The Carefree Immortal, Episode 4: Giant Bamboo Valley, Chapter 4: Birds of a Feather

“Let’s go. If we stay here too long, another patrol will come,”

Eyan said.

The two leaped off the giant bamboo and continued forward, encountering several more patrols of spearmen along the way, which they carefully avoided.

Seeing that they were getting further and further away from Tai Bi, Xiao Xuan became even more worried about Shui Ruo, who was still in the giant nest, and couldn’t help but ask, “Didn’t you say it wasn’t far? Why aren’t we there yet?”

“Almost there, just ahead.”

Eyan kept moving, still flying like the wind.

Xiao Xuan suddenly noticed that the bamboo around them was very different from the others. Each section of the branches was curved, like many bottles stacked together. He exclaimed in surprise, “Could these be the Treasure Bottle Bamboo?”

“Yes, you haven’t seen them before?”

Eyan replied.

Xiao Xuan ran and looked around, seeing that this Treasure Bottle Bamboo forest stretched into the distance, and exclaimed again, “There are so many! Some people say they’re so rare.”

“Of course they’re rare. Although there are many here, it is a unique place in the world.”

Eyan suddenly stopped.

Xiao Xuan quickly stopped and whispered, "Is there another patrol?"

E'yan raised her hand to signal silence, her eyes fixed on the distance.

Xiao Xuan followed her gaze but saw nothing unusual. Just as he was wondering, he noticed the crown of a bamboo stalk in the distance slowly tilting and then falling into the bamboo forest. He exclaimed in surprise, "Why did that bamboo fall?"

"Someone is stealing bamboo!"

E'yan said in surprise, "But this area isn't designated as a logging zone yet. They shouldn't be here to steal bamboo..."

"What logging zone? Are there so many rules for cutting a few bamboo stalks?"

Xiao Xuan was even more puzzled.

"You don't understand. Don't be fooled by the fact that this bamboo stalk grows everywhere in the valley. Every single one has to be registered."

E'yan pondered for a moment, then beckoned, "Let's go take a look."

The two crept over quietly, the sound of sawing wood reaching their ears. When they got closer, they heard voices, so they hid behind a bamboo stalk and peeked out.

"Hmph, so it's bamboo thieves."

E'yan said softly.

"How did you know?"

Xiao Xuan peeked over and saw several monsters, each over two people tall, shaped like mantises, entirely green, seemingly made of bamboo. Each of their arms had a sharp saw several feet long, which was diligently sawing through several precious bamboo stalks.

"Just a few mantis craftsmen, hiding in this remote place to harvest bamboo—it's no wonder they're stealing,"

E'yan said.

"These monsters are called mantis craftsmen?"

Xiao Xuan asked, intrigued, noticing the monsters working in pairs, sawing back and forth with lightning speed.

"Yes, they are mechanical craftsmen specially designed for logging. They can not only chop and saw, but also move things. Each one is incredibly strong. Of course, in times of crisis, they are also formidable warriors."

Xiao Xuan listened with great interest and casually asked, "How do you know so much about the Giant Bamboo Valley?"

The mantis craftsmen seemed tireless, their long saws exceptionally sharp. Yet, even so, a precious bamboo stalk that had been sawed down to a mere sliver of its connection continued to be cut, displaying astonishing hardness and vitality.

Xiao Xuan didn't hear a reply, turned to look, and saw the girl biting her cherry lips tightly, her pretty face frozen in shock. He was startled and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

E'yan only replied, "Nothing."

Suddenly, someone shouted, "This won't do! We've been working for most of the day, but we haven't even collected ten roots. At this rate, we probably won't finish in three days!"

Xiao Xuan's heart skipped a beat, realizing the voice was very familiar. He saw two people approaching side by side, one of whom was He Tianpeng. He then realized, "So it's that guy's voice!"

The other person with him was also a young man, wearing a silk crown and a silk scarf, dressed very elegantly. He said, "Brother He, don't worry, there's no other way. The situation seems quite tense these past few months. Our valley has to hand over a large amount of materials and various finished products. People from the realm are frequently coming to check, and the old man is also very strict." "They treat their own people like thieves."

