bookbashuk Chapter 99 Police Officers from the Mountain
Chapter 99 Police Officers from the Mountain
Su Wan smiled and then looked at Zhao Mengmeng, "Mengmeng, have you been settling in well these past few days on the mountain?"
Zhao Mengmeng quickly swallowed the fish in her mouth, straightened her posture, and answered earnestly, "Replying to Sect Leader Su, it's just a habit! The air on the mountain is fresh, the food is delicious, and everyone is very kind to me." She paused, then added somewhat apologetically, "It's just... it's just that I feel like I can't help with anything, and I feel a little bad about it."
Feng Xiaolu put her arm around her shoulder: "Oh, you've helped us plan such a great internet cafe and bar, that's a huge achievement! Besides, the beginning of cultivation is about tempering your character and getting familiar with the environment, what's the rush?"
Su Wan nodded slightly: "Little Deer is right. The Cloud Hidden Sect is not large in number and values going with the flow. Since you have the opportunity to be here, just stay here with peace of mind. If you have any questions about cultivation, you can come and ask me at any time."
Zhao Mengmeng quickly agreed.
As night deepened, the Milky Way began to appear.
The campfire for grilling fish gradually died down, leaving only a few sparks flickering in the night wind.
"It's getting late, everyone should go back and rest." Su Wan stood up, took Xiao Ling'er's hand, and said, "You have early classes tomorrow, don't let playing interfere with your cultivation."
"Okay, Senior Sister," Feng Xiaolu replied, but her movements were hesitant, clearly still immersed in the relaxed atmosphere from before.
Zhao Mengmeng quickly got up and helped Chen Anran clean up the mess, putting the grill, plates and other items away neatly.
Chen Anran watched Su Wan lead Xiao Ling'er away, the moonlight outlining her slender figure. For some reason, he felt that his senior sister had changed, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what had changed.
"What are you thinking about, junior brother?" Feng Xiaolu nudged him with her elbow. "Hurry up and finish packing, I want to go back and play a couple of games! Mengmeng got me a new account, and I heard the skins are super cool!"
Chen Anran withdrew her gaze and shook her head helplessly: "Senior sister, that's enough."
"I know, I know, I'll just play for a little while!" Feng Xiaolu laughed and didn't care at all.
After tidying up, the group returned to their respective residences.
Chen Anran returned to his room but did not fall asleep immediately. He sat cross-legged on the couch, and with a thought, his consciousness sank into the Museum of Evolution.
The spiritual rice and vegetables in the first display case are still being produced steadily. In the second display case, the [Vajra Relic (Embryo)] radiates golden light and exudes Buddhist power. The [Detoxification Pearl] and the [Mirror of Enlightenment] also shine with spiritual light.
His gaze was mainly fixed on the newly acquired broken magical artifacts. They were piled up in a corner of the museum, like inconspicuous scrap metal, but Chen Anran knew their value.
"Once the Poison-Clearing Pearl and the Mirror of Enlightenment have finished evolving, we will immediately begin evolving these magical artifacts. I wonder what kind of treasures will be born in the first batch..."
As Chen Anran envisioned a scene where every disciple of the Cloud Hidden Sect possessed a "Xuanyuan Sword," a slight smile crept onto his lips.
After leaving the museum, Chen Anran did not continue his cultivation but instead truly relaxed his mind and fell asleep peacefully. This was the deepest and most restful sleep he had had in half a month.
翌日清晨，天光微亮.
Chen Anran woke up naturally, feeling refreshed and full of spiritual energy. He opened the window, took a deep breath of the air carrying the scent of morning dew and fresh grass, and felt a sense of openness and clarity.
After finishing his morning prayers, he strolled towards the spiritual field in the backyard. Despite not having tended to it for many days, the spiritual vegetables in the field were still growing vigorously and lushly green.
Chen Anran rolled up his sleeves and began to patiently weed and loosen the soil, just like before.
"Junior brother, what brings you to tend your precious vegetable garden today?" Feng Xiaolu's voice came from behind, tinged with a hint of teasing.
Chen Anran didn't turn her head, continuing what she was doing: "Didn't you say yesterday that cultivation requires a balance of work and rest? Besides, once these vegetables grow, they'll still end up in your stomach, won't they?"
Feng Xiaolu chuckled, squatted down on the edge of the field, looked at the lush green vegetables, sniffed, and said, "Looks like my 'relaxation therapy' really worked! You should thank me!"
"Yes, yes, thank you for your guidance, Third Senior Sister."
At this moment, Zhao Mengmeng also came over. She had changed into a simple sportswear outfit, her hair was neatly tied into a ponytail, and there were fine beads of sweat on her forehead, as if she had just finished her morning exercise.
"Good morning, Immortal Master Chen, Immortal Master Feng." She greeted them respectfully, and was somewhat surprised to see Chen Anran working. "You...you're planting vegetables?"
"Yes, it's a kind of cultivation," Chen Anran explained simply, noticing the sweat on her forehead. "Went for a morning run?"
Zhao Mengmeng nodded, a little embarrassed: "I thought that since I'm going to cultivate, my physical fitness needs to keep up too. The road at the foot of the mountain has been repaired, and it's very comfortable to run on."
"Not bad, it's good that you have this intention." Feng Xiaolu nodded in an old-fashioned manner, casually plucked a foxtail grass from the edge of the field and put it in his mouth. "Cultivation starts with physical training. When your muscles and bones are strong, you can withstand the flow of Qi into your body. Mengmeng, you have a good foundation, so you'll definitely be fine if you keep at it."
Zhao Mengmeng blushed slightly at the praise, her eyes sparkling: "Thank you, Immortal Master! I will persevere!"
Chen Anran straightened up, patted the dirt off his hands, and said, "Cultivation is not something that can be accomplished in a day. You can proceed step by step. Don't be greedy and damage your foundation."
"Yes, I've got it, Master Chen," Zhao Mengmeng replied obediently.
The air by the Lingtian field was fresh in the early morning, carrying the fragrance of soil and plants.
Chen Anran carefully pulled the weeds from beside a lettuce plant, her movements unhurried and deliberate. Feng Xiaolu squatted nearby, a blade of grass dangling from her mouth, swinging it back and forth. Zhao Mengmeng stood quietly on the edge of the field, experiencing the "morning exercise" atmosphere, so different from that of an urban gym.
The three chatted for a while, and Zhao Mengmeng suddenly received a phone call. After she finished the call, her face darkened.
Chen Anran and Feng Xiaolu both noticed Zhao Mengmeng's expression change instantly.
"What's wrong, Mengmeng?" Feng Xiaolu put away her playful expression, stood up, and asked, "What happened?"
Zhao Mengmeng held her phone, her knuckles turning white. She took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice steady: "It's the project manager calling... saying there's been an accident at the construction site."
Chen Anran stopped what she was doing and looked at her: "Tell me more details."
"A lot of police have come," Zhao Mengmeng said. "We don't know exactly why they came, but they want to go up the mountain, and the villagers are stopping them at the foot of the mountain."
Chen Anran and Feng Xiaolu looked at each other in bewilderment.
Chen Anran's first thought was that these police officers were looking for Feng Xiaolu.
"Your case has even become a major cross-provincial case?"
Feng Xiaolu said blankly, "That shouldn't be the case. Grandpa Zhang said he had taken care of everything for me."
After pondering for a moment, Chen Anran turned and walked down the mountain. "No matter what, let's go down and see what's going on."