Brother, You Smell So Good (5k)

A gentle night breeze blew, and without the lights of the world, the stars and moon shone even brighter in the sky. Under the reflection of the Milky Way, it seemed as if night had not yet fallen.

The Lingxu Mountain Range is located in the north of the Central Yuan Continent and is the largest mountain range in the northern part of the Central Yuan Continent.

It lies across this majestic land, blocking the thousand-year-old cold winds blowing from the Northern Ao Continent, thus ensuring that the climate of the central Central Yuan Continent is unaffected by the Northern Ao Continent, and is hailed as the northern gateway to the Central Yuan Continent.

The snow accumulated on the peaks of the Lingxu Mountain Range melts and flows into the Lingxu River, a long and winding river that sustains the people of countless cities. The Qu Huai River in Moxie City, far to the south of the Central Yuan Continent, is a tributary of the Lingxu River, demonstrating its far-reaching influence.

Just then, a ripple spread across the sky, and a magnificent Immortal Ships adorned with five-colored Luminous Pearl slowly descended from the sky, landing on the wide and turbulent Lingxu River.

After three days, You Su, with a ride on He Kongyue's boat, finally arrived at the foot of the Lingxu Mountain Range.

In this vast river reflecting the starry sky, this Immortal Ships is like a star in the sea of stars, blending into the ocean.

On the deck of the Immortal Ships, He Kongyue leaned against the railing, gazing around at the surrounding landscape. His eyes were clear and bright, moved by the ethereal and magnificent natural beauty, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"If you ask me, the night view at the head of the Lingxu River is definitely one of the Spiritual Life Blessed Land in the Five Continents!"

The reason why the Spiritual Life Blessed Land are famous is not only because they have unique cultivation conditions, but also because each blessed land has an unforgettable beauty, a beauty that truly belongs to nature and is the divine craftsmanship of the Heavenly Dao.

"Once it becomes Spiritual Life Blessed Land, it might not be so beautiful anymore."

You Su couldn't see the beautiful scenery, and couldn't empathize with He Kongyue.

But he had been to Jade Ring Pool, which was considered extremely beautiful among the eleven Spiritual Life Blessed Land, and he knew that blessed lands meant there would be people, and with so many people, the beauty of nature would be destroyed.

He Kongyue glanced at You Su and felt that the boy's lifeless eyes seemed rather profound, as if they were beyond his years.

"Brother You is right... Indeed, many sects want to relocate to the headwaters of the Lingxu River. Although the Cultivation Resources here are not as abundant as those in the Spiritual Life Blessed Land, they still surpass those of most areas in the Central Yuan Continent. However, no sect has been able to establish itself here so far because of the obstruction of Mount Henggao. This river is the foundation upon which many people depend for their livelihood. If it falls into the hands of a few with ulterior motives, the consequences would be unimaginable. Rather than that, it would be better to leave it to nature..."

"Hey?! No! Brother You, why are you taking off your clothes?!"

He Kongyue was leisurely recounting the story of Lingxu River when she suddenly caught sight of You Su taking off her clothes and was immediately dumbfounded.

"Brother He describes the Lingxu River as so beautiful, but I can't see it. It's such a pity."

You Su answered while taking off her clothes.

"No, what does your inability to see have to do with you taking off your clothes?"

He Kongyue frowned, tilted her head slightly, and her eyes flickered.

"I can't see it, but I can touch it," You Su said matter-of-factly. "We've come all this way, how can we not experience it?"

"You're not going to jump in and take a shower, are you?!" He Kongyue glanced sideways at You Su's muscular chest, somewhat incredulous.

When You Su was at Lotus Peak, there was a large public bathhouse where he could take a relaxing hot bath every day. Taking a bath every day to relax had become a habit.

But traveling on a painted boat, either meditating or chatting with a man like He Kongyue, with no place to bathe, made him feel extremely uncomfortable. Now that they had come across a natural river, how could they resist taking a swim?

"While warm springs are comfortable, this natural ice spring is also a rare experience. In the dead of winter, taking an ice bath can actually improve blood circulation and invigorate the spirit. Why don't you join me, Brother He?"

You Su spoke, her hand climbed up to the last pair of underwear she was wearing.

He Kongyue's eyes widened, and she quickly called for a stop:

"Brother You, you can't! You're not exposed to the wind or sweating on the pleasure boat, you're not dirty at all, why would you need a bath?"