He Tianpeng frowned and said, "This bamboo is really too hard, and it's not easy to harvest. Can't you get a few more mantis craftsmen to help?"

The man shook his head and said, "There's really no way. Before the old man left, he gave an order that no one is allowed to use the mantis craftsmen in the valley without his permission. I managed to get these few secretly with great difficulty. If they find out later, I'll be in big trouble."

Xiao Xuan saw that his face was pale and his voice was weak and soft, and couldn't help but frown: "Why does this guy look so sickly? Who is he?"

He Tianpeng stared at the man and said, "I'm not trying to make things difficult for you, but I've already made a promise in front of everyone. If I don't get the bamboo back this time, I'll have to change my surname. Think of another way."

The man just shook his head, looking very troubled.

"Right, didn't the old man already leave the valley? What are you worried about?"

He Tianpeng said.

The man sighed, "There's a steward named Mao in the valley, and that guy is even more annoying than the old man. He doesn't listen to me at all."

He Tianpeng's voice suddenly rose, and he said angrily, "I don't believe that you, as the young master of this valley, can be controlled by a mere servant like him!"

Xiao Xuan was slightly surprised and thought to himself, "So this man is the young master of Giant Bamboo Valley! How come he's acting like such a coward? He's bossing him around like that."

The young master of Giant Bamboo Valley said with a bitter face, "As you know, that Mao guy is not..." "Ordinary servants? He's someone the old man brought from the border; his methods are incredibly ruthless."

He Tianpeng stared at him, then suddenly lowered his voice and said coldly, "Liu Changqing, don't try to play these tricks on me. That night you were drinking in my fortress and secretly slept with my Xiao Qiang'er. Do you think I didn't know?"

Liu Changqing's expression changed, and he hurriedly forced a smile: "I deserve to die! I deserve to die! It's all because I drank too much that night. Otherwise, even if I had a hundred lives, I wouldn't dare to touch you, brother." "Even a finger of my beloved concubine!"

Xiao Xuan was taken aback, then became angry: "So that fellow surnamed He already has wives and concubines, yet he still dares to covet Shui'er."

He Tianpeng said coldly: "You don't dare? I see you're quite bold. What did you say to her that night? You said what you would do if she followed you?"

Liu Changqing took a step back, his face turning pale and blue, and said: "Brother, spare me! Those were all drunken words, they can't be taken seriously..."

He Tianpeng's expression softened again, and he pondered: "Well... actually, I understand, you've had too much to drink..."

Liu Changqing hurriedly said: "Brother, you're so magnanimous, I'll think of a way right away!"

He Tianpeng leaned closer and coaxed, using both soft and hard tactics: "That's right, um... next time you leave the valley, I'll find a few more beautiful women to send you. If it's inconvenient for you to bring them back to the valley, then I'll help you build a beautiful garden outside, a golden house to hide your beauties, how about that?"

Liu Changqing said: "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare..."

His expression was uncertain, and he looked like he was stammering.

He Tianpeng, observing the expression on the face, added, "If you really like her, how about I give you my little Qiang'er too?"

Xiao Xuan was taken aback, inwardly cursing, "This guy actually wants to give away his concubine? Giving away his own woman like that, what a beast!"

Liu Changqing was overjoyed, stammering, "This...this..."

His eyes darted around, stealing glances at He Tianpeng, as if trying to discern the truth in his words.

He Tianpeng said gently, "Women, no matter how beautiful, are just clothes. How can they compare to the brotherly bond between us! I only hope that you'll take care of me in the future and sell me more of the good stuff from the valley."

"Of course, of course!"

Liu Changqing beamed, patting his chest, "I will forever remember your great kindness, brother!"

He Tianpeng said in a low voice, "Speaking of which, my little Qiang is really quite alluring, that waist, that charm... haha, which man could resist!"

"Yes, that night... tsk tsk tsk..."

Liu Changqing replied, completely infatuated. The two exchanged knowing glances and burst into laughter, their laughter utterly lewd.

