Lin Nuo Yi arrived, her long hair flowing in the moonlight, casting a soft, clear glow over her slender figure. She took light steps and reached the courtyard gate.
Chu Feng quickly got up. The courtyard gate was not closed, and seeing the figure in the moonlight, he walked over in a few steps.
Lin Nuo Yi nodded at him. Although she had experienced a thrilling battle during the day, almost dying at White Snake Ridge, she was now calm and peaceful.
She looked at Chu Feng and also observed everything in the courtyard. Under the moonlight, she appeared even more clear and beautiful, with an air of otherworldly elegance.
"I came uninvited," she said, though her demeanor was cool, she was not intentionally distant; she was always like this.
"I'm more than happy to see you," Chu Feng led her into the courtyard.
"It's a pity my parents are not here. They always talked about wanting to see you. If they knew you came, they would be very happy." Chu Feng smiled, using these words to bridge the gap between them.
But this wasn't a visit to meet the parents, yet his words made it seem a bit like that. People with thick skin never felt awkward.
"You always say things that don't match your heart," Lin Nuo Yi glanced at him and followed him into the room.
"I'm always honest. Seeing you, I can't hide anything in my heart, and I blurt it out," Chu Feng said quite naturally.
"Is this where you live?" Lin Nuo Yi, who always stood out in every aspect, was now somewhat surprised.
This was Chu Feng's home, and it was her first visit, so she was naturally curious and looked around carefully.
"Be a bit more reserved!" Chu Feng reminded her.
Lin Nuo Yi glared at him and said nothing.
"You're a goddess, you shouldn't be so curious; it ruins your image," Chu Feng said.
"Are you hiding something in your room?" Lin Nuo Yi, being straightforward, turned and entered his bedroom.
"Besides beautiful women, what else could I hide in my bedroom?" Chu Feng laughed, being quite bold, and stared at her beautiful and charming face, then at her long legs.
Actually, he was a bit nervous. The black short sword was under the quilt, and he hadn't expected Lin Nuo Yi to visit his room and enter his bedroom.
At White Snake Ridge, he had used this sword to kill Mu, injure the Silver-Winged Heavenly Deity, and kill many others. He hesitated about whether to tell her the truth, but he was worried it might lead to a confrontation.
Lin Nuo Yi, always cold and beautiful, was rarely looked at so boldly. She reached out and decisively pushed his face away.
Then, she walked out of the bedroom.
Chu Feng followed, touching his face and said, "I was teased!"
Lin Nuo Yi ignored him and came directly to the courtyard.
The moonlight fell, and the place was close to an orchard, with the scent of fruit and flowers spreading, a sweet and fragrant aroma.
The climate was changing, and in late autumn, there were not only ripe fruits but also blooming buds, something that had never happened in previous years.
"Your home is very peaceful, and living here makes it easy to calm down," Lin Nuo Yi said.
Chu Feng walked over, no longer joking, and made her sit comfortably in a wicker chair, offering her a cup of clear tea. "Nuo Yi, you're too tired."
He spoke sincerely. He had seen everything that happened during the day, the Heavenly Deity creatures fighting a giant white snake, causing numerous casualties.
This time, Lin Nuo Yi was responsible for leading those people, and the pressure was immense.
"Did you see the news? Do you know what happened in the Taihang Mountains?" Lin Nuo Yi asked.
"Yes, I'm very worried about you," Chu Feng nodded.
The emergence of the white snake was unexpected. It couldn't be killed by missiles, and even the disciple of Shakyamuni's battle with it ended in an uncertain outcome, which was terrifying.
"Why haven't you left? It's too dangerous here," Lin Nuo Yi looked at him, her eyes deep.
"I'll leave after seeing you safely off," Chu Feng said.
Lin Nuo Yi was very calm, looking at him.
"Alright, I'll be honest. The uncle who promised my parents to take me away also entered the Taihang Mountains during the day. He asked me to wait here for him," Chu Feng handed the teacup on the stone table to Lin Nuo Yi.
"He was injured and is hiding to recover, but it's not serious. We'll leave soon," Chu Feng continued.
"Quite an interesting uncle," Lin Nuo Yi said, and smiled, her red lips and white teeth shining brightly.
At that moment, under the soft moonlight, her face glowed with a white light, and even her hair strands were crystal clear, looking incredibly beautiful.
Chu Feng covered his chest and stared at her, entranced.
"Your smile is so beautiful, it almost blinds me. I have to force myself to keep my eyes open, and my heart is beating faster, so I have to cover it."
"You're just being serious and talking nonsense!"
"Really, I can swear to the heavens. You know, I'm always honest!" Chu Feng put down his hand but didn't look away, saying, "I've always said, if you smile often, no one can resist your charm, which surpasses everything."
Lin Nuo Yi was very calm, looking at the distant orchard, where the moonlight fell, creating a misty, veiled scene.
"What kind of life do you want?" Finally, she looked at Chu Feng and asked.
"Peaceful and quiet, of course, with a bit of passion and occasional surprises and excitement," Chu Feng answered without hesitation.
Lin Nuo Yi smiled, but this time she didn't look at Chu Feng to avoid him staring at her endlessly.
"That's too extravagant and wasteful, not smiling at me like that," Chu Feng, with his thick skin, moved closer, insisting on staring at her.
Lin Nuo Yi looked at him and said, "The life you want seems simple but is hard to achieve. The world will soon have no pure land."
Chu Feng knew she was referring to the changes in the world. Many creatures were evolving, and some terrifying beings were gradually emerging. Various unpredictable events would happen in the future.
"Do you like fighting?" Lin Nuo Yi asked him.
