in thought, his brow furrowed. Yang Cun had no interest in paying him any attention. Since this guy wanted to camp out, so be it.

Honestly, it would be even more troublesome if he actually squeezed into the carriage. Who knows what

kind of poisonous snakes or scorpions this guy might have? Even if he wasn't gay, sleeping with him was definitely dangerous. Sleeping with a gay man might

just leave you with a sore butt the next day, but sleeping with him could mean certain death.
At night, the humidity in the mountain forest was quite high, so even in summer, Yang Cun still wrapped himself in a blanket before

drifting off to sleep. He was already quite tired after traveling for two days straight, and not only had he not rested enough at night, but his mind

had on edge, resulting in very little sleep. So, as soon as his head drooped, Yang Cun fell asleep like

a log. It wasn't that he was heartless or didn't know how to be vigilant, but with such a pervert

guarding the carriage, he probably wouldn't be as safe as sleeping in the government office.
Strange, why did I trust him so much? As he fell asleep, Yang Cun couldn't help but wonder.
Long Chi, seemingly baffled, paced back and forth in the courtyard, inquiring about

the drastically different smells in the air, and frequently checking on his swarm of snakes curled up in fear. He sighed,

unable pinpoint the source of the strangeness.
Night fell, and the mountain fog thickened at midnight. Just as Yang Cun was sleeping soundly, he

suddenly something approaching. Instinctively, he sat up abruptly and asked alertly, "Who's there?"
"Don't be so tense!" Long Chi waved from outside the carriage. "Come down and help me with something!"
"What?" Yang Cun grumbled impatiently, shifting his body, his bones cracking.

Although he hadn't slept for very long, it had been two or three hours, and now his whole body felt incredibly comfortable.

Aside from a slight dizziness, he felt exceptionally refreshed.
"Do you remember that demon bone flower on the road?" Long Chi asked, putting on his

cloak covered in snakes. His waist was adorned with various jars and pots, and several daggers hung unabashedly from his back, each

with a different colored blade, clearly coated with various poisons.
"That flower? What's wrong with it?" Yang Cun stretched irritably. The small purple flower wasn't

unusual , but the question reminded Yang Cun of the stench and sudden alertness he'd felt; there was definitely something fishy

about it.
"I'm going to pick it." Long Chi said, handing Yang Cun two rather heavy ropes.

His face was serious as he instructed, "There's always a spirit accompanying the Demon Bone Flower. These ropes are soaked in poison; they're for your

self-defense. It's midnight now, the yin energy is at its peak, and the Demon Bone Flower is at its most luxuriant. Picking it now

will yield the finest ingredients, whether for medicine or poison." "
Really? What are you doing doing this in the middle of the night?" Yang Cun asked, holding the heavy ropes.

" Where did these ropes come from? How come you have so much stuff?"
"I've been tying them to my legs." Long Chi didn't say anything more and immediately turned and walked back along the mountain path he'd come from.
This kid really knows I'm curious; he didn't even ask if I wanted to. Yang Cun

wasn't particularly , but he was very interested in the stench and the so-called spirit.

He couldn't fall back asleep after being woken up in the middle of the night, so he decided to follow along and see what was going on.
The two walked back along the mountain path in the dark. Long Chi's expression was very serious. Just as they were about

to reach the place where the Demon Bone Flower grew, Long Chi suddenly stopped, turned around sharply, and

said in a low voice,
"Be careful later. This Demon Bone Flower is not like those random martial arts heroes. Although it is a strange creature recorded in our

Miao people , it only reappeared in the human world after the battle between heaven and earth. The spirit creature that accompanies it must be

extraordinary."
"Is it really that magical?" Yang Cun muttered, thinking: It's just a small purple flower. Is it

necessary to make such a fuss? What kind of spirit creature is it? Is it going to pop out like Ultraman?
They approached cautiously, almost holding their breath with tension. When they passed the corner of the mountain path,

the scene that appeared before them made Yang Cun startled. The Demon Bone Flower, which was originally so ordinary that almost no one would give it a second glance

, was now emitting a very strange purple light under the moonlight.
The small flower, originally barely knee-high, had grown to the height of a person. Its slender stem, once as thin as a chopstick,

had become as thick as a bowl. The branches trembled slightly, and one could almost see the fibrous veins moving within the stem

, like human blood vessels and meridians. A transparent liquid could even be seen flowing beneath the thin skin, creating a silent yet

eerie atmosphere.
The Demon Bone Flower was now in full bloom, each petal a bewitching purple,

alluring yet carrying an aura of death. The clustered petals trembled gently, and

the enormous flower, a meter in diameter, seemed to bloom in hell, sending chills down one's

spine .
"Don't make a sound!" Long Chi sniffed slightly, his face instantly turning grim. He hurriedly pulled Yang Cun

back dozens of meters, keeping a safe distance from the blooming Demon Bone Flower. Yang Cun didn't dare ask any questions and immediately followed him