Xiao Xuan, hearing their increasingly obscene talk, felt his face burning and his ears burning. Suddenly, he heard a soft "Hey," and remembered that there was a girl beside him.

Eyan whispered, "Is that guy your friend who came with you?"

Xiao Xuan turned his head and saw her staring at him with a look of "birds of a feather flock together" on her face

. He quickly distanced himself to prove his innocence: "No, no! Not a friend. I don't know him at all." Eyan smiled at him, her gaze slowly moving across his face and landing on his already flushed ears.

Xiao Xuan said anxiously, "That guy boasted that he could get his hands on the Treasure Bottle Bamboo, so we came along to check it out."

"You guys? Who else is there?"

Eyan asked.

"And Shui... my third senior sister,"

Xiao Xuan replied.

"Oh, then why didn't I see her?"

the girl immediately asked.

"She's still..."

Xiao Xuan stammered, his face burning even hotter.

"Why did you stop talking?"

Eyan smiled, waiting for an answer, her bright, star-like eyes full of curiosity.

Just then, Liu Changqing said, "I'm going all out today! Here's what we'll do: I'll go back to Giant Bamboo Fortress now and see if I can get a few more mantis craftsmen so we can harvest enough bamboo before nightfall."

He Tianpeng was overjoyed and about to speak when a thunderous shout suddenly rang out: "Who's stealing bamboo? Are you tired of living?"

A gust of wind arose, and a monster darted out of the dense bamboo forest like lightning. It was spider-like, as big as a cart, with tiger stripes all over its body and long hook-like feet. Sitting atop it was a man with a broad face, white beard, and sharp, lightning-like eyes. He wore bamboo armor, carried a long spear on his back, and had a shimmering, emerald-green bell hanging from his waist.

Liu Changqing and He Tianpeng's expressions changed simultaneously. Then, a patrol of gunmen rushed out of the forest and surrounded the two of them and the four mantis craftsmen in the blink of an eye.

"Chief Steward Mao, it's me!"

Liu Changqing hurriedly called out.

"So it's the young master."

Steward Mao quickly scanned the surroundings but didn't dismount. He simply said in a low voice, "May I ask what brings you here, young master?"

Knowing he couldn't hide it any longer, Liu Changqing coughed twice and said, "Young Master He of Dangmo Fortress came to our valley to ask for some bamboo to repel the evil army. Since the quantity is small and the matter is urgent, I took it upon myself to bring him here to gather bamboo first. I was just about to send someone to inform you, Steward, when the old steward arrived."

Steward Mao said expressionlessly, "Before the Valley Master left, he ordered that no one was allowed to gather bamboo without permission. Doesn't the young master know this?"

"This..."

Liu Changqing said awkwardly, "Because the matter is urgent and my father is not here, I had no choice but to gather some first. I will explain to my father in person later."

"No."

Steward Mao agreed decisively.

Liu Changqing's face paled slightly. He said, "This matter is indeed urgent. I beg you, Steward, to be lenient. As for my father, I will naturally take responsibility then."

"Please forgive this old servant for being unable to agree. Since the Valley Master has entrusted all matters of the Valley to this old servant, this old servant would rather die than disobey the Valley Master's orders."

Although Steward Mao addressed Liu Changqing as "old servant," his words left no room for negotiation.

He Tianpeng saw that the situation was not good, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. However, upon seeing the terrifying mount that Steward Mao was riding, he quickly suppressed his thoughts of resistance.

Xiao Xuan's gaze had long been drawn to the huge spider-like monster. He asked in a low voice, "Is Steward Mao's mount perhaps the Tiger Spider Chariot?"

"Yes, but not the type that was previously supplied to Marquis Fengtian,"

E Yan replied softly.

Xiao Xuan asked curiously, "Are there many types of Tiger Spider Chariots? What about the one supplied to the Marquis of Fengtian?"

"There are four types in total. The one supplied to the Marquis of Fengtian was specially made to meet the needs of the battlefield. It is much larger than this one, and can carry four to six people, as well as more weapons."

