[Urban] Dominating the Village's Beautiful Women: The Mountain Village Beauty (Complete) - 31-33

Chapter 151 The Origin of the Black Skull

Upon hearing that no one had seen the man in black, Li Zimu froze on the shore.

Seeing Li Zimu staring blankly, Qin Wen came over and waved her hand, playfully scolding, "Hey, hey, you blockhead, what are you thinking about? What are you daydreaming about! Tell me, do you want to fish for a while longer? Let's make it clear, you can't do what you did before, it's too dangerous!"

"Oh, hehe, it's nothing!"

Li Zimu shook his head repeatedly. After such a strange incident, he had no mood for fishing. So he patted the seaweed off his clothes and slowly said, "Well, how about this, let's wait a little longer to haul in the last net, and then we'll pack up and go home. It's getting late, and if we go back late, Aunt Bihua will worry and come to call us later, that wouldn't be good."

Qin Wen noticed that Li Zimu seemed to still have some lingering desire in his eyes, so she took a step forward and said, "Alright then, let's go quickly haul in the net and then go home!"

"Okay, okay!"

Lin Xinyue also agreed and nodded quickly.

"Hmm!"

Li Zimu turned around, intending to go and collect the net.

"Oh, right, Li Zimu, this is what you gave me earlier, right?"

Lin Xinyue suddenly said.

Li Zimu turned his head and saw the skull lying at the girl's feet. She kicked it to him. The thing was terrifying; the girl didn't even want to look at it again. Li Zimu smiled apologetically at her and tried to take the skull in his hand, but Qin Wen snatched it away.

"Let me see, what is this?"

Qin Wen picked up the skull, glanced at it, and laughed, "Oh, so this is it. I thought it was something else. My grandfather said there used to be a lot of them in the river in Xiaohe Village. I saw him take one when I was little, but it wasn't anything special." As she

spoke, she moved closer to Lin Xinyue.

"Ah!"

Lin Xinyue jumped up quickly, avoiding Qin Wen as if she were avoiding a plague.

There was no way around it; the girl was really frightened earlier and was still shaken.

Qin Wen chuckled, clutching the little gadget in her hand, watching Li Zimu quickly walk to where the net had been cast and then pull it in.

In just over an hour, the three of them, thanks to Li Zimu's skill, had caught more fish than most people could in a whole day.

Looking at the heavy basket of fish, the three were overjoyed.

Especially Lin Xinyue; this was her first time doing something like this, and she found it incredibly novel and interesting. If she hadn't almost fallen into the water earlier, she might not have wanted to leave.

Li Zimu naturally became the biggest contributor.

Especially Lin Xinyue; today's events had broadened her horizons. Before, she only knew how to eat fish, but now she could actually catch fish herself. This indescribable joy made her skip and jump all the way back, like a child.

Wow!

Who would have thought!

Lin Xinyue could be so lively!

Li Zimu walked behind the two girls, watching them laughing and joking ahead, and felt a little incredulous.

In his memory, Lin Xinyue had always seemed a bit cold, but now she seemed no different from any other girl. She was curious about interesting things and wanted to try them out. She was just an ordinary girl, but her refined appearance and upbringing made her a little reserved in front of others.

Now, as she and Li Zimu became more familiar, they could talk about anything.

This made Li Zimu like her more and more.

"By the way, Qin Wen! You said there used to be a lot of scary things in the river in Xiahe Village. What happened?"

The three of them walked home, and Lin Xinyue asked Qin Wen as they walked.

"Hey!"

Qin Wen tossed the small skull in her hand and threw it to Li Zimu.

Then he turned around and laughed, "Hehe, if you want to know about this, you can ask Li Zimu. That stinky blockhead always claims to be very knowledgeable. He knows everything from astronomy to geography, but he doesn't know English! In this Xiahe Village, as long as you don't ask him about English, you should be fine with him."

"Hehe, Qin Wen really understands me!"

Li Zimu followed behind the two of them, giving Qin Wen a thumbs up.

"Oh? I see!"

Lin Xinyue suddenly realized and hurriedly asked, "Li Zimu, why don't you tell me about it?"

Li Zimu, holding the fish in one hand and the skull in the other, gathered his thoughts and then slowly said, "Actually, these skulls weren't originally in the river, but were transported from the mountains by water. It's said that a long time ago, a very powerful general appeared in the Bawang Mountain area. As for this general's life, due to the passage of time, it's impossible to know for sure now. I've seen some records about Bawang Mountain in many books, and there are only scattered records about this general, but one thing is very clear: this general's tomb is buried in Bawang Mountain..."

"Oh my god! It sounds like you're telling a story!"

Qin Wen glared at him, feeling that what Li Zimu was saying didn't seem very credible. How come she didn't know that a general was buried in Bawang Mountain?

Li Zimu didn't argue with her, but just laughed, "You've never been to the mountains, how would you have heard the stories of those old hunters? But the story of that general is like a myth, who knows if it's true or not. However, the skulls in the water did indeed flow from the mountains; I saw them on a hunter once."

"Tch! You're just making up stories! We don't know anything about it anyway!"

Qin Wen was still somewhat skeptical. "But my grandfather didn't say that."

Oh dear!

Heaven bears witness—I read all of this in books!

Li Zimu was very frustrated, but couldn't produce any evidence for the moment, so he could only force a smile and say, "Alright, alright! I'll make up a story, okay? Tell us what your grandfather said."

"My grandfather said that these skulls are water spirits in disguise, and if children don't sleep well at night, these skulls will come and take them away!"

Qin Wen said with great seriousness.

Thump!

Li Zimu immediately fainted.

"You believe that?"

"Of course I do! That's why I've always been a good sleeper when I was little, always going to bed before nine o'clock."

Qin Wen said, quite dissatisfied. "Hey, I told you about this once when I was playing at your house, have you forgotten?"

"No, don't change the subject!"

Li Zimu interrupted her. "Qin Wen, you believe such a ridiculous explanation?"

"Why wouldn't I believe it? Would my grandfather lie to me?"

"Yes, yes! My grandfather never lies to me. For example, when I was little, my grandparents would tell me stories, saying that one day, the prince and princess would live happily ever after, and I believed all of that."

Lin Xinyue, always eager for chaos, actually sided with Qin Wen, and even brought up another ridiculous story.

"Hey! Xinyue, your grandfather told you this too?"

"Yes! Qin Wen, what did your grandfather tell you? Tell me!"

"Well, it's like this..."

The two of them, too lazy to think about the skull anymore, launched into a long, rambling lecture about the happy life of a prince and princess, leaving Li Zimu utterly exasperated.

Damn it!

Never mind!

Li Zimu ignored them, too lazy to listen to their chatter, and walked on in a sullen mood.

However, he kept thinking to himself that the legend of the great general buried in this Bawang Mountain might actually be true. After all, there were so many facts, both oral traditions and written records, all containing some scattered accounts. It seemed that the mountain was quite extraordinary.

If he could find that tomb someday, and discover something inside, hehe, wouldn't he be rich!

Li Zimu glanced at the towering Bawang Mountain in the distance, taking the matter very seriously and feeling it was necessary to venture deep into the mountain. Having hunted for so many years, Li Zimu's footprints covered almost the entire outer area of Bawang Mountain. As for the deeper parts, he had never had the chance to go because he was too young at the time.

However, now that he possessed the lightning power source, going to the depths of Bawang Mountain shouldn't be a problem.

It was said that there was a kind of grass called orchid in the mountains that could sell for a lot of money in big cities, so Li Zimu often longed for those flowers and plants when hunting. However, the outer areas of Bawang Mountain were frequently visited, and those good things were long gone, while the deeper parts were indeed full of good things.

Thinking about this, the three of them returned shortly afterward.

Shen Bihua was still cooking, and she was very happy to see them bring back so many fish. She was

just worried about not having any vegetables!

Now the fish had arrived!

Shen Bihua quickly took the fish from their hands and went back to the kitchen to start cooking.

"Mom, let me help you gut the fish!"

Qin Wen was very excited and volunteered to do it.

Lin Xinyue, who seemed curious about everything, naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity and followed along.

Just as Li Zimu was about to follow, Huang Xiangxiang held out a hand holding a piece of clothing: "Here, take this clothing first. Go to the bathroom and take a shower quickly. Look at you, you're covered in dirt! We'll be eating later, how can you eat like this?"

"Uh—"

Li Zimu looked down and saw that his clothes were covered in dirt.

Earlier, when they were catching fish on the riverbank, everyone was like this and it wasn't too noticeable, but now, standing among four women at Qin Wen's house, he suddenly became quite conspicuous. Li Zimu rubbed his hands awkwardly, took the clothes Huang Xiangxiang handed him, and went to the bathroom in the corner of the yard.

He hastily filled a glass with water, washed off the mud, and put on the clothes.

The clothes seemed to belong to Qin Gang. Li Zimu was robust, and although he was only eighteen, the clothes fit him perfectly. A white shirt, jeans, and white sneakers instantly transformed Li Zimu's demeanor. He was no longer the mud-covered village boy from a moment ago; he looked like a young master from a big city.

Hehehe!

Not bad, not bad!

Li Zimu was very satisfied with his outfit.

Chapter 152 The Boy Under the Setting Sun

It is said that clothes make the man, and this is certainly true!

Li Zimu came out dressed, and as soon as he entered the courtyard, four women were busy gutting fish. The moment he appeared, the four women in the courtyard were stunned.

Under the gentle sunlight of the setting sun, Li Zimu was tall and slender, with arched eyebrows and a slightly angular face. He had a half-smile on his face, which was very pleasing to the eye. Li Zimu's eyes shone brightly, possessing a captivating charm, like stars from the heavens, radiating a unique light that made one instantly fall into its spell, unable to extricate oneself.

Wow!

What a handsome young man!

Shen Bihua was the first to react, glancing at Li Zimu before laughing, "Oh my, look at him, look at him! Little Mu, you're so handsome! Auntie said that Xiao Gang's clothes would look too big on you, but I never expected you to be such a clothes hanger; you look good in everything."

"Auntie Bihua, don't laugh at me!"

Li Zimu scratched his head, looking quite embarrassed.

"Hey, you stinky blockhead, you've really changed a lot!"

Qin Wen also snapped out of her daze. Although she was completely captivated by him, she still stubbornly retorted, "Tsk tsk, dressed like this, you actually look quite presentable!"

This brat!

Is her mouth itching again? "Hehe,

I'll make sure she bites me again when I have some free time!"

Li Zimu glared at her fiercely, too lazy to pay her any attention.

Huang Xiangxiang, however, her beautiful eyes sparkling, covered her mouth and giggled, "Hmm, Mom, you're right! Why don't we just give this dress to Xiaomu? Anyway, Qin Gang isn't coming back, it's just sitting there..."

As she spoke, her voice trailed off, and finally, the young woman's eyes turned red, it seemed she was definitely thinking of Qin Gang.

Sigh!

Poor Xiangxiang!

But it's okay, now I've got my eye on her!

Li Zimu smiled at her reassuringly, thinking to himself.

Shen Bihua was silent for a moment, but sensing the awkward atmosphere, she quickly waved to Huang Xiangxiang, "Alright, Xiangxiang, take these three fish into the kitchen. Mom will stir-fry a plate first; we'll eat that today. Qin Wen, Xinyue, and Xiaomu, you stay here and finish gutting the rest of the fish. It's okay if you don't finish; Mom will do it later!"

With that, she grabbed Huang Xiangxiang's hand, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went into the kitchen.

At this moment, Li Zimu noticed that Lin Xinyue was staring at him blankly.

Oh my!

Why

is Lin Xinyue so stunned? Am I really that handsome?

Li Zimu looked at her for a while, then smiled smugly.

Regardless, to make a beauty like Lin Xinyue so infatuated was indeed something to be proud of.

However, the reason Lin Xinyue was still stunned wasn't just because Li Zimu was incredibly handsome at that moment, but also because she noticed that Li Zimu looked remarkably like his father. No, it should be said that they were strikingly similar! After all, Li Zimu and his father didn't look very alike, but their temperament was quite similar.

This was the main reason why Lin Xinyue was staring blankly.

"Hey, Xinyue, your hand is in the water, why are you holding onto that fish so tightly?"

Qin Wen noticed Lin Xinyue hadn't moved and slowly turned her head, finding Lin Xinyue staring blankly at Li Zimu, her eyes glazed over with a hint of infatuation. The girl felt a pang of jealousy, then looked at Li Zimu and saw him laughing happily. She was immediately annoyed and called out to bring Lin Xinyue back to her senses.

Hmph!

You blockhead, see if you're still so smug!

Qin Wen felt a pang of jealousy and glared at him fiercely.

Qin Wen's shout snapped Lin Xinyue out of her daze.

"Oh, I'm killing a fish!"

Lin Xinyue explained hastily, her face flushed.

"Huh? How?"

Qin Wen stared wide-eyed, she'd never seen anyone kill fish like that before.

Lin Xinyue stammered, "I...I can't bear to kill a live fish, so I put it in the water to drown it first!"

"Pfft!"

Hearing her explanation, Qin Wen and Li Zimu almost spat out blood.

Such a bizarre idea! How did Lin Xinyue, with her clever little brain, come up with it?!

Li Zimu genuinely thought this girl was incredibly adorable.

Waving at the two of them, Li Zimu laughed, "Alright, you two stand aside, I'll handle these fish!"

"Hmph! You blockhead, are you really going to handle all these fish?"

Qin Wen glanced at the basin. Aside from about ten large fish kept in the tank without being gutted, there were at least ten pounds of dead fish waiting to be processed. They had already processed some of these fish, but more than half were still unprocessed. If they left them all to Li Zimu, the girl estimated he wouldn't be able to finish even by midnight.

"Yeah! What's wrong?"

Li Zimu said, pulling the two of them up and rolling up his sleeves to start processing.

Qin Wen pouted, "Hey, if you're going to do it, take your clothes off first!"

That was quite a suggestive remark!

Li Zimu immediately gave her a suggestive smile, and Qin Wen instantly realized what he meant, giving him a fierce glare.

"You blockhead, can you handle all these fish by yourself?"

Qin Wen pouted, not believing Li Zimu could complete this arduous task.

After all, catching fish and gutting fish are different!

These fish are easy to catch, but gutting them is quite troublesome. Many people enjoy catching fish, but they dread gutting them because there are many steps involved, and you can easily hurt your hands if you're not careful.

Li Zimu took off his shirt, then picked up the scissors, his eyebrows radiating smugness: "Hehe, you're up to something again! Qin Wen, today I'll show you what a master's fish-gutting technique is! If you keep dawdling like this, who knows how long it'll take. Hey, you two just watch, don't blink!"

Having fished and caught shrimp since childhood, when it comes to fish-gutting skills, even ten or so Qin Wens might not be a match for Li Zimu.

Besides, he has the lightning power source to help him.

"Hmm, then you can do it all! If you're not finished before dinner, then you'll have to do it all by yourself after dinner, hmph!"

Qin Wen chuckled, deliberately making things difficult for him, since this guy wasn't honest.

"Okay!"

Li Zimu agreed.

Holding the scissors, Li Zimu took a deep breath and began to channel the energy of the lightning power. Relying on his skills honed since childhood, his hands moved swiftly and skillfully. The fish scales seemed to come alive, flying off in a continuous stream into the basin of water beside him, like a shimmering line of scales landing steadily without spilling a single one.

The boy's fingers danced in the sunlight, his eyes shining, making him incredibly captivating.

Lin Xinyue, who had never witnessed such a beautiful fish-cleaning scene before, was completely stunned, her mouth slightly agape, finding it both incredible and fascinating.

Watching Li Zimu's fluid movements, Qin Wen felt something was amiss.

Perhaps it was a woman's intuition, but in the past few days, Qin Wen had felt that something about Li Zimu had changed, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

All of this was thanks to the lightning power.

But who could have imagined that the country bumpkin Li Zimu would possess such a wondrous thing as lightning energy within his body?

Even if Li Zimu revealed it, probably no one would believe him, especially since he was determined to hide it. So, until now, Qin Wen only vaguely sensed that Li Zimu had only changed slightly.

In fact, it wasn't just his skills that had changed, but also his aura.

Li Zimu had become more charismatic, possessing a unique aura as refreshing as a summer breeze and as steady as a mountain, utterly captivating to women.

Watching Li Zimu, head bowed, processing the fish in the sunset, his sharply defined eyebrows, agile physique, handsome yet humorous, dashing yet tender, Qin Wen felt a surge of emotion. Li Zimu possessed all the characteristics of a girl's ideal prince charming; except for his slightly tanned face, everything else was perfect.

She didn't know when it started, but Qin Wen felt an indescribable sense of security when she was by Li Zimu's side.

It seemed that as long as Li Zimu was around, nothing in the world could cause her worry.

Although the two of them always liked to bicker.

Although Li Zimu was incredibly wicked, even making her do "that" with her mouth...

Thinking of this, Qin Wen's face flushed slightly. After glancing at Lin Xinyue, she felt a surge of pride, and the sour feeling that had welled up inside her slowly dissipated. After all, the two had had intimate contact, and based on that alone, Lin Xinyue had come a step later in Li Zimu's life. Besides, as her best friend, Lin Xinyue would never steal Li Zimu away from her.

Thinking this, Qin Wen smiled happily.

Not long after, Li Zimu had cleaned the entire basin of fish, just waiting to rinse it with water.

"Hey, Qin Wen, look, it's done!"

As the last rays of the setting sun faded, Li Zimu wiped his sweat and stood up.

Qin Wen was slightly taken aback. When she looked back at the basin, she found that the fish had indeed been cleaned and gutted in less than half an hour.

"Wow, you're really amazing!"

Qin Wen was immediately convinced of her defeat.

"Tch, I told you so, but you wouldn't believe me!"

Li Zimu picked up the basin and carefully washed the fish several times at the sink. He hadn't even had time to stretch when Shen Bihua called them to dinner from the kitchen.

"Coming, coming!"

The three of them responded and went to the kitchen.