You Su laughed and said, "Taking a bath isn't just about washing away filth; it can also be a pleasure. I'm not lying to you, Brother He, an occasional ice bath can really be a novel experience. You should definitely give it a try."

As soon as she finished speaking, You Su pulled down a corner of her underwear, revealing half of her buttocks.

He Kongyue's expression was priceless as she slapped the pole and shouted:

"No!"

You Su stopped moving and asked, "Brother He, what's wrong?"

He Kongyue coughed twice before speaking in a serious voice:

"The waters of the Lingxu River are the lifeblood of many people. Aren't you polluting their water source by bathing here? That's inappropriate! We cultivators should have some sense of public morality."

Upon hearing this, You Su felt embarrassed and quickly pulled up her underpants.

"Brother He is right; I was just confused for a moment."

He Kongyue breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in praise of You Su's change of heart. Because he was facing You Su directly, he glanced over and immediately noticed that there was an elephant's head embroidered on the crotch of You Su's underpants.

??

No, are you a three-year-old?!

You Su was unaware that this was a clever trick Ji Lingruo she was tidying up his clothes. She wasn't sleeping because she stayed indoors, but because she was embroidering You Su's underpants.

The point is that if You Su were to encounter a female cultivator throwing herself at him while he's out, the sight You Su the embroidery on his crotch would likely kill any interest he might have.

Before He Kongyue could recover from the shock of You Su's strange hobby, You Su spoke first:

"Brother He, I have a favor to ask."

"What is it?" He Kongyue frowned.

"Is your Colorful Cloud Boat waterproof?"

"Flying Law Artifact inevitably face thunderstorms, so they are naturally protected against electricity and water," He Kongyue explained.

"Okay, then I won't wash in the river. I'll just fetch water and wash myself..."

You Su still couldn't let go of her obsession with washing up.

He Kongyue gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and calmly said:

"Brother You, try to move quickly, don't... catch a cold."

After saying this, He Kongyue turned away with a flick of her sleeve.

"Brother He, are you really not going to wash? Hey, where are you going? Is it really inappropriate to take a bath on your Colorful Cloud Boat? If you don't want to, just say so. There's no need to make things difficult for yourself because of me!"

He Kongyue had already leaped ashore, and upon hearing this, she twitched the corner of her mouth:

"I'm just going to check out the surrounding area. Don't worry about washing, Brother You, I'm not fussy!"

"Brother He is truly generous..."

You Su gazed in the direction He Kongyue had left, nodding with a sigh.

Little did anyone know that even He Kongyue herself had never taken a bath on this beloved magical Law Artifact.

The Lingxu Mountain Range are steep and rugged, with ancient trees reaching for the sky on their slopes. Streams murmur through the mountains, and clear springs flow over rocks, their sounds like the melodious strains of silk and bamboo instruments. Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs bloom everywhere, their fragrance filling the air and refreshing the mind. The area is imbued with Spiritual Qi and ethereal beauty, like a garden for immortals, full of mystery and wonder.

Two men walked together on a mountain path. The one in the lead wore a square scarf and dressed like a frail scholar, looking delicate and weak. The one following closely behind had a full beard and wore a fur coat made of tiger skin, clearly a rugged and tough man.

The two unfamiliar faces were none other than He Kongyue and You Su in disguise.

He Kongyue's Colorful Cloud Boat had the function of isolating people from being seen, and thanks to this, the two of them were able to travel north smoothly without being noticed by the many cultivators who were also heading to the Lingxu Mountain Range, thus avoiding a lot of trouble.

"Brother He, is it really necessary to disguise yourself?"

You Su stroked his thick beard, still feeling a little uncomfortable.

He Kongyue didn't look back, focusing on the road ahead.

"When you're out and about, it's always good to be extra cautious."

"Oh..."

You Su is blind and cannot see others, so he naturally doesn't care much about how others see him. Therefore, he doesn't have the habit of disguising himself when going out, which is somewhat like 'burying one's head in the sand'.

The cave abode of Void Glimpse Venerable was truly difficult to find. Without the Mystic Qi emerging from the cave as a guide, searching for it in this vast mountain range was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

However, we must not slacken our exploration because of this, since getting closer to the final destination increases our chances of seizing a fortuitous opportunity.

However, treasure hunting is a skill. The Spiritual Treasure Sect is famous for its Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams, Feng Shui and physiognomy. The twelfth peak of the Xuanxiao Sect is also a special immortal peak for cultivating treasure hunting secrets. After all, treasure hunting is a huge source of resources for cultivators.