Xiao Xuan clicked his tongue, admiring the mechanical craftsmanship of Giant Bamboo Valley.

"Men! Count the harvested bamboo and put it in the register, then seal it all in place."

Steward Mao shouted, giving Liu and He a sharp look, and said coldly, "We'll decide what to do today when the Valley Master returns. But if anyone offends again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

The soldiers rushed forward and, in a flurry of activity, sealed the harvested treasure bamboo with chains and seals.

"This old servant takes his leave."

Steward Mao bowed slightly to Liu Changqing, turned around, and steered his Tiger Spider Chariot 　　. Suddenly, he took out a jade-green bell from his waist, shook it a few times as if performing a magic spell, and four mantis craftsmen gathered together, swaying and following him in a line.

"How could this be! What kind of treasure is that bell?" Xiao Xuan was dumbfounded. 　　"That bell is called the Wood-Binding Token. It is said to be made from a spiritual branch from Tai Bi Mountain. No matter what restrictions or spells were placed on it before, all the bamboo and wooden mechanisms in this valley are ultimately controlled by it. It is one of the three treasures of Giant Bamboo Valley," 　　E Yan replied. 　　In a short while, Steward Mao and his party had all left. 　　He Tianpeng was clearly furious, and suddenly burst into a tirade: "What kind of old man is this! Does he even respect you, his young master?" 　　Liu Changqing gritted his teeth and said, "One day, I will make sure this old servant is reduced to ashes!" 　　He Tianpeng's face turned ashen: "What do we do now?" 　　Liu Changqing spread his hands and sighed, "There's really no way. If he complains to the old man, I'll be in for a world of trouble." 　　He Tianpeng stared at him coldly, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty. 　　Liu Changqing smiled bitterly: "You saw it all, it's not that I'm unwilling to try... Sigh, how about this, Brother He, please go back first, and after things calm down a bit, I'll find a chance to help you get the bamboo." 　　He Tianpeng knew there was no way out, and turned and left. 　　Liu Changqing watched him leave, his smile freezing on his face. 　　He suddenly said coldly, "How dare you yell at me, your young master! Don't you know death? Once I become the Valley Master, it will be the end of your Demon-Slaying Fortress!" He raged for a moment before turning away in another direction. 　　Xiao Xuan let out a long sigh, as if trying to sweep something away, and said angrily, "Brothers like this are more like birds of a feather!" 　　E Yan said charmingly, "Can't stand it? But there are plenty of people like that."

Xiao Xuan suddenly remembered that He Tianpeng was most likely going to Tai Bi to find Shui Ruo, and his expression changed.

"What's wrong?"

E'yan asked.

"I have to go back,"

Xiao Xuan said. After hearing the previous conversation, how could he feel at ease leaving Shui Ruo alone with He Tianpeng?

E'yan widened her eyes and glared at him, scolding, "You saw something you wanted to see, and you have to leave right away!"

"That guy surnamed He must be going to find my third senior sister right now, it's very dangerous!" 　　Xiao Xuan said

with a pale face.

