The Carefree Immortal, Episode 3: The Skeleton Demon Army, Chapter 8: Giant Bamboo Valley

"Get up! The sun's already high in the sky!"

a sweet, melodious voice called out loudly.

Xiao Xuan woke up groggily, opened his eyes, and saw Shui Ruo. His face lit up with a smile, and he asked in surprise, "You actually came so early in the morning? Don't you need to go to the back mountain to help? Could it be that all those mountain-opening crossbows are finished?"

"Yes, almost done. We're just waiting for the treasure bottle bamboo to make the arrows,"

Shui Ruo said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan immediately thought of He Tianpeng, the young master of the Demon-Slaying Fortress, and snorted, "Has that guy gone to Giant Bamboo Valley?"

"Not yet."

Shui Ruo suddenly frowned and said gently, "Stop calling him names like that. He hasn't done anything to you."

Xiao Xuan insisted, "Heaven is my witness, that kid is definitely a treacherous and wicked fellow."

Shui Ruo said angrily, "You're getting all worked up about it. Actually, I'm quite nice. Look, what's this?"

As she spoke, she raised her hand.

Xiao Xuan looked over and saw a small, dark bottle in her hand. "What is it?" she asked curiously.

"Qilin Powder, the best healing medicine from Dangmo Fortress. Young Master He gave it to me. As soon as he heard someone here was seriously injured, he immediately had me bring it over. Try it quickly."

Xiao Xuan was stunned for a moment before realizing what he meant. "That guy is just trying to curry favor with you! I don't want it!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Why would he want to curry favor with me? This is a good medicine made with many rare ingredients. Dangmo Fortress never gives it to outsiders..."

"Never gives it to outsiders? Then am I an outsider? Why did he give it to me? Doesn't that just show that guy has ulterior motives?"

Xiao Xuan increasingly felt threatened by He Tianpeng.

"You...you want it or not?"

Shui Ruo's pretty face tightened.

"No! I absolutely don't want that guy's stuff!"

Xiao Xuan retorted stubbornly.

Shui Ruo angrily said, "Incomprehensible!"

She turned and left.

"Where are you going? Don't go!"

Xiao Xuan cried out anxiously.

"To a very, very far place, and I'll never talk to you again!"

The girl didn't even turn her head.

Xiao Xuan jumped off the bed, chased after her, and grabbed her, saying with a forced smile, "Okay, okay, I want it, I want it, alright?"

Shui Ruo calmed down a bit and said, "You're so badly injured, you really need this kind of good medicine. Young Master He said..."

"Then pay attention to me? Give me a kiss."

Xiao Xuan said with a grin, hugging and cuddling the beautiful woman.

"Young Master He said that this medicine, besides its miraculous healing effects, also has the power to ward off evil and impurity. You were injured by that old monster's evil magic, so your body must be... um... stop messing around..."

Shui Ruo couldn't continue because of his pestering.

"Since you don't need to go to the back mountain to help, then you must spend the day with me."

Xiao Xuan said, while trying to kiss the girl's face.

"You pighead, I'm talking to you seriously!"

Shui Ruo scolded.

"Okay, then let's go for a walk in the back mountain, and chat while enjoying the scenery."

Xiao Xuan quickly suggested.

Upon hearing this, Shui Ruo's ears instantly burned. She abruptly broke free from the man's embrace, her face flushed, and said, "You...you're getting naughtier and naughtier!"

"No way, what's wrong with going for a walk? If you're afraid to go to the back mountain, then let's go to the city..."

Xiao Xuan suddenly thought of buying Yao Yao some clothes.

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll get angry!"

The girl's eyebrows were already raised high.

Afraid that she would really get angry, Xiao Xuan quickly put away his playful smile and said seriously, "Alright, alright, let's talk here in this room, sitting properly across from each other."

Shui Ruo saw his unusually serious appearance and wanted to laugh, biting her lip and saying, "That won't do either, I have other things to do today."

"What things?"

"You should rest first, I'll tell you tomorrow."

Shui Ruo coaxed.

"What things? I won't let you go until you tell me!"

Xiao Xuan grabbed her.

Shui Ruo hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "Alright, you can't tell anyone else."

"It's a deal."

Xiao Xuan readily agreed, his curiosity piqued by her mysterious expression.

"I'm going to Giant Bamboo Valley too,"

Shui Ruo smiled.

