Water Reflects Peach Blossoms

In the light of the fire, Jiang Ruan suddenly saw a person standing in front of him. He was wearing a pink robe made of extremely expensive material. A soft silk handkerchief that was pale pink but not at all feminine was handed to him by a pair of big hands with distinct joints.

Jiang Ruan looked up.

She saw a handsome and elegant young man standing in front of her, bending slightly, looking at her with his gentle eyes as bright as stars. He exuded a noble aura, as if he were an immortal who had descended to earth.

just.

The man who suddenly appeared in the dilapidated temple late at night was probably either a god or a spirit, but definitely not a human...

The inky black hair gently fell across her pink robe. Seeing that Jiang Ruan didn't accept the handkerchief, Zhe Yan said softly, "Wipe it."

Jiang Ruan was startled and quickly stood up and took a few steps back. She wiped the tears from her face and asked cautiously, "Who are you? Why are you suddenly..."

"Chirp." Zhe Yan straightened up and looked at Jiang Ruan's alert movements, finding her even cuter. "Do you remember? It's the little bird that accompanied you through all the hardships."

Jiang Ruan frowned and looked Zhe Yan up and down: "Are you Jiujiu?"

She looked around the dilapidated temple and found that Jiujiu was indeed not there.

Seeing that she didn't believe him, Zheyan immediately turned into a fiery red bird, flew around her twice, and then changed back to his original appearance.

He explained to Jiang Ruan, "I originally lived in the Ten-Mile Peach Forest. A few days ago, I found you lying on the ground outside the forest with an injured foot, so I rescued you. I realized you had always wanted to go to the mortal world, and I was afraid you would feel uncomfortable if I revealed my true form and followed you around, so I transformed myself into a bird and followed you around to ensure your safety."

Having seen monsters, gods, and even been to the Heavenly Palace, Jiang Ruan quickly understood Zhe Yan's words.

She bowed to Zhe Yan and said, "Mortal girl Jiang Ruan greets the Immortal Master. Thank you for saving my life, healing my injuries, taking me in, and escorting me all the way."

"Didn't we say we were friends?" Zhe Yan stopped her from bowing with the folding fan in his hand and said softly, "No need to thank each other between friends."

"My name is Zheyan, you can just call me Zheyan."

Jiang Ruan hesitated. "My... identity is somewhat inappropriate, and I have no intention of getting involved with immortals in the future. I didn't know your identity before, but now I know. I hope Zheyan won't blame me."

He knew that Jiang Ruan was concerned about Donghua and was afraid that Donghua would vent his anger on him after knowing that he helped her.

Zheyan comforted her: "Don't worry, I have no intention of being friends with you."

Seeing Jiang Ruan sighing with relief and nodding, Zhe Yan didn't say anything else but asked Jiang Ruan, "Now that your relationship is over, what are your plans next?"

Jiang Ruan said: "I want to go back to my hometown first to pay homage to my parents."

"What happened next?" Zhe Yan asked again.

"To make money." Jiang Ruan answered firmly.

She had to earn twice as much as the jade pendant within half a year and redeem the family heirloom jade pendant from the pawnshop. Otherwise, she would not be able to face her ancestors even after her death.

Zheyan saw through everything she was thinking, and there was a softness in Zheyan's eyes.

He took out the jade pendant that he had redeemed from the pawnshop that day from his sleeve and handed it to Jiang Ruan.

Jiang Ruan showed surprise and carefully took the jade pendant.

Seeing her happy, Zheyan was also happy.

After revealing his identity, Zheyan no longer tried to hide it. He immediately waved his hand and transformed the dilapidated temple into an exquisite house, complete with beds and chairs. Not only could it block the cold wind on spring nights, but it was also unusually warm inside.

He also changed the bathtub and used hot water for Jiang Ruan to wash herself.

After doing all this, Zhe Yan said to Jiang Ruan, "I'll go keep watch outside."