"There are other types of Tiger Spider Chariots and many traps ahead, don't you want to go and see them?" E'yan asked anxiously. 　　Xiao Xuan was itching to see them, but he rubbed his hands and said, "I'll have to wait until next time to see them..." 　　"Next time? When will we meet again? We." 　　E'yan said, biting her lip. 　　Xiao Xuan was stunned. Seeing the girl's eyes seemed to show reluctance, a strange feeling suddenly welled up in his heart. 　　"Is your third senior sister a child? Why are you so worried about her?" 　　E'yan stared at him. 　　"Although my third senior sister is highly skilled, that guy surnamed He is really cunning. No, no, I have to go back quickly!" 　　Xiao Xuan felt increasingly uneasy and turned to leave. 　　"Wait." 　　E'yan grabbed his sleeve. 　　"What?" 　　Xiao Xuan turned around. 　　The girl was speechless, but her hands still held him tightly. 　　"What's wrong?" 　　Xiao Xuan asked anxiously. 　　E'yan's dark eyes darted around, and she suddenly said, "Do you want the Treasure Bottle Bamboo?" 　　"Huh?" 　　Xiao Xuan was taken aback. 　　E'yan said, "Didn't you come here to find the Treasure Bottle Bamboo? That guy surnamed He can't get it, are you willing to go back empty-handed?" Xiao 　　Xuan said, "If even that guy surnamed He can't get it, what can I do?" 　　"You...you come with me to a place, and I'll think of a way for you." 　　E'yan said. 　　"You have a way?" 　　Xiao Xuan asked in surprise. 　　"Hmm," 　　E'yan replied, looking confident. 　　"What's your plan?" 　　"We'll see then, I'll be a dog if I lied." 　　"Where are you going? Why do you insist I come with you?" 　　Xiao Xuan became wary. 　　"I'm afraid of getting bored, it's easier to talk to someone on the way." 　　Two faint blushes suddenly appeared on the girl's fair cheeks. 　　"Just for that?" 　　Xiao Xuan was not convinced. 　　Eyan's face seemed to flush even more, and she blinked, saying, "Well, I'll tell you the truth. It's too dangerous there, and I'm too scared to go alone." 　　"Hmph, finally confessing!" 　　Xiao Xuan thought to himself, staring at her, "You said you'd take me to see the Tiger Spider Chariot, but you were just trying to coax me into becoming your helper, weren't you?" 　　"No...no..." 　　Eyan pleaded, then suddenly softened, looking incredibly pitiful, "I really had no choice...so are you willing to help me or not?" 　　Xiao Xuan couldn't stand seeing girls like this, and said, "Where are we going? If it's dangerous, why do you insist on going?" 　　"I need to retrieve something, something from my family." 　　Eyan gazed into the distance. 　　Seeing that she didn't seem to want to be explicit, Xiao Xuan stopped asking and simply asked, "Where are you going?" 　　Eyan exclaimed in surprise, "You agreed to come with me...to help me?" 　　"Next time you want me to help you, don't try to sweet-talk me." 　　Xiao Xuan had already decided to help her, and as for whether this girl could really get the Treasure Bottle Bamboo for him, he figured it was probably just a lie. 　　"Yes, yes, you'll still help me in the future, right?" 　　The girl smiled brightly. 　　"But I have to go pick up my third senior sister first." 　　Xiao Xuan answered irrelevantly, his mind still preoccupied with Shui Ruo. 　　"Huh?" 　　E Yan was taken aback. 　　"That guy is so despicable and shameless, I can't let my third senior sister be alone with him." 　　E Yan remained silent, her smile completely gone. 　　Xiao Xuan continued, "Besides, my third senior sister is very skilled, she can help you too." 　　"Alright." 　　E Yan said helplessly. 　　"Let's go!" 　　Xiao Xuan remembered that Shui Ruo was still sleeping naked in Tai Bi's giant nest, and he became even more anxious, turning around and running. 　　E Yan followed silently behind him, looking absent-minded. 　　Xiao Xuan ran quickly, constantly looking around. 　　Half an incense stick later, the girl behind him suddenly shouted, "Hey, where are you going? Why did you turn back here again!" 　　"Have I been here before?" 　　Xiao Xuan stopped abruptly, only then realizing that he had lost his way. 　　"Are you confused?" 　　E'yan asked sweetly. 　　Xiao Xuan blushed and said, "Do you know where Tai Bi is?" 　　"Yes," 　　E'yan replied. 　　"Take me there quickly!" 　　Xiao Xuan urged. 　　"Oh," 　　E'yan pouted, seemingly very dissatisfied with his attitude, and slowly turned around, reluctantly running in one direction. 　　"Can you hurry up? " Xiao Xuan 　　couldn't help but urge her . 　　"Don't you watch where you're going? What if you fall?" 　　the girl retorted, slowing down even more. 　　"How could you run so fast just now?" 　　Xiao Xuan was burning with anxiety. E'yan 　　didn't answer, but suddenly sped up as if in a fit of pique. 　　Xiao Xuan hurriedly chased after her, but in the blink of an eye, he was far behind. He was startled and immediately gathered his inner strength, barely managing to keep up. Just as he was surprised, he suddenly saw the girl in front of him sway and fall forward with a cry of "Ouch!" 　　Xiao Xuan rushed over and quickly helped her up: "Are you hurt?" 　　E'yan sat up with a pained expression, clutching her foot and groaning softly. 　　"Where are you hurt?" 　　"I twisted my ankle!" 　　the girl exclaimed. 　　"Is it bad?"