You Su was blind and knew nothing about treasure hunting, so he could only pretend to follow the knowledgeable He Kongyue around.

He Kongyue suddenly stopped, bent down and tapped on the stone in front of her, and turned her head to listen to the sound.

Because of the large degree of bowing, the lower robe was taut without a single crease, outlining a taut curve.

You Su couldn't see the details, but his Divine Sense could still scan out the general outline. He secretly admired him: Brother He's lower body is extremely stable. Even if he is not Sword Cultivator, he must have diligently studied fist and foot techniques.

He Kongyue, unaware of You Su, shook her head with disappointment after giving him the dressing down.

"It's still not right."

You Su hasn't contributed any effort, she can only offer emotional support.

"If such fortuitous opportunity were so easy to find, all the treasures buried in the ground would have been dug up long ago, so how could it be our turn? Brother He has been searching all day, why don't we take a rest and continue tomorrow?"

He Kongyue straightened up and looked at the darkening sky, then had no choice but to give up.

They arrived at the Lingxu Mountain Range last night and went up to explore this morning. There's no way they could go down to rest and start over tomorrow. If they wait until dark, it will be difficult to find a place to stay.

"That's fine too."

He Kongyue nodded, but seeing You Su leaning leisurely against the tree trunk, she was instantly furious. "Brother You, there should be a cave behind this pile of stones. You and I will move all the stones aside, and we'll rest inside tonight."

You Su understood immediately, and feeling too embarrassed to let He Kongyue do it, she said:

"Brother He, don't move. You're a gentle scholar while I'm a rough and uncouth man. I can handle moving the stones by myself. You need to fit the persona."

With that, You Su obediently started moving the stones.

Gradually, the outline of a hole began to appear.

A faint, delicate fragrance wafted through the dusty air of the cave. He Kongyue took a deep breath and exclaimed with delight:

"I didn't expect such a pleasant surprise! Brother You, let's go in!"

You Su also smelled the strange fragrance and quickly followed He Kongyue's footsteps.

He Kongyue took out a luminous Luminous Pearl from her Universe Bag, and the dim cave instantly became bright.

He Kongyue's gaze sharpened as she spotted the source of the fragrance—a small plant with tender, palmately compound, white leaves.

The young nobleman was extremely excited to see it and quickly ran to the grass.

"Brother He, what is this?"

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be White Leaf Spirit Ginseng."

You Su had also learned about White Leaf Spirit Ginseng in the Joyous Union Technique Earth Scroll, which is a very precious medicinal material.

Most common white ginseng is water ginseng, except for White Leaf Spirit Ginseng. It grows in the soil, but its stems, leaves, and flesh are all pure white. Because of its pure white color, it is different from other Spirit Plant. It is very afraid of light and high temperatures, so it often grows in the dark places of high mountains.

As a result, the White Leaf Spirit Ginseng is rich in Yin Qi, making it a rare and excellent medicine for nourishing Yin. Some Alchemist even refine it into an aphrodisiac to treat sexual apathy...

However, even if this thing is rare, it shouldn't be He Kongyue treat it like a treasure. Something that can be bought shouldn't be considered a treasure to him, especially since he is a man who doesn't need the White Leaf Spirit Ginseng.

Presumably, this wealthy young man from a top-tier aristocratic family was more excited about the unexpected surprises he had during his travels than about encountering the White Leaf Spirit Ginseng itself.

"It seems that Heavenly Dao has taken pity on you, Brother He, and is rewarding you for your hard work all day."

You Su wiped the dust off the surrounding rocks and sat down. He didn't want to compete with He Kongyue for the item, after all, it was He Kongyue who found this cave.

"To receive mercy after only one day, Heavenly Dao far too merciful." He Kongyue smiled and sat down on the ground, not caring that his elegant scholar's robes were stained with dust. "White Leaf Spirit Ginseng usually takes seventy years to mature, growing one leaf every ten years. This ginseng only has six leaves yet; we can't take it with us."

"Brother He, just remember this location, and come back to pick it when it's ripe."

He Kongyue shook her head. "There are piles of stones outside the cave entrance, and a stone bed inside, so this spiritual ginseng must already belong to someone. I guess it was probably a Snow Bear with nascent spiritual awareness that discovered this spiritual ginseng and made this place its hibernation dwelling, waiting to harvest it."

"Judging from the dust on the stone and the stone wall outside the door, the Snow Bear probably hasn't been here for a long time. Perhaps it has already died outside."