Li Zimu went in and saw that dinner was quite lavish. Although there were only five people, Shen Bihua had prepared more than ten dishes. It was probably mostly because of Lin Xinyue. After all, the girl came from the city, and Shen Bihua, as the hostess, must have taken good care of her these past few days.

Just from these dishes, one could see Shen Bihua's care.

Chapter 153: Starting with Words!

They brought the food into the living room all at once, and the four women, plus Li Zimu, sat down at the table.

They began to eat.

Suddenly, for some unknown reason, Qin Wen insisted on bringing out the rice wine her mother had prepared, much to Li Zimu's dismay. At the table, Qin Wen should have known best that he couldn't drink, yet she still forced him to. The other women naturally sided with Qin Wen, so how could Li Zimu refuse? "Fine, I'll

drink!" he thought

. "A man can't say no!"

Li Zimu had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Shen Bihua then brought out the rice wine, and the group began to eat and drink.

Qin Wen and Huang Xiangxiang seemed to have low alcohol tolerance, as did Shen Bihua. After a few cups of rice wine, the three women's faces were flushed. However, to Li Zimu's surprise, Lin Xinyue's face remained unchanged, as if nothing had happened, looking like a legendary woman who could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.

This put Li Zimu in a difficult position.

Lin Xinyue, who had never drunk this kind of wine before, seemed to have a special fondness for it. At Qin Wen's urging, she drank several cups with Li Zimu. He remembered the lesson he learned from drinking rice wine at Lu Xiaoying's house. Although he repeatedly reminded her to drink less, she couldn't help herself at the banquet, and it wasn't as simple as telling her not to drink.

Seeing that she was about to exceed her limit, Shen Bihua stopped Qin Wen.

Only then did the group sit down and eat properly.

However, Li Zimu was already quite tipsy...

The meal lasted until after eight o'clock. "I... I should go!" Li Zimu hiccuped, stood up, stretched, and said to the four women in the room. Qin Wen and Huang Xiangxiang were both quite reluctant

to see him go . Qin Wen called out, "You blockhead! Sister-in-law Wang Mei isn't home. What can you do by yourself if you go back so early? Why don't you stay and we can play mahjong together?" At this moment, Shen Bihua, who was clearing the table, looked up and smiled, "Xiao Mu, don't rush back! Auntie thinks you're a bit drunk. It's dark, you might twist your ankle walking down the street. How about this, you stay and play cards with Qin Wen and the others for a while. Auntie will go see if Aunt Zhao next door can spare a room for you to rest nearby for the night!" "Hey! That's a great idea!" Qin Wen's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded in agreement. "Li Zimu, I'm going to play with you again tomorrow anyway, so why don't you stay and save yourself the trouble of coming back tomorrow? Besides, Sister-in-law Wang Mei isn't home, who will make you breakfast tomorrow?" "Okay then!" Li Zimu's head was still spinning, and he didn't really insist on anything at the moment. "Okay, it's settled then!" Qin Wen immediately cheered. Huang Xiangxiang smiled at Qin Wen and said, "Come on, let's set up the mahjong! Xiao Mu was so good last time, Qin Wen, are you trying to take advantage of his drunkenness this time to make him lose everything?" "Oh, sister-in-law, no way..." Qin Wen blushed, looking like her little scheme had been seen through. "Alright, alright!" Shen Bihua laughed, "Xiao Mu, you guys play first, I'll go check on him for you, I'll be right back." With that, she went out. The group started playing mahjong, and time flew by... In the blink of an eye, it was almost ten o'clock. The four women were all yawning. This time, Qin Wen took advantage of Li Zimu's drunkenness and really made him lose all the way. By the end, Li Zimu's face was covered with a dense layer of paper strips, which excited Qin Wen a lot. However, everything has its limits, and once the initial excitement wore off, the enthusiasm waned, and gradually Qin Wen couldn't hold back anymore. Everyone had only kept playing until now because of her high spirits. Now that Qin Wen was sleepy, there was no need to continue the game. "Hmph! You blockhead, are you convinced of your defeat this time?" Qin Wen squinted at Li Zimu, who was clenching his little fists, and laughed heartily. At dinner, Qin Wen had encouraged him to drink quite a bit, and when they started playing cards, Li Zimu felt his head was foggy, but he had been stubbornly holding back, and the effects of the alcohol hadn't worn off yet. Li Zimu was so dizzy that he didn't understand what Qin Wen was saying. He just nodded mechanically. Shen Bihua could only shake her head with a wry smile; sometimes, she really had no way to deal with her precious daughter. Seeing that everyone was sleepy, Shen Bihua waved her hand and said, "Alright, that's enough for today. You guys go back to sleep and play again tomorrow. Xiao Mu, come on, come with me. I'll take you to Aunt Zhao's house. I already told her!" "Okay!" Li Zimu then followed her to the neighbor's house. The flirtatious Lü Yingying they met that afternoon lived there. Aunt Zhao was Zhao Xiaolou's mother, and also Lü Yingying's mother-in-law. Zhao Xiaolou lost his father at a young age and was raised by his grandfather, grandfather, grandmother, and mother. After Zhao Xiaolou got married, his grandfather and grandmother moved to their ancestral home, leaving Aunt Zhao to live with Lü Yingying. Aunt Zhao was in her fifties or sixties and a little hard of hearing. Shen Bihua led Li Zimu to the door and knocked for a long time, but she didn't hear them. Just then, her daughter-in-law, Lü Yingying, returned from playing cards at the small shop and saw the two of them at the door, thus understanding the situation. Lu Yingying, still as alluring as ever, smiled sweetly at the two of them, "Oh dear, there are plenty of rooms inside. Aunt Bihua, let me take him in." "Yes, yes!" Shen Bihua nodded repeatedly, but inwardly she wondered—when did this young wife become so enthusiastic? "Xiao Mu, behave yourself at your sister-in-law Yingying's house, don't do anything reckless, understand? Get up early tomorrow and come over for breakfast!" Shen Bihua was a little worried, so she pulled Li Zimu aside and gave him a few instructions. Seeing that Li Zimu nodded in agreement, she didn't say anything more, then thanked Lu Yingying and turned to leave. "Come, come in with your sister-in-law!" Lü Yingying's beautiful eyes sparkled as she smiled sweetly at Li Zimu and led him into the courtyard. "Little Mu, don't mind my messy house!" Li Zimu was still a bit dazed and didn't really care what Lü Yingying's house looked like. He just gave a perfunctory polite laugh and said, "Sister-in-law Yingying, everyone knows you're a master homemaker. This house is spotless, not messy at all. I'm really sorry to have troubled you today!" "Oh my, look at you, Little Mu, I knew you were educated! Your way of speaking is so different from everyone else in the village!" Lü Yingying covered her mouth and giggled for a while. "Who is it?" Hearing the two talking in the courtyard, Aunt Zhao came out from the inner room. Aunt Zhao had kept a light on for them under the eaves, so the courtyard was brightly lit. Just then, Aunt Zhao saw that it was Li Zimu and came over warmly, smiling kindly, "Little Mu, you're here? Come, come, come in and sleep! You can sleep in that room. I just went in and tidied up a little while ago; the blankets and sheets are just made. Have you washed your face? Should I get you a basin of water?" "No need, no need! I washed at Qin Wen's house before coming here." Li Zimu quickly waved his hand, and following the direction Aunt Zhao pointed, he saw a wooden house next to the kitchen in the yard. He figured that this must be where he would sleep tonight, so he nodded to Aunt Zhao and Lü Yingying, "Aunt Zhao, Sister-in-law Yingying, thank you for your help! If there's nothing else, I'll go to sleep now!" He said, and started to walk towards it. "Yes, yes, go to sleep!" Lü Yingying replied.

Aunt Zhao then instructed, "Be careful tonight. It just rained, and it's damp at night. Don't sleep with your body exposed to the cold, or you'll catch a cold."

"I know!"

Li Zimu went into the wooden house, closed the door, and lay down on the bed, still fully clothed.

Only the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law remained in the yard .

"Why are you back so late?"

"Didn't I tell you I went to play cards?"

"Playing cards, playing cards! All you ever do is play cards! Why don't you stay home quietly like other women, embroidering, sewing shoe soles, and such..."

"Hmph! Are you trying to pick a fight? Let me tell you, there were people around today, otherwise... Hmph! I'm too lazy to talk to you, I'm going inside to sleep!"

"You...you..."

Li Zimu lay on the bed, vaguely hearing the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talking outside.

However, he was too sleepy and dizzy, wanting to go out and see, but too lazy to get up. After a while, the arguing in the yard stopped, and Li Zimu felt relieved, soon falling into a deep sleep.

He didn't know how long he slept.

In a daze, Li Zimu suddenly felt an urge.

It felt like a smooth little hand was touching him!

And it was on his crotch!

He instantly regained consciousness.

Li Zimu opened his eyes, and the hand stopped. He could hear soft breathing.

Holy crap!

What was going on?!

This time, Li Zimu was truly awake.

To allow the woman to continue, Li Zimu didn't open his eyes.

Time seemed to stand still.

His manhood was incredibly hot!

Li Zimu could sense that the woman was staring at him.

After a short while, the hand started moving again. It even pulled down Li Zimu's shorts, and through his underwear, carefully felt his hot manhood.

"Tsk tsk tsk, how come it's so big?"

The voice was low, but it was still clearly a woman's, and only Lü Yingying in the entire Xiahe Village could produce such a coquettish voice. "I really didn't expect it, Xiao Mu is so much better than Zhao Xiaolou. Even compared to Gao Dazhuang, he's not inferior at all."

Lü Yingying!

It really was Lü Yingying!

Li Zimu was a little excited, and his penis became even hotter.

His hand reached into his pants, slowly pulled out his penis, and then gently stroked it in his hand.

Then, not long after—his penis was gently licked by something soft.

Then—he came to a warm and moist place!

Li Zimu and his penis were immediately stunned.

Holy crap!

She started with her mouth!

This woman is really awesome!

Li Zimu didn't even need to look to know that it was this woman's mouth.

Chapter 154: As expected of someone who has seen the world.

Who knew that as soon as the woman took his hot penis into her mouth, his penis almost couldn't help but jump up!

This feeling was so incredibly good!

Li Zimu opened his eyes a crack and saw the woman sucking on his penis—it was the seductive Lü Yingying. She had unbuckled her belt and slipped her hand inside her pants, slowly rubbing her vulva. Meanwhile, her mouth continued to caress Li Zimu's penis. It

was just too big!

Li Zimu saw that Lü Yingying's mouth was wide open, barely managing to take in less than half of it. But Lü Yingying continued to suck on it with her warm mouth.

And—her tongue was constantly licking the head of his penis!

Damn!

What a mouth, what a tongue, what skill!

Li Zimu really wanted to tell Lü Yingying that he was practically floating on air with pleasure, but to avoid embarrassing her, he forced himself to hold back.

However, sometimes Li Zimu couldn't resist. That's when he would move slightly. Lü Yingying would then raise her head to see if Li Zimu was still asleep. Only after seeing that Li Zimu was still motionless, assuming he was still fast asleep, did she continue sucking on his penis.

"Slurp—"

Lü Yingying's small mouth continuously teased his penis, her fragrant tongue licking it incessantly.

Perhaps this method made the woman feel a little tired, because Lü Yingying finally couldn't resist, straddling Li Zimu's body with her jade legs, slowly kneeling on top of him, then grasping his penis, licking and stroking it back and forth…

"Mmm—"

For a moment, decadent sounds filled the air.

Li Zimu opened his eyes and peeked out. At this moment, Lü Yingying had pulled her pants down to her white knees, revealing her pink and alluring pubic hair.

Lü Yingying didn't even notice his eyes were open.

Because the woman's pubic hair was right above him!

Lü Yingying's jade legs were wide open, making the valley above her pubic hair also very open. Looking at those two delicate, pink flower buds, Li Zimu really wanted to take a delicious bite. Lü Yingying stretched out her small, delicate tongue, constantly licking the tip of his penis, even carefully licking the little mouth on the head.

Her jade-like hands were also playing with Li Zimu's balls!

Lü Yingying's pink, tender vulva swayed incessantly before Li Zimu, sometimes lowering itself as if enticing him. So every time Lü Yingying's pubic hair was about to get close to Li Zimu's face, he would always take a deep sniff to savor the scent of her vulva!

A faint, slightly fishy smell!

This scent greatly aroused Li Zimu!

Lü Yingying's small mouth kept sucking, while her tongue kept licking, her vulva swaying incessantly before Li Zimu's eyes. Li Zimu had been reveling in the pleasure Lü Yingying was giving him. Just as he was enjoying the sensation, a sudden, intense tingling sensation came from his penis. He'd been bitten by the woman for a while, and his penis was throbbing with pleasure—almost to the point of ejaculation.

Knowing he couldn't continue, Li Zimu quickly rolled over.

"Ah!"

This startled Lü Yingying.

Li Zimu grinned, "You little slut, daring to steal my peach!"

"Xiao Mu, sister-in-law… sister-in-law… I'm sorry…"

Lü Yingying looked utterly panicked.

Li Zimu chuckled wickedly, "Why are you apologizing?"

"Xiao Mu, please, please don't tell anyone. Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law really can't help it... I... I..."

"Hehe, Sister-in-law Yingying, it's someone else's family!"

Li Zimu smirked, "Let's discuss this properly, see how we can resolve this?"

"Xiao Mu, as long as... as long as you don't tell anyone, I'll do anything!"

Lü Yingying's eyes were brimming with tears, looking utterly pitiful.

"Hehe, you said it yourself!"

Li Zimu pulled her over and pressed her onto the bed, ripping off her pants.

"Smack!"

He slapped her large, white buttocks hard.

Li Zimu grinned wickedly and shouted, "Lie down, I'm going to fuck you to death today!"

Whew—come on, come on!

Lü Yingying secretly breathed a sigh of relief; she couldn't have asked for more.

Overjoyed, she spread her legs and quickly unbuttoned her clothes, then lifted her bra, revealing a pair of snow-white, full breasts.

Holy crap!

This woman is fucking irresistible!

Li Zimu pulled off his pants and underwear, his lower body instantly becoming naked, then hurriedly climbed onto her delicate body, directing his member to aim at her secret passage and thrusting hard into it.

"Sizzle—"

His member slammed all the way in, the tip immediately hitting the deepest part of the woman's passage.

"Wow—"

Li Zimu sighed beautifully and began to thrust back and forth.

With each of Li Zimu's movements, Lü Yingying's delicate body trembled, her lips opening and closing, emitting soft moans intermittently: "Ah ah ah... Oh oh oh... Oh oh oh..."

"Thump... Thump..."

Li Zimu continued to thrust hard, enjoying Lü Yingying's seductive valley, the lustful fluids flowing endlessly from their point of contact.

"Hehe, Yingying, how am I doing?"

Li Zimu thrust forcefully.

"Mmm... Xiao Mu, you're really amazing!... You're making me feel so good—"

Li Zimu's hands tightly gripped Lü Yingying's breasts, kneading them wildly. His thick penis thrust in and out of her little cunt with all his might.

Dozens of thrusts of his large penis hit her throbbing clitoris each time, causing waves of lustful fluids to flow from her jade cave. The sensation of the glans gently kissing her clitoris made her tremble, clinging tightly to Li Zimu.

"Oh, my good little Mu, I feel so good! Mmm... I... I love it when you do this to me! You're making me feel so good inside, oh oh... Little Mu, I feel so good! Harder, harder, more force! Oh, that thing is hitting my G-spot, it's so sore, I'm so happy! My little husband, you're really my dear husband!"

Lu Yingying was being fucked so hard that she was uttering incoherent lewd sounds, not even knowing what she was saying.

"Oh oh oh... so good... so comfortable!"

Lu Yingying was being fucked to the point of ecstasy by Li Zimu's big thing, her watery, seductive eyes were half-closed, her red lips were half-open, her jade hands were tightly wrapped around Li Zimu's body, and her snow-white, smooth, and plump buttocks were constantly thrusting and rotating.

"Thump...thump..."

The sounds of their bodies colliding, accompanied by Lü Yingying's passionate and frenzied moans, stimulated Li Zimu to reach out and tightly embrace Lü Yingying's smooth, plump, white buttocks, making her moist and tender valley even more prominent. He thrust in and out hard, straight in and out, each time hitting the deepest part of her flower path.

Lü Yingying trembled all over, feeling so good that she was almost out of her mind.

Lü Yingying cried out as if startled, "Oh...oh, Xiao Mu, don't kill me! My dear husband, my dear husband with the big thing, I feel so good! Come on, go deeper! Oh, it's going so deep. I can't take it anymore, come on, come on, come on, go harder! I'm going to come!...uh-huh—"

Oh my god!

This slut is really easy to fuck!

Knowing that Lü Yingying was about to come out, Li Zimu reached out and lifted her plump, jade-like buttocks high into the air, vigorously thrusting his hips into her wet, throbbing hole.

Lü Yingying couldn't withstand Li Zimu's reckless thrusting and trembled all over.

"Ahhh—"

The sweet spring in her flower path gushed out relentlessly...

Holy crap! It feels so

fucking amazing!

Li Zimu thrust harder and harder!

After the spring water gushed out of Lü Yingying's flower path, the tender flesh in her valley spasmed incessantly, desperately sucking on Li Zimu's little brother, as if a warm flesh ring was wrapped around his little brother. That intoxicating feeling made Li Zimu feel extremely wonderful, and he directed his little brother to penetrate deeply into her, grinding desperately into the depths of the woman's flower path.

"Wow, Xiao Mu, you're so good at this!"

"It feels so good! Hurry, it feels like I'm becoming an immortal!"

The ecstatic pleasure in the valley made Lü Yingying feel so good that she was almost out of her mind. Her whole body was convulsing uncontrollably, her delicate body trembling violently. Her valley flower path contracted rapidly, and the hot spring water gushed out uncontrollably from the depths of her valley, rushing towards Li Zimu like a tide, sweeping over Li Zimu's nerves.

The woman's cries were so intoxicating that Li Zimu really couldn't take it.

At this moment, all he knew was to fuck!

Fuck harder!

Fuck you to death!