"No!" Chu Feng shook his head.
Lin Nuo Yi was silent, looking at the distant mountains.
Chu Feng added, "In this world, perhaps people have no choice, and everything will be forced to change."
"Go to Shuntian City. It's the central city in the north and can still maintain the peace you want. There's a helicopter outside, and you should leave tonight. It's not safe here anymore," Lin Nuo Yi said.
"Are you here to see me off?" Chu Feng looked at her quietly.
"Yes, during the day, I arranged for the Heavenly Deity creatures to retreat. All personnel have safely left, and there's an empty plane that can take you away."
"Nuo Yi!" Chu Feng reached out, wanting to hold her delicate hand.
"What are you thinking?!" Lin Nuo Yi directly slapped his hand away, looking at him calmly, "Just friends. I hope you are well."
"Alright," Chu Feng reluctantly let go of his hand.
After a moment of calm, Chu Feng spoke again, "Nuo Yi, I know you're worried about me, so you came to see me off. But the uncle who's coming to pick me up is not simple. After you leave, I'll probably leave with him."
Chu Feng organized his words, "Don't worry, I won't joke with my life. When you go to Shuntian City, I'll treat you to a big meal and hope to see your beautiful smile again."
Lin Nuo Yi looked at him, saying nothing.
"I'm serious, I won't joke with my life," Chu Feng looked at her seriously.
Finally, Lin Nuo Yi nodded.
"Also, if you encounter any trouble or have very difficult problems, you must tell me. I'll find people to help you!" Chu Feng said solemnly.
The moonlit night was very quiet and peaceful.
Chu Feng knew that Lin Nuo Yi understood the changes in the world better than he did, as the Heavenly Deity creatures were very large and had been involved in these matters for a long time. He wanted to ask for advice.
"Nuo Yi, what's the current situation?" He asked, wanting to know more about the world.
He knew that Lin Nuo Yi couldn't say everything, as she had hinted before.
Lin Nuo Yi sighed lightly, which was rare.
"The world is very complex and still changing. Great terror is coming, but so are opportunities. After I return, there will be various arrangements, and many conflicts will arise."
Chu Feng was surprised. Although Lin Nuo Yi didn't specify, he could tell that she would face many challenges.
"After the changes in the world, some major forces, like Bodhi Genes, are doing similar things to the Heavenly Deity creatures, sending out some evolved humans to famous mountains and rivers to find spiritual roots."
Chu Feng listened quietly without interrupting.
"The small tree in the Taihang Mountains is just one of our discoveries. In fact, there are many famous mountains, and many places are even more famous and mysterious than the Taihang Mountains."
Chu Feng was moved and couldn't help but ask, "Your point is that all the famous mountains have mysterious plants that will cause conflicts?"
"Yes, some places are far beyond your imagination. There might be sacred trees, and the spiritual roots might grow in clusters," Lin Nuo Yi informed him.
Chu Feng was shocked. Clusters of spiritual roots meant many small trees and possibly fruit. He knew the terrifying consequences!
"The world is changing and will become increasingly unpredictable. Any major force that wants to stand firm must seize a famous mountain!" Lin Nuo Yi frankly told him.
The battle in the Taihang Mountains was just a prelude. The real turmoil was yet to come.
But just the Taihang Mountains alone had a giant white snake. What about other places? It was hard to predict!
"Longhu Mountain, Putuo Mountain, Wudang Mountain, Song Mountain, Emei Mountain, Zhongnan Mountain... these famous mountains are all contested by major forces."
Lin Nuo Yi's words caused a huge wave in Chu Feng's heart.
"One mountain for each major force, why not just divide them equally?" Chu Feng said.
Lin Nuo Yi shook her head, "No one has seized a mountain yet."
"Other creatures have acted. I received news tonight that a few glowing Bodhi trees appeared on Song Mountain, possibly sacred roots. Bodhi Genes attacked immediately but suffered aζ¨θ΄₯."
"Who took it over?" Chu Feng was shocked.
"A few divine apes took it over," Lin Nuo Yi said.
"A few divine apes? So powerful!" Chu Feng knew that Bodhi Genes had disciples of Shakyamuni, who were unfathomable, yet they suffered a defeat tonight.
Not only the Taihang Mountains, but other places also had conflicts!
Song Mountain was not an ordinary place, with ancient temples and a thousand years of incense.
"There's an old ape with incredible skills, and it can recite scriptures now, very powerful," Lin Nuo Yi informed him.
Those temples were now occupied by a few divine apes, likely gathering a large number of ape-like creatures.
Chu Feng could imagine what would happen at Longhu Mountain, Putuo Mountain, Wudang Mountain, Emei Mountain, and Kongtong Mountain. The battles would be fierce.
Now, a famous mountain had been occupied by other creatures!
"What's the deal with the disciples of Shakyamuni?" Chu Feng wanted to know why the middle-aged man was so powerful.
"Twenty-one years ago, a child from the Mu family accidentally ate a wild fruit," Lin Nuo Yi didn't mention the disciples of Shakyamuni but talked about someone from the Mu family within the Heavenly Deity creatures, which surprised Chu Feng.
"Later, he underwent a transformation and became incredibly powerful!" Lin Nuo Yi looked at him, her eyes deep.
How could there have been strange fruits twenty-one years ago? Chu Feng was puzzled.
"He is Mu's brother, and he rarely appears," Lin Nuo Yi said and got up, walking out of the courtyard.
Under the moonlight, she was enveloped in a white glow, looking sacred and beautiful, with snow-white, crystal-clear skin, and even her hair strands were shining.
Chu Feng watched her perfect back as she left.
"Is she too smart, does she know who I am?"