Peking Opera Cat: I Became A Zi's Brother

Chapter 511 The mysterious mother-in-law?

The further they went in, the stronger the sweet fragrance became, lingering around them.

The originally narrow mountain road gradually opened up, and the surrounding scenery began to undergo a wonderful transformation as if it were under a spell.

The inky grey sky suddenly turned as blue as a gem. The sunlight broke free from the clouds and poured down through the gaps between the branches and leaves, outlining patches of mottled golden light on the ground.

The messy weeds on the roadside had transformed into colorful wild flowers at some point. The flowers were large and delicate, and each petal sparkled with a dreamy crystal luster, as if they were carefully carved from the most precious gems in the world.

"Oh my god! Does this scenery really exist?"

"Hmm? Why is there such a gorgeous view?"

"Sister, Mingyue, you guys are too timid! This is simply a fairyland!"

The cats were instantly stunned by the dreamlike beauty before them, and their pace slowed down unconsciously, as if they had stepped into a fairyland that did not belong to cats.

"Yes, yes, we still have a long way to go, why don't we relax a little bit!"

Like a cheerful little deer, Baitang jumped and skipped among the flowers, humming a tuneless little song "la la la". From time to time, he put his nose close to the flowers, deeply inhaled the rich fragrance, and exhaled.

"Mmm~ smells so good"

After a while, he reached out his hand again, and gently stroked the petals with his fingertips, wanting to pick one, but he was reluctant to destroy this beautiful dreamlike scenery, and muttered in a tangled manner:

"Oh, should I pick it or not?"

"Hmph, how could such a place appear out of nowhere? But if there were no chaos, this place would really highlight my wise and powerful majesty!"

Although Wu Song's years of adventures had kept him alert at all times, he was distracted by the sudden beauty. The majestic golden cudgel in his hand fell to his side unconsciously, and he couldn't help muttering:

"This place is indeed so beautiful that it seems unreal."

"Hmm~"

Xiaoqing looked intoxicated, raised her head slightly, and raised the corners of her mouth unconsciously. Her eyes were full of surprise and admiration that could not be concealed, and she said:

"Wow, this is just like the legendary fairyland, it's incredible."

"..."

Haipiao's eyes were also full of curiosity and amazement. She pressed closely against Mo Zi, gesturing quickly with her hands. Although she could not speak, her excitement and excitement were fully revealed through her agile gestures. Mo Zi nodded slightly, as if responding to her expression.

"Hmm~"

Mo Zi followed the team quietly, his expression as calm as water.

"You should experience some hard training. It's too easy to be blinded by everything in this world!"

So, she just observed everything silently, taking in all the details, not expressing her opinions easily, and letting her companions grope forward in this unknown situation.

"Mo Zi, do you think these are..."

Senior Sister Mingyue frowned, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Shh!"

But before he could finish his words, Mo Zi stopped him with a look.

However, she kept turning her eyes, carefully looking at the plants and trees around her, and every scene and object, always feeling that there was something behind this beautiful scenery that seemed unreal.

There was a huge danger hidden, but what exactly that danger was? It was like a phantom in the fog, elusive, making her heart tremble with anxiety. The feeling of uneasiness became stronger and stronger, and she couldn't help but say:

"Everyone should be careful. I always feel that something is wrong here."

“I think I’ve been to this place before…”

Dafei was also deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery before him, but deep in his heart, uneasy emotions were surging like a raging tide.

"But why can't I see this painting clearly in my memory?"

He tried hard to retrace the path he had taken in his mind and recall the characteristics of the surrounding environment, but his memory seemed to be tightly wrapped in a thick fog and became blurred. No matter how hard he tried, those pictures were like broken puzzles that could not be pieced together.

“Hiss~ It hurts!”

He shook his head vigorously, trying to dispel the fog and make himself more clear-headed, but his head was buzzing, the pain became more severe, and waves of dizziness came over him.

At this moment, an exquisite little wooden house appeared without warning in the sea of flowers.

The wooden house is built with thick logs, exuding a rustic and warm atmosphere.

The roof is covered with thick thatch, and a wisp of smoke is rising from the chimney, puffing out light smoke, adding a touch of worldly flavor to the tranquil scene.

In the open space in front of the house, there is a stone table and several stone benches. On the table is a pot of steaming tea, and the fragrance of tea wafts away with the breeze. There are also several exquisite teacups, which are shining with a warm luster under the sunlight.