"What? Go...where?"

Xiao Xuan didn't understand for a moment.

"I'm going to Giant Bamboo Valley too. I'll go with Young Master He later, and if all goes well, we'll be back tonight, or at the latest tomorrow."

Xiao Xuan was shocked: "You're going to Giant Bamboo Valley? Are you kidding me! Didn't you hear what Aunt Fei Luo said yesterday? That's the territory of the Seven Evil Realms!"

"No need to worry about that. Young Master He said his family has always had business dealings with Giant Bamboo Valley, and he's been there many times before. He's quite familiar with the people there, so there's absolutely no danger."

"No, no! Legend has it that everyone in the Seven Evil Realms is ruthless. If something goes wrong, how can that guy protect you?"

Xiao Xuan shook his head vigorously.

Shui Ru pouted and said, "Ugh... I want to go! My Azure Wave Blade fell on the island in the middle of the lake, and now I'm weaponless. Young Master He said that Giant Bamboo Valley specializes in producing top-grade weapons, and he'll have to help me get one. Also, I've heard my mother say that Jade Belt Bay in Giant Bamboo Valley hides the Tai Bi, one of the nineteen spiritual veins of the land, and it's one of the most beautiful places in the world. I'm definitely going to see it with my own eyes this time."

Xiao Xuan was stunned, but his mind was racing: "That brat He is really no good. He's using this to lure Shui Ru out with him. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and we're all alone together... Ugh... What a treacherous guy!"

Shui Ru looked at him and suddenly whispered, "Don't worry, I'm not a child."

Xiao Xuan already had a plan in mind, so he said, "Alright, since you want to go so much, I'll go with you."

"Huh?"

Shui Ru was taken aback: "How can you go? You're still injured."

"It's been fine for a while, look!"

Xiao Xuan raised one hand, casually forming a Fire Lotus Technique and flicking it out. With a soft "whoosh," a sizable flame suddenly burst from his hand, shaped like a blooming lotus, hovering in the air and slowly burning. It actually lasted for quite a while before gradually disappearing.

"Wow, so long… Xiao Xuan, you've finally improved!"

Shui Ruo exclaimed happily.

Xiao Xuan was stunned, even he couldn't understand why he could do this. Before, the flame he released with this Fire Lotus Technique could only last for a single breath at most.

"But don't push yourself. Even if you're fine, you should continue to rest. You can't just run around like that; what if you get tired?"

Shui Ruo still wouldn't agree.

“Didn’t you say this trip was completely safe? If that’s the case, I’m just going to see the scenery, I won’t get tired,”

Xiao Xuan argued.

“But it’s over a hundred miles from here…”

Shui Ruo still felt uneasy.

Xiao Xuan said urgently, “If you won’t let me go, I’ll kill you and not let you go!”

Shui Ruo knew he was actually worried about her, and felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She thought about traveling with her beloved, which was indeed an incredibly pleasant thing, and she couldn’t help but be tempted. Finally, she said, “Then I’ll go ask Young Master He first, see if he’s willing to take you along.”

Of course he’d! Xiao Xuan thought to himself, his eyes darting around, and then asked, “Where is he now?”

“He’s waiting in the back mountain.”

“I’ll go with you to ask him, so you don’t have to run back and forth.”

Xiao Xuan was quickly calculating in his mind.

Shui Ruo thought this made sense, and said, “Alright, but let’s make a deal: if Young Master He refuses to take you, you can’t throw a tantrum.”

Xiao Xuan readily agreed.

Beside the path in the back mountain, He Tianpeng, who had been waiting anxiously, was looking forward with great anticipation. When he saw Shui Ruo approaching from afar, he hurried forward to greet her, his face full of joy. Just as he was about to greet her, he glanced at Xiao Xuan following behind and asked in surprise, "Miss Cheng, who is this...?"

"Have you forgotten? He is my fifth junior brother, Cui Xiaoxuan. I met him in the back mountain yesterday,"

Shui Ruo said somewhat displeased.

He Tianpeng slapped the back of his head and exclaimed, "Ouch! Look at my memory! Please don't take offense, brother."

This guy clearly doesn't respect me at all, Xiao Xuan thought angrily, but smiled and said, "It's alright, it's alright. There are some people I meet and forget, let alone the young master of Daze, He Shaobao."

