Fragrant willow catkins

After Liu Chenxiang walked out of the woods, he came to an open area. The stream turned into a small river more than two meters wide. Although it was not as wide as a stream, it was very deep.

Liu Chenxiang looked at herself in the mirror using the water surface and discovered that her head and clothes were covered with leaves and dead branches. She stood there and cleaned them up.

After I finished, I looked up and saw a bamboo house in front of me. The river flowed in front of the house, and there was a small bridge over the river. There was a large area of ​​peach trees planted outside the railings of the bamboo house, and several vegetable plots were cultivated. It was a perfect place to retire to, and it made people quite envious.

Liu Chenxiang walked along the river towards the bamboo house, curious about who lived there. As she got closer, she noticed a person standing on the bridge. He had a slender figure and was facing this side, scattering flower petals into the river for fun, looking very leisurely.

After walking a few steps forward, Liu Chenxiang finally saw the face clearly...

It really is haunted...

While the man was not paying attention, Liu Chenxiang turned around and walked back, but after just one step, he was bounced back by an invisible barrier.

Yin Congyun was scattering flower petals on the bridge out of boredom when he noticed that the barrier was loosening. He began to pay attention to this side. When someone came closer and found out it was his wife, he immediately strengthened the barrier.

The prey is now right at my doorstep, there is no reason to let it go.

It turned out that the person he saw on the street was really her. Yin Congyun became even more interested in Liu Chenxiang. She said that she had no supernatural powers, and he really couldn't sense it, but she couldn't walk so fast without supernatural powers.

"Since my lady is here, why should she leave?" He said it very naturally, making people think that Liu Chenxiang was really his wife.

Liu Chenxiang covered her forehead and thought she was unlucky. She had been avoiding him, but still she ran into this.

When she turned around, Yin Congyun had already walked in front of her.

Liu Chenxiang accepted her fate, "Why is it you again?"

Yin Congyun: "You can't blame me for this, you brought this upon yourself, my lady."

Liu Chenxiang: "Is this your home?"

Yin Congyun raised an eyebrow, "Hmm."

Liu Chenxiang looked at him with some doubt. Is this the "monster" that people are talking about?

"Have you ever killed someone?"

"No, I'm a good citizen." Yin Congyun looked honest.

"Then why do they say there is a man-eating monster on the top of Anluo Mountain?" Liu Chenxiang stared at him in disbelief.

Yin Congyun could see what she was thinking and patiently explained, "I have set up a barrier around this entire mountain. Ordinary people cannot enter. You must be talking about another mountain."

There are two peaks in Anluo Mountain. Yin Congyun was attracted by the beautiful scenery and sparse population in the mountain, so he built a bamboo house under the barrier to isolate outsiders from entering.

After hearing this, Liu Chenxiang didn't ask any further questions, "Open the barrier, I want to go down the mountain."

In order to draw a clear line between herself and Yin Congyun, Liu Chenxiang didn't even bother watching the sunset and planned to hurry down the mountain.

Yin Congyun smiled slyly, "Since my wife has come to my door, how can I let her go?" "I will not open the barrier, my wife, just stay here with peace of mind. Do you want me to introduce you to the structure of the bamboo house?"

Turning around, Yin Congyun walked towards the bamboo house on his own.

Liu Chenxiang was stunned. This guy was not only stupid but also shameless? They had only met three times in total. Why did he think she would stay with him?

Liu Chenxiang didn't bother with him any more. He kept silent and followed the edge of the barrier, looking for a breakthrough.

But the reality went against her wishes. This person really wanted to trap her in this mountain. Not a single part of the barrier was loose, but it became stronger and stronger.

There was no other way, Liu Chenxiang could only go to the bamboo house to negotiate with Yin Congyun.

When they arrived at the bamboo house, Yin Congyun was fetching water from the river with a small bucket and carrying it to the vegetable garden to water the vegetables. Noticing Liu Chenxiang coming outside the vegetable garden, he asked, "My lady, have you thought it through?"

Liu Chenxiang: "Let me introduce myself again. My name is Liu Chenxiang. First of all, thank you very much for your help half a month ago. I have saved some silver these days, almost enough for ten taels. I will return it to you. I hope you will accept it."

Spreading out his palm, Liu Chenxiang saw a few taels of silver in it.

Yin Congyun came up to her and looked at her, but did not go forward to take it. "Xiang'er, what are you doing? It is your husband's responsibility to help you solve your problems."

Liu Chenxiang was helpless, "Master Yin, I was really helpless at the time. If you think it's not enough, I can stay and help you work for a few days as collateral."

Yin Congyun: "Xiang'er, you are too kind. How can your husband bear to let you do heavy work? You just need to stay and enjoy yourself."

Seeing that this person didn't respond, Liu Chenxiang was a little annoyed. She never liked to actively communicate with others. The words she said here today were almost equal to the number of words she wrote in a month. Why couldn't this person communicate normally?