"Um!"

When Bai Tang saw the wooden house, his eyes widened and he almost jumped up in excitement. He ran towards the wooden house, shouting at the top of his voice:

"Great, there are people living here. We can finally go and rest for a while and drink some hot tea!"

Da Fei was startled and subconsciously wanted to speak out to stop him, shouting:

"Bai Tang, don't be reckless!"

But his throat seemed to be choked by something, and by the time he reacted, Bai Tang had already run far away, and it was too late.

The cats had no choice but to quickly follow Bai Tang's footsteps.

"Can't this stinky bastard just appreciate this painting?"

"Humph, he ruined the beautiful view!"

Arriving in front of the wooden house, Bai Tang raised his hand and knocked on the door breathlessly. "Knock, knock, knock," his voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Are there any cats? We are drifters passing through. Can you let us in and rest for a while?"

"call--"

For a moment, the surroundings were so quiet that the only sound was the rustling of the breeze blowing through the sea of flowers.

After a while, the door creaked open slowly, and a hunched old woman appeared at the door.

"Um?"

My mother-in-law has a head full of silver hair, as if it has been dyed with frost by the years, and her face is covered with dense wrinkles of varying depths, and each wrinkle seems to hide an ancient story.

She was wearing a plain robe, simple in style but clean and tidy. She was leaning on a cane in her hand and looking at everyone with a kind and gentle smile that made people involuntarily relax their vigilance.

"Children, come in quickly. You look tired and your faces are all sunburned."

Grandma's voice was hoarse, but it contained a reassuring warmth, like the warm sun in winter, shining directly into the hearts of the cats.

"Oh my god, it's perfect for living!"

The cats filed into the wooden house, which was simply and cozily decorated.

In the corner stood a wooden bed, covered with clean, smooth bedding that looked soft and comfortable. On the walls hung some strange paintings, the scenes in them seemed familiar, yet exuded an indescribable eerie atmosphere.

The colors and lines intertwined together seemed to be telling some unknown secrets, which made the cat want to explore but also feel a little scared.

"Come on, come on, the children have all caught a cold, right? Drink some hot tea first to warm yourselves..."

The mother-in-law warmly invited everyone to sit down, then turned around, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured hot tea for them one by one. As she poured the tea, the tea hit the teacup and made a "ding ding" sound.

"comfortable……"

Dafei picked up the teacup and took a sip. The hot tea slid down his throat, instantly dispelling the fatigue and coldness in his body. The fragrance of the tea spread in his mouth, making him feel refreshed.

But his heart was still filled with doubts. He stared at his mother-in-law and asked:

"Mother-in-law, where is this place? How did we end up here? We were originally going to sing at the Zongzong Palace."

"Oh?"

Grandma smiled, the wrinkles on her face deepened, a subtle mystery flashed in her eyes, and she said slowly:

"This is the Valley of Flowers, a place isolated from the world. Your arrival here is a wonderful fate. Perhaps it is fate that has guided you to find this peaceful haven on this long journey."

"Hmm? Really..."

After hearing what the grandmother said, the cats felt very strange, but they did not dare to ask any more questions.

So, they drank tea, slurping the warmth it brought, and chatted with the mother-in-law.

"Ha ha……"

Grandma told some interesting stories about the Valley of Flowers, and the cats responded in a casual manner. The atmosphere seemed relaxed and harmonious.

"Hmm~"

Slowly, Dafei felt his consciousness becoming increasingly blurred, as if wrapped in a layer of soft cotton, and his thoughts became erratic.

He saw that everyone's figures in front of him gradually became illusory, as if separated by a hazy veil. Everything around him seemed to be under a spell, becoming slow and unreal.

"My body, why can't I move my body..."

He wanted to struggle, to wake up, but his body felt like it was filled with lead, too heavy to move. He could only let himself sink deeper and deeper, unaware that a huge unknown crisis was approaching silently like a hunter hidden in the darkness.

"..."

In the real world, in a hidden valley, a mysterious man was sitting on a huge rock, holding a jade flute in his hand, playing a faint tune.

The sound of the flute "whimpered" was like an invisible yet powerful force, slowly enveloping Dafei and his group.

Their bodies stood quietly on the stone bridge, their eyes empty, unaware of anything in the real world.

"Enjoy the beautiful dream I have woven for you..."

The mysterious cat watched all this quietly with an elusive smile on his face.