. He inadvertently sniffed the air and sensed a strange odor spreading.
The branches of the Demon Bone Flower began to tremble slightly, and its faint purple glow began to grow volatile. Suddenly,

a bizarre scene unfolded. Countless vines burst forth from the ground around the Demon Bone Flower,

as if they possessed a life of their own, spreading like venomous snakes and flowing water, frantically covering every

corner.
Wherever the vines crawled, all the flowers and plants withered visibly in an instant, and

the trees they climbed rustled and creaked. Their once thick and sturdy trunks began to shrink little by little, becoming

dry and fragile. The emerald green leaves seemed to be stripped of their life in an instant, rapidly turning yellow and falling like

rain became

lifeless amidst the falling leaves, resembling ancient, withered trees.
"The Demon Bone Flower in full bloom is indeed incredibly beautiful," Long Chi carefully retreated to a place where the vines couldn't reach him,

and looking at the now even more enchanting and dazzling Demon Bone Flower, his eyes gleamed with undisguised excitement.
Yang Cun stared with a grave expression. The Demon Bone Flower was in full bloom, draining the vitality of so many towering trees, and

beneath the blooming purple demon flower lay the corpses of a hundred people. Even though the demon flower was beautiful, it made one feel uneasy.

This demonic flower is not of this mortal realm, and judging from its nature, it is certainly not benevolent.

What ? Since the so-called battle between heaven and earth, why have so many incomprehensible things appeared?
The two hid in the distant bushes, quietly watching the demonic flower steal the life of other plants to

nourish . At this moment, some small buds had already grown under the huge flower. Long Chi's expression was solemn, and

he said in a low voice, "It's coming soon!"
Yang Cunxin's mind stirred, and he sensitively smelled the extremely foul stench from before.
"The Demon Bone Flower is both medicine and poison, a spirit of heaven and earth." Long Chi pointed to the buds, each the size of a bean,

and said in a low voice, "It's at its peak of medicinal and toxic properties when it blooms at midnight. But once that time has

passed, and the other flowers besides the main flower bloom, the Demon Bone Flower itself will be like a fleeting moment,

losing all its medicinal and toxic properties after its brief bloom, and immediately withering away, turning to ash upon contact with water, and disappearing forever."
"Is it really that mysterious?" Yang Cun muttered in frustration. Turning to ash upon contact with water?! What kind of chemical

principle is that? It's so unscientific!
"Don't speak, just watch my eyes!" Long Chi was about to speak when his ears twitched, and

he swallowed his words.
Watch my eyes my ass! I'm not your subordinate! Yang Cun was at a loss for words. This guy didn't say anything

before , how am I supposed to know what to do now that he's watching my eyes? "Do you think I'd just blink and rush up and piss

on that flower to fertilize it and help it grow? Could you be any more absurd?"
The Demon Bone Flower bloomed, and in the purple light, something resembling pollen could be seen slowly drifting in the air.

The pollen seemed unaffected by the wind, always swirling lightly around the giant blooming flower. It should have been a beautiful

, dreamlike scene, but then, an indescribable stench began to waft from the eerie silence, accompanied by strange

rustling sounds that were particularly jarring.
"It's here!" Long Chi said in a low voice, his voice trembling

slightly .
At that moment, on the withered tree beside the flower, bathed in moonlight, a pure white, jade-like object slowly

approached . Its body was slender and transparent—it was a giant white snake, a full ten meters long! The snake's body was as

thick as a small tree, and each scale on its body was like a finely carved piece of mutton-fat jade, warm and smooth yet exuding an indescribable

chill . A gigantic snake head, its blue eyes icy cold, flicked its blood-red tongue, silently watching the Demon Bone

Flower.
A massive white serpent coiled on a withered tree, and whether it was an illusion or not, when its blue eyes met the Demon Bone Flower, one could clearly see a greedy and yearning in them, yet also a hesitant, wary glint