Li Zimu endured the woman's hot spring water, feeling a tingling numbness in his waist. Gradually, his body trembled. Finally, he struggled and fucked hard a few more times. Then he felt his penis thrust, his waist tighten, and streams of hot essence gushed out from his penis's mouth like bullets, shooting deep into Lü Yingying's delicate body.

He shot his semen straight into her, making her gasp and moan incessantly!

"Pfft, pfft—"

The essence from his penis poured into the depths of her vagina.

After a long while, Lü Yingying finally let out a long breath, tightly closing her eyes, and exclaimed, "Good Xiao Mu, you're so good, it felt so good!"

Damn it!

You're really horny!

Taking advantage of my sleep to play with my penis!

Li Zimu thought to himself, but was too lazy to speak, only pinching the tip of her breasts hard.

Lü Yingying immediately cried out, "Slow down, it hurts!"

Li Zimu gently rubbed the woman's breasts, looking at Lü Yingying's pouting red lips, and suddenly remembered that she had been bitten by Gao Dazhuang in the bamboo forest. Judging from Gao Dazhuang's reaction at the time, this woman's technique seemed quite good. A wicked smile flashed across Li Zimu's lips; now he wanted to taste that feeling again in her little mouth. He

had enjoyed being bitten by her so much earlier, and he still couldn't forget it.

Li Zimu then chuckled wickedly, "Come on, you slut, come here and bite me again!"

"No! It's dirty!"

Lü Yingying's red lips parted slightly, deliberately putting on airs.

*Fuck your mother! * She

was just bragging a moment ago!

Now she's complaining about being dirty!

Li Zimu didn't say anything, just stared at her with a wicked smile.

"Alright, alright, I'll let you bite me, okay?"

Seeing Li Zimu's gaze, Lü Yingying immediately became obedient, happily exclaiming, "Oh my, young people are so energetic!"

As she spoke, she reached out and touched his gradually erect penis, her small mouth wide open, gently taking Li Zimu's penis into her mouth.

Soon, Lü Yingying was sucking it with relish.

Lu Yingying's fragrant tongue licked incessantly, her lips occasionally sucking, her pearly teeth gently biting, spitting it out and swallowing it again, playing with it with great pleasure.

"Damn!

What a slut!

Why is she licking so enthusiastically! "

Li Zimu was secretly delighted, closing his eyes and lying motionless on the bed to rest.

"Xiao Mu, your thing is really big!"

During occasional breaks, Lu Yingying shamelessly exclaimed.

"Hehehe!

Mine is not only big, but unmatched!"

Li Zimu ignored her, simply comfortably holding his penis erect, pressing Lu Yingying's head down firmly with both hands, his penis rapidly thrusting in and out of the woman's cherry-like mouth, his jade-like hands vigorously stroking it up and down, his cherry-like mouth sucking fiercely on the small mouth above it…

No wonder she's a woman who's seen the world, her technique is truly extraordinary!

Chapter 155: The Anus Gate is a First Time!

They did this for over half an hour.

Li Zimu's partner, unable to bear the woman's sucking any longer, hurriedly pushed her away and got up.

"Come on! I'm going to fuck you, get down!"

Li Zimu came behind Lü Yingying's delicate body, supporting her pert white buttocks, directing his partner to precisely lock onto the spot, taking a deep breath, and thrusting hard all the way in.

"Ouch! You're killing me!"

Lü Yingying immediately cried out softly.

Hmph!

I'm going to fuck you to death!

Li Zimu smiled wickedly, fucking even more enthusiastically.

Lü Yingying, recently transformed into a wanton and beautiful woman by Li Zimu's partner, her mature, plump, and alluringly white body undulated like waves with the rhythm of his thrusts. She twisted her smooth, white buttocks, repeatedly arching her back, moaning passionately and crying out, "Ahhh! Xiaomu, you're so amazing! Come on, fuck me harder! You're making me feel so good! Ahhh—"

"Gurgle gurgle—"

Lavish sounds emanated continuously.

Lü Yingying's cheeks were flushed, her moans and gasps rising and falling with her partner's thrusts, her whole body trembling.

Her legs were half-bent, raising her full, white buttocks high, undulating like waves of wheat with Li Zimu's movements.

Li Zimu's partner thrust back and forth in her flower path, relentlessly penetrating Lü Yingying's valley, giving the beautiful and alluring Lü Yingying immense pleasure. The woman's hair was disheveled, her fair face flushed, and she was panting heavily. Her delicate hands gripped the bedsheets tightly, almost tearing them apart.

This alluring and seductive state was enough to make one's soul fly to the heavens.

Lü Yingying panted heavily, crying out in pleasure, "Oh my...it's killing me! You're fucking me to death, you've fucked me to pieces! Oh my...ah my—"

"Xiao Mu, you're such a little devil! You're fucking me to death, I can't take it anymore!...Little devil, have mercy on me! I can't take it anymore, you'll kill me!...Little devil, you're fucking me so good!...Oh my...oh my! I'm going to come! Ah ah...it's so good, ah oh oh—"

Lü Yingying's body convulsed, and she suddenly hugged Li Zimu's waist tightly, and the sweet spring in her valley gushed out like a pillar...

"Plop plop—"

Li Zimu immediately felt a tingling sensation on his penis.

Suppressing his urge to explode, Li Zimu hurriedly asked, "Hey, you slut, do you have a condom?"

"Oh my...why do you need a condom? Didn't you just ejaculate inside me? Don't worry, it's okay, you won't get pregnant!"

"Fuck! Do you have one or not?"

"No!"

Fuck you! If you

don't have one, I'll fuck your ass!

Ejaculating inside is too risky, I don't want to take that risk on you!

Li Zimu's mind raced as he pulled out his penis and pressed it against Lü Yingying's anus.

"Ah! No! I've never done this before! You little devil, don't do this!"

Realizing Li Zimu's intentions, Lü Yingying cried out in grievance and fear .

Unbelievable!

Such a slut, and this is her first time using anus!

Hehe, then I must taste the ecstasy inside!

"Fuck! Didn't I just say I'd do whatever you want!"

Li Zimu cursed fiercely, reaching out and slapping her plump buttocks hard.

"Snap!"

The sound was quite crisp.

"Oh...no, please..."

"No way! I'm going to do it today!"

Li Zimu directed his partner to grind against her anus, applying the sweet spring water from the grassy ground to this delicate chrysanthemum.

Lü Yingying's plump, round, white buttocks swayed from side to side, wriggling incessantly.

Delicate chrysanthemum!

This time, it will bloom just for me!

Partner, come out!

Li Zimu took a deep breath, aimed his partner at Lü Yingying's anus, and thrust in suddenly.

"Sizzle..."

A sound came from there.

Li Zimu was slightly stunned; this time it was much smoother than expected, it was practically a one-shot kill.

Lü Yingying was in excruciating pain, unable to help but scream: "Ouch! Mommy, it hurts so much! There, there, you're going to tear it apart...ouch, it hurts so much—"

Damn it! I

don't care if you die!

Li Zimu immediately went all out, thrusting wildly and relentlessly...

As time passed, Lü Yingying slowly adapted.

Lü Yingying's anus was indeed delicate, but with Li Zimu's relentless thrusting, pumping in and out thousands of times, it gradually ignited her desire. She moaned incessantly, "Oh! So comfortable, so comfortable! I never imagined that being fucked there could be... could feel so good! Ah!... Faster, harder, fuck my anus through!... You little devil, you're so good at it, this feeling is so amazing... Oh my—" Damn!

Was

n't she screaming her heart out just now? Now she's in ecstasy?

You slut, I'll fuck you to death!

Li Zimu felt a tingling sensation all over his body as his partner was stimulated by the sweet spring in her valley.

This was the prelude to an explosion!

After another frantic maneuver, Li Zimu's partner thrust into the woman's body a hundred times. Then, he pulled back the bolt, unleashing a torrent of bullets, one by one, deep into Lü Yingying's anus…

"Pfft, pfft—"

It lasted a full three minutes.

Only after a long while did Li Zimu withdraw his partner from Lü Yingying's anus, now overflowing with semen.

Watching Lü Yingying's dazed expression, seeing the semen slowly flowing from her anus, a burning, fervent fire ignited in Li Zimu's eyes.

He never dreamed of this!

And just like that, he got his hands on that slut, Lü Yingying!

It's fucking unbelievable!

"Hehe, you slut! Remember this, from now on, whenever I want you, you'll have to let me have you!"

Li Zimu smacked his lips, grinning at her. Lü

Yingying finally snapped out of her daze, rubbing her swollen anus, and said in a coquettish tone, "Hmph! You're really ruthless! You've made my place so swollen! You don't know, Zhao Xiaolou has been begging me for years, wanting to have my way with her, but I never agreed. I never thought I'd get off so easily today. Sigh, you rascal!—"

Damn it!

Do you think I'm comparable to Zhao Xiaolou?

This is fucking infuriating!

Hearing her say that, Li Zimu was furious, so he thrust his member again, continuing the next round of battle…

"Cock-a-doodle-doo—"

A rooster's crow broke the morning's tranquility.

The village of Xiaohe, bathed in the night, gradually revealed its vitality in the morning glow.

A new day begins.

"Creak—"

Li Zimu pushed open the wooden cabin door, rubbing his eyes and groggily walking into the yard, stretching.

"Good morning, Aunt Zhao!"

Seeing Aunt Zhao sweeping the yard, Li Zimu greeted her with a smile.

Last night, he'd been ambushed in bed by Lü Yingying, and after a night of vigorous activity, Li Zimu had gotten that slut into a deep sleep, and just thinking about it made him feel fucking good.

This made him lick his lips involuntarily.

Aunt Zhao got up very early and had already swept most of the yard. Hearing Li Zimu greet her, the woman in her fifties immediately beamed with a smile: "Hehe, it's Xiaomu! You're up quite early too. Oh, right, there's porridge cooking in the stove, it'll be ready soon. Would you like to wash your face first and have a bowl later?"

"No, no!"

Li Zimu quickly waved his hand, smiling apologetically: "Aunt Zhao, I'm sorry to have troubled you last night! I really wanted to try your cooking, but when I came yesterday, Aunt Bihua told me to have breakfast at her place, so..."

He rubbed his hands apologetically and grinned awkwardly.

"Look at you, child, you're so good with words. I'd love for you to come and visit, how could it be trouble?"

Aunt Zhao put down her broom, went into the kitchen and brought out a damp towel. "Come, come, since Xiaohua told you, I won't keep you. Wash your face before you come over."

She handed him the damp towel and continued sweeping.

Li Zimu hastily wiped his face a few times, then bid farewell to Aunt Zhao and pushed open the courtyard gate to head towards Qin Wen's house next door.

He glanced back at the inner room; Lü Yingying still showed no sign of getting up.

A wicked smile crept across Li Zimu's lips.

Damn it!

Seeing how slutty that woman was in bed, I never expected

her to be so easily swayed. But speaking of which, this woman's skills are truly impressive; even Qiu Feiyan can't compare!

Li Zimu licked his lips, still savoring the experience, and swaggered away…

When he arrived at Qin Wen's house, only Shen Bihua was up among the four women, busy in the kitchen. Perhaps because Lin Xinyue and Li Zimu were there, she had specially prepared two dishes for breakfast. In ordinary mountain households, breakfast was usually just pickled vegetables and porridge, not as elaborate as in the city.

"Xiao Mu, you're up?"

Hearing Li Zimu's knock, Shen Bihua opened the door.

The woman was in her thirties, still dressed simply, but her beauty was undeniable. After a morning of busy work in the kitchen, Shen Bihua's delicate face was glistening with sweat. The morning light shone on her face, giving it a soft glow that made one's fingers itch and arouse an irresistible urge. However, this was merely a natural reaction from a friend; Li Zimu harbored no impure thoughts. After

all, the woman before him was Qin Wen's mother, and

very likely his future mother-in-law.

While Li Zimu was known for his womanizing ways, he wasn't so ruthless as to act like a beast.

Nodding as he walked inside, Li Zimu asked, "Aunt Bihua, where's Qin Wen? Isn't she up yet?"

"Oh, don't mention that child. She's always sleeping in. You're so much more diligent!"

Shen Bihua wiped her hands on her apron, added a few more pieces of firewood to the stove, and called to Li Zimu, "Xiao Mu, are you hungry? Go wash your face first, then go wake Qin Wen and the others. Dinner will be ready soon."

"I already washed at Aunt Zhao's!"

Li Zimu walked into the house without looking back. "I'll go wake them up right now!"

"Okay, okay, go ahead and wake them!"

Shen Bihua waved her hand, ignoring him, and busied herself in the kitchen.

Li Zimu first went to a corner of the yard and thoroughly emptied his chamber pot, then went to Qin Wen's bedroom. He knocked lightly three times on the door, then pounded on it twice.

But after waiting for a long time, he heard no sound from inside.

Seriously?

Are the girls sleeping so soundly?

Li Zimu's eyes darted around, suddenly wanting to see what was going on inside.

A flash of lightning appeared in his eyes.

His Lightning Eyes activated instantly!

In just a moment, the wooden door before him became transparent.

Li Zimu's eyes pierced through, and after just one glance, he was stunned and unable to move. Chapter 156 of the main text (
11-16 ): This place is not safe to linger! Li Zimu's eyes pierced through, and after just one glance, he was stunned and unable to move. Two girls were each hugging their blankets, sleeping sweetly in bed. Sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating their flower-like faces, making them incredibly beautiful. However, Qin Wen's sleeping posture was truly unappealing. Two fair, delicate arms were draped outside the blankets, and a snow-white, pinkish-white leg stretched out from under the blankets, resting on Lin Xinyue's delicate body beneath the blankets. Even her pink trousers were exposed. Those full, firm buttocks, with their beautiful and vivid lines, revealed a glimpse of spring that outshone even the sunlight, making Li Zimu's eyes almost pop out of their sockets. Li Zimu had kissed and held Qin Wen more than once, and had even seen Qin Wen's delicate body before. But to see such a tempting scene was something Li Zimu had never even imagined. Wow! Qin Wen is so alluring! He just wondered what it would be like to have her under his crotch. Li Zimu licked his dry lips, feeling a dryness and tightness in his throat. He swallowed hard, and then his gaze locked onto Lin Xinyue's delicate body. The girl's sleeping posture was clearly more elegant than Qin Wen's. The girl lay peacefully on the bed, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like two small fans fluttering in the sunlight, utterly adorable. Her skin was so tender and supple that it seemed like it could be squeezed for water, and her slightly pouting lips looked a little chubby, but not bloated; instead, they looked so natural.

Possessing all the qualities of a classical beauty, a girl as pure as crystal.

This is Lin Xinyue.

Simply stunningly beautiful!

Looking at all the women Li Zimu has ever seen in his life, even those on television, Lin Xinyue is undoubtedly the most beautiful.

Lin Xinyue's beauty is fresh, natural, clean, and pure.

At first glance, she doesn't seem to come from this world.

She's like a paradise from a sea of clouds!

Throughout Liangmeng II, countless people have gone mad

for her. However, Lin Xinyue never accepts or rejects anyone's admiration. Her conduct is always impeccable, and she maintains a certain distance from any boy. She doesn't make anyone feel awkward, nor does she let them get too close.

This kind of girl seems to belong to no one, yet belongs to everyone. —This is what Li Zimu thought before.

But after acquiring the Thunder Power, Li Zimu gained immense confidence.

He has a determined ambition to possess Lin Xinyue, the girl who has long haunted his dreams, although so far, there has been no real progress between them.

But Li Zimu had been trying his best.

Now, however, he could only stare blankly, his mind a complete void.

He was utterly lost in a daze.

Heavens!

Is this all real?!

Looking at the sleeping girl before him, Li Zimu's heart pounded, feeling as if he were dreaming.

"Squeak—"

Just as Li Zimu was still lost in his reverie, the door to Huang Xiangxiang's bedroom next door opened gently.

Huang Xiangxiang's head peeked out from behind the door: "Eh? Xiaomu, was that you knocking? What are you doing standing in front of Qin Wen's door so early in the morning? Heh—"

She yawned as she spoke, still looking like she hadn't slept well.

My God! I

was almost scared to death!

Feeling guilty, Li Zimu quickly withdrew his Thunder Eye and went over to cover Huang Xiangxiang's mouth to prevent her from making a sound.

"Qin Wen, I heard someone talking outside!"

Lin Xinyue was still half asleep, her eyes barely open, her pink lips pursing, perhaps talking in her sleep.

Qin Wen rolled over, smacking her lips and muttering, "What are you talking about, Xinyue? You're talking in your sleep again. Were you dreaming? Okay, okay, don't bother me, let me sleep a little longer, just a little longer..."

"Hoo hoo..."

Before Qin Wen could finish, soft breathing came from Lin Xinyue's side.

The girl had fallen asleep again.

"She was dreaming after all!"

Qin Wen rolled over, choosing a comfortable position, and also began to snore loudly...

The room immediately became quiet.

At this moment, Li Zimu, covering Huang Xiangxiang's mouth, entered the woman's room.

"Ugh ugh ugh—"

Huang Xiangxiang struggled, her sleepiness instantly waking up considerably.

Li Zimu closed the door before removing his hand from Huang Xiangxiang's mouth.

"Hey! You big bad guy, what are you doing so early in the morning!"

Huang Xiangxiang's eyes darted around seductively, seemingly believing that Li Zimu was driven by lust and wanted to vent his desires on her.

Li Zimu hadn't thought of that before.

But hearing the implication in Huang Xiangxiang's words, his desire instantly flared up.

Staring at Huang Xiangxiang wrapped in her pajamas, Li Zimu's eyes burned with desire. Huang Xiangxiang had a very voluptuous figure; her half-fallen body, outlined by the pajamas, displayed perfectly alluring curves. Her two jade-like arms were tightly covered in front of her chest to prevent any exposure. Even so, her two full, snow-white breasts still seemed ready to burst out of Li Zimu's sight.

They seemed to have gotten even fuller!

Li Zimu licked his lips, his wicked smile growing deeper.

"Oh dear, you brat, are you crazy?"