"It hurts so much!"

"This way, right? Let me take a look."

Xiao Xuan, who cultivated in the mountains, had some knowledge of the sect's medical skills in addition to Taoist magic and martial arts. He lifted the hem of her skirt to check her socks, but as soon as his fingers touched them, the girl cried out "Ouch!" He was startled and prayed in his heart, "Please don't let it break now!"

Seeing his clumsy hands, E'yan hurriedly asked, "What are you doing?"

"Taking off my socks, how can I check otherwise?"

Xiao Xuan gently removed her boots, held her feet without explanation, and then slowly rolled off her socks.

E'yan stared at him, her eyes fixed on the man's focused expression, and suddenly her face flushed and her heart skipped a beat.

The snow stockings were finally removed, revealing a beautiful, delicate foot, clear and translucent like ice. Xiao Xuan held it in his hands, feeling its warm, soft texture, which made his palms tingle slightly. His heart pounded wildly. After a while, he remembered what he was supposed to do and quickly touched the instep with his finger, holding his breath as he asked, "Where does it hurt?"

"Right here,"

E'yan replied immediately, her voice trembling slightly.

Xiao Xuan's fingertip touched the instep, where the skin was thin as a membrane with faint veins visible. Apart from its exquisite beauty and irresistible allure, there was no redness or swelling. He was stunned.

"What...what are you looking at!"

Seeing him standing there like a dumbfounded goose, the girl couldn't help but blush and scold him.

"It doesn't seem like anything?"

Xiao Xuan mumbled.

"How can it not hurt! It hurts so much! Do you even know how to treat someone?"

E'yan scolded him sharply.

Xiao Xuan's forehead was sweating, thinking, "If only Second Senior Sister were here, she could easily heal any fracture or crack instantly with just a simple, low-level healing spell."

E'yan's foot, held by him for so long, felt incredibly warm and comfortable, but then a sudden numbness crept in, making her panic. She quickly pulled her foot back and covered it with her skirt.

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Xuan asked, bewildered.

"I don't need your healing! You don't seem like a professional,"

E'yan said.

Xiao Xuan blushed and said, "I can't tell anything right now, but I have some healing medicine from my sect on me. It's extremely effective for fractures and cracks. I'll apply it first, and then I'll treat you properly later."

"No way! Who would dare to treat you haphazardly!"

E'yan tightly clutched the hem of her skirt, fumbling inside to put her boots and socks back on.

Xiao Xuan, worried about Shui Ruo, cried out anxiously, "What should we do? How could you be so careless, of all times..."

"You! How heartless of you! I was just rushing to guide you, that's why I wasn't watching my step, and now you're blaming me!"

the girl said coquettishly, her eyes reddening as if on the verge of tears.

"No... I'm not blaming you, not at all, really not at all, it's all my fault!"

Xiao Xuan was at a loss, quickly apologizing and comforting her.

E Yan looked at him with tears in her eyes, biting her cherry lips, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Xiao Xuan's mind raced, and he said, "How about... you rest here for a while, and I'll go get my third senior sister." "

No, no! If you leave me here, and I can't walk, what if some monster or wild beast comes?"

E Yan immediately objected.

This wasn't an exaggeration; Xiao Xuan had only been in the valley for half a day, but he already knew the potential dangers.

"Besides, what if you get lost again if you don't take me with you?"

the girl added.

Xiao Xuan was so anxious he was scratching his head and cheeks.

E Yan's eyes darted around, and she suddenly said, "Hey, I've thought of a way, do you want to hear it?"

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