"Big Brother Maqiao!"
Jiu Cai 'er ran in front of Yang Fan and happily held onto his arm. This kind of action, if done by a seven or eight year old girl, would be perfect, but Yang Fan was already a grown man, while Jiu Cai' er was only a young girl, so this was a bit abrupt.
However, Jiu Cai 'er did these actions naturally and naturally, as if it was a matter of course. On the contrary, if one were to think about it, they would feel ashamed of themselves for having such dirty thoughts. Perhaps, to Jiu Cai 'er, Yang Fan was her new hope, so when she saw him come, she couldn't help but be overjoyed and reveal her true feelings.
But to Yang Fan, those two soft lumps of flesh that had not yet fully grown gently rubbed against his elbow, and a feeling that could only be felt but could not be avoided. This kind of feeling was indescribable. It was clearly just the touch of her body, but it made one's heart fill with a kind of sweetness.
Yang Fan was not a beginner who had just gotten close to a woman, so he should not have been unable to control himself. However, this girl's eyes were bright and her teeth were white, and her beauty was something that he had never seen before. Being touched by her like this, even Yang Fan couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat. Yang Fan couldn't help but silently say, "Big Sister Pasta, I'm really sorry. I was just speaking carelessly yesterday, but your Brother Qiao has violated the precept of lust …"
Jiu Cai 'er followed beside Yang Fan, and seeing him looking around in the bamboo forest, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Big Brother Qiao, what are you looking for?"
Unknowingly, the way she addressed Yang Fan had become a bit more intimate. Yang Fan had already done some research beforehand, so he calmly replied, "I'm looking for a plant that lives next to a bamboo root. Its leaves are like cat ears, and it's about a foot tall. Its stem is yellow, and it's shaped like a worm. It's a necessary ingredient for refining the Longevity Pill."
Jiu Cai 'er was surprised, "What is that? I've never seen such a thing in the bamboo forest before, what use does it have? "
"Of course," Yang Fan said, "Bamboo leaf can treat mouth sores and eye pain, insomnia and stroke, bamboo drip can treat chest heat, quenching vexation and relieving thirst, bamboo fruit can communicate with the mind, it can lighten the body and nourish the qi, bamboo ru can treat warm qi, cold and heat, vomiting blood and collapse, bamboo root has the effect of clearing heat and eliminating vexation. Bamboo is a treasure all over, and this' Bamboo Treasure 'that grows from it is a treasure for refining Longevity Pills. It's just that this item is extremely difficult to find. "
Yang Fan spoke as if he was telling the truth, and Jiu Cai 'er couldn't help but sigh, "Becoming an Immortal, achieving the Dao, and living forever … I always felt that such things were a bit illusory. Big Brother Qiao is a talented man, and since you've learned the Dao from the Sky Boat Immortal, your knowledge must be profound. Why not become an official and seek wealth and prosperity?"
Yang Fan smiled, "Even though I'm not a monk, I still like freedom. What's the point of becoming an official? Riches and glory? My master has countless followers and endless offerings. If I want riches and glory, I can spend a lifetime without end, so why would I need to bow down to the bureaucracy? "
When Jiu Cai 'er heard this, she was so happy that her heart was about to explode. She had picked up a treasure, she had really picked up a living treasure. This Langjun was young, rich, and handsome. If she could follow him, wouldn't she be able to live a good life? With this in mind, she made up her mind that no matter what she had to do, she would keep this man in front of her.
As Yang Fan spoke, he very naturally turned to the Prince of Luling, "Let's talk about this Huang Zhuling. Why did they set up a strict order that no one is allowed to come up the mountain? Isn't it because the Prince of Luling is imprisoned there? The Prince of Luling is a member of the imperial family and was once the Emperor of the Tang dynasty. What about now? "
Jiu Cai 'er's expression immediately turned gloomy, but Yang Fan was looking to the other side and didn't see her expression. Yang Fan gestured toward the bamboo houses below and said, "Even a family with a hundred mu of land in the countryside would have three courtyards and a tile-roofed house, right? Look at the former Emperor of the Tang dynasty and the current Prince of Luling. Where do they live? They are all crude bamboo houses. Is there any difference between a prince's residence and someone else's? "
Jiu Cai 'er softly responded. Yang Fan stopped and turned around. With a nonchalant expression, he said, "The Prince of Luling lives here, right?"
At this time, they had already arrived at a high ground. From here, they could overlook the houses hidden in the bamboo forest below. There weren't many bamboos in the area, and the military only left a few clusters of bamboos in front and behind the houses to decorate the scenery. Thus, they could clearly see the situation in the area from above.
"Mm!"
Seeing that he was looking around with great interest, Jiu Cai 'er stretched out a slender finger and pointed toward a house in the mountain. "That's right. Look, that's the Prince of Luling's residence. Haha, is there any difference between it and someone else's residence? I've lived here since I was a child, and I've never felt that there's any difference between a prince's residence and someone else's.
