Transmigrating to another world, starting as a mountain god

Life on Liangshan was not much different from life on Anshan.

However, there is no one like Zhuge Laodeng here, so Li Yuan needs to personally take charge of managing all matters in the mountains.

It sometimes takes some time to get those things done properly.

The biggest difference is that Li Yuan found himself gradually falling in love with that bamboo forest.

The bamboo forest is tranquil, with a cool breeze.

It is truly an excellent place for drinking tea, discussing philosophy, and taking a short break.

Moreover, the bamboo forest is some distance from the mountain god temple and is in a secluded location.

People who come to worship and offer incense generally don't come to this place.

Except for that gentle woman who wandered into this place by mistake that day.

The bamboo forest is like a secluded paradise, a haven from the world.

That gentle woman seemed to enjoy this feeling as well.

Every few days, she would go up the mountain to worship the gods. Afterwards, she would always linger in this bamboo forest for a while.

There was no particular purpose; I just wanted to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time in this bamboo grove.

Of course, every time she came, she would almost always run into Li Yuan, who was having tea and relaxing.

The gentle woman was worried about disturbing Li Yuan's peace and quiet, so she always moved very lightly when she strolled in the bamboo forest.

Like a cautious fox or rabbit, their movements are gentle and soft, carrying a hint of timidity.

Li Yuan was mostly focused on listening to the voices of the worshippers and rarely interacted with the woman.

Whenever we meet, we exchange greetings, followed by a long silence.

Sometimes, the two would not exchange another word until the gentle woman left.

Until late autumn.

As always, the gentle woman, after praying to the gods, once again walked through the bamboo forest path and strolled in a clearing deep within the bamboo forest.

Watching the withered bamboo leaves flutter down, she seemed to have different feelings.

The cool breeze was refreshing, yet it also sent chills down your spine.

The gentle woman frowned slightly when she saw that Li Yuan was still wearing that simple blue robe.

Without saying anything, she turned and left.

After a short while, it slowly walked back.

However, this time, she was holding a stack of brocade cloaks.

"If you, young master, ignore the differences between the four seasons, you may fall ill."

The gentle woman approached with light steps. Seeing that Li Yuan was staring at the teacup and stone table without any reaction, she gently placed the cloak she was holding on the table.

Li Yuan remained absent-minded, focusing his attention on listening to the voices of the people in the mountain god temple.

Seeing that Li Yuan remained unresponsive, like a stone statue, the gentle woman lowered her head slightly.

She wondered if she had done something wrong, because Li Yuan didn't even bother to respond.

The gentle woman sighed silently and gave Li Yuan a slight bow.

"It was my presumption."

A hint of sadness flashed in her eyes, which were as clear as autumn water.

Beyond the mountains lies the mortal world, but she wanted to stay here a little longer.

In the bamboo forest, it felt as if one were isolated from the world, free from worldly disturbances, clan distractions, endless arguments, and all sorts of gazes.

This is the only place she can... catch her breath.

Unexpectedly, it still disturbed other people's peace and quiet and made them disliked.

The gentle woman stretched out her slender, white arm and gently caught a few withered bamboo leaves. Her brow trembled slightly, and she turned to leave.

Li Yuan remained motionless, intently listening to the voices of the people in the temple, quite absorbed in the moment.

The gentle woman left, and this time she didn't return for a long time.

After Li Yuan regained his senses, he was clearly a little confused when he saw a thick stack of cloaks on the stone table.

"what?"

Li Yuan looked around; there was no one there.

As he wondered if the woman had accidentally left it behind, the creatures of the mountains called out to him.

There was a deer that had gained sentience, but it seemed to have gone wrong in its cultivation and almost lost its mind.

Li Yuan frowned slightly and instantly disappeared.

Bamboo leaves fall, carried by the gentle breeze.

It slowly came to rest on the brocade cloak, as if gently caressed by someone.

In the blink of an eye, it was blown away by the wind.

Li Yuan continued to wander around Liangshan day after day.

Enjoy tea and a short rest, listen to your heart's desires, drive away evil spirits, and teach the mountain spirits.