He Tianpeng couldn't tell if he was being sarcastic or not. He looked at Shui Ruo, wondering what was going on with this suddenly appearing kid, and coughed, "Miss Cheng, um... it's getting late..."

"Young Master He, could you bring one more person into Giant Bamboo Valley? My junior brother would like to come along too,"

Shui Ruo asked.

He Tianpeng hesitated, his face turning somewhat unpleasant. "This... this..."

"Is it inconvenient?"

Shui Ruo asked again, looking at him.

"Um... I'm afraid... I'm afraid something might go wrong if there are too many people..."

He Tianpeng stammered.

This guy clearly doesn't want to take me! Xiao Xuan, seething with anger, suddenly laughed, "What could possibly go wrong? Didn't Young Master He say he was quite familiar with the people there?"

He Tianpeng stared at him and said, "Actually, outsiders aren't allowed into Giant Bamboo Valley. If discovered, they'll be killed on sight. Hehe, Brother Cui, aren't you afraid?"

"So it's that dangerous? Then why are you taking my senior sister?"

Xiao Xuan teased, turning to look at Shui Ruo.

He Tianpeng was slightly taken aback, then quickly said, "Fewer people means easier things. I'm confident

I can take care of just one." "I see. Then how about I take care of myself?"

Xiao Xuan insisted, knowing that if he softened at this crucial moment, the beautiful girl would fall into his clutches.

"I advise you not to go, brother. Giant Bamboo Valley is heavily guarded and full of traps, and there are many ferocious beasts. It's definitely not a place to have fun."

He Tianpeng intensified his threat.

Shui Ruo, seemingly noticing something, suddenly said, "Young Master He, why didn't you say this to me yesterday? Since it's so inconvenient, then I won't go."

He Tianpeng paused for a moment, then immediately changed his tone: "Actually, one more person isn't a big problem, but if something goes wrong, Brother Cui can't blame me."

"I won't blame you, I won't blame you."

Xiao Xuan smiled broadly, extremely pleased with Shui Ruo.

"It's getting late, shall we set off?"

He Tianpeng said.

Shui Ruo nodded, looking around and asking, "Didn't you say you had a Deer-like Shu Carriage? Where is it?"

"Here."

He Tianpeng smiled slightly, patted the magic pouch at his waist, and then began to chant softly. After a few breaths, a melodious neigh was heard, and a carriage pulled by four strange beasts suddenly appeared in front of the three of them.

"Wow! Is this the Deer-Shu?"

Xiao Xuan's eyes widened as he stared intently at the four strange beasts. The four beasts were the size of oxen, all identical in appearance, with white heads and red tails, and tiger stripes all over their bodies—truly the legendary Deer-Shu.

Shui Ruo's eyes also widened in amazement. "White heads... tiger stripes... red tails...it really is the Deer-Shu! This is the first time I've ever seen one!"

He Tianpeng, beaming with pride, laughed casually, "Get in the carriage, let them take you to Giant Bamboo Valley."

Shui Ruo, her face beaming, turned and waved to Xiao Xuan, "Come on!"

"This guy actually has Deer-Shu, and four of them at that..."

Xiao Xuan, envious and dejected,

followed Shui Ruo into the carriage. He Tianpeng then got in and was about to sit down next to Shui Ruo.

Seeing this, Xiao Xuan immediately and casually strode to the middle, separating himself from Shui Ruo.

He Tianpeng, displeased but helpless, could only take a long, gleaming whip from his magic pouch and whip it, propelling the carriage forward.

The four deer-like creatures galloped off, initially unnoticed, but soon the scenery flashed by at an astonishing speed. Eventually, the entire vehicle seemed to fly off the ground, and before they knew it, they were speeding down the mountain and out of Zeyang City.

"The deer-like creatures are not only excellent runners, but their entire bodies are treasures, each part an extremely rare material for refining talismans and treasures..."

Xiao Xuan drooled, still reeling from the shock.

Each time He Tianpeng swung his whip, a blinding light flashed. Shui Ruo couldn't help but ask, "Young Master He, this whip is so strange, what is it made of?"

"It's called the Condensing Lightning Whip. The material is precious, but the key is that it has six different lightning-type talismans embedded in it, because the deer-like creatures are most afraid of lightning,"

He Tianpeng said with a smile.

"Oh, you have quite a few treasures,"

Shui Ruo said.