Seeing Li Zimu's increasingly heated gaze, Huang Xiangxiang felt a sudden jolt, her breathing becoming heavy. She opened her mouth and cried out, "Oh dear, Qin Wen and the others are next door! Xiaomu, please don't do anything rash, dinner's almost ready!"

"Hold back and don't make a sound, Xiangxiang-sister, I'll be done soon!"

Li Zimu trembled all over. The lust ignited by the two girls had become even more intense upon seeing Huang Xiangxiang, practically uncontrollable.

The battle had to begin. "

Buddy, get your dick out!"

Li Zimu roared inwardly, pouncing on Huang Xiangxiang's alluring body like a hungry wolf.

"Mmm—"

The woman's mouth was immediately sealed, all sounds trapped in her throat.

This stimulating pleasure acted like a powerful catalyst, instantly igniting their passion. In a short while, Huang Xiangxiang's delicate body slumped into Li Zimu's masculine embrace, completely lost in a blissful frenzy...

At the same time, the tranquility of the next room was broken once again.

"Hey, Xinyue, did you hear any strange noises?"

"What noises are coming from here!"

"No, listen carefully, it sounds like it's coming from your sister-in-law's room."

"No!"

"Huh, why isn't it here now?"

"You must have been dreaming, sleeping, so sleepy! Huff huff huff—"

"Huff huff huff—"

The two girls who could have discovered the problem lost their precious opportunity due to Li Zimu's superhuman hearing, and drifted off to sleep again...

"Huff—"

After an unknown amount of time, Li Zimu finally let out a long sigh.

"Cough cough cough—"

Huang Xiangxiang covered her mouth, glaring at Li Zimu with a resentful expression.

Li Zimu chuckled wickedly, "Sister-in-law Xiangxiang, I'm so sorry! It's all your fault. Why did you come out so early in the morning without getting dressed properly? You were tempting me to commit a crime!" "

You...you...cough cough..."

Huang Xiangxiang was so angry she wanted to curse him, but the essence in her mouth was still there, so she swallowed it, choking and coughing repeatedly.

"Hehe, Sister-in-law Xiangxiang, this stuff is even better than milk. Do you want me to give you a sip every morning? Just one sip. It's good for your complexion and beauty, more effective than any cosmetic. It'll guarantee you stay young and beautiful forever, like a delicate flower that never fades..."

Li Zimu raised his hand and put the last drop of essence from the corner of her mouth into the woman's small mouth, his smile wicked and chilling.

Huang Xiangxiang's face was as red as the eastern sunrise.

Staring at him with her big, watery eyes, Huang Xiangxiang said irritably, "Go away, get out of here right now! If Xiaowen and the others barge in, let's see how you handle it! Honestly, you're such a grown man, how can you not know your place?"

Li Zimu secretly thought Huang Xiangxiang was right.

During their encounter, Li Zimu had been listening intently, catching every word of the conversation between Qin Wen and Lin Xinyue in the next room. This allowed him to stop the noises at the crucial moment. Otherwise, they would have been exposed long ago.

Hehehe!

Huang Xiangxiang's words were true, but with the Thunder Power Source, who could possibly know I was having sex with a woman?

This Thunder Power Source was definitely the most powerful tool for having sex in the world.

Li Zimu laughed happily, feeling that with the Thunder Power Source, he could practically do whatever he wanted for the rest of his life.

In fact, since acquiring the Thunder Power Source, up to this moment, Li Zimu had never failed at anything he set his mind to. He

just wondered if others knew that Li Zimu used the Thunder Power Source for nothing but having sex with women, and wouldn't describe it as a waste of a precious resource. These are all just assumptions, because so far, no one knows he possesses lightning power.

Looking at Huang Xiangxiang's alluring and seductive appearance, his recently softened member instantly reignited.

This place is no place to linger!

I'd better leave!

Li Zimu knew he couldn't stay any longer, or things would really get very bad.

"Hehe, Xiangxiang, it's settled then, I'm leaving now! I'll come back tomorrow morning and bring you something fresh and good. Remember to leave the door open for me."

Li Zimu said, pulling up his pants, patting his behind, and leaving Huang Xiangxiang's bedroom.

He had only taken a few steps when Shen Bihua came out of the kitchen.

"Xiao Mu, why have you been calling me for so long? Can't you wake me up? Qin Wen and Xin Yue, those two girls, and your sister-in-law Xiang Xiang, chatted in the room for most of the night after you left. See how they are this morning? Can't get up, huh?"

Although Shen Bihua complained, her eyes were full of kind smiles. Then she beckoned to Li Zimu, "Xiao Mu, the food is ready. Go eat first, let your auntie call them."

The woman said, swaying her plump hips as she walked over.

Li Zimu smiled and nodded, naturally not explaining what he had been doing.

Hehehe!

Why did it take so long?

Because I was in your wife's room just now.

And then I emptied all the essence I had held back all night into her little mouth. —This was what Li Zimu most wanted to say, but he would never say it.

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? What a joke!

If he said it, wouldn't he be courting death!

You know, Shen Bihua is very likely to be his future mother-in-law.

And Huang Xiangxiang is Qin Wen's sister-in-law!

Damn!

This relationship is really messed up.

What will happen if Qin Wen finds out about my relationship with her sister-in-law?

What will Qin Wen think if she finds out that I've been with her and that we'll continue to be?

And then there are Lu Xiaoying, Dong Shuiya, and other women. We don't know about our relationships yet, but we'll find out someday. What will happen then?

Li Zimu walked along thinking, when he heard Shen Bihua knocking on the door and shouting behind him: "Xiaowen, get up, get up—"

"Okay, I know!"

Qin Wen's voice came from inside. He knew without a doubt that the two girls were busy looking for clothes.

"Mom, I'm up!"

Just as Shen Bihua was about to call Huang Xiangxiang, Huang Xiangxiang opened the door and came out of the bedroom.

"Okay, it's good that you're up!"

Shen Bihua nodded, but still couldn't help complaining, "Xiangxiang, really, Qin Wen and the others are still young, but you can't always let them do whatever they want. Look, they didn't sleep at all last night. What did I tell you then? Now they can't get out of bed today, can they?"

"At first, you didn't care about them either,"

Huang Xiangxiang muttered, sticking out her tongue cutely.

Looking at her adorable appearance, Shen Bihua suddenly felt powerless.

Speaking of which, Huang Xiangxiang was her sister-in-law's brother's daughter, and she had watched her grow up since she was little, so naturally she doted on her. Therefore, even though Qin Gang had changed his mind, the Qin family had never allowed Qin Gang to divorce her, largely because of Shen Bihua's involvement.

For Shen Bihua, Qin Gang's matter was a thorn in her side.

As a daughter-in-law, Huang Xiangxiang was well-educated, gentle, and impeccable. After Qin Gang's incident, Shen Bihua naturally felt indebted to her, so she treated her even better.

"Hey, you're just like Wen'er, spoiled rotten by your mother!"

Shen Bihua sighed softly, smiling slightly. "Alright, alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Just be more careful in the future. Go wash your faces quickly, we'll eat together later."

With that, the two of them walked out of the house and headed towards the kitchen…

Li Zimu was waiting in the kitchen.

Soon, the food was served, and Qin Wen and Lin Xinyue also came out.

Qin Wen had her hair neatly combed and tied into a ponytail. Today, she was wearing the clothes she and Li Zimu had bought together in Bawang Town: a red and green plaid shirt, and her usual plain blue jeans, paired with white sneakers, making her look very clean and neat. This seemed to be Qin Wen's style all along; at first glance, she did indeed have a delicate, demure charm.

Lin Xinyue, however, had changed her look.

She had swapped her usual skirt for jeans, and a tight-fitting t-shirt that perfectly accentuated her figure. Her usually loose hair was now tied in a ponytail, just like Qin Wen's, further highlighting her flawless, crystal-like face. Unexpectedly, Lin Xinyue's change in clothing style had transformed her entire aura, making her look like a spirited and dashing young woman.

Li Zimu's eyes nearly popped out of his head.

He had never seen Lin Xinyue dressed like this before at school; it must have been Qin Wen's idea, since the jeans she was wearing were Qin Wen's.

But this gave Lin Xinyue a unique charm, making her even more captivating.

"Wow! I really didn't expect Xinyue to look so beautiful dressed like this! I don't even dare to look at her too much!"

Li Zimu raised an eyebrow, expressing high praise for Lin Xinyue's transformation.

Upon hearing this, Qin Wen felt a pang of jealousy: "Hey! You blockhead, am I not pretty enough? Why are you always staring at the crescent moon?!"

Good heavens!

Is Qin Wen trying to be cute with me?

Li Zimu glanced at Qin Wen's somewhat dim eyes. He had initially harbored some resentment towards her for forcing him to drink yellow wine yesterday and planned to give her the cold shoulder today. However, hearing her resentful tone, he couldn't bring himself to be harsh. He could only force a smile and say, "How could that be, Qin Wen! Of course, you're radiant too, which is why I can't look directly at you, afraid my eyeballs will pop out!"

"Hmph! That's more like it!"

Qin Wen pouted, but her face immediately lit up with a smile.

Shen Bihua, sitting on a stool, laughed, "Alright, you two go wash your faces and come eat!"

The two girls obediently washed up and then came to eat breakfast.

"You blockhead, have you decided where you're taking us today?"

Qin Wen gulped down a few mouthfuls of porridge and looked at Li Zimu, asking.

Damn it!

How could I have forgotten about that!

Li Zimu was stunned, only then remembering that he had promised the two girls last night that he would take them out for a stroll today.

But he was drunk last night and ran into that slut Lü Yingying; the two of them had been up all night, and he had long forgotten about it. Now, it seemed he could only think of something now.

"Hehe, I'll keep it a secret for now. You'll find out when we get there!"

Li Zimu smiled at her with feigned profundity, lowering his head to drink his porridge and eat his vegetables, while his mind raced.

After frowning and racking his brains for a long time, Li Zimu finally remembered a place the villagers called Azalea Valley. For these girls from the city, this mountain village didn't offer any novel or exciting high-tech gadgets, but it did boast breathtaking natural scenery that city kids rarely saw.

What moved girls most when they were with her was nothing more than romance, the timeless magic weapon.

So Li Zimu decided to take them there.

While they were eating, Shen Bihua suddenly said, "Xiaomu, what are you going to do with the fish you caught yesterday? Auntie is keeping them in the big water tank in the yard, but you know how it is in this weather, the fish are likely to die. If we don't deal with them today, I'm afraid most of them will be dead by tonight."

Oh dear!

He hadn't thought of that at all!

Li Zimu slapped his forehead, realizing that catching too many fish yesterday was indeed a problem.

If he had caught this many fish before, he probably would have sold them at Bawang Mountain. But he had promised to go out with Qin Wen and the others today, and they seemed really looking forward to it. Lin Xinyue had even changed her style of dress to have more fun. What would he do if he couldn't go?

Seeing Li Zimu's predicament, Shen Bihua smiled and said, "How about this, Xiaomu, let me give you an idea."

"Yes! Aunt Bihua, what do you say!"

Li Zimu immediately perked up and listened carefully to Shen Bihua's suggestion.

Shen Bihua smiled and said, "Auntie is going to the market with Aunt Zhao and the others today. How about I take these fish to the market and sell them? What do you think?"

"Auntie, this..."

"Alright, it's settled then!"

Shen Bihua waved her hand. "Anyway, the journey isn't too far. I'll just take them along. Besides, Aunt Zhao will help. There won't be any problem."

"But, Auntie..." "

Alright, that's enough. Let's eat!"

"Okay, then!"

Seeing Shen Bihua's insistence, Li Zimu had no choice but to nod...

After having breakfast at Qin Wen's house, the three of them left.

Usually, whenever Qin Wen and the others went into the mountains, Shen Bihua was always worried about the children's safety. So, during the few days Lin Xinyue had been here, Shen Bihua hadn't let the two of them go out much. But now that Li Zimu was with her, Shen Bihua felt much more at ease. Moreover, the weather was gradually clearing up, unlike the past few days when it was constantly windy and rainy, and the mountains were deserted. Now, people could be seen working in the fields everywhere, so Shen Bihua's worries lessened.

Even so, Shen Bihua still repeatedly instructed Li Ziming to take good care of the two of them.

Li Ziming naturally agreed without hesitation.

It had just rained these past few days, washing the mountains clean, and the air was so fresh it seemed filtered; breathing it in was invigorating.

Watching Li Zimu walk towards Bawang Mountain, Qin Wen couldn't help but ask, "You blockhead, where are you taking us today? Are you going to Bawang Mountain?"

"Hehe, there are wolves on Bawang Mountain. Do you dare to go? I've heard there's a kind of wolf in the mountains called a lecherous wolf!"

Li Zimu blinked and teased Qin Wen. "But if it's you, then go in without worry. Hehe, you'll be perfectly safe!"

"Hmph! You blockhead, are you looking for trouble? I'll pinch you to death!"

Qin Wen pouted angrily, about to rush up and give him a good pinch.

At this moment, Lin Xinyue pulled her aside and asked innocently, "Pervert? Qin Wen, are there wolves like that in these mountains? That's quite an interesting name."

"I'm speechless! You believe that! Xinyue, where in the world does such an animal exist? It's all made up by that guy Li Zimu!"

Just as she said this, seeing Li Zimu standing to the side, Qin Wen suddenly added, "Hehe, actually, there are. Look, Li Zimu is actually a big pervert! Don't you think so, you stinky blockhead?"

Li Zimu raised an eyebrow, his heart skipping a beat.

Damn!

Could it be that Qin Wen has discovered something again these days?

No, wait a minute, when I was messing around with those young wives, no one was there. How could Qin Wen know?

His heart calmed down a little, and he said with a straight face, "Hehe, Qin Wen, I'm really sorry, I don't understand what you're saying at all!"

Seeing Lin Xinyue's puzzled look, as if she was about to ask another question, Li Zimu quickly spoke first, saying casually, "Well, we definitely can't go to Bawang Mountain today. It just rained, and the ground is still very muddy. We can only go in a couple of days!"

"Oh dear, that's such a pity! Xinyue, you don't know, there are so many fun things in the mountains. I remember once that stinky wood took me to the mountains to watch him hunt pheasants, it was so much fun..."

Sure enough!

Li Zimu successfully diverted the attention of both girls.

Even Qin Wen, the most difficult tomboy, didn't bother him anymore, but instead excitedly told Lin Xinyue about what had happened in the mountains.

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Lin Xinyue listened, but a sly glint flashed in her eyes as she looked at Li Zimu.

Seeing Li Zimu deliberately change the subject, the girl found it a bit amusing and decided to tease him.

"By the way, Li Zimu, you haven't explained to me yet, how can there be such a thing as a pervert?"

Lin Xinyue asked seriously, though she was suppressing her laughter.

Qin Wen, hearing Lin Xinyue's question, smiled approvingly, her eyes crinkling into crescents.

Li Zimu's face immediately darkened.

Damn it!

He had just changed the subject, and now it's back again?

This little girl, Lin Xinyue, is too clever.

Li Zimu was speechless inside, but he said earnestly, "Uh… ah… haha… such animals definitely exist. When you grow up a bit more, you'll definitely see them!"

The two girls pursed their lips and secretly smiled, used to Li Zimu's ramblings, but finding it quite amusing.

After walking a few steps, they looked up and saw layers of thin mist floating on the distant mountains, making the scenery even more ethereal. The group felt a sense of joy.

"Hey, you blockhead, where are we going?"

Qin Wen finally couldn't help but ask.

Li Zimu said softly, "Hehe, almost there! We're not going far, just wandering around nearby!"

"Hmph! Fine, don't tell me then!"

Qin Wen pouted, though she said that, she was secretly looking forward to it.

Lin Xinyue was as serene as the autumn moon reflected in water, but deep down she had a little stubbornness. She had originally wanted to go crazy with Li Zimu and the others, although she hadn't expressed this idea and had kept it buried in her heart, which was why she had changed into such convenient clothes. Hearing Li Zimu's words, she was still a little disappointed.

Li Zimu was very observant; he noticed Lin Xinyue's changing expressions. He just thought to himself, "Let's wait and see. They definitely won't tell you right now; that wouldn't be fun."

The three walked a little further into the mountains when Li Zimu suddenly pointed to a valley ahead and said, "Alright, this is where I brought you."

"Oh, so it's Azalea Valley!"

Qin Wen pouted, a hint of disappointment in her eyes, looking at the small valley that appeared not far ahead.

It's understandable why she felt this way.

Ever since Li Zimu promised yesterday to take them out for a good stroll, Qin Wen's little head had been constantly wondering what exciting new experiences that rascal would bring her today. Who knew it would be Azalea Valley? For outsiders, Azalea Valley might be a good choice, but for the people of Xiahe Village, it was an utterly ordinary place.

Azalea Valley was a small ravine nestled between two mountains, not far behind the village. Usually, the adults would pass through this ravine when going to work in the fields.

"Hmph, that rascal, he's definitely trying to curry favor with Lin Xinyue!"

Qin Wen thought resentfully, a sour feeling welling up inside her.

Seeing Li Zimu's smile again, Qin Wen felt it was an annoying, ingratiating smile. She felt a pang of jealousy, deliberately pouting and refusing to speak to him.

Li Zimu, seeing her suddenly change from cheerful conversation to a look of resentment and bitterness, wondered if he was dreaming.

This woman's face was more fickle than a child's.

After walking for a short while, the three arrived at their destination.

"Wow! So beautiful! Ah!"

Lin Xinyue exclaimed, startling Qin Wen.

Looking up, Qin Wen was truly awestruck.

The azaleas covering the valleys, surrounded by mountains, resembled clusters of flowers.

Peach, water red, pink, purple, rose red, and rouge red—a continuous red cloud, gently rippling, blooming across the mountains and valleys, pushing aside the haze. The azaleas, their branches bent low, swayed in the gentle breeze, like a string of delicate, tinkling lilies of the valley, dazzlingly and brilliantly wedged into the overcast sky.

Nature, like a romantic lover, bestows the greatest surprises upon everyone who passes by and appreciates it, offering a gentle, overwhelming welcome!