You Su's implication was that he was advising He Kongyue that the spiritual ginseng was likely already unclaimed and could be taken at will.

"Bears have more than one habitat; how do you know it's dead?"

He Kongyue, however, was not greedy at all.

You Su chuckled inwardly, "Brother He is truly a man of high moral character, even showing respect for the order of arrival to a spirit beast he has never met before."

He Kongyue raised an eyebrow, taking it as a genuine compliment from You Su.

The two continued their casual conversation around the White Leaf Spirit Ginseng. As dusk fell, the cave became even more secluded. Fortunately He Kongyue's Luminous Pearl for illumination, so they didn't need to search for firewood, saving them a lot of trouble.

However, given the high altitude and the fact that it was winter, and being in the northern part of the continent, the cave was unusually cold.

Even with You Su's robust constitution, she couldn't help but wear an extra layer of thick clothing.

Seeing You Su's feigned fierce appearance, yet he obediently added clothes for himself, He Kongyue found the contrast rather comical and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He then rummaged in his Universe Bag and took out a blanket made of crimson down, saying:

"Here's a blanket made from the feathers of the Lihuo Crane Southern Yang Continent for you. Oh, and remember not to wrap it too tightly, or you'll sweat."

Talking about sweating on a high mountain in winter is such an uncommon phrase...

You Su had no right to accept a reward without merit.

"Brother He, you should keep this treasure for yourself. I'll go out and find some firewood to start a fire; that will warm us up."

To everyone 'He Kongyue laughed and said, "This is just what I usually use to wipe my feet, it's nothing special. If you don't mind, you can take it and use it."

"..."

If it weren't for feeling it would be impolite, You Su would probably have thrown away the Fire Blanket long ago.

Seeing You Su's conflicted expression, He Kongyue couldn't help but chuckle.

"Don't be nervous, Brother You. I usually throw away these foot-drying cloths after use. This one is new and hasn't been used yet."

You Su knew the other party was deliberately teasing him, so he didn't bother with further politeness and said, "Then thank you, Brother He."

You Su sighed inwardly, marveling at the vast gap between the rich and poor in this world. Such a wondrous blanket was merely a disposable foot towel in other people's eyes...

Don't even mention it, rich people's foot-wiping cloths always smell nice, You Su almost blurted out:

Bro, you smell so good...

Not only that, He Kongyue also took out a lot of food from her Universe Bag, including a dazzling array of rare and exotic foods such as Northern Ao Continent Yak Jerky and Southern Yang Continent Small Silver Dragon Fish Jerky.

Holding the matcha cake he bought from the Xuanxiao Sect's Ancient Moon Residence, You Su suddenly felt like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.

He Kongyue suppressed a laugh. This wasn't him deliberately showing off his wealth; it was just his daily routine. Fortunately, he was quick-witted and took a piece of matcha cake from the oil paper bag in front of You Su and put it in his mouth.

He nodded as he tasted it.

"Hmm... I didn't expect that the snacks served in this restaurant would have such a unique flavor..."

In his opinion, this matcha cake didn't even qualify as a proper dessert...

"It's delicious! Come on, Brother You, you should try some of mine too."

He Kongyue ate You Su's food first, she naturally had a reason to share it with You Su.

You Su saw through his thoughts and could only shake her head helplessly, feeling even more secretly pleased that she could befriend a rich second-generation.

But before he could even put the fragrant Yak Jerky into his mouth, He Kongyue's handsome face instantly turned serious:

"Someone's coming."

Upon hearing this, You Su immediately held her breath and focused her attention.

Sure enough, rustling footsteps echoed along the mountain path outside the cave, along with faint voices of conversation:

"Junior Sister Fu, finding our way at night is fraught with danger. Why don't we find a cave to rest for the night and continue tomorrow?"

"Sigh... that's all we can do. But Senior Brother Huo, it's so dark outside, where are we going to find a cave? Maybe we should just make do in a tree for the night."

"How could that be? Junior Sister Fu is of noble birth, how could I mistreat you? Isn't there a cave here?"

"Huh? But the lights are on, so there must already be some cultivators resting inside. I only want to be with Senior Brother Huo, I don't want to squeeze in with others..."

"Isn't that simple? I'll just ask the fellow Daoists inside to leave, won't I?"

After he finished speaking, the pile of stones that You Su had put up at the entrance to keep out wild animals was smashed to pieces.