Tomb Raiders: After the Nine Gates Ancestor, they let loose and did whatever they wanted!

After the Zhang family disintegrated, the maze that had been shrouding the foot of the mountain was left unattended and was damaged by the war. Some people who were fleeing the war fled in panic and accidentally ran into the hidden mountain, where they gradually settled down and lived a difficult life!

Upon returning to the Zhang family territory, Xiao Zhang Qiling, who was appointed as the clan leader in a time of crisis, discovered that the former Zhang family lands (so far away that even Zhang Rishan, who had returned to his ancestral home, couldn't find them) had become filled with strangers. The once desolate and quiet Cangshan Mountain had also become a paradise in this chaotic world...

Zhang Qiling, as the clan leader, held absolute power and acted entirely on his own whims. No one bothered him. He reorganized the mechanisms and ignored the uninvited guests from the mountains. After all, without a member of the Zhang family to guide them, they wouldn't find the true location of the clan's territory—except for Wei Wuxian, who was practically a bug in the system.

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Later, young Zhang Qiling discovered the cruel truth: the Zhang family had been utterly destroyed, and he, at such a young age, was left alone in a makeshift house on the mountainside. People always need to eat.

He was foraging for food in the mountains when he was unexpectedly discovered by villagers. His good looks won the sympathy of the elderly folks, who kindly fed him.

In return, Xiao Zhang Qiling quietly protected the small village that should have been under his jurisdiction. After all, the small market was also his source of sustenance. No matter how low one's material desires are, one can't truly live like an immortal who drinks dew...

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The villagers at the foot of the mountain knew there might be a family living upstairs. Since Xiao Zhang Qiling, who rarely left the mountain unless absolutely necessary, needed something, he would go downstairs for a stroll, without disturbing anyone.

After Wei Wuxian arrived at the Zhang family's territory, young Zhang Qiling's frequency of going down the mountain increased significantly. For example, he made his own bed and bought blankets; otherwise, given Wei Wuxian's sleeping habits, young Zhang Qiling would always end up as a pillow or suffer repeated kicks, unable to sleep well!

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Not to mention, now with the addition of Black Glasses, the gods are gradually gaining popularity, the heartbroken boy has become more lively, and the lonely little prince has made friends. It's a three-way journey!

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As for why Xiao Zhang Qiling would stand like a mushroom in front of this potted dish?

Of course, it was Wei Wuxian, with the idea that no one should be idle, who went to buy groceries and then placed them in front of Zhang Qiling to act as an insecticide while he was spacing out.

While you're at it, identify the vegetables. After all, relying on the Qilin's immunity to all poisons, you can transform into Shennong and treat wild grasses as wild vegetables, stuffing them directly into your mouth!

I can't accept it!

Xiao Zhang Qiling: They look pretty much the same, it's okay to eat them, why bother with these details? Never mind...

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Wei Wuxian: I am the Yiling Patriarch who has grown radishes and potatoes, picked lotus seeds, and eaten everything since I came back from the Burial Mound where there were no taboos!

I've got the job of preventing my little one from accidentally ingesting vegetables! ↗

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Black Glasses: Heh... The pot calling the kettle black, neither of you should accuse the other! ↘

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Wei Wuxian has recently developed a new hobby: cooking (which is more of a disaster than cooking itself). He wants to try everything delicious, and when he's in a good mood, he'll even try his hand at cooking. Before coming to see Xiao Guan, he even managed to steal quite a few palace recipes from the Prince!

In addition, his handsome appearance and witty and humorous manner perfectly matched the straightforward and generous personality of people from Northeast China. He successfully won the hearts of the elderly men and women in the market. After all, life is hard, and it's rare to find someone who can make you laugh when you come to buy vegetables!

Hahaha (?w?)hiahiahia……

[Xianxian's Grocery Shopping Diary]

"Auntie, is this little pink radish delicious?"

Wei Wuxian, with his long, flowing black hair, smiled warmly at the vegetable vendor. His red hair ribbon swayed in the breeze, making him dashing and eye-catching. Unfortunately, the person he was facing was a vegetable vendor.

The old woman's face bore the marks of time, her eyes somewhat cloudy, her hands chapped, the cracks hiding indelible stains of dirt. She was thin, with a simple, honest demeanor, and her clothes, though simple and patched, were remarkably clean.

Upon hearing Wei Wuxian's words, the old woman slowly said, "Young lady, you must be from out of town. You can even speak Mandarin..."

"These are water radishes, very fresh. I just dug them out of the ground. They'll be delicious with dipping sauce when I get home!"

Wei Wuxian's smile froze on his face: "Miss? You're calling me?!"

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Well, the old lady's eyesight isn't very good. Nowadays, apart from some stubborn old men, no one has long hair anymore, let alone wearing a headband. Isn't that what a "girl" would look like?

Wei Wuxian was startled by the old woman's words and paused for a moment. Before he could reply, the old woman, whether talking to herself or grumbling to someone nearby, sighed, "Sigh... This world is terrible. Young ladies have to be careful out there. The fighting is fierce. Although our mountains are secluded, what if they break in one day?"

A pretty girl like you should be well hidden. We're practically half-buried in our coffins, we're not afraid of those little devils hitting us. You all need to be safe and sound..."

Wei Wuxian hesitated for a moment before replying reassuringly, "Don't worry, Auntie, I'm not a helpless little girl. I'm a long-haired man—I can protect myself!"

The old woman looked up and examined him carefully before exclaiming in realization, "Ah? I misjudged him! This young man is really handsome!"

She still has long hair, like a fairy!

An old man nearby chimed in, "Look at the way you're looking at me. There's a little kid up on the mountain, isn't there?"

Before, he would go straight for pots and pans as soon as he arrived, buying several from me every time. I guess he doesn't know how to cook; he looks completely clueless when buying groceries. His family doesn't feel comfortable letting him go out alone. I don't know why he goes through so much kitchenware!

Wei Wuxian, hearing this clearly, couldn't help but chuckle as he replied, "Grandpa, that's my brother. He just wanders into the kitchen and messes around. If he's so addicted to cooking, he'll definitely lose his skills quickly!"

"I'll bring him back to my place in a few days..."

"That's great! Let them leave this mountain and venture out into the world. But the children must be careful!"

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While Wei Wuxian was buying groceries, he chatted with the elderly folks. The way they looked at him was like looking at a child who had gone out and whose return was uncertain, perhaps never to return.

With loving-kindness and immeasurable longing...