These azaleas are the kind that bloom relatively late. The mountains around Xiahe Village are high, and the temperature is somewhat cold, so they generally bloom in July and August each year. Some azaleas have hundreds of branches, arranged in a pleasing, staggered pattern; others are twisted like dragons, verdant and elegant, each with a unique form, inspiring awe.

Rarity makes them precious!

Azaleas blooming at this time become a valuable flower.

Before the azaleas bloom, it's as if they are vying for attention, bursting forth in profusion across the valleys, interspersed among the lush mountains, floating with wisps of morning mist, creating a landscape painting-like effect, visually stunning.

Seeing this, Qin Wen couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my, it's so beautiful!"

Hehe!

I knew you'd have that expression!

Li Zimu suggested, "Let's go up closer and take a look, wouldn't that be more interesting?"

"Okay, okay, let's go now!"

Lin Xinyue said, sounding impatient.

The two were about to cross from below via a small path when Li Zimu stopped them, "Don't go that way, it's such a long detour. Just fly down from here!"

The path below was indeed quite long, and the two immediately stopped, looking at Li Zimu expectantly.

This path led to the area where the azaleas bloomed below, where a small stream flowed, filled with stones that had rolled down from the mountain. However, this path was much higher, making it inconvenient to descend.

"Where's this small path?"

Qin Wen asked, puzzled.

Li Zimu didn't answer. He saw a row of trees hanging down by the roadside, but he couldn't even name them. However, the branches of these trees were very flexible, able to support the weight of a person, almost like a swing. A person could grab a drooping branch and be propelled far by a sway. Thinking of this, Li Zimu already had a plan in mind.

"Hehe, how about we ride a roller coaster?"

Lin Xinyue was still confused, completely bewildered. Qin Wen's eyes lit up; she roughly understood what was going on. She had watched Li Zimu play like this when she was little.

"Will this work? Such a thin branch?"

Qin Wen was still a little worried.

If it were just her going, it wouldn't be a problem, but Lin Xinyue was also there. If something went wrong, it would be troublesome.

"Hehe, I'm here too, aren't I?"

Li Zimu didn't object. "You two, stand closer to me. Yes, stand next to me, hehe..."

The two girls didn't know what he was going to do. Hearing him say this, they obediently stood next to him.

Seeing them approach, Li Zimu leaped lightly upwards, grabbing a large branch from the willow tree. Without much effort, he bent the thick tree. Unidentified, scattered leaves rustled across their faces, some even playfully slipping through their mouths.

"Ouch!"

Qin Wen and Lin Xinyue, completely unprepared, were amused and somewhat embarrassed by the leaves.

Only then did they realize they'd been tricked by Li Zimu.

"You blockhead, are you trying to get yourself killed!"

Qin Wen scolded angrily.

"Hahaha—"

Seeing their disheveled state, Li Zimu found it hilarious and couldn't help but laugh.

"So stupid! You didn't even try to dodge! Hehe!"

Li Zimu chuckled, feeling a little sorry for them.

"You blockhead, you dare to trick us!"

Qin Wen pouted, huffing and puffing, ready to punch Li Zimu a couple of times.

Before she could even get close, she saw Li Zimu shaking the branches again. The leaves, as if recognizing people, fluttered towards the two girls. Having learned their lesson the first time, the two girls hopped and skipped away like startled rabbits.

"Hmph! You stinky blockhead, always bullying people!"

Seeing Qin Wen's pretty face brimming with tears, looking like she was about to burst into tears, Lin Xinyue quickly stepped in to defend her.

"Okay, okay, I won't do it anymore!"

Seeing the two girls looking a little angry, Li Zimu didn't dare go too far and quickly dropped the branches and ran over.

But then Qin Wen's expression suddenly changed, a smug smile playing on her lips. She quickly called out to Lin Xinyue, "Xinyue, this big bad guy, always bullying people, hehe, we can't let him get away this time!"

"Mmm-hmm—"

Lin Xinyue nodded indignantly, deeply agreeing with this statement.

Only then did Li Zimu realize he'd fallen for Qin Wen's trick, but it was too late. Two beautiful women, one on each side, grabbed Li Zimu's arms, looking like police officers who'd caught a criminal, laughing smugly.

"You dare to play tricks? See? You're in my hands now!"

Qin Wen said arrogantly, giggling.

Then, their small fists landed on Li Zimu's back like cotton balls.

Li Zimu almost burst out laughing.

Pain?

Not at all!

This was a massage, a full-on massage!

"Ouch, my dear ladies, I'm sorry, this isn't enough, please forgive me!"

Li Zimu loudly feigned begging.

Lin Xinyue, slightly adjusting her breathing, said, "Hehe, Wenwen, look at how pitiful he looks, let him off this time, okay?"

"Alright, alright, look at how pitiful you are!"

Qin Wen said, letting go of his hand. "Hmph, this guy is like an iron plate, it hurts my hand."

Li Zimu turned around and saw Lin Xinyue's hand still gripping his arm.

Her fair wrist and slender fingers rested on his wheat-colored arm, like a Caucasian and a Black person shaking hands, creating a stark contrast. She had her lips slightly parted, breathing softly, a slight blush on her delicate features, her face unadorned, almost making Li Zimu stunned.

"Oh dear!"

Lin Xinyue only then realized that her hand was still gripping Li Zimu's arm.

Lin Xinyue quickly pulled her arm away as if fleeing, not daring to look directly at Li Zimu. Stealing a glance out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Li Zimu was still staring at her, and her face flushed. She spat out, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen anyone whiter than you?"

"Hehe..."

Li Zimu laughed immediately.

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"Alright! Come on, let me demonstrate this swing, a specialty of Xiahe Village!"

With that, he bent the tree again, selected some thicker branches, and pulled hard with his hands. A large man-made swing was thus created.

"Now, I will bring you the greatest performance in human history!"

He then grabbed the girl's bag, grabbed a branch, and swung down.

Li Zimu's movements were graceful; holding the branch, he moved like a nimble ape, his posture beautiful, tracing a graceful arc before releasing the branch and landing steadily among the azaleas. His handsome face was partially hidden among the flowers, a harmonious and moving scene of man and blossoms.

"So elegant, so dashing!"

The two girls were immediately captivated, secretly praising him.

Seeing them standing there motionless, Li Zimu stood up and called out, "Come over here too! What are you daydreaming about? Waiting for me to come get you?"

Qin Wen snapped out of her daze, her eyes fixed on the shallow stream, as if a vast abyss lay before her, filling her with fear!

The distance wasn't actually that far, only about ten meters, but the many things in between created an invisible psychological barrier. Li Zimu crossed over as if it were a game, yet he understood the girls' fear.

Qin Wen's voice was timid: "Ah~? Me? Li Zimu, I...I'm a little scared!"

"Hehe, don't be afraid. Look, I got through so easily! Besides, I'm here to catch you. Nothing will happen!"

Li Zimu tried to speak gently to scare her.

"Forget it, I don't want to go like this. I...I'm still scared! I want to take another route!"

Qin Wen's tone was somewhat weak, as if she was about to give up.

Lin Xinyue didn't say anything, seemingly eager to try, but seeing that Qin Wen no longer wanted to go through this, she just stood there silently.

Li Zimu saw this and realized that he couldn't use conventional methods to deal with Qin Wen. He hardened his heart and put on a disdainful look: "Tch, fine then, I knew you wouldn't have the guts. You take that route!" He

didn't look at her again after saying

that. Hearing Li Zimu's words, Qin Wen suddenly got angry. She turned her head and saw Lin Xinyue, who still didn't seem to want to leave, and felt very embarrassed.

"You blockhead, all you do is bully me! Why wouldn't I dare?"

Qin Wen thought bitterly to herself, but said aloud, "You blockhead, who said I wouldn't dare? I'm going to get down here today, hmph, just you wait and see, I'll make you slap yourself in the face!"

She then rolled up her sleeves.

Li Zimu was secretly pleased—you really can't reason with a tomboy like Qin Wen!

Qin Wen hesitated for a moment, then finally mustered her courage and walked to the rope-like branch. She stretched out her delicate hands and lowered them repeatedly.

Lin Xinyue, watching from behind, said, "Wenwen, why don't I go first? Hehe, if I succeed, I'll give you courage!"

Qin Wen's pretty face immediately turned bright red, but she was too embarrassed to be stubborn, so she could only awkwardly say, "Okay, fine, you go first!"

Li Zimu, standing below, found it amusing, seeing Qin Wen glaring at her fiercely, selectively ignoring Qin Wen's murderous gaze. After carefully explaining the precautions to Lin Xinyue, he waited at the expected landing point to catch her just before she landed. This required considerable skill; a slight miscalculation could easily result in a face-plant.

One could imagine that if either of the two girls landed like that today, Li Ziming would probably be bedridden.

Even if the two girls could forgive him, he couldn't forgive himself for his mistake.

Besides, the probability of such a scenario was practically zero. After all,

Li Ziming possessed lightning power within him!

However, this time, Lin Xinyue's displayed courage greatly surprised Li Ziming.

Even if you asked a boy to do this, he might hesitate and not dare to do it, let alone a delicate girl like Lin Xinyue, especially one living in the city. He had only slightly provoked Qin Wen earlier; he hadn't expected them to come down so easily.

He was thinking of going back up, holding their soft waists, and slowly sliding down.

In TV dramas, when the male and female leads meet, aren't they always so affectionate, wasting film?

But Lin Xinyue's courage shattered his plans.

Frustrated!

It seems he didn't understand Lin Xinyue very well.

Li Zimu pondered to himself, his gaze towards the girl filled with admiration but also a touch of disappointment.

He had originally planned to have a romantic embrace, but now, he could only hold her delicate body on the way down.

Even so, it was still a rare opportunity.

Therefore, Li Zimu's eyes gradually filled with anticipation.

"I'm ready, I'm going down!"

Lin Xinyue was still a little nervous, but seeing Li Zimu standing there reassured her. However, seeing Li Zimu standing there motionless, like a statue, Lin Xinyue couldn't help but find it a little funny amidst her nervousness. She had to tell him quickly before going down, lest Qin Wen laugh at him when she saw him like this.

Li Zimu, lost in thought below, quickly wiped his mouth upon hearing Lin Xinyue's call and shouted, "Yes, yes, I'm ready, come on, slide down!"

Lin Xinyue was naturally intelligent; although it was her first time using this device, after Li Zimu's demonstration and his repeated instructions, she completed it quite smoothly.

As she arced through the air, Lin Xinyue's white dress fluttered, making her look like someone who had stepped out of a painting, leaving Li Zimu mesmerized and dazzled.

However, there were some problems with the landing.

Simply put, it's like a satellite that was supposed to land in the Atlantic Ocean but ended up in the Pacific. Li Zimu panicked a little. If he fell, even if Lin Xinyue wasn't hurt, he would feel bad.

However, Li Zimu's reaction speed was extraordinary. He still stood in front of Lin Xinyue, thinking that the force wouldn't be much, but when the little girl rushed over, she just happened to fall into his arms.

Ouch!

That's some real strength!

Thump!

The two of them fell to the ground.

To be precise, Lin Xinyue fell on top of Li Zimu!

Actually, this amount of force was nothing to Li Zimu. But at this moment, with a beauty in his arms, if you forcefully catch her instead of gently falling down—then you're destined to be a lonely guy for life!

Falling into Li Zimu's arms, Lin Xinyue breathed heavily, causing her soft breasts to rhythmically and gently press against Li Zimu's chest!

Her breath was as fragrant as orchids, and this gentle embrace, like fine wine, mingled with Lin Xinyue's delightful scent, intoxicated Li Zimu even before he tasted her!

This feeling was wonderful!

Li Zimu's hand was still on Lin Xinyue's waist; the clear, delicate touch, with its faint warmth, told him it was real. He simply lay there, hoping time could stand still.

This was their first intimate encounter.

Lin Xinyue quickly recovered from her earlier shock, and since she hadn't been injured, seeing herself still in Li Zimu's arms, her face flushed, but she asked with concern, "Li Zimu, are you...are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Lin Xinyue slightly arched her back, not fully standing up yet. This position was not only alluring and seductive but also quite challenging, and Li Zimu was already in a frenzy of excitement. However, he had already taken advantage of her enough; if he didn't get up, he would be nothing short of a pathetic loser, and Li Zimu didn't want to leave that impression on the girl.

"Hehe, don't worry, I'm fine. How about you? Did you hurt yourself?"

Li Zimu asked with gentlemanly manners.

"Yeah, I'm alright, thank you!"

Lin Xinyue said, blushing as she stood to the side, changing the subject, "Okay, now go tell Wenwen to come over too!"

Qin Wen was standing nearby, so she could see everything clearly. Seeing Lin Xinyue nestled in Li Zimu's arms, she was initially a little worried, but when she saw that both of them were alright and were still whispering sweet nothings to each other, a nameless anger surged within her.

Hmph!

You blockhead, are you trying to get yourself killed?!

Daring to be so affectionate with Lin Xinyue in front of me, does he think I'm invisible?

At this moment, Qin Wen wasn't afraid of any danger; she'd probably want to slide down into a dragon's den or a tiger's lair right now, and grab Li Zimu's ear tightly!

"Alright, Qin Wen, it's your turn now..."

Li Zimu carefully explained the precautions to Qin Wen, feeling a little guilty, so his voice was unusually gentle, and he stopped teasing her.

Qin Wen, however, was seething with anger and couldn't hear a word Li Zimu said. She twisted the branches tightly, as if she were pinching Li Zimu's waist, and before he could finish speaking, she slid down with a gust of wind.

But then, an unexpected situation arose!

Qin Wen had only been taking her anger out on the innocent branches, twisting them together so tightly that it created a counterforce, and Qin Wen, beneath the branches, began to spin like a top.

Qin Wen's face turned pale, regretting her earlier disobedience.

But it was too late for regrets.

"Careful, Qin Wen!"

Lin Xinyue's mouth gaped open, stunned!

Damn it!

What I feared most had happened!

Li Zimu's heart, which had just settled, immediately jumped back into his throat!

That's what he thought, but he couldn't just stand there helplessly; he had to think of something. If he fell into the stream, where there were many hard rocks, it wouldn't just be a matter of being disfigured.

Li Zimu had anticipated many possibilities, but he hadn't expected such a frustrating situation. Despite his thoughts, he didn't hesitate. Now that Li Zimu possessed lightning power, his reaction speed had improved dramatically. With a few quick movements, he prepared to rush over and save her.

Chapter 160: You Can Be a Bodyguard

. Qin Wen was truly panicked at this moment.

But the more panicked she became, the stronger her grip became. Soon, the branch veered off course and swirled into the stream.

In this critical moment, Li Zimu didn't have time to think; he jumped up, like a martial arts master using his lightness skill. This wasn't really a display of light-footed skill; it was simply that the lightning energy within his body had improved his physique, enhancing his explosive power in his legs. A powerful push off the ground generated a tremendous recoil.

As Li Zimu leaped, he gripped Qin Wen tightly, released the branch, and the two of them plunged directly into the middle of the stream…

At this moment, Lin Xinyue, standing still, saw the perilous situation the two were in and had already closed her eyes in fright.

The girl could even imagine the terrifying sight of the two of them falling onto the rocks, covered in blood!

Qin Wen also closed her eyes. She couldn't quite describe how she felt, but she was truly being held by Li Zimu, and her heart was at ease. Suddenly, she felt as if her body was floating again. Opening her eyes, she saw that the two of them were already out of danger.

"Phew—"

Li Zimu let out a long sigh of relief as his feet touched solid ground.

It turned out that just a moment after falling, Li Zimu had used a rock as a springboard and jumped up again!

This had just alleviated the impact, and with the momentum, Li Zimu, holding Qin Wen, successfully leaped onto the grassy area by the stream.

"Qin Wen, that was close!"

Lin Xinyue had already run over by this time.

Li Zimu wiped his sweat and said, "Hehe, with me here, what danger could you possibly encounter!"

Lin Xinyue nodded, her eyes sparkling with admiration as she looked at him. "Yes, yes, Li Zimu, you're really amazing! If it weren't for you yesterday, I would have fallen terribly. And Qin Wen, if it weren't for you, she would be in the stream today."

"Hehe, it's nothing, it's nothing!"

Li Zimu's face burned. This was the first time he had heard Lin Xinyue praise him, and he rubbed his hands together modestly, saying, "Hehe, it's nothing, it's all what I should do!"

Qin Wen gradually came to her senses and, upon hearing Li Zimu's words, immediately became very displeased. She clenched her fists and shouted, "Hmph! You have the nerve to say that? If it weren't for you, how could these dangers yesterday and today have happened? Hmph, I think you're a jinx, bringing trouble wherever you go. Lin Xinyue and I will be killed by you sooner or later."

"Hmm, Qin Wen, what you said is really true!"

Lin Xinyue thought for a moment and realized that it made perfect sense.

Oh my god!

This girl, I saved her, and she's turning around and biting me!

I should have known better than to get involved with you and let you fall to your death!

Li Zimu was inwardly groaning, but this time he really hadn't thought things through, so what could he say? He could only stand aside and smile awkwardly.

Seeing his expression, Qin Wen softened immediately and said coquettishly, "Alright, alright, you've done pretty well. How about this, I'll give you a chance to make amends!"

"What chance?"

"You know, Xinyue comes from the city and isn't very familiar with this place. Everything is new to her, so she's always thinking about wandering around. And if a young and beautiful girl like me, leading a stunning beauty like Xinyue, were to wander aimlessly around the village, we'd definitely encounter situations like yesterday and today. If you weren't there, we'd be in real trouble..."

"So you mean..."

"What do you think!"

Qin Wen glanced at him.

Li Zimu scratched his head, suddenly realizing something: "Uh, you mean... you want me to be your bodyguard, to protect your safety?"

"You said it yourself, I didn't force you."

"This... uh..."

"That's a good idea!"

Qin Wen laughed heartily, "You blockhead, you can be a good bodyguard, hehe, believe in yourself, and trust my judgment, I won't be wrong!"