in its gaze, as if it were wavering. 　　The pollen continued to swirl slowly, and on the branches beneath the Demon Bone Flower, the tiny buds seemed to be gradually growing larger, from the size of soybeans to the roundness of dates in the blink of an eye. The white serpent observed the flower for a while, seemingly possessing an innate intelligence that knew its temperament. After quietly lying in wait for a long time, it finally couldn't resist, slowly wriggling downwards, its head gradually approaching the purple demon flower. 　　The giant snake's head hovered above the flower for a moment, sniffing cautiously. It seemed hesitant, but seeing the bud growing larger, it finally succumbed to its greed, slowly opening its blood-red maw, dripping blue saliva, ready to devour the demonic flower. 　　"Hey, this snake eats vegetables too? The world's a good place," Yang Cun couldn't hide his curiosity and instinctively teased. "Don't make a sound!" Long Chi frowned, pouring cold water on Yang Cun's enthusiasm. 　　Just as the giant snake was about to devour the demonic flower, a sudden change occurred. A dark shadow suddenly flew out of the dark forest and crashed down, moving with the speed of a bullet. The giant snake seemed to have anticipated the potential danger, its head snapping back to avoid the lightning-fast attack. 　　With a muffled "bang," the enormous shadow smashed through several trees as thick as a person's waist before crashing to the ground amidst the rustling of falling leaves, a bloody mess emitting an indescribable stench. Yang Cun's nose twitched instinctively, immediately recognizing the same scent he'd smelled when he first encountered the Demon Bone Flower: "It really is highly poisonous!" Long Chi glanced at the fallen creature, his heart trembling. 　　Though the moonlight was dim, the creature's appearance was still discernible—a giant lizard over four meters long! Now, its body was a bloody mess, its massive, foul-smelling mouth forcibly pried open. Unlike ordinary lizards , this giant lizard had three horns on its head, completely unlike any ordinary species he'd ever imagined. The lizard's flesh and blood were pure black, the black blood slowly flowing, emitting an extremely foul stench. Instinctively, one could sense the immense poison contained within its blood and flesh. 　　It turned out that the stench that had terrified Yang Cun was coming from this dead lizard. Yang Cun was surprised and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Longchi, what is this thing? Why does it stink so badly?" 　　"The Horned Lizard King." Longchi also looked surprised and said in astonishment, "Our Miao clan's records mention that it is the king of poisonous creatures in wetlands and forests. It lies dormant all year round, preying on all poisonous things in the summer. It drinks the juice of poinsettia and heartbreak grass . It is fearless despite being covered in all poisons. Snakes, insects, ants, and scorpions all flee at its sight. It can be said to be the best among poisonous creatures." "This guy is so powerful?" Yang Cun was surprised. Looking at the gruesome giant lizard, he couldn't help but tease, "But it died such a miserable death. Its entrance was anything but impressive." 　　"The Horned Lizard King is a naturally born spiritual creature." Long Chi hesitated for a moment, then said with some fear, "When I was young, I heard tales of the Horned Lizard King in the Nujiang Valley . Its entire body contains potent poison, which is both poison and medicine, the essence of heaven and earth. So , despite their fear, the elders and shamans of our tribe couldn't resist the temptation. Nearly a hundred of them went up the mountain to search for it , only to be devoured by the Lizard King, none surviving." 　　"No way, so many people couldn't handle a lizard?" Yang Cun exclaimed, his mouth agape in surprise. The lizard's death was truly gruesome; judging by its appearance and pathetic entrance, it showed no signs of being a powerful being. 　　"Among them were two experts who had cultivated to the third level of the inner core, and the rest were all experts within our tribe who had already cultivated to the inner core." Long Chi's expression grew even more solemn. The Horned Lizard King's obviously bizarre appearance, and its pre-death state, was an unexpected turn of events. 　　"Is it really that exaggerated!" Yang Cun gasped. Good heavens, over a hundred experts who had cultivated to the inner core...

A master and two third-level Dan experts led so many people, and they were all killed. This giant lizard must be really powerful;

no wonder I felt fear during the day. If Long Chi wasn't exaggerating, then

even if I joined forces with Long Chi, we wouldn't be able to keep this guy occupied.
Just as the two of them were still recovering from this turn of events, a creaking sound suddenly came from the withered tree trunk

, accompanied by leaves falling like rain. In the darkness, like a golden auspicious cloud,

beams of golden light began to weave through the forest, and in the blink of an eye, before the giant snake could even react,

it had completely surrounded it.
The giant white snake was momentarily panicked, for in the blink of an eye, dozens of golden-yellow

long-tailed monkeys had swarmed around it, chattering incessantly. Some playfully hung upside down by their tails, while others

frolicked in twos and threes, seemingly disregarding this strange creature entirely. Their contemptuous attitude made it clear

that they were the culprits who had killed the horned lizard king.
The monkeys continued their chattering, and several, perched high above, had already spotted people hiding in the nearby bushes!

However, they merely glanced at them and ignored them, continuing to circle the giant snake as if in a show of defiance

, making strange and bizarre movements.
The giant snake seemed terrified, and the monkeys' calls grew even fiercer, baring their fangs.

As if realizing it was no match for the monkeys, the giant snake glanced resentfully at the beautiful demonic flower, then nimbly

twisted its massive, beautiful body, turned around, and slowly disappeared into the forest. The monkeys, not wanting to cause trouble,

immediately let out triumphant cries and leaped around the alluring giant flower, completely ignoring

the two people hiding in the grass behind them.
"Ah, you can come out now!" At this moment, a long sigh rang out.
From within the forest, an even larger golden spirit monkey slowly emerged, its crouching gait reaching about

the height of a person. The spirit monkey was expressionless, its steps steady, clearly the king of the spirit monkeys. Strangely, this monkey king was not

only enormous, but also possessed nine thick, long tails swaying in the air behind it.
The giant monkey slowly walked to the Demon Bone Flower, quietly watching where Yang Cun and Long Chi were hiding. Behind it,

a staggering figure began to approach, dressed in plain linen clothes, its cane gently tapping

the ground. Its hair was as white as snow, its face serene and kind, its old eyes not cloudy at all, but rather

carrying a hint of bitterness as it looked helplessly at the flower bushes where Yang Cun and Long Chi were hiding
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