Fairy, help me practice

　Mingzhan naturally had no objection, so he followed Chen Wen to his home.

　The villagers were busy beating drums and gongs, celebrating the immortal's arrival in the village as a community performance, slaughtering chickens and sheep, and it was very lively.

　The women all came to Chen Wen's yard to help prepare the ingredients, obviously preparing a big banquet.

　"It's really annoying."

　Although Mingzhan was used to traveling, he had rarely been to such a rural area. Seeing the villagers' enthusiasm, he couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.

　Chen Wen waved his hand. "The countryside is lonely, so the arrival of the immortal is naturally worth celebrating, but it's also an opportunity for everyone to have some fun. Fairy, don't mind."

　He opened the worn wooden door and led the three people into the house.

　"Nuannuan, there's a fairy at home, hurry up and boil some water and make some tea!"

　A timid response came from the inner room, and a small head popped out of the room, then quickly retracted.

　Qing Ming found out that it was a little girl of eight or nine years old. He felt so much pity for her that he went into the house to find her.

　Chen Yao and Ming Zhan chatted with Chen Wen outside the house and learned about the situation in Yuanji Mountain.

　"This is already the westernmost point of the South China Sea. Beyond the mountains in front of us is the endless sea."

　Chen Wen pointed to the majestic dark blue mountains outside the broken window.

　"It's a remote place, so immortals rarely come here, and there's nothing special going on."

　At this time, Qingming and the little girl brought tea.

　The little girl was timid, and her thin clothes were patched but clean, except for her head which was wrapped tightly with a floral headscarf.

　She looks a little weird, like a little old lady.

　After serving tea, Chen Wen hugged his daughter in his arms, and the timidity in the little girl's eyes faded away.

　“Do villagers often go into the mountains?”

　Chen Yao asked.

　Chen Wen shook his head. "No one goes into the mountains. There are many wild animals in the mountains. The trees and ponds around the village are dense, and the fields are fertile. There is no need to take risks."

　“No one goes into the mountains.”

　He emphasized again.

　He is lying.

　Yun Jiang's voice suddenly rang out in Chen Yao's consciousness.

　what happened?

　he asked.

　Yun Jiang ignored him again.

　Chen Yao frowned: "What kind of ferocious beasts are there in the mountains?"

　Chen Wen laughed and said, "Since no one has entered the mountain, who knows what kind of ferocious beasts there are?"

　"Is there a demon?"

　When Chen Yao asked this, Ming Zhan noticed that the little girl nestled in Chen Wen's arms suddenly trembled.

　Chen Wen said firmly: "No monster!"

　"How do you know there are no monsters if you haven't been into the mountains?"

　Chen Yao's questions became more and more direct.

　Mingzhan and Qingming frowned, guessing that he might have discovered the flaw in Chen Wen's words.

　Mingzhan winked at Qingming.

　Qingming understood and went out to ask the villagers about Chen Wen and Yuanji Mountain.

　When Chen Wen heard Chen Yao's question, he rubbed his chin with his hands and quickly blushed: "There is no monster! Oh, our village is at the foot of the mountain, and we have never seen monsters come out to harm people. Doesn't this prove that there are no monsters?"

　He deliberately looked directly into Chen Yao's eyes and added another sentence.

　"Even if there is, it won't harm anyone."

　Chen Yao stared into his eyes, then looked at the little girl who buried her head in her father's arms. After a long moment, he smiled and nodded: "I am."

　"Let's start the meal——"

　In the yard, the villagers shouted happily.

Chapter 154: Midnight Plot

　The farmers' banquet is simple, but it can make people full.

　Even the beauty-loving Qingming and Mingzhan covered their round bellies after leaving the table.

　Chen Yao, who was standing by, couldn't help laughing because of their amusement.

　Ming Zhan glanced at him and said, "Have you ever seen a beautiful woman who is full of food?"

　"That's right!" Qing Ming sniffed and stood on the same side as his master.

　"I've never seen a fairy who's overfed."

　Chen Yao burst into laughter.

　Qingming and Mingzhan blushed.

　Ming Zhan suddenly realized that his behavior in front of Chen Yao just now was not like that of an elder or a boss, but rather like that of a little woman.

　She couldn't help but touch the dual cultivation spell book in her arms and frowned.