"Qin Wen, that's a great idea! Such a pleasant decision!"

Lin Xinyue also strongly agreed.

"Hey! You guys... uh... this..."

Li Zimu stammered. It wasn't that he didn't want to spend time with the two girls, but that would mean losing his personal space. What to do? There were so many women in Xiahe Village waiting for him to rescue them.

"Stop with the 'this' and 'that,' what, you don't want to?"

Qin Wen squinted at him with a cold smile, making Li Zimu's heart tremble.

Holy crap!

This was a blatant threat!

But what could he do?

Li Zimu sighed and chuckled sheepishly, "How could I not want to? Being able to show off two beautiful women like you around the village, hehe, I could only dream of such a good thing."

"That's good!"

Qin Wen's eyes crinkled with laughter, clearly satisfied with Li Zimu's answer.

The three of them then arrived at the valley filled with azaleas.

In the unique mountainous environment of Xiahe Village, it was truly unexpected to see such a valley, at such a time of year, filled with azaleas.

It was the peak blooming season, and the lush branches were covered with red flowers. From a distance, they appeared in clusters of three or five, like leaping, burning flames. Up close, some flowers were budding, some half-open, and some fully open. The unfolded petals were as delicate as silk, their edges curving like the hem of a fairy's skirt.

Each flower consisted of five petals surrounding several yellow stamens; the delicate yellow dots adorning the red petals were truly beautiful!

Some mischievous little flowers hid under the leaves, as if playing hide-and-seek with them.

Clumps and patches of azaleas bloomed bright red, contrasting beautifully with the lush green mountains, creating a picturesque scene.

What a dreamlike landscape!

The three of them were almost mesmerized when they first arrived.

Seeing the intoxicated expressions on the two girls' faces, Li Zimu was quite satisfied. He then pointed to the azaleas covering the ground and laughed, "Azaleas have been known as the 'Xi Shi of Flowers' since ancient times. The Song Dynasty poet Yang Wanli once wrote a poem about azaleas: 'Why seek spring breezes in famous gardens? Mountain flowers along the way will not disappoint you. Every day, the Jinjiang River presents a brocade-like scene, and the clear stream reflects the red mountains.' Now, it seems that we can see such beautiful scenery in summer, which is truly a great enjoyment."

"Hey, you blockhead, trying to show off your poetry? I can say a few lines too!"

Qin Wen retorted, not to be outdone. "'A garden of red blossoms intoxicates the hillside, clusters of vibrant foliage from the ground to the tips. The spirit of Shu has not yet returned, dripping blood, but it should drip more from this cluster.' Hmm, this poem is by Li Bai. Although it doesn't quite fit the mood of today, it is still one of the few famous lines about azaleas."

"Uh, you're really something!"

Li Zimu shook his head with a wry smile, feeling that Qin Wen always liked to compete with him.

However, he had long been used to it since childhood, and besides, Li Zimu knew that this was just a tactic Qin Wen used to attract his attention. When she was with Lin Xinyue, Qin Wen always showed an attitude towards him, all to get Li Zimu's attention. So Li Zimu never got angry with her.

She'd already bitten him, what harm would it do to her say a few words?

Seeing that the two were having an interesting conversation, Lin Xinyue, not to be outdone, recited a poem: "'The incense lamp accompanies the lingering dream, the land of Chu is at the ends of the earth. The moon sets and the cuckoo rests, the courtyard is full of apricot blossoms.' This is by Wen Tingyun, about the melancholy of a lonely traveler. It seems quite suitable for my current situation, except I'm so happy right now, so much better than Wen Tingyun!"

"Hehe, of course, because I'm with you."

Li Zimu leaned in and laughed.

"Tch! Shameless!"

Qin Wen glared at him fiercely, "Come on, Xinyue, let's ignore him and go check over there!"

Lin Xinyue giggled, sticking out her little tongue at him, and walked away with Qin Wen.

The two girls seemed to be having a lot of fun, running around in the valley, and soon they had picked quite a few azaleas.

Li Zimu, on the other hand, lay lazily among the flowers, dozing off. He had been

engaged in a fierce battle last night, only stopping at dawn. After being exposed to the sun, Li Zimu was feeling a little dizzy, and soon fell asleep.

He only woke up slowly when he felt a sharp itch on his nose.

"Achoo!"

Li Zimu couldn't help but sneeze.

"Pfft!"

Qin Wen removed the foxtail grass from his nose and chuckled.

"What's wrong?"

Li Zimu asked, rubbing his sleepy eyes.

"Hey! You blockhead, wake up! Come with me!"

Qin Wen said, pulling him up and leading him to the willow tree by the stream, where Lin Xinyue was waiting.

"You blockhead, we want to make flower wreaths, can you get some willow twigs?"

Qin Wen pointed to the willow branches above her head, asking dejectedly.

The two girls hadn't originally planned to ask Li Zimu for help, but their height was too limited; they couldn't reach any taller willow branches. Thinking it would be a shame to throw away a half-finished wreath, Qin Wen stepped in and pulled Li Zimu over to help.

"Just for this?"

Li Zimu yawned, pushed off slightly with his legs, and jumped up, reaching out to grab the willow branches above his head.

In no time, he had gathered a pile of willow twigs.

"Is that enough?"

"Okay, okay, that's enough!"

Li Zimu stopped and sat down to watch the two girls work.

Beautiful girls are usually quite skillful; in no time, two beautiful flower wreaths were placed on the girls' heads.

The wreaths, woven from willow branches and filled with peonies, looked so comfortable on their heads. Both girls were stunningly beautiful, truly embodying the phrase "faces as beautiful as peach blossoms." Watching the two delicate girls, adorned with flower crowns and playing playfully, Li Zimu felt a surge of joy.

Ah!

How wonderful life is!

Li Zimu was filled with emotion, wishing he could stay there with the two girls forever.

But time waits for no one, and soon it was time to leave.

At this moment, the valley was ablaze with crimson, blending together like a rosy sunset. Fallen petals stole the green from the forest. How beautiful! The green leaves formed a carpet, and the red petals, swaying gently, resembled embroidered flowers, like a naturally sculpted quilt, bathed in sunlight.

Butterflies fluttered among the blossoms, busily gathering nectar.

Though not blooming with wild lilies, it was still a tapestry of woven brocade.

The three of them gazed at it, truly reluctant to leave.

However, it was almost ten o'clock; if they didn't leave soon, it would be unbearably hot back home.

The three of them reluctantly walked back...

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Chapter 161 The Three Qin Brothers

"Hey! You blockhead, isn't that Xiaoying?"

The three of them had just reached the village entrance when they bumped into Lu Xiaoying, who was skipping and hopping down from the fruit mountain.

"Brother Xiaomu!"

Lu Xiaoying called out to Li Zimu from afar.

Like a fragrant breeze, Lu Xiaoying saw Qin Wen and Lin Xinyue standing next to him. A trace of barely perceptible sorrow flashed in her beautiful eyes, but it was only fleeting. Then she stood in front of the three of them with her hands at her sides and sweetly called out to the girls, "Sister Wen, Sister Xinyue, hello! Hehe, are you playing with Brother Xiaomu? Why didn't you invite me?"

"Hehe, Xiaoying, you're so sweet!"

Qin Wen smiled and waved at her. "Hey, why aren't you at home reading? You're in such a hurry, what are you going to do?"

"Hmm? Sister Wen, don't you know?"

Lu Xiaoying blinked her big eyes and asked, somewhat confused.

"Know what?"

Qin Wen was completely bewildered.

Oh no!

This little girl, Xiao Ying, wouldn't she tell Qin Wen about what happened between him and her?

God, this is terrible!

Li Zimu's mind was in turmoil. He patted her little head and smiled meaningfully, "Well, Xiao Ying, tell me, what does Qin Wen probably know?"

He raised an eyebrow at her, not knowing if the little girl would understand the meaning of the gesture, but there was nothing he could do for now, he could only take it one step at a time.

Hopefully, I'm just overthinking it!

Li Zimu stared at Lu Xiao Ying, trying to comfort himself.

Lu Xiao Ying glanced at him, her eyes filled with a hint of resentment.

Hehe!

This little girl understands me quite well!

Li Zimu immediately felt relieved.

Lu Xiaoying ignored him and smiled at Qin Wen, "Sister Xiaowen, a giant turtle has appeared in Qin Youde's field! Everyone's running over to see it, didn't you know?"

"Qin Youde? A giant turtle?"

Hearing that Lu Xiaoying hadn't mentioned the two of them, Li Zimu finally felt relieved. However, he was stunned after hearing this and muttered to himself.

Lu Xiaoying said coquettishly, "Oh, Brother Xiaomu! It's not the giant turtle from Qin Youde's field, but a giant turtle that came out of Qin Youde's field!"

"What's so interesting about giant turtles? There are plenty in the river!"

"Well, but I heard from others that this turtle is different; it's a giant stone turtle!"

"Oh, it looks really fun!"

Qin Wen giggled, "Xinyue, why don't we go with Xiaoying to take a look?"

"Okay!"

Lin Xinyue nodded immediately, also finding this very interesting.

"Let's hurry up and go!"

Lu Xiaoying grabbed Qin Wen's arm, and the three girls strode forward. Seeing Li Zimu standing there blankly, Lu Xiaoying turned around. "Brother Xiaomu, aren't you coming to take a look?"

"Yeah, let's go!"

Li Zimu hesitated for a moment, then quickly followed.

He felt that Lu Xiaoying and Qin Wen being together wasn't a good thing, but what could he do? He had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow. Luckily, Lu Xiaoying was understanding, otherwise Qin Wen would probably have already thrown a tantrum.

"By the way, Qin Wen, that Qin Youde, he has the same surname as you, what's his relationship with you?"

Walking along the road, Lin Xinyue asked Qin Wen, "How come that stone turtle is in his land?"

Qin Wen was originally quite excited, but Lin Xinyue's question made her frown and ignore Lin Xinyue.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Xinyue found it strange.

Qin Wen sighed heavily and said, "Well, Xinyue, Qin Youde was from the same family as us eight hundred years ago. But... but he was such a wicked man! Nobody in our village liked him. Not just the villagers, but all the Qin family members within a ten-mile radius of Xiahe Village felt he was a disgrace to the Qin family. He... he was a scoundrel. I don't want to mention him."

"Oh, is that so?"

Lin Xinyue felt quite embarrassed and immediately stopped asking.

After walking for a while, Qin Wen felt a little apologetic and said, "Xinyue, if you really want to know, go ask Li Zimu. That stinky wood knows everything about the village, even some things he knows better than I do."

Lin Xinyue actually really wanted to know just how wicked Qin Youde was, but seeing Qin Wen's unhappy expression, she didn't dare ask further. However, hearing her say this now, she immediately turned her attention to Li Zimu.

"Uh..."

Li Zimu scratched his head awkwardly.

After all, Qin Wen was there, and he was a little embarrassed to say he was related to her in front of her.

Qin Wen was very satisfied with his performance and immediately smiled and said, "It's okay, go ahead and say it!"

"Okay, then!"

Li Zimu nodded. Since Qin Wen had already spoken, there was nothing to worry about.

Speaking of Qin Youde, there's a lot to say.

Xiahe Village has a total of seven or eight hundred people, and one or two hundred of them are surnamed Qin. It can be said that the Qin family is definitely a top-tier family in this village, which is the most important reason why Qin Fugui has been able to hold the position of village chief for more than ten years.

Speaking of this large family surnamed Qin, besides the village chief Qin Fugui, the three Qin brothers, who are "famous far and wide," must be mentioned. Just now, Lu Xiaoying said she wanted to go see the excitement, which was to see Qin Youcai's excitement, and Qin Youcai is one of the three Qin brothers.

Qin Youde is the eldest of the three brothers, the second brother is Qin Youcai, and the youngest brother is Qin Youyi. Logically speaking, the name sounds quite good, but the actions of these three brothers completely contradict their names. They were utterly devoid of virtue, wealth, and righteousness. These three Qin brothers wouldn't quite call themselves thugs, but they were certainly scoundrels. Most importantly, whether it was the eldest, the second, or the youngest, all three brothers loved to play petty tricks.

Take the eldest, Qin, for example. He used to live at the edge of the village, right next to the highway.

So he opened a small shop there.

With several hundred people in Xiahe Village, plus the people passing by on the highway every day, one would expect his shop to be at least decent, if not booming.

But that wasn't the case.

Sometimes, Qin Youde's shop wouldn't sell a single item for eight or ten days, and some of the goods had been sitting there untouched for years.

The problem with Qin Youde's unsold goods actually lay entirely with him. Qin Youde was incredibly cunning; in other words, his name implied he was utterly immoral!

Qin Youde had done far too many immoral things. Li Zimu pondered for a moment, realizing he couldn't finish recounting them all in a short time, so he smiled at Lin Xinyue: "Hmm, let me think. Okay, how about this, I'll just pick out the important points, and you can listen in. This happened a few years ago, and this guy was even arrested for it."

"Ha, tell us quickly!"

Lin Xinyue immediately perked up.

It was quite an interesting story.

Back then, Qin Youde was the only shop in Xiahe Village. His shop was incredibly successful; sometimes he could sell over a hundred yuan worth of goods a day. For the people of Xiahe Village, nestled in a remote mountain village, this income was truly remarkable.

But Qin Youde wasn't satisfied.

In fact, none of the three Qin brothers were exactly the type to behave themselves. The small shop had only been doing well for six months when Qin Youde's mischievous idea came to him. He went to the city and brought back a cartload of candles, cramming the shop completely full. Looking inside, all you could see were white candles.

That was a few years ago. Although Xiahe Village was nestled in a mountain valley, by then, telephone poles had already been erected, and every household had electricity. You might think Qin Youde was crazy to buy so many candles at once—who could he possibly sell them to?

But while others were helpless, the eldest Qin brother had plenty of tricks up his sleeve.

A week passed, and not a single candle had been sold. Undeterred, the eldest Qin brother donned a military overcoat that night and sneaked out of the house.

What was he going out to do?

Smash the village's transformer!

That thing was the village's power source; if he destroyed it, the entire village would lose power.

Old Qin smashed the transformer with just three stones. Not satisfied, he dismantled the parts and threw them into the ditch below the mountain.

Now, even if someone from town came to repair it, it would take at least ten days to two weeks.

The village, with its hundred or so households, went without electricity for over half a month because Old Qin was selling candles.

With no electricity, candles naturally became popular, and Qin Youde easily made a fortune. During that same period, he bought another truckload of candles, and by the time electricity was restored, his second truckload was completely sold out.

And Qin Youde ended up in jail. But

secrets don't stay hidden forever. That night, when Qin Youde was smashing the transformer, Old Huang happened to be returning home from playing mahjong. He happened to pass by the transformer and saw Old Qin crouching down, smashing it.

For this, Qin Youde was sentenced to three years in prison.

As for the charge, it was called "sabotaging the bright future of socialism." After Qin Youde was arrested, his wife took over the shop. People say, "Fish find fish, shrimp find shrimp, and even a turtle will find a home." Qin Youde wasn't exactly a saint, and neither was his wife.

Putting aside her lifestyle, let's just talk about the shop's goods. When Qin Youde was in charge, the prices were a bit high, but still within the village's budget. But when his wife took over, she made the shop infamous far and wide for its underhanded tactics.

Things like diluting bulk liquor with water—one jin of liquor to nine jin of water.

Selling counterfeit cigarettes, expired food, and so on…

Basically, this woman was as ruthless as could be, doing things even worse than when Qin Youde managed the shop.

With her doing this, who would buy anything from her?

Eventually, the goods just wouldn't sell, so she had to close down. And that's how Qiu Feiyan opened her small shop in the village center.

"Oh my, I really didn't expect that! That guy's idea to buy candles was really clever. Aren't many merchants doing that nowadays?"

Lin Xinyue said thoughtfully after listening. "But now that you mention it, that guy is really despicable."

"Indeed, no wonder stone turtles grew in his field!"

Li Zimu glanced at Qin Wen, seeing her unpleasant expression, and could only suppress a laugh. "But speaking of which, the three Qin brothers' experiences are quite similar. In the second year after Qin Youde went to prison, his two brothers, Qin Youcai and Qin Youyi, also got into trouble."

"Hmm? Is that so?"

Lin Xinyue blinked her big eyes and continued to ask curiously.

Chapter 162 Throwing into the River to Feed the Turtle

The four continued on their way, while Li Zimu continued recounting the glorious deeds of the Qin brothers to Lin Xinyue.

Qin Youde's house was located by the roadside at the village entrance, while his two brothers lived in an old house next door. Their houses were on their land, right beside the road. When the road was built, it passed right through their land.

Qin Youde was cunning, and his two brothers weren't much better.

These two, desperate for money, stayed home for three days, and lo and behold, they actually came up with a plan. Late at night, they sneaked out and dug a trench over three meters long and two meters deep in front of their house using pickaxes. Now, anyone riding a bicycle couldn't get through. There was a way: they

could walk through their land. But there was a catch:

they had to pay a toll!

The cost per trip wasn't much: two yuan for a large cart, one yuan for a small cart, and two mao for a bicycle. Back then, Qin Youcai, with his squinty eyes, always wore a sign around his neck explaining the fees. No explanation was needed; anyone who came just needed to look, and it was crystal clear.

After a couple of days of this, the two brothers were honorably sent to join their older brother.

Back then, if you got into trouble, you'd be paraded through the streets of Bawang Town. During the parade, Qin Youcai stood on a cart, also wearing a sign around his neck—the same sign as the original, but the words on it were completely different. With

the Qin brothers causing trouble like this, how could they possibly live a good life?

These things were obvious to anyone with eyes, but these three clever-as-weasels were completely oblivious. The three brothers came out one after the other, and at first they were indeed quiet for a while. However, this didn't last long, and they soon reverted to their old ways, constantly getting into all sorts of trouble...

Hearing this, Lin Xinyue found the three brothers even more amusing.

Having always lived in the city, the girl couldn't empathize like the villagers, and she didn't find the brothers' antics particularly infuriating. Instead, she found Li Zimu's story quite interesting.

