Luo Shiyu left with a lot on her mind, and Li Nianfan resumed his Buddhist life.
He played the zither, planted flowers, and fished. When he was in the mood, he would write poems and paint to cultivate his sentiments.
On this day, he sat by the pond in the backyard and fished. Dahei lay at his feet and stared at the pond quietly.
"That's strange. I put a lot of fish fry in every month. Why can't I catch any fish?"
Li Nianfan held the fishing rod and frowned. He looked at Dahei suspiciously. "Did you eat them secretly? I remember that I put a golden carp in the beginning, but now I can't see it at all. "
Dahei got up with a start. His eyes were full of innocence and he shook his head like a human.
"It seems that I can only go down the mountain and buy some more fish fry."
Li Nianfan didn't probe further. Seeing that he couldn't catch any fish, he put away the fishing rod and got up to go down the mountain.
Fishing would make one's body and mind relax and calm from the inside out. Li Nianfan enjoyed this feeling very much. At the same time, he liked the freshness of the fish even more. Unfortunately, he couldn't eat it today.
"Xiao Bai, stay and watch the door."
"Yes, my dear master."
Li Nianfan brought Blackie with him. The man and the dog walked down the mountain.
For five years, although Li Nianfan lived a secluded life, he was not isolated from the world. He was not a real immortal. If he didn't see people for a long time, he would go crazy. The mountain where he lived in seclusion was not far from the city.
This city was called the Fallen Immortal City. There were many mortals in the city, and occasionally there were cultivators. There were also rumors of some immortals who met a fated person and accepted him as a disciple on the spot.
"Hey, Young Master Li is here."
"Young Master Li, come and try my white mantou. It's free."
"Young Master Li, what are you going to buy in the city this time? Do you want to stay a little longer? "
"Yes, I still have a lot of things to ask you."
As soon as he entered the city, many acquaintances greeted Li Nianfan.
In the past five years, Li Nianfan would occasionally go down the mountain. Although he did not cultivate, he was multi-talented under the systematic training. Occasionally, he would impart some knowledge that would shock people. When he met someone who was sick, he would also help treat them. Many people in the Fallen Town had been indebted to him.
Li Nianfan responded to them with a smile. He arrived at the trading market of the Fallen Town with ease and walked to a stall that specialized in selling fish.
"Young Master Li, are you here to buy fry again?" The stall owner was already very familiar with Li Nianfan, so he greeted him with a smile.
Li Nianfan nodded and said, "Alright, give me more this time. I want double the amount!"
"Alright!" The stall owner smiled. As he loaded the fish, he said, "Young Master Li, you just bought some not long ago. Why do you want so much this time?"
Li Nianfan sighed softly and said, "Don't mention it. I've been rearing the fry in the pond, but I can't even catch a single fish."
The stall owner's actions paused. He lowered his voice and said cautiously, "Young Master Li, this is a little unusual."
"I think so too."
The stall owner reminded him, "Young Master Li, I think it's better to be careful. There might be demons in the pond. It's better to stay away from it."
Li Nianfan's heart jumped slightly.
Could there really be demons?
Were all the fish that he reared eaten by demons?
He felt a little guilty, but he had lived in the courtyard house for five years and was reluctant to move away. Moreover, if he moved away, he wouldn't be able to find a place to live.
"Young Master Li, I happen to have an elephant tortoise here. This kind of tortoise usually stays in one place and comes out of the water to bask in the sun every afternoon. You can send it into the pond. If it's safe, it means that the pond is safe." The stall owner gave Li Nianfan an idea.
This was equivalent to using the elephant tortoise to scout the way. If it didn't come out of the pond at noon, it was most likely eaten by demons.
Li Nianfan's eyes lit up. He immediately said, "Boss, I'll buy this elephant tortoise!"
"Young Master Li, if it weren't for you, my stall would have closed long ago. This elephant tortoise is still young and isn't a treasure. How can I take your money?"
In the end, the elephant tortoise was a free gift for the fry, so he didn't take any money.
Li Nianfan carried the fry and the elephant tortoise, preparing to rush back to test if there were any demons in the pond.
When he reached the city gate, he found that many people had gathered here. There were even cries and complaints.
In the middle of the crowd, a middle-aged woman was lying on the ground, crying non-stop.
Li Nianfan hurriedly went forward and asked, "Auntie Zhang, what happened?"
This Auntie Zhang was a warm-hearted person. When Li Nianfan first came to the cultivation world, he had received some kindness from Auntie Zhang.
When Auntie Zhang saw Li Nianfan, she couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope. She hurriedly said, "Young Master Li, you're very capable. I beg you to save Nanna. She's been captured by demons."
"Nanna has been captured by demons?"
Li Nianfan was shocked and full of worry.
He couldn't help but think of the lively and cute little girl's figure.
He had a deep impression of Nanna. She had two small braids, and every time she saw him, she would obediently call him brother. Children were angels, and they were really lovable.
"Auntie Zhang, you're confused. Although Young Master Li has many ideas, he's just a mortal. If you let him go, won't you be harming Young Master Li?"
"I think there's no need to be anxious. Didn't three immortal cultivators go up the mountain? They'll definitely be able to save Nanna. "
"Those three people have impressive appearances. One look and you can tell that they're not ordinary people. Nanna will definitely be able to turn misfortune into blessing."
"Sigh, what kind of world is this? Even demons dare to come to the city to cause trouble. "
Everyone discussed. Although they wanted to help, they were powerless.
Li Nianfan pondered for a moment and said, "Auntie Zhang, don't be anxious. I'll help you go and take a look. I'll definitely bring Nanna back!"
"Thank you, Young Master Li. Thank you, Young Master Li." Auntie Zhang had more confidence in Li Nianfan than the three immortal cultivators. She quickly thanked him.
"Young Master Li, demons all know demonic arts. It's too dangerous for you to go."
"We're just mortals. It's better to report to the Celestial Dynasty and let the immortal cultivators come and deal with it."
Many people began to persuade Li Nianfan.
Faced with everyone's concern, Li Nianfan said, "Didn't three immortal cultivators already go? I'm just going to see if I can help. Thank you for your concern."
He had made up his mind. After inquiring about the location, he set off.
The demon fled to a mountain not far from the city. Li Nianfan climbed the mountain while thinking about countermeasures.
The best situation was that the demon was subdued by the three immortal cultivators and he just went over to take a look.
If the three immortal cultivators were no match for the demon, Li Nianfan tightened his grip on the jade pendant Luo Shiyu gave him. He could only count on this thing. Luo Shiyu was a cultivator and her identity should be extraordinary. He hoped that this jade pendant could have a deterrent effect.
Li Nianfan didn't dare to delay, let alone rest.
It was true that demons ate people. If he was late, Nanna would definitely die!
"Nanna, please don't let anything happen to her," Li Nianfan murmured.
At this moment, Dahei, who had been following him, suddenly accelerated and turned into a black shadow, running up the mountain quickly.
"Dahei, what are you doing? Now is not the time to cause trouble. Stop!"
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