　"There's something wrong with Chen Wen."

　She took advantage of the time when the three of them were away from the crowd and quietly reminded Chen Yao and Qing Ming.

　“But it’s not necessarily our problem.”

　Chen Yao looked at her, stretched, and then said, "Eat well and sleep well."

　After saying this, he returned to the side room.

　Qing Ming and Ming Zhan looked at each other, both feeling helpless.

　"Master, do you want to remind him again?"

　Ming Zhan shook his head. "He knows everything. Besides, what he said does make sense. Chen Wen's problem won't necessarily affect us. Let's go. We can rest for a night and then head into the mountains at dawn."

　"Ah."

　"Have you thanked the villagers?"

　"Thank you, Master. I gave each of them one.

　Shengmai Pill."

　"good."

　Chen Wen's yard was soon deserted, with only a few village women left to sweep.

　"Sister-in-law Xiang, don't bother me anymore. Go back and rest!"

　Chen Wen walked out of the main house with his daughter and grabbed the broom.

　The women exchanged some pleasantries and then left.

　Chen Wen and his daughter came to the gate of the yard and looked back at the rooms of Chen Yao, Ming Zhan and the others.

　His face was solemn.

　"Nuannuan, are you scared?"

　The little girl holding her head in floral cloth thought about it, frowned, and shook her head: "Nuannuan is not afraid."

　Chen Wen sighed and reached out to gently stroke his daughter's head.

　After wrapping the headscarf five times, it seemed as if something was moving.

　"Let's go and get some rest early."

　The two entered the main house.

　The waning moon in the inky sky gradually set in the west, and Yuanyan Village fell into a deep sleep.

　The dogs in the village occasionally mumble in their sleep, and from time to time a few vague barks can be heard.

　In Chen Wen's yard, a small black shadow moved quietly, climbed over the short fence, and ran quickly into the mountains.

　Soon the oil lamp in Chen Wen's room was lit.

　"Nuannuan? Nuannuan!"

　The door of the main house burst open, and Chen Wen ran out with a lantern in his hand, looking anxious.

　Chen Yao and Ming Zhan walked out of the east and west rooms at the same time.

　"what happened?"

　"Nuan Nuan is gone!"

　Chen Wen searched the whole yard and said in despair.

　Chen Yao and Ming Zhan looked at each other.

　Ming Zhan took out a round jade compass from his sleeve.

　"Don't panic. Find something Nuannuan often touches. I can help you find her."

　Chen Wen agreed, ran into the house quickly, pulled out the floral headscarf, and handed it to Mingzhan.

　"Fairy, please, help me find my daughter!"

　He looked anxious, and there was nothing strange about his expression.

　Qingming comforted him softly.

　Mingzhan placed his headscarf under the compass and cast a spell.

　The compass began to rotate, and soon a thin jade-colored line appeared in the yard, connecting the inner room and the outside of the yard.

　"Follow the thin thread and you'll know you've found the child."

　Ming Zhan led a few people out of the yard.

　Chen Yao communicated with Yun Jiang with his spiritual consciousness, asking her if she felt anything.

　Yun Jiang ignored it.

　He had no choice but to go out with Ming Zhan.

　The thin line passes through the village and connects to the Shangchuan River in the east of the village.

　Chen Wen's face turned pale when he heard the sound of rushing river water.

　"Nuan... Nuannuan please don't..."

　He quickened his pace and ran over.

　Ming Zhan whispered to Chen Yao, "It doesn't seem fake... but it's too strange."

　Chen Yao took out the restored Zixu Shield and practiced the Water Control Technique: "In short, be careful. We didn't intend to care about him, but if he takes the initiative to provoke us, there's no one to blame."

　Qing Ming also took out the magic weapon.

　The three men walked out of the woods and saw Chen Wen half-immersed in the river in a daze.

　In his arms, he held a small figure.

　The three of them frowned at the same time.

　"Fairies, please, save the child!"

　Chen Wen ran back from the water.

　Ming Zhan sighed and went to meet them with the two of them.

　"Why would you jump into the river in the middle of the night?"

　She had just asked this question when she heard the river roaring loudly.

　The river water along the shore suddenly rolled up a vortex, encircling Chen Wen and forming a barrier.