Hearing that Li Zimu's words seemed to have more to say, the girl's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she urged, "Hey, you should finish the story! Leaving it half-finished is the most annoying thing!"

Li Zimu frowned and glanced at Qin Wen: "It's not that I don't want to tell the story, but next, I'll be talking about the relationship between Qin Wen's father and the three brothers, and I'm afraid Qin Wen won't like to hear it..."

"Qin Wen—"

Lin Xinyue immediately looked at her pitifully.

Qin Wen said irritably, "You've already lured me out, so how can I not talk now? Tell me or not, tell me everything. I don't know much about this, and I'm really interested to hear it."

"Alright then!"

Li Zimu organized his thoughts and began to speak slowly and deliberately…

During the time the three Qin brothers were imprisoned, it coincided with the reforms in Nan Ke Kingdom. The villagers of Xiahe Village were experiencing a boom, with every household's life improving significantly. Terms like "ten-thousand-yuan household" and "big brother" were just colloquialisms back then, no longer fashionable.

Seeing others getting rich and their lives becoming increasingly prosperous, the three Qin brothers were truly envious.

But honestly, making money was simply impossible for these three brothers. They believed they were smarter than anyone else, and with just a little thought, money would flow into their hands like water from a stream.

Just a few years ago, when Li Zimu was around ten years old, Xiahe Village was hit by a major flood.

Xiahe Village is a mountain village at the foot of Bawang Mountain, with a small river flowing beside it. When the river is shallow, it doesn't even reach the knees of a five-year-old child; when it's deep, it's almost as high as a person. When there's no heavy rain and no flooding, it's not a big deal, but once a major flood occurs, well, just you wait and see!

That year, a once-in-a-century rainstorm struck.

The torrential rain lasted for six days and six nights, and the entire village was surrounded by water. It was only thanks to the foresight of the first ancestor who settled in Xiahe Village that the village was located on high ground; otherwise, the village wouldn't just be surrounded by water, but completely swept away. Only the power poles were washed away, and the roads leading out were flooded. The drizzle continued incessantly, and it seemed that the weather wouldn't clear up for at least ten days to half a month.

The villagers knew they couldn't just wait idly by, or they might lose their lives in the water. The village head at the time, Qin Wen's father, Qin Fugui, gathered all the young men and women in the village that very night. Every household had to remove their doors, hoping to use a makeshift boat to cross.

Qin Fugui did this as a precaution.

Seeing the rain continuing unabated, everyone knew it was dangerous. Those who were usually difficult to talk to all obediently let the young men remove their doors. The three Qin brothers were young and strong, and being from the same clan, they had to call Qin Fugui "father" according to seniority. So when Qin Fugui mentioned the matter to them, the three brothers readily agreed.

And so, every household began removing their doors.

Who knew that as they were dismantling the doors, the three brothers' mischievous ideas came to mind again. It was truly baffling what these three were thinking; they would dismantle three doors and secretly hide two. By the time all the door panels in the village had been removed, the Qin brothers' yard was piled high with door panels.

Of course, all of this was done in secret.

The three brothers thought they had done a flawless job, but they never expected that someone would see them.

When someone mentioned this to Qin Fugui, he was instantly furious. "Damn it!" he thought. "We're about to drown, and these three bastards are doing this, having our ancestral graves dug up! They're practically asking for death!"

Without delay, Qin Fugui led a group of men to Qin Youde's house. Their menacing demeanor terrified Qin Youde's pregnant wife, turning her face pale and preventing her from even daring to breathe.

A group of people rushed into the yard and searched frantically, moving the corn stalks off the door panels to reveal the panels piece by piece. They roughly counted at least a hundred pieces.

Qin Fugui was furious, pointing at Qin Youde's nose and yelling, "Qin the eldest, Qin the eldest, what are you... what are you thinking all day long! You... what the hell are you thinking with that pig brain of yours! You... you're a fucking pig's brain!"

In the entire Xiahe Village, besides Qin Fugui, probably no one else would dare to point their finger at the three brothers and curse them like that. It wasn't just because he held the position of village chief; another reason was that Qin Fugui's seniority was equal to that of the three brothers' father. In this mountain village where seniority was so important, what could the three brothers dare to say?

Qin Youde's face turned pale and then purple. After holding it in for a long time, he finally managed to squeeze out a sentence through gritted teeth: "I...I'm just...leaving a way out for everyone..."

It would have been better if he hadn't said that, because his words immediately enraged Qin Fugui.

Qin Fugui, his fingers trembling, glared and cursed, "Leave a way out? Leave what the hell a way out? You tell me! Qin Youde, let me tell you, don't think that just because your parents died young you're untouchable. As long as I'm the village chief, you'll have to listen to me!"

"Uncle Gui, calm down. If we consider two people sharing a door, all this stuff in the yard is left over. Uncle Gui, what if the floodwaters recede, and our whole family is without a door? What will we do if a thief comes?"

"I...you...you bastard, you still have the nerve to mention thieves to me!"

Qin Fugui spat and cursed, "You bastard, aren't you a thief yourself?!"

"Uncle Gui!..."

"Qin Youde, don't say a word to me. The door panels are all here. I don't have time to deal with you. Go and call your brothers. Take all these door panels over there to help with the temporary boat ride. If you dare to try anything funny again, I'll have someone throw you into the ditch to feed the turtles!"

Qin Fugui cursed, then stormed off with his gang.

Qin Youde and his two brothers obediently delivered the door panels, but a knot of resentment lingered in his heart.

Not for anything else, but for Qin Fugui's parting words—"I'll throw you into the ditch to feed the turtles!"

Qin Youde's wife was beautiful. Ever since he opened his small shop, all the men in the village and surrounding areas had been swooning over her, just like Qiu Feiyan now. This woman was never one to stay quiet; rumors often circulated that she had affairs with the men in the village, her reputation as rotten as a dead, stinking fish.

I don't know about other countries, but in Nanke Kingdom, since ancient times, if the word "turtle" is used to describe a man, it's practically the same as being cuckolded. Everyone knows that a turtle is a cuckold.

In front of so many people, Qin Fugui mentioned the word "turtle." Although Qin Fugui didn't think much of it, Qin Youde was different. Besides, this guy had just been out of prison for three years, and his wife was already six or seven months pregnant. Who wouldn't be bothered by people mentioning "turtle" in that situation?

He immediately felt that Qin Fugui was mocking him.

"Damn it! You think you're my real father? Who did I steal the door for? It wasn't for my own use. I was trying to do what's best for the whole family! You call me a turtle? If I'm a turtle, then you're a damn old turtle..."

Qin Youde, after delivering the door with his two brothers, felt increasingly uncomfortable and cursed this as they walked down the street.

This guy never expected that the day after he said that, the kids who peed at the village chief's house would spread the word throughout the village, and one of those kids was Li Zimu…

“Well, that’s probably why Qin Wen’s family and their family are at odds, so Qin Wen is too lazy to mention them to you.”

Li Zimu explained with a smile, then looked at Qin Wen and, seeing that the girl didn’t seem upset, breathed a sigh of relief.

“I see!”

Lin Xinyue nodded, finally understanding the story.

Just then, Lu Xiaoying called out cheerfully, “Brother Xiaomu, we’re almost there! Look, there are so many people in Qin Youde’s field! Come on, let’s hurry!”

Li Zimu looked around and saw a large crowd of onlookers gathered on the terraced fields where Bawang Mountain met the village’s stream. The village secretary, Guo Mingyi, was with a group of people, standing around a large rock protruding from the field, doing something. The rock was very large, and Li Zimu could make out its shape from a distance.

Just as Lu Xiaoying had said, the large rock really did look like a giant turtle.

Chapter 163: The Giant Blue Stone Turtle .

The group walked along, glancing in that direction.

Qin Wen, with her keen eye, looked over and said, "You blockhead, that big rock in the ground really does look like a giant turtle."

"Hmm, it's quite interesting,"

Li Zimu laughed. "Xiaoying, lead the way!"

"Hehe, okay!"

The little girl skipped and hopped ahead...

Actually, it was the village's simpleton who discovered the turtle-shaped rock.

For the past few days, it had rained heavily, only clearing up completely these past few days.

In the village center's small shop, some people, unable to work in the fields, were either playing mahjong or watching others play. Village Chief

Qin Fugui led a group of pre-selected cadres to the city. Village Party Secretary Guo Mingyi, at sixty years old, was retiring this year and wasn't eligible to go. This guy idled at home, tending the small shop, and liked to play mahjong with everyone when he had nothing to do. This morning, they had just managed to gather everyone, and after playing only three rounds, barely settling in, they heard Er Lengzi yelling and running over.

"Secretary...Secretary, no...no, no, something terrible has happened..."

Er Lengzi burst into the shop like his pants were on fire, panting and shouting incessantly.

"What's wrong, Er Lengzi? Chased by a dog? Don't worry, don't worry, come on, catch your breath before you talk!"

Guo Mingyi continued fiddling with the mahjong tiles, patting the stool beside him, wanting Er Lengzi to sit down and explain.

In reality, almost no one wanted to pay attention to Er Lengzi.

This guy was always short-tempered; who knew what strange thing he'd seen outside this time?

Er Lengzi stood there catching his breath for a while, then shouted urgently, "Secretary, Secretary, listen to me! Behind the village, in Old Qin's field, the water flowing down from the mountain washed out a huge rock turtle!"

What?

"A giant rock turtle?"

Everyone in the room was stunned, then burst into laughter.

Old Huang rubbed his eyes with laughter, patting Er Lengzi on the shoulder: "Er Lengzi, you're being silly again, are you seeing things? There's no such thing as a rock turtle. Don't talk nonsense like that, if Qin Youde hears you, hehe, you'll definitely get a good beating!"

"I'm telling the truth!"

Er Lengzi shouted, sticking out his neck, "If you don't believe me, I won't let you play cards today! Come on, do you dare to come with me and see for yourself? I'm not lying to you!"

When this guy gets silly, he really doesn't care about anything. He grabbed a stool from the ground and slammed the whole mahjong table over.

Old Huang was about to win big, and Er Lengzi's actions made him extremely frustrated.

Twisting Er Lengzi's ear, Old Huang shouted angrily, "Come on, come on! Er Lengzi, I'll go with you to take a look. If there's no such stone turtle in that field, you little brat, you'd better watch out today! I'll beat you until your butt is bruised and battered, or I'll change my name backwards!" " Fine,

let's go! Who's afraid of you!"

Er Lengzi, surprisingly unafraid, led Old Huang out.

The group had only gathered to play mahjong out of boredom, and now with this exciting event, they all followed. When Er Lengzi led the group to Old Qin's field, lo and behold, right there at the foot of the mountain, half a pale blue turtle was protruding from the ground.

It wasn't alive; it was made of stone!

A whole large blue stone, carved into the shape of a giant turtle.

As the village party secretary, Guo Mingyi was quite knowledgeable. Leading the group to the field for a look, he muttered, "Since ancient times, the mythical Black Tortoise has been shaped like a turtle, a deity in charge of rain and clouds. This 'after the rain, the sky clears, the turtle appears' is not a good omen. How did this thing come out of Old Qin's field? I can't figure it out!"

"See! Old Huang, I told you so!"

Er Lengzi looked at Old Huang smugly, grinning sheepishly.

Old Huang was very annoyed.

Who the hell would have thought this thing would appear in Old Qin's field?

"Alright, Er Lengzi, Lao Huang, stop standing there."

As soon as Village Chief Qin Fugui left, Guo Mingyi, as the village party secretary and the top leader of the village, saw that this turtle was quite extraordinary, so he called out to everyone, "Come on, a few of you, carry this turtle out. This thing looks quite old, it might even be an antique."

As he spoke, he directed everyone to carry the big stone turtle out with their own hands.

The giant stone tortoise, its exposed portion the size of a millstone, rested on a large square disc beneath its body. The two were seamlessly integrated.

A dozen or so burly men arrived and, working together, finally managed to pull the massive stone tortoise out of the ground.

"Boom!"

Just as the tortoise was lifted into the open space, a thunderclap suddenly echoed through the cloudless sky.

The thunder was terrifying, startling Er Lengzi so much that he screamed and clung to Lao Huang's leg, refusing to let go.

Er Lengzi trembled all over: "It's over! A bolt from the blue! This is God warning us! Secretary, we can't move this thing! We...we should put it back and bury it!"

"Go away, you idiot, what do you know!"

Guo Mingyi said coldly, his eyes gleaming...

When Li Zimu arrived with the three girls, they were just in time to see the stone turtle being unearthed, and they were also startled by this bolt from the blue.

"What?! What happened?!"

The group thought to themselves and quickly went over.

Li Zimu went over and saw that the stone turtle had indeed been unearthed. It was about half a person's height, lying on a large round stone. The patterns on its back were ancient and lifelike. At first glance, it seemed as if it could come to life at any moment. It was truly amazing. Gradually, many people came and formed a circle, watching from a distance. However, because of the bolt from the blue and Er Lengzi's unintentional words, the villagers looked somewhat awe-inspiring and unconsciously kept their distance from the large stone.

Guo Mingyi didn't think so.

This guy had some knowledge of the trade and figured this thing was probably an antique.

Hey! I was just worried about not getting a chance to be re-elected, and now this is perfect! If I report this to the city, and any of those leaders take a liking to it, they might just give me a reward. I'll probably be re-elected as the village secretary this term, or at the very least, I'll get a certificate or something. That way, I can talk about it later, and I'll look good.

Thinking this, Guo Mingyi lit a cigarette, took two deep drags, and strode towards the giant rock. After circling the giant blue stone turtle a few times without anything happening, Guo Mingyi squinted, took another puff of his cigarette, and smugly grinned, "Take a good look, everyone. Nothing's wrong, is it? Look at you all, what's there to be afraid of? It's just a big rock, why are you so scared? A bunch of ignorant fools! If this were ancient times, finding a giant turtle would be an extremely auspicious sign!"

Seeing that nothing was wrong, the villagers grew bolder and swarmed around the giant blue stone turtle, starting to chatter amongst themselves.

Li Zimu thought Guo Mingyi's words made a lot of sense.

On the surface, apart from being carved into the shape of a giant turtle, the rock was no different from any other ordinary stone, except that the turtle had no eyes; it looked like a plain stone statue. As for the age of the turtle, none of those present knew anything about archaeology, so they didn't know.

People say turtles are auspicious omens.

When Fuxi created the Eight Trigrams, wasn't it a giant tortoise that emerged carrying the River Chart and the Luo River Map?

Therefore, Li Zimu felt this thing was quite valuable.

A flash of light appeared in his vision, and Li Zimu activated his Lightning Eye, wanting to take a good look at this giant green stone tortoise; perhaps some treasure was hidden inside.

However, what he saw disappointed him greatly.

His Lightning Eye was ineffective against this large stone; it couldn't penetrate it at all.

"Hmm, this stone is indeed a bit strange!"

Li Zimu thought to himself, just about to look away, when his eyes suddenly fell on two places on the stone where no eyes were carved.

A sudden change occurred!

The giant tortoise seemed to come alive, its eyes gleaming as it stared at him.

Li Zimu was immediately stunned. Seeing such a bizarre sight before him, his spirit was completely drawn to the giant tortoise, and he stared in disbelief.

For a moment, he was stunned, and a sense of oppressive power seemed to wash over him. The surrounding noise vanished in an instant, as if only Li Zimu and the giant blue stone tortoise remained in the world. This was similar to a state of "trance." When one is engrossed in appreciating beautiful scenery or magnificent things, in that fleeting moment of trance, one may experience this so-called "trance."

Li Zimu had read many books, and some books on antique appraisal mentioned a unique phenomenon. Some imitations, no matter how skillfully they are aged, how perfectly they are made, and even able to fool some modern testing instruments, have something unique that can never be replicated: the "characteristics" or "spirit" that time bestows upon antiques. Those who immerse themselves in the art can sense it.

This is merely a feeling, a feeling that cannot be described in concrete words. Ordinary people can only gain some insight by studying this art. Those imitations, lacking the true sedimentation of time, cannot retain that special spirit brought about by the changes of time.

At this moment, Li Zimu was in a state of "absorption," but it was not merely an ordinary absorption!

Before this enormous blue stone tortoise, for the first time in his life, Li Zimu witnessed the spirituality possessed by the ancient artifacts described in the book. His mind reeling, looking at the large, millstone-like round stone upon which the tortoise lay, he naturally associated it with something like the Bagua diagram.

In that instant, a tremendous roar of beasts seemed to appear in Li Zimu's mind. The sounds were varied and strange, all of them the sounds of wild animals and birds, converging together like rolling thunder from the horizon, yet eerily emanating from the giant tortoise before him. In a daze, everything around him changed, as if he were in the ancient primordial era. The beast sounds in his mind, with their changing nature, faintly revealed the roars of tigers and the cries of dragons, echoing in his mind, refusing to dissipate…

(Chapter 164: Superpower "Speech Interpretation")

Li Zimu felt as if his body was frozen, unable to move his feet or utter a word.

"Oh no!"

Li Zimu exclaimed in surprise, then quickly realized what was happening.

He was currently in a nightmare-like state, conscious yet unable to wake up, as if possessed by a ghost, unable to control his body.

"Holy crap!

I never expected this giant turtle to be so powerful!

This is like encountering a ghost!"

Li Zimu was shocked, completely bewildered by this situation.

His mind was inexplicably overwhelmed by the giant turtle's aura. Recovering, Li Zimu tried to break free, calming his mind and desperately trying to clear his head, trying to banish the beastly roar from his mind. But the roar didn't disappear; instead, it emitted low moans. "

Damn!

Is this giant turtle crying?

" No!

It seemed to be coming from within his mind—the moans emanating from the rhomboid flashlight, faintly echoing the giant turtle's beastly language deep within his soul. Despite these strange occurrences, he didn't lose his senses. Li Zimu was now like a person trapped in a nightmare, struggling to wake up, but finding it extremely difficult. If someone were to give him a nudge at that moment, breaking free from this seemingly mesmerizing state would be incredibly easy.

However, while the entire process sounds complex, in reality it's just a fleeting moment of distraction.