"The treasures of Dangmo Fortress are indeed not few, but compared to your father's, they are worlds apart,"

He Tianpeng replied modestly, but a hint of pride shone on his face.

Shui Ruo hadn't been home for almost two years, and his words stirred up her longing for family, causing her to fall silent for a moment.

"Miss Cheng, what's wrong?"

He Tianpeng, driving, kept a close eye on her.

"I... I'm a little dizzy."

Shui Ruo didn't want to elaborate, so she made up an excuse.

"My Deer Shu car is very stable..."

He Tianpeng thought she was carsick, so he chatted and laughed, pointing out the beautiful scenery along the way to help her distract herself.

Shui Ruo's mood gradually improved, and she felt grateful. However, she suddenly became annoyed with Xiao Xuan beside her. She secretly slipped her hand down and pinched his waist hard, whispering, "You pighead, what are you staring at?"

Xiao Xuan was startled and then came to his senses, saying, "Nothing, I was looking at the scenery."

Shui Ruo was even more unhappy, biting her red lips and saying, "I'm dizzy! Didn't you hear me?"

"Really? Then let me rub it for you."

Xiao Xuan also thought she was carsick, so he quickly moved closer, holding her head with both hands and gently massaging her temples with his fingers.

Shui Ruo's anger immediately subsided a lot. She glanced at He Tianpeng staring at them and became a little embarrassed, saying, "No, rubbing it will only make you dizzier." "

Then look at the scenery, don't think about it and you won't be dizzy. Ah, look over there, don't you think that tree looks strange?"

Xiao Xuan put an arm around the beautiful woman's slender waist and pointed to the scenery in the distance.

Shui Ruo, shy and blushing, quickly whispered, "There are people here."

Xiao Xuan, not wanting to miss such an opportunity, feigned ignorance and chuckled, "Hmm? Besides us, there are others here?"

He Tianpeng, with his sharp ears, was furious upon hearing this.

Shui Ruo, with her back to He Tianpeng, suddenly widened her beautiful eyes and glared fiercely at him.

Xiao Xuan's heart pounded, but with that annoying guy beside him, he wasn't about to be looked down upon. So he stubbornly held on, grinning and refusing to let go.

Seeing that force didn't work, Shui Ruo tried a softer approach, pleading with her beloved with pitiful eyes.

Xiao Xuan had never seen her like this before, and found it a hundred times more formidable than her fierce demeanor. His heart melted, and he finally released the beautiful woman's slender waist.

But all of this was observed by He Tianpeng. He harbored secret desires for Shui Ruo, and a burning jealousy raged within him. He gritted his teeth, thinking, "You brat, take a good look at yourself! You dare to seduce the daughter of the Marquis of Fengtian? You brat! You're going to be in big trouble!"

The speed of the deer-shaped carriage was indeed astonishing. In less than half an hour, He Tianpeng said, "We've arrived."

Before he finished speaking, he pulled on the reins and stopped the carriage.

Shui Ruo and Xiao Xuan looked around and saw that the carriage had stopped in a depression in a large swamp, surrounded by trees and weeds, but not a single bamboo.

"Wasn't it over a hundred li away? How did we get here so quickly?"

Xiao Xuan asked, scratching his head.

He Tianpeng coldly replied, "If I wanted, we could have arrived even faster."

"This is Giant Bamboo Valley?"

Shui Ruo looked bewildered. This place seemed completely different from the legendary Giant Bamboo Valley.

He Tianpeng immediately changed his demeanor, smiling as he replied, "This is one of the entrances to Giant Bamboo Valley. Miss Cheng, please follow me."

The three got out of the carriage, and He Tianpeng put the Deer-Shu Carriage back into his magic pouch, leading the way towards a small grove of trees.

Shui Ruo and Xiao Xuan followed behind, looking around curiously.

The three entered the grove and came to a pile of rocks lying in the grass. He Tianpeng pointed ahead and said, "That stele is the entrance to Giant Bamboo Valley."

Shui Ruo and Xiao Xuan stared intently and indeed saw a small, inconspicuous stele among the rocks. They were both very surprised. Upon closer inspection, they saw that the stele was cracked and had no markings or words on it, but otherwise, it seemed unremarkable.

Xiao Xuan couldn't help but ask, "This is the entrance to Giant Bamboo Valley? How... how can this thing be used to get in?"