Seeing that Jiang Ruan was about to refuse to live here, Zhe Yan interrupted her: "You and I are destined to be together. Moreover, as an immortal, my body is much better than yours. Even if I lie down on the ground, I have immortal magic to protect me. I can also enjoy the moon in elegance outside."

Zheyan had said this, and Jiang Ruan's words of refusal were blocked in his mouth.

Jiang Ruan washed herself with hot water and had a good sleep in the soft and warm quilt.

The next morning, lying on a tree branch with his arms under his head and holding a pot of peach blossom wine, Zhe Yan turned around with an elegant appearance and saw Jiang Ruan opening the door and coming out.

"I made breakfast." Jiang Ruan asked, "Would you like some?"

She wanted to repay his kindness.

Zheyan jumped down from the tree and walked happily to Jiang Ruan.

Breakfast is roasted sweet potatoes.

Zheyan peeled one first and handed it to Jiang Ruan, telling her to be careful with the heat. Then he took another one, peeled the skin that was roasted to charcoal black, and ate it without any disgust.

You should know that Zheyan has a very elegant personality. He hates all kinds of dirt and always keeps himself clean.

The phoenix, the first phoenix in the world, is very demanding about the trees it inhabits.

Apart from the peach trees in the Ten-Mile Peach Forest, Zheyan had only ever lived on a large sycamore tree deep in his own peach forest. He did not take any other trees in the outside world into his sight.

He slept on a tree branch in the mortal world all night last night. If the news got out, it would be jaw-dropping already, not to mention that he peeled roasted sweet potatoes with his bare hands this morning and got his hands covered in black.

Seeing Zhe Yan taking care of her while she ate, Jiang Ruan uncomfortably refused: "You don't have to worry about me, just eat your own food."

Her original intention was to repay Zheyan, after all, he had helped her so much. She didn't expect that this elegant immortal who looked so high and mighty was actually so humble and down-to-earth.

Not only did he help her peel the sweet potatoes, he also kindly reminded her to be careful of the heat, and even said that although sweet potatoes are delicious, she should not eat too much and be careful of stomach acid. He would catch fish and grill it for her later.

Jiang Ruan: “…”

Jiang Ruan was a little overwhelmed by his enthusiasm.

Looking at the fish on the fire, and then looking at Zhe Yan who was sprinkling seasoning on the fish with a lively look, Jiang Ruan didn't know how things had turned out like this.

Because she was afraid that Donghua would vent his anger on Zheyan after knowing that Zheyan helped her, her original intention was to part ways with Zheyan.

Who knew that just because I couldn’t cope with it, I would have to wait and eat grilled fish again?

"Try it and see if it suits your taste." Zheyan handed over the fresh and tender fish.

Jiang Ruan took it and thanked him.

She asked, "What are your plans next?"

Are we going to part ways?

Zhe Yan remained expressionless, saying, "I need to go to Kunlunxu to do something. We're on the same route, so we can go together."

Jiang Ruan disagreed: "You can reach Kunlun with just one spell. Coming with me will only waste your time."

"Save people to the end, send the Buddha to the west." Zhe Yan said: "Saving you is a merit for me. If I don't send you to the foot of Kunlun Mountain, my merit will not be complete."

Jiang Ruan: “…”

Jiang Ruan discovered that the gods were very skillful in speaking and she could not beat them at all.

No matter from what point of view, it cannot be justified.

But she didn't dare tell Donghua about it, for fear that the immortal in front of her would know her true identity and bring her to Donghua.

Although it is not right to think so much about your savior, one must still be on guard against others. Jiang Ruan dare not gamble even a little on such a big thing.

This is exactly the effect Zheyan wants.

Otherwise, Jiang Ruan, who had explained everything to him, would probably have parted ways with him by now.

Even if he stayed by offering to protect her from being discovered by Donghua, there would still be a barrier between them.

It would be better if she didn't say anything and he followed her without asking. After protecting her all the way, and when she insisted on separating from him, he would tell her that he followed her to prevent Donghua from discovering her whereabouts.

By then, no matter how hard Jiang Ruan's heart is, he will probably soften in the face of such gentle and sincere emotions.