Liu Chenxiang's tone became heavier. "Mr. Yin, we have only met a few times, and we can't even say we know each other. Why are you so entangled? Besides, I look ordinary and have no background. I am not a good person. Why are you so stubborn!"

Seeing that she was angry, Yin Congyun quickly put down the work in his hands and walked out of the vegetable garden, "Xiang'er, don't be angry. You want to see the sunset, right? Although there is no sunset on this mountain, there are also beautiful sunrises. Can I take you to see it tomorrow?"

This person...didn't understand what she was saying? They weren't the same species?

Liu Chenxiang covered her face and remained silent, then turned to look at Yin Congyun seriously, "I said I want to go down the mountain!"

Yin Congyun stood up straight, "No~"

Liu Chenxiang: "What's the point of doing this?"

Yin Congyun seemed to be recalling, "I remember that day when I met Xiang'er by the lake again, you attracted me deeply. At that moment, I decided that you were my wife."

Liu Chenxiang: "I didn't agree."

Yin Congyun smiled faintly, "It seems that I still need to work hard."

He is such a smooth talker, Liu Chenxiang would never believe him.

"Xiang'er, the peach tree planted in my backyard is in bloom. Do you want to go and see it?" Yin Congyun walked towards her.

Liu Chenxiang stepped back.

Yin Congyun's playful mood started to rise, and he stood there and began to seduce her with words, "Very beautiful."

Liu Chenxiang was skeptical, but she was indeed interested. When she went up the mountain, she saw the peach trees behind the bamboo house.

Seeing that she agreed, Yin Congyun walked in front to lead the way for Liu Chenxiang. The two of them walked around to the peach tree and said, "Well, I didn't lie to you, did I?"

Liu Chenxiang was admiring the flowers in the peach forest. The peach trees were indeed well taken care of by Yin Congyun. The branches were full of pink and tender flowers.

"It's beautiful, but I still have to go down the mountain." Liu Chenxiang was under the peach tree, looking back at Yin Congyun.

"…" "Then, if you hug me again, I will let you down the mountain." Yin Congyun smiled, and he looked pretty good when he smiled.

Liu Chenxiang looked at him hesitantly, "...Really?"

"Yeah." Yin Congyun nodded.

Liu Chenxiang looked at his face. His clothes and behavior were not like those of an ordinary person. He was also very polite. He should not be a liar...

Half-believing and half-doubting, Yin Congyun opened his arms, and Liu Chenxiang slowly walked over and hugged him gently.

It's not the first time anyway.

Liu Chenxiang: "Okay, let me go down the mountain."

"Go ahead." Yin Congyun waved his hand casually.

Liu Chenxiang: "How can I go down the mountain if you don't remove the barrier?"

Yin Congyun: "I didn't say to go to the barrier."

Liu Chenxiang's eyes went dark. This man must be out of his mind. Why would she still believe that he wouldn't lie?

"Hold another one?" Yin Congyun teased her with a smile.

Liu Chenxiang dodged backwards, but Yin Congyun became playful and pursued her. Liu Chenxiang dodged again and would not let this man take advantage of her again.

Liu Chenxiang was about to bump into the barrier in the peach forest as he hid farther and farther away. Yin Congyun sighed, turned back to the bamboo house, moved a stool, picked vegetables and cooked.

Liu Chenxiang lingered at the barrier for a while and felt a little tired of standing. Yin Congyun noticed this side, went into the house, took out a chair with a backrest and placed it in the yard, motioning Liu Chenxiang to come over.

Liu Chenxiang was sulking and would not go over.

Afterwards, while Yin Congyun went into the kitchen to cook, Liu Chenxiang sneaked into the yard and sat down.

When Yin came out from the clouds carrying the food, he saw Liu Chenxiang in the yard and smiled with satisfaction, "Xiang'er, come and eat."

"Don't eat."

Yin Congyun went back and forth to the kitchen to serve dishes. "It's delicious. I'm a good cook."

Liu Chenxiang didn't believe it.

"Don't disbelieve me. You must be hungry after all the trouble this morning. I won't charge you." Yin Congyun sat down at the table.

Liu Chenxiang slowly turned around and looked at the table full of food... There were fish, meat, vegetables, and small cakes... Is this person living such a refined life?

Looks delicious...

And it smells so good...

For someone like Liu Chenxiang who has lived alone for several years and still only knows how to grill fish, mushrooms and cook soup, her food is tasteless and can only fill her stomach. Yin Congyun's delicious dishes are a fatal temptation to her.

There are so many dishes... He can't finish them all by himself...

In the end, unable to resist the temptation of delicious food, Liu Chenxiang sat opposite Yin Congyun.

The girl smiled triumphantly, and Liu Chenxiang pretended not to see anything.

Yin Congyun ate faster than her, and when he finished, he looked at Liu Chenxiang with a satisfied smile. When Liu Chenxiang finished her meal and put down her chopsticks, Yin Congyun quickly handed her a handkerchief.

Liu Chenxiang took it and said, "No matter how good you are to me, I will not stay."