She suddenly thought of a secret technique for passing through walls, but immediately dismissed it, because the stele was small and the surrounding area was open, with nothing obstructing its view.

"The world is full of mysteries and wonders. To prevent outsiders from entering, every entrance and exit of Giant Bamboo Valley is cleverly and secretly designed. How could ordinary people easily understand this!"

He Tianpeng said sternly, showing no more politeness towards him.

Xiao Xuan's face flushed red as he saw Shui Ruo make a face at him.

He Tianpeng continued, "In a moment, close your eyes and follow my instructions. You must not make a mistake, or the consequences will be unpredictable."

Shui Ruo replied, "Okay."

He Tianpeng stopped about three feet away from the stone tablet and told the two of them to follow him. He said, "Okay, now close your eyes and start walking around the stone tablet in opposite directions. When I say stop, you must stop immediately and not take even half a step more."

After speaking, he closed his eyes and began to walk around the stone tablet.

Shui Ruo and Xiao Xuan followed in turn, carefully following his instructions with their eyes closed.

As they walked, Shui Ruo suddenly felt her soft hand tighten; it was being held by a slightly sweaty, warm hand. She noticed the fingers were slender and long, with delicate skin, completely unlike Xiao Xuan's hand. Startled, she quickly tried to pull away, but the hand stubbornly held on, and she couldn't break free.

Just then, He Tianpeng shouted, "Everyone, walk carefully! Don't be distracted. If you make a mistake, you might be teleported a hundred thousand miles away!"

Startled, Shui Ruo realized He Tianpeng was probably holding her hand to prevent her from making a mistake. She dared not struggle anymore, her face burning as she let him hold her hand, silently continuing to walk.

Xiao Xuan, however, was secretly counting his steps and laps, thinking that if the Giant Bamboo Valley was fun, he would come back again.

He Tianpeng suddenly shouted, "Stop! Turn around now and walk around the stone tablet in the direction you're facing. Stop when I say stop."

So Shui Ruo and Xiao Xuan turned around as instructed. After circling around several times, their eyelids darkened slightly, and they suddenly felt a cool, refreshing sensation on their skin. Just as they were wondering about this, they heard He Tianpeng say, "Stop! You can open your eyes now. Welcome to Giant Bamboo Valley."

Shui Ruo quickly pulled her hand away, only to find that the hand she was holding had already released it. She opened her eyes, feeling dizzy, but saw that He Tianpeng's expression was normal, as if nothing had happened.

"Wow!"

Xiao Xuan exclaimed. Only then did Shui Ruo pay attention to her surroundings, and she was stunned for a moment. The stone tablet was still there, but what she saw had turned into an endless expanse of green. The mountains and fields were covered with towering, lush bamboo. Occasionally, a breeze would blow, and a surging green wave would rise up, followed by an overwhelming, refreshing air that cleansed the body and mind.

"This must be the Giant Bamboo Valley! It's truly breathtaking..."

Shui Ruo exclaimed, her face filled with a dreamy expression.

"Let's go, there are even more beautiful places ahead,"

He Tianpeng said smugly, as if the Giant Bamboo Valley were his own home.

The three of them walked along a path. He Tianpeng was clearly very familiar with the valley, pointing out the sights to Shui Ruo as they walked, chatting and laughing all the way, deliberately leaving Xiao Xuan out in the cold.

But Xiao Xuan didn't care. He was naturally drawn to beauty and was almost mesmerized by the surrounding scenery. Occasionally, he would catch glimpses of various exotic birds and beasts flashing by in the bamboo forest. His eyes were already overwhelmed, and he had no time to be jealous or envious.

The path wound its way uphill, and the three of them walked for a long time, eventually reaching a very high place. The surrounding bamboo grew denser and denser, blocking out the sun and creating a cool, almost chilly atmosphere.

Xiao Xuan was completely absorbed in the beauty when he suddenly heard Shui Ruo exclaim softly ahead. He quickly looked up and saw her waving and calling to him, "Come and see!"

Seeing her overjoyed expression, Xiao Xuan hurried forward. Suddenly, the view opened up, revealing that they had reached a high cliff. A huge canyon stretched out from the cliffs on both sides, gradually widening until it became boundless. The canyon was filled with giant bamboos that could be embraced several times in length. Looking up, it was as vast as a blue sea, so magnificent that it took one's breath away.

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