To those around him, Li Zimu simply seemed lost in thought before the giant tortoise.

It was that brief.

But to Li Zimu, that moment felt endlessly long.

Li Zimu was always lucky; just then, a delicate, fair hand appeared and gently patted his shoulder. Immediately, a melodious, soft, almost heavenly girl's voice reached his ears—"Li Zimu, what's wrong?"

Lin Xinyue's pat was perfectly timed; Li Zimu jolted awake and instantly returned to normal.

Whew—that was close!

No wonder those novels say that powerful figures need someone to protect them during secluded cultivation; it seems there's some truth to that.

If Lin Xinyue hadn't happened to bump into him, he would have been in real trouble!

If he were alone in the wilderness and encountered something like this, standing there for ten days or half a month, he'd either die of thirst or starvation long ago.

Li Zimu quickly closed his lightning eye, letting out a long sigh of relief, only then realizing he was soaking wet. In just a few seconds, Li Zimu felt dizzy, as if he hadn't slept for days and nights, extremely exhausted, or as if he had run tens of thousands of meters, his whole body aching.

This was something he had never experienced since obtaining the lightning power source.

Li Zimu nodded gratefully to Lin Xinyue, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and smiled, "I'm fine!"

Seeing Li Zimu's frighteningly pale face, Qin Wen quickly came over to support him, asking with concern, "You blockhead, Li Zimu, are you feeling unwell? Why is your face so pale?"

"It's nothing, don't worry, I probably didn't rest well yesterday. I'll rest for a bit, and I should be fine!"

Li Zimu waved his hand at her, then glanced at Lu Xiaoying, who also looked concerned, and weakly patted the little girl's head, "Alright, alright, I'm going to rest on the ridge of the field for a while. Are you staying here, or coming with me?"

"Let's go together!"

Qin Wen said, then took his arm, and the group walked towards the ridge of the field.

Seeing Li Zimu rest on the edge of the field and his complexion gradually improve, the girls were immediately relieved.

However, Li Zimu was stunned again!

Not long after he sat down to rest, a "ding" sounded in his mind.

The lightning source in his vision had actually upgraded!

Holy crap, no way!

This giant rock turtle actually reached the upgrade opportunity for lightning power?

Li Zimu didn't have time to pay attention to the strange rock turtle, because the new superpower that followed knocked him to the ground again.

The lightning source in his vision instantly turned pure yellow, then transformed into a bolt of lightning, shooting deep into his mind. When the lightning source reappeared, the superpower brought by this upgrade also appeared in his mind—the ability to discern language!

The ability to distinguish the language of any creature!

This was the superpower gained after using "the ability to discern language"!

Li Zimu stared blankly for a while, genuinely unsure what to say this time. The lightning source truly didn't disappoint him; this superpower was indeed novel and exciting.

Being able to understand any language, even a dog's, is such a wonderful feeling!

Li Zimu couldn't wait to try it.

"Hey! You blockhead, what are you spacing out for again?"

Qin Wen waved her hand in front of his eyes, her beautiful eyes full of worry. This time, she really felt that Li Zimu was acting strangely. Staring blankly at the air and grinning foolishly, what was the difference between him and a simpleton? Could he have gone mad? Li Zimu

immediately snapped out of his daze, managing to calm his excited emotions. He grinned and said, "It's okay, Qin Wen! Yeah, I feel like I've rested enough now, you don't need to worry too much."

"Okay, that's good!"

The girls slowly relaxed.

At this moment, Guo Mingyi called Er Lengzi over and earnestly instructed him, "Er Lengzi, come here! You were the first to find this thing, so you'll have to watch it for now!"

The Qin family's land was right on the road behind the village. People were constantly coming and going in this area; anyone glancing over would definitely spot this huge rock turtle. Leaving it here was a huge risk.

Er Lengzi, upon hearing this, immediately ran over happily.

Guo Mingyi was still a little worried and carefully instructed him, "I'm going to town. This matter must be reported. If this thing is a genuine antique, then our Xiahe Village will be famous. Er Lengzi, I'll definitely give you some benefits then."

To appease Er Lengzi's diligent guarding, Guo Mingyi was even willing to use benefits to win Er Lengzi's loyalty.

"Hehe, Secretary, what benefits are you going to give me?"

Er Lengzi beamed, his small eyes shining like light bulbs.

"Hey, I'll find you a wife, how about that reward?"

Guo Mingyi said with a half-smile, clearly just making empty promises. The villagers watching burst into laughter.

In the entire Xiahe Village, besides Er Lengzi, there wasn't a single unmarried young man in his twenties. Although Er Lengzi was simple-minded, he knew he should find a wife like the other young men. However, Er Lengzi's family was dirt poor, and with someone so simple-minded, who would want to live with him?

Unless the woman was mentally challenged!

But within a hundred miles, no one had heard of a girl with a mental disability.

Anyone with eyes could see that Guo Mingyi was fooling him, but Er Lengzi didn't know that. He thought Guo Mingyi was telling the truth and immediately ran over, like a big wolfhound, squatting on the large blue stone tortoise, watching closely, shouting at the departing Guo Mingyi, "Secretary, you have to keep your word..." By

then, Guo Mingyi was already far away.

Everyone stared at the stone tortoise for a long time, but apart from Li Zimu, no one knew how magical it was. After looking at it for ages, they couldn't figure it out and started to leave in twos and threes. Just then, the three Qin brothers, having heard the news, came rushing over menacingly.

"Qin Youde, you… what are you doing here!"

Even though Er Lengzi was simple-minded, he sensed something was wrong and quickly hid on the tortoise's back.

"What am I doing? Hey, I'm not doing anything. Er Lengzi, where's Guo Mingyi?"

Qin Youde squinted, scrutinizing the tortoise from head to toe for a while, looking like a dog eyeing a bone. "Er Lengzi, get down here! This isn't your place to stand. Get down and talk to me properly, or else…"

He sneered.

Er Lengzi's legs went weak with fear, and he quickly climbed off the rock.

Why was this guy so afraid of him? Because Er Lengzi had been beaten up by Qin Youde many times. This is a long story, and we'll talk about it another time.

"Secretary Guo went to the town to report it. He said this big turtle looks like an antique..."

Li Zimu chimed in.

Li Zimu didn't mean anything by it; he just thought Er Lengzi was flustered, anxious, and scared, and might get beaten up if he didn't say something right. Although he was often bullied by this guy when they were kids, the situation had reversed, and Li Zimu was now in a position of looking down on him. Helping this simpleton was a good deed, after all. Li Zimu had always been a model youth of the Party and the country, a good student who would never spit on beggars, and he had done many acts of helping others.

Of course, he did even more bad things.

Who knew Qin Youde, his eyes bloodshot, would shove Li Zimu forward and shout, "Damn it, what antique? This land belongs to my family! Whatever's pulled out of here, it's all mine, Qin family's! Who the hell dares to lay a hand on it? Guo Mingyi is nothing! Let him try to lay a finger on me! If I don't cripple him, I'm not a Qin!"

"Qin Youde, what are you doing? Li Zimu didn't say that, why are you yelling at him!"

Qin Wen, standing next to Li Zimu, immediately became displeased. Although Qin Wen was only sixteen or seventeen, and Guo Mingyi was thirty-two, Qin Wen's seniority wasn't much different from his, and she spoke very rudely.

"Oh ho, what's wrong? You're not convinced?"

Qin Youcai glanced sideways, picked up a rock, and walked over.

This guy was twenty-seven or twenty-eight, and also a bit of a simpleton. He never took Qin Wen's status seriously, and whenever he saw her, he would bully her, so Qin Wen was very afraid of him.

Upon seeing him approach, Qin Wen immediately hid behind Li Zimu.

Qin Youcai, that bastard, glared at Li Zimu, his expression suggesting he'd attack at the slightest provocation.

Er Lengzi, already terrified, had fled in a panic, no longer caring about guarding the stone turtle. He was simple-minded and arrogant, but compared to the three Qin brothers, he was nothing. He'd usually run away at the mere sight of one of them, and now that all three were here, he wished he had extra legs like the turtle.

Er Lengzi was indeed terrified; everyone knew that while turtles had many legs, they were incredibly slow runners.

Li Zimu didn't bother with the fleeing fool, but coldly stared at Qin Youcai, sneering, "Qin Youde, Qin Youcai, Qin Youyi, you three brothers listen up! Damn it, if any of you dare lay a finger on me today, I'll make sure you don't see the sun tomorrow. You believe me? Want to fight? Come on, try touching me and see!"

He pointed at Qin Youcai's nose, waiting for him to make a move.

Chapter 165: The Amazing Art of Discrimination

. Who knew that Qin Youcai would back down at this moment?

Everyone knew that Li Zimu was a notorious rogue in Xiahe Village; if you provoked him, you'd be in for a lot of trouble later.

Besides, of the three Qin brothers, the most daring was Qin Youyi, not Qin Youcai. This guy was only standing up to bolster his position because Qin Youde and Qin Youyi were there.

Qin Youde had directed his anger at Li Zimu to intimidate the surrounding villagers, but seeing the lack of success, he abandoned the idea and called back the timid Qin Youcai. "Second brother, come here! Don't bother with them, get to work! We need to get this thing home. If we're late, that old bastard Guo Mingyi might bring the town's people, and we'll be in trouble!"

"Alright!"

Qin Youcai immediately snapped out of his daze.

He snorted, muttered a few words to Li Zimu, threw the stone on the ground, and ran to help the two brothers carry the turtle.

"Damn it! What the hell is this?!"

Li Zimu spat at them angrily, unable to bear the farce any longer. This thing was definitely an antique; if Guo Mingyi brought people back from town, wouldn't these three have to hand it over obediently? They're just wasting their time.

Heh heh!

You guys are just messing around!

Li Zimu chuckled inwardly, but he found it somewhat unbelievable that this tortoise could upgrade the lightning power source.

However, during his rest, he tried using his lightning eye to examine the giant tortoise again, but the previous sensation was gone. The stone tortoise seemed drained of its spiritual energy, appearing lifeless and dull.

"You blockhead, let's go!"

Qin Wen lost interest upon seeing the three brothers arrive.

The two girls nodded in agreement; they had long wanted to leave. In fact, the surrounding villagers were also preparing to disperse.

"Hey, folks, don't go!"

Seeing the onlookers about to leave, Qin Youde quickly called out, "Who can help us lift this divine tortoise? I'll pay them twenty yuan each!"

The blue stone tortoise weighed over a thousand pounds; how could these three brothers possibly lift it?

Money makes the world go round—that saying is truly true.

Earning twenty yuan for a little effort—why not? Even Li Zimu was tempted and ran off to help carry it.

"Hey, you blockhead! You..."

Qin Wen was about to call out to him, but he had already dashed off, making her stomp her feet in anger, but there was nothing she could do.

Before long, Li Zimu, along with about ten burly men, honk and groaned as they carried the giant blue stone turtle to Old Qin's house.

"Hehe, twenty yuan!"

Li Zimu grinned as he received his wages from Qin Youde, showing them off in front of Qin Wen.

"Hmph! I despise you!"

The three girls simultaneously gave him the middle finger.

Li Zimu's face darkened, and he said obsequiously, "Come on! I'll take you to buy some snacks!"

"Okay, okay, let's go!"

the three girls shouted in unison.

"Uh..."

This left Li Zimu speechless.

Who knew that after buying snacks at the village store, Qin Wen would turn on him: "You blockhead, I despise you! It's only twenty yuan, why did you help Qin Youde and his gang move that big turtle! That's village property! You're aiding and abetting evil, you know that?"

The girl spoke righteously, while still licking the ice cream in her hand.

"Yeah! I despise you!"

Lin Xinyue and Lu Xiaoying echoed in unison.

Oh my god!

You guys have guts! Then don't eat the snacks I bought.

This is my hard-earned money!

Li Zimu thought, tears welling in his eyes, almost bursting into tears of grievance.

"Let's go! Humph, here's your snacks back, we don't want them!"

Qin Wen threw over a bunch of snack bags, grabbed Lu Xiaoying and Lin Xinyue, and the three girls stormed off, leaving Li Zimu alone, bewildered in the wind...

He glanced at the sky; it was only around ten o'clock. He suddenly remembered he hadn't gone home last night and wondered if Heizi was starving. But Heizi was never short of food; if he got really hungry, he'd go for a stroll in the mountains, where he loved to eat pheasants and rabbits. Maybe he'd even bring back a couple after a good meal.

Thinking this, Li Zimu went home.

From afar, he saw Heizi listlessly twitch its ears at him and weakly bark twice.

Li Zimu suddenly remembered that he had just acquired his third superpower—the ability to discern language—and hadn't even had a chance to experience how amazing it was yet.

"How about I use Heizi for an experiment?"

Li Zimu's eyes lit up as he looked at Heizi lying at the door.

A flash of lightning appeared in his field of vision. Li Zimu's mind raced, and he immediately activated his speech recognition technique.

"Hey! Can you understand me?"

Li Zimu whispered in Hei Zi's ear.

Hei Zi stared at him blankly for a couple of seconds, licked his lips, and scoffed, "Haha! Master, you're such an idiot. I said I can understand, but can you even comprehend it?"

Then he lazily lay down on the ground, motionless again.

Good heavens!

Am I dreaming?

Hei Zi can really talk? Holy crap, is this world fucking insane?

Li Zimu suppressed his excitement and asked him again, "Hei Zi, are you hungry?"

"Ugh! Can you stop being silly! Instead of wasting time, go cook me some beef soup. Can't you see I'm so hungry I don't even have the strength? I waited for you all night last night, and I haven't had dinner yet. Master Wang Mei isn't here, and you're not coming back tonight. If it weren't for me, hmph, this house would have been robbed long ago, so you should treat me properly..."

Hei Zi let out a long string of whimpers, looking very aggrieved.

Now, Li Zimu truly believed that he could understand animal language.

Patting Hei Zi's head, Li Zimu laughed, "Alright, alright, don't rush, I'll go cook!"

Saying this, he put away his speech-reading technique and dashed to the kitchen, quickly cooking a large pot of noodles with the leftovers from yesterday's Wang Mei cooking, then dumped it all on Hei Zi.

After all that work, Li Zimu wiped the sweat from his face and suddenly felt bored.

Hmm, how about... a walk around the village?

Qin Wen wanted him to show them around, so he needed to scout out the village first!

Patting Hei Zi, who was eating, Li Zimu said, "Be a good boy and wait for me at home. If I'm not back tonight, go to Qin Wen's house to find me!"

With that, Li Zimu closed the door and headed towards the village.

Around noon, Li Zimu wandered around the village alone for half a day, basically exploring every corner, and had a general idea of what it was like. Later, he wanted to go find Qin Wen, but she was currently venting her anger on him, and he knew he'd be tormented if he went. Besides, he was already annoyed by her behavior, so he lost interest.

Anyway, even if Li Ziming didn't go to her, she would come back to find him at lunchtime.

Shen Bihua had told him to come to her house for lunch that morning.

So Li Ziming strolled around without a care in the world.

The sun was blazing down, and he figured he was bored anyway, so wandering around the village was a good idea. Xiahe Village was full of beautiful women, and Qin Wen wasn't the only pretty one. All the young women and wives in the village were beautiful and charming. Li Ziming thought it would be nice to look at the beauties and feast his eyes.

With that thought, Li Ziming, wearing slippers, clattered towards the village entrance.

"Little Mu, what are you doing?"

A villager approached, carrying a hoe on his shoulder, looking like he'd just returned from the fields.

"Oh, Uncle, it's nothing, just wandering around."

"Hey, what's so interesting about this run-down village!"

"Hehe, there are plenty of pretty women in the village, of course there's something to look forward to."

Li Zimu thought to himself, but said aloud, "Anyway, I'm bored and can't stay at home. I'm in school every day, and I haven't been out and about in ages. So I just came out for a stroll."

"Hey, that's good! You go ahead and wander around, Uncle has to go home! It's so hot today, don't stay out in the sun too long, or you'll get heatstroke."

"I know! Thanks for your concern, Uncle. I'm not like those simpletons in the village, I know all this."

"Hey, Xiao Mu, what are you saying? You're one of the smartest kids in our village, how can Er Lengzi compare to you!" "Hehe, Uncle, what are you saying? Our auntie, isn't she one of the most beautiful women in our village? Look at how hurriedly you're rushing home, hehe, are you missing your auntie so much!"

Li Zimu was very sweet-talking, and with a few flattering words, he gave him a little compliment. Now a young man, he laughed and joined in the adults' jokes.

"Hey, no one's as pretty as your sister-in-law."

The man replied, "But Xiao Mu, you're just a kid who hasn't even grown any hair yet, what do you know about these things?"

The man chuckled at Li Zimu, "I'm off! I still have chores to do at home."

"Uncle, take care."

Li Zimu replied, swaying as he continued walking towards the village entrance.

He walked all the way to the edge of the village without encountering anyone; everyone was hiding at home in the sweltering heat.

Li Zimu, not seeing any pretty women, felt quite disappointed, sweat beading on his forehead. The cicadas chirping in the trees were annoying, so he decided to go for a swim in the river. He thought it made sense; it had been a long time since he'd swum in the river

. His sister-in-law was away studying in the city, and wouldn't be able to keep an eye on him. Today, he was determined to have a good, thorough swim. With that thought, he excitedly headed towards the small river at the edge of the village.

"Little Mu, what are you doing?"

Li Zimu reached the riverbank. On a blue stone slab, several women were washing clothes. Willows drooped along the bank, their shadows flickering, creating a harmonious and beautiful scene. Li Zimu

felt the weather cool down considerably.

One of the women suddenly teased him, squatting down and leaning slightly forward, revealing a large expanse of white skin that dazzled him. Li Zimu paused, speechless.

"Xiao Mu, what are you looking at?"

Even with his thick skin, Li Zimu couldn't stand it, and his face turned bright red.

"Hahaha—"

"Why is the little scholar blushing!"

A group of women immediately burst into laughter.

"Xiao Mu, where are you going?"

one of the women who had been bending over washing clothes asked.

That voice sounds so familiar!

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