"Okay, okay~" Yin Congyun responded with a doting smile, got up, cleaned up the dishes and went back to the kitchen to wash them.

"..." Liu Chenxiang felt like she had punched cotton, and her desire to win suddenly rose. After thinking it over, she walked to the kitchen door and said, "Hey, let me down the mountain!"

"Not good." Yin Congyun washed the dishes calmly.

Liu Chenxiang: "I have something important to do, so I really don't have time to play with you."

Yin Congyun asked curiously, "What is Xiang'er going to do?"

Liu Chenxiang was silent for a while, trying hard to find an excuse in his mind, and suddenly remembered something, "I want to go find the Spirit Gathering Pearl."

Yin Congyun was a little surprised, but he didn't stop moving his hands, "What does Xiang'er want it for? It's a treasure that everyone in the world wants to get."

Liu Chenxiang: "Yes, I am also a person of the world."

Yin Congyun smiled gently, "Okay, I'll help you find it. Xiang'er is waiting for me in the mountains."

Expecting Yin Congyun to say this, Liu Chenxiang said in a teasing tone, "The place where the Gathering Spirit Pearl is located is extremely dangerous, and there are tens of thousands of people fighting for it. Your divine power is so low, aren't you just trying to whet my appetite by saying this? Stop deceiving yourself and let me go."

Yin Congyun was not discouraged by her words. Instead, he was very confident. "Xiang'er, just trust me. I will help you find the beads. You stay with me. We don't owe each other anything~"

"Oh, you are really good at calculating."

Yin Congyun: "That's not true~"

Liu Chenxiang was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. While he was washing the dishes, she explored around the bamboo house to test how big his barrier was. After feeling around the edge of the barrier, Liu Chenxiang found that the barrier had expanded a lot since she came here, and she was almost walking into the woods.

The size of the barrier is equivalent to the size of the open space.

It's like letting the willow agarwood run free.

In the kitchen, Yin Congyun was washing dishes while smiling. He could sense Liu Chenxiang's every move. In short, he did it on purpose. Since Xiang'er came to him, he would not let her out of the barrier. The outside world was very dangerous.

After washing the dishes and coming to the yard, Yin Congyun saw from afar Liu Chenxiang walking back with his head down in frustration.

Yin Congyun: "What's wrong?"

Liu Chenxiang ignored him, went back to sit on the small chair, bent over and hugged her legs to sleep.

"Xiang'er, go to the room and sleep." Hanging the handkerchief for wiping hands on the rope, Yin Congyun walked towards her.

Liu Chenxiang: “No.”

Yin Congyun shook his head and reached out to grab the back of Liu Chenxiang's collar.

Liu Chenxiang stood up suddenly and walked towards the bamboo house as if nothing had happened. "Where should I sleep?"

After failing to come up with a plan, Yin Congyun happily followed Liu Chenxiang and introduced the rooms, "There are a few empty rooms upstairs, all with good lighting, and a peach forest outside the window, Xiang'er, you can pick any one you like."

The bamboo house was large, with several empty rooms, which Yin Congyun had tidied up. Liu Chenxiang picked a room on the second floor and fell asleep as soon as she entered.

She was going through these unlucky days every day, and every day was different.

But fortunately, the environment here is much better than her wandering days. If she changes her mindset, she can regard this bamboo house on the hill as her newly seized territory. This way, she will not be considered as being imprisoned.

Yes, do it that way.

Seeing that she was tired, Yin Congyun closed the doors and windows for her and went downstairs to do his own things.

He was very satisfied that Liu Chenxiang could stay for a while now. Compared with before, Xiang'er's attitude towards him was much more relaxed, not cold anymore, and she talked more.

Although it's not a good thing.

But it shows that his efforts are useful. If he can influence her and let her feel his full love, then the marriage will be a sure thing! He will have a wife!

Liu Chenxiang hadn't slept so comfortably for a long time. She slept until dinner, and only got up after Yin Congyun came up to call her after finishing dinner.

Eat, sleep, sleep and eat. Really, I have never been so full.

At the dinner table, Yin Congyun picked up some food for her and said, "Eat more. After you finish eating, I'll take you to the mountains to watch the sunrise."

Liu Chenxiang blinked and said, "Aren't you afraid that I will run away after leaving the barrier?"

Yin Congyun: "I can just set up a barrier around me. You can't leave me~"

“……”This person really doesn’t mind trouble at all.

But then again, Liu Chenxiang thought that watching the sunrise was just a joke, and she hardly took what Yin Congyun said seriously, but Yin Congyun actually did it.

After the two of them finished their meal, Yin Congyun took two cloaks and a lantern and came to Liu Chenxiang, "Let's go."

Liu Chenxiang: "You're just going to take these things and spend the night on the top of the mountain?"

According to Liu Chenxiang's survival experience, caves are the best for living in the mountains, as they can shelter from wind and rain.

Yin Congyun: "It's okay. I built a small pavilion on the top of the mountain for watching the sunrise."