Crossing the Sauvignon Blanc

Since that day, Yan Mo has lived in the cabin on the top of the mountain. She has more important things to do. She needs to improve her strength as soon as possible. She doesn't want to be helpless when Xiangliu needs help one day in the future, and she doesn't want to need Xiangliu to save her when she is in danger.

Xiangliu didn't come on time every day, but as long as he was in Qingshui Town, he would try his best to find time to come back and stay for a while, sometimes chatting, sometimes having a meal together. He was not like a young couple in love who just wanted to stick together all day long. Maybe it was to give each other time to calm down, and they tacitly agreed not to mention it.

"Xiangliu, I'm going to start practicing. I might enter the Phoenix Ring space to unlock the seal of my Dantian."

"Is it dangerous?"

"It should be something. Luo Luo said it might be a little painful."

"Lolo?"

"Phoenix Ring Spirit."

"Can I enter your Phoenix Ring space with you? You've never practiced before, and I'm worried."

Before Yan Mo could finish her explanation, she heard Luo Luo say, "Sure, Sister Yan, the Dragon and Phoenix Rings are a pair. As long as we exchange each other's heart blood, we can enter each other's space."

"Give me a drop of your heart's blood." After Yan Mo said that, he also took out a drop of his own heart's blood and shot it towards Xiangliu's dragon ring. Xiangliu did as he was told.

For a moment, the room was filled with red and blue light, and wisps of light shot out from the rings. Yan Mo's red light formed a miniature fiery red phoenix, while Xiang Liu's blue light was a tumbling dragon. The light exuded an incomparably noble and sacred aura. As early as the moment the light flashed, Xiang Liu waved his hand and released a barrier covering the entire mountaintop. The two ancient beasts circled around Xiang Liu and Yan Mo, entangled with each other, like a pair of lovers who depended on each other. Afterwards, the phoenix and the dragon crossed each other and rushed into each other's rings, leaving a red and a blue entangled mark on the outside of each other's rings.

"Okay, just silently say in your mind that you want to enter the Phoenix Ring or Dragon Ring, and you'll be done." Yan Mo told Xiang Liu.

"Okay, do you want to start practicing now?"

"Are you free to accompany me? The rebels..."

"Wait for me a moment. I'll go talk to my adoptive father and then come over to accompany you. Don't bother yourself. Wait for me to come back!"

"Okay, I will wait for my parents to come home!" Yan Mo said coquettishly.

"Naughty!" Xiangliu raised the corners of his mouth happily, tapped Yan Mo's forehead, and looked doting.

"Wait for me!" After saying that, he disappeared in a flash.

Hongjiang Camp…

"Godfather, I have something to do and need to leave for a few days. I'll leave everything here to you."

"What about that girl?"

"Yes, she wants to unlock the seal of her Dantian. I'm worried about her and want to stay with her just in case!"

"Oh—it seems you succeeded?"

The tips of Xiangliu's ears turned visibly red, but he remained silent.

"That girl, I think she is a kind person. Since she has firmly chosen you, you must cherish her and treat her well."

"I understand, godfather, I will."

The corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was thinking of something...

"Well, go ahead. You don't have to worry about this. Just be safe."

"Yes, the child knows!"

Back at the mountaintop cabin, Xiangliu's mood was different from when he was alone. In the past, whenever he returned here, he'd have troubles but nowhere to confide them, and he'd always enjoy a pot of wine, drinking under the moonlight. Was he tired of living these past few hundred years? It was certainly exhausting. Whether it was his childhood in the Death Arena or his escape to the Far North, the most relaxing time had been his time as a windbreaker. Now, as a military advisor, he was tired too, but there was no one to confide in, and no one could! He'd seen the treacherous nature of human hearts, the intrigues of their own, the quest for power and gain, the struggle for plunder, the pursuit of wealth and influence. Xiangliu shrugged it off. His willingness to remain in Chenrong's army wasn't simply to repay his adoptive father's help, but rather, while most people chased power and profit, there were some fools who, clinging to a slim hope, held on, never even considering restoring their country. They simply couldn't let go of their family, friends, and the land they once loved, and they refused to bow to predators. Now they have become stepping stones and excuses for plunderers to fight for power. Those piles of corpses are their comrades and their families. How can they let them go so easily? This group of fools are guarding the hope of their homeland, and he is just guarding this group of fools. In life, you have to find something to do so that you won’t be so bored, right?

Now, the same little house is no longer just a place where loneliness and solitude can lick one's wounds. It has become lively, relaxed, happy, full of surprises and expectations. According to Yan Mo, this will be their first home...

"Home……"

"Xiangliu, you're back. Come here quickly. The meal is ready. I'm showing off my cooking skills today. These are my modern recipes. Can you handle spicy food? I found a lot of modern seeds in my storage ring, from trees, flowers, and vegetables, including chili peppers. I planted some in my space. I wonder if these varieties are available here now. Come, try the stir-fried chicken."

"Okay, try it." After saying that, he picked up a piece with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. The spicy taste stimulated his taste buds, and Xiangliu felt a burning sensation on his tongue. It was different from the spicy taste when drinking. Combined with the aroma of chicken, it was tender and smooth in his mouth, and the slight spiciness made him even more appetizing!

Yan Mo looked at him with amusement and kindly handed him a glass of water.

"This is a little stimulating to your taste buds, so you'll need to get used to it, but I'm sure you'll like it."

"Well, it tastes really good."

"If you like it, eat more. I know a lot. Although I've never cooked before, I'm very smart. My mother always makes delicious food for me in different ways. I often sit by and watch her patiently explain the cooking process. I've made it countless times in my mind, so you're honored to have tasted my cooking debut, haha..."

Xiangliu looked at Yan Mo gently as he was chattering. At this moment, he seemed to know what the taste of home was and what happiness felt like.

"Eat it quickly, it's going to get cold soon!"

"I really want to drink. I'm an adult now and can drink. After the seal is broken tonight, let's celebrate, okay?"

"Okay." The meal ended in a noisy atmosphere. Of course, it was only Yan Mo who was making noises. Xiang Liu just acted like a quiet handsome man, occasionally responding, which was considered harmonious...

"Xiangliu, I don't want to wash the dishes. Why don't you use magic? Hehe, it would be a waste if you don't use it."

"Okay, go get ready and I'll clean up."

"Well, thank you, my dear sir." Yan Mo hugged Xiangliu happily and rushed back to the house to get ready, leaving Xiangliu in a daze. He shook his head helplessly and looked at her cheerful back, feeling extremely relieved.

Maybe, my past life was too miserable, so God sent her to me to make up for it. It seems that it is not bad...

(I'm quite busy recently, so I might update one chapter a day from time to time. Thank you for your likes)