It was dull and tedious, yet it brought Li Yuan peace of mind, making him as calm as still water.

This aligns with his vision of the life of immortals and gods, but it also evokes a sense of loneliness.

He only hoped that the mountain god of Liangshan would leave the pass soon so that he could return to Anshan and reunite with his friends.

"This world feels so troublesome to move anything."

Li Yuan picked a few fruits from Liangshan Mountain and stuffed them into his immortal body as a way to 'preserve' them.

"If we could figure out a way... that would allow immortals and gods to teleport items over long distances, could we charge a patent fee...?"

As he pondered, he gathered his immortal power, recalled all the spells he knew, and began fiddling with something.

However, his knowledge of spatial magic was still limited. Clearly, this idea would remain just an idea for the time being.

As the seasons change, plants flourish and wither, only to be reborn again.

The bamboo leaves turned slightly yellow, but after surviving the harsh winter, they sprouted new buds.

The spring rain falls softly and silently.

Liangshan boasts beautiful scenery, and its forests seem to have been cleansed and are now bursting with new life.

The lush greenery is pleasing to the eye and refreshing to the mind.

Inside the bamboo grove, there was still a stone table and two stone benches.

A figure, a cup of tea.

As spring transitions into summer, the weather on Liangshan Mountain is warm and sunny, with lush vegetation and fresh air.

It's neither too hot nor too cold.

A graceful figure strolled slowly through the mountains, and before anyone knew it, she reappeared at the edge of the bamboo forest.

She wore a long purple dress, her figure slender and graceful, her temperament elegant and full of intellectual beauty.

The gentle woman gazed at the tranquil bamboo forest before her, a faint sigh escaping her lips.

"I was just strolling in the mountains, how did I... end up here again...?"

She didn't want to disturb Li Yuan's peace and quiet, but she was really feeling restless and needed some fresh air.

Seeing that the maids and guards behind her were about to catch up, the gentle woman frowned slightly, but still stepped into the bamboo forest.

The path meandered, lined with thick, green bamboo; she passed just a few bends before her figure disappeared into the dense bamboo forest.

Several guards walked along the mountain path and glanced at the bamboo forest.

The maid coughed lightly, and the guards exchanged glances. After thinking for a moment, they continued walking forward.

The gentle woman ventured deep into the bamboo forest path. After a brief assessment, she realized that there was a clearing ahead. She stopped her willow-like figure and slowly paced back and forth.

"Will that young master be there?"

The gentle woman had a hint of worry in her eyes.

She didn't want to disturb their peace.

But that bamboo grove clearing, seemingly isolated from the world, truly allowed her to forget everything, cast aside worldly troubles, and enjoy a moment of freedom.

"I usually come here in the early morning."

The gentle woman murmured softly, slightly raising her head to glance at the sun overhead through the dense bamboo branches.

"It's already afternoon, so he probably isn't here anymore."

"Who would spend all day in the woods...?"

"Even if that young master is still here, I'm only staying for a short while, so it should be fine..."

She seemed to be talking to herself, giving herself a reason.

Finally, I mustered up my courage and walked towards the open space.

However, it was clear that Li Yuan also liked this bamboo forest very much.

He was dressed in a long blue robe, with his hair tied up in a crown and hairpins, leisurely drinking tea and taking a break in the bamboo forest.

As the gentle woman stepped to the edge of the open space, she saw Li Yuan's figure and felt her face flush, as if she were embarrassed and annoyed.

Ashamed that I had resolved not to disturb others' peace, yet I instinctively walked this way; annoyed that I had already reached the edge of the bamboo forest clearing, but lacked the courage to take another step forward.

Just like a person who often blames themselves, they will always keep every little thing in mind and treat it as their own fault.

After thinking for a long time, the gentle woman sighed in her heart, slowly turned around, and prepared to leave.

She had already decided not to disturb Li Yuan's peace and quiet anymore, so how could she go back on her words?

"Mountains, rivers, bamboo forests, and all belong to heaven and earth and nature; they are not my property alone."

"Go in if you want, no need to think too much."

Li Yuan's clear voice rang out.

"Also, it seems you left something behind last time."