The houses are the same, and the people are also the same. Other people raise chickens, but if the Prince of Luling doesn't raise them, then the children of the prince's family can only watch as other people's children eat eggs while they themselves gulp down their saliva. Haha, a descendant of the Emperor of Heaven … is nothing more than this! "
Following the direction of her finger, Yang Fan nervously memorized the surrounding scenery of the house. There wasn't much difference between the houses, and if he didn't memorize these minute differences, he wouldn't be able to tell which house it was later. Thus, Jiu Cai 'er's slightly self-deprecating tone and gloomy expression were completely ignored by him.
Yang Fan quickly memorized the characteristics of the surrounding scenery of the house. Pretending to be uninterested, he turned around and continued to look around for the so-called 'bamboo treasure' while agreeing, "That's right, a prince of the imperial family can only end up like this. Why would I want to become an official? If I become an official, when I encounter a calamity, I won't even have the freedom of a commoner. Why bother! "
"Mm!"
Jiu Cai 'er softly replied. Her voice wasn't loud, but her nod was unusually forceful.
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After figuring out where the Prince of Luling's residence was, Yang Fan was no longer in the mood to continue looking for the non-existent 'bamboo treasure'. Just as he was about to descend the mountain, Jiu Cai 'er finally couldn't help but ask, "Brother Qiao, when can you take me away? Uncle, he … he's forcing me again. This time, I almost couldn't escape. "
As she spoke, her eyes reddened and she couldn't help but lower her head. Gently rolling up the corner of her clothes, tears began to well up in her eyes. This appearance was truly pitiful, and Yang Fan couldn't help but advise, "Don't worry, tomorrow or the day after, if I still can't find the 'bamboo treasure', I'll go somewhere else to try my luck. At that time, I'll take you away!"
Jiu Cai 'er was wild with joy. She suddenly opened her arms and threw herself into Yang Fan's embrace. She kissed him on the cheek with a' pa 'sound. She kissed him hard. Such a passionate young girl was something Yang Fan had never seen before. He couldn't help but touch his cheek in a daze.
Blushing, Jiu Cai 'er shyly lowered her head and softly said, "I … I really can't control myself. Brother Qiao, you don't know, but I've been living in fear here every day, as if I'm living in hell. I really can't stay here any longer, so … so … "
With a relieved smile, Yang Fan comforted her, "I understand how you feel. Being trapped in a place that can drive a person crazy, once there's a chance to escape, you really can't wait. Alright, be careful. I promise you, in two days, I'll definitely take you away! "
"En! Brother Qiao, you … you're a very good person … "
Jiu Cai 'er reluctantly glanced at Yang Fan, then turned around, her red dress swaying in a dazzling circle. She then lifted the hem of her dress, and like a beautiful female deer, she ran into the tender yellow and emerald green bamboo forest.
The bamboo poles were long and slender, leaving behind a beautiful shadow.
The girl with a cute face and a miserable life gradually disappeared into the depths of the forest. Only then did Yang Fan quickly sweep down the mountain. Along the way, he avoided a few women who were digging bamboo shoots and collecting bamboo mushrooms. He snuck past the guards' surveillance tape and returned to the foot of the mountain. He briefly told Gu Zhuting who was waiting there the information he had inquired, and the two of them snuck up the mountain again.
In order to ensure that he didn't make any mistakes, Yang Fan went all the way to the place that Jiu Cai 'er had pointed out. From the same angle, he identified the house and pointed it out to Gu Zhuting. Gu Zhuting immediately began to observe the place from a high vantage point.
This house was the same as many houses on this mountain with a larger population. They were all made of bamboo, with two rows in front and back, fenced together by a fence. The upper floors were bedrooms or storerooms, while the lower floors only had pillars and no walls. They were only used to tie up animals and store some heavy equipment.
After observing the comings and goings of each house, the two gradually came to the conclusion that the people of this stronghold had a habit of letting their children and juniors live in the front while their elders lived in the back. The main room in the back was used as the master and mistress' bedroom, while the rooms on either side were used to store food and other important supplies.
Gu Zhuting had observed very carefully. Other than the location of the house, the number of rooms, the orientation, and the layout of the house, she also took into account the situation of the surrounding households, and even who kept chickens and dogs. Finally, she came up with a plan of action to sneak in and out.
Naturally, Yang Fan wouldn't pretend to be an expert in this kind of plan drawn up by a professional and give orders blindly. He only listened to Gu Zhuting's simple explanation. She didn't mention too many details, but Yang Fan was already amazed by the plan she had drawn up. He nodded repeatedly and said, "It's done! Let's do it this way! "
There weren't many bamboos where the two of them were standing. In order to avoid being seen, after confirming the Prince of Luling's residence, the two of them snuck into the depths of the bamboo forest and waited for the sky to turn dark. Although they couldn't light a fire, the two of them had brought some dry rations with them. Gnawing on the rations and drinking spring water, they had a casual meal and then quietly waited for the sky to turn dark.
At dusk, it suddenly began to rain on the mountain. Gu Zhuting had prepared many strange things, and the moment it began to rain, she took out two extremely soft silks from her bag. Perhaps because of the texture of the silks or because she had applied a layer of something to them, the two of them were surprisingly able to protect themselves from the rain.
Because of the rain, when the sky turned dark, no one moved about in the stronghold.
Yang Fan and Gu Zhuting continued to wait patiently. Only when the dusk was enough to conceal their figures did the two of them emerge from their hiding place and quietly make their way toward the cluster of bamboo houses …
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