Miss Feng

In a new land, successful land reclamation is indicated by two signs.

First, I saw the light of day.

It wasn't the sunlight that Li Banfeng had shone on, but rather a few rays of light from the sky that would be projected onto the Land Block.

Although the halo in the sky was not obvious, there was indeed light.

Secondly, a water source can be found.

Water has come out of the pit!

Li Banfeng was very excited, but he wasn't sure if this was a water source.

Be cautious, we must be cautious.

He took a bucket, carefully walked to the bottom of the puddle, filled the bucket with water, and returned to his Portable Abode.

The Wife glanced at the water in the bucket and scoffed, "This water is a bit murky, but it's not poisonous. It'll be usable after letting it sit for a while."

There's water now.

The land reclamation was a success!

Li Banfeng was overjoyed and quickly rushed out of Portable Abode.

This new land is now his.

Even though there was nothing on the Land Block, Li Banfeng felt that every handful of soil he picked up was incredibly precious.

This is the first piece of land he has owned since birth.

We shouldn't have been so conservative back then; we should have prepared more tribute and opened up a territory with a radius of three miles.

Three li is too little, I need ten li, the largest one.

Since I'm just staying in my Portable Abode anyway, it doesn't matter how big the speed is!

It's not too late!

The offering table is still there, and there is still some fine old wine in the Portable Abode.

Li Banfeng moved the offering table out of his own Land Block, set it up, placed six bottles of old wine and six cans of food on it, wishing for good fortune, and offered them as tribute to the Local Earth God.

He also set out incense and candles, things Portable Abode, but the only thing he didn't have was a contract.

The contract was easy to obtain; the content was very simple. Li Banfeng had heard it once and remembered the gist of it.

After writing the contract and burning it to ashes, Li Banfeng saw a ball of greenish-blue flame as the ashes floated by.

It's here!

The Local Earth God has arrived!

The drinks on the table were almost gone, and the canned food was opened and quickly eaten up.

Local Earth God accepts the offerings, it means he has accepted the contract.

Li Banfeng looked around but did not see the halo around the boundary line.

It's not lit...

What's going on?

Is it because the Local Earth God gave us such a large Land Block that we can't see the end of it?

Very likely!

Li Banfeng took off running into the distance, but after running for a long time, he still couldn't see the halo.

Whew~

A cold wind blew in.

Whoosh~

Rain suddenly began to fall.

It should be snowing at this time of year, why is it suddenly raining?

Amidst the sound of rain, Li Banfeng faintly heard a deep and aged voice.

He kept repeating this sentence:

"Pah! This shameless bastard!"

They ate my offerings.

They won't give me any land!

He even called me shameless!

Are you shameless or am I shameless?

If I weren't weaker than you, I would definitely have a serious talk with you.

The Local Earth God refused to give up the land, so Li Banfeng had no choice but to take the offering table back to his Portable Abode.

Light was there, water was there, and land was cultivated, but Li Banfeng always felt that something was missing.

What exactly is missing?

What about Ma Wu?

Didn't we agree that he would come to the Land Block to find him at the appointed time?

Did he forget the time?

Impossible. Ma Wu carries Pocket Watch, and he has a strong sense of time.

Something happened?

Did they break the rules in the Orange Garden?

Li Banfeng rushed to the Orange Garden, strolled around for a while, and saw the owner of the orange grove.

"Young man, craving oranges again?"

Li Banfeng nodded. "I really am craving it."

The old man picked an orange and handed it to Li Banfeng. Li Banfeng ate it while asking, "Has any young person come to the orange grove in the last couple of days?"

The old man pondered for a moment and said, "One person came by, picked a few oranges, and then left."

Ma Wu picked the oranges and left again?

Why isn't he staying in the orange grove? Why is he running around everywhere?

Is this Ma Wu?

The old man seemed to know what was on Li Banfeng's mind and continued, "Since you left, only one person has come to the orange grove. I guess this is the person you're looking for."

He went east. You can go and take a look, but I advise you not to. The person you're looking for may have encountered someone extraordinary.

An extraordinary person?

The fact that the garden owner spoke of this person as extraordinary suggests that this person must have an unusual background.

What is Ma Wu's current situation?

Assuming the person who came to take the oranges was Ma Wu, and assuming Ma Wu really encountered this extraordinary person, what was his purpose in taking the oranges?

Eat.

The only purpose I can think of right now is to eat.

Ma Wu's search for food proves that he still has some freedom of movement.

He neither ate nor sought refuge in the Orange Garden, proving that Ma Wu not only had to find food for himself but also for that important person.

Judging from this, they seem to get along quite well, and the fact that the important figure himself didn't come to the Orange Garden suggests that he's probably not in a very good state.

Of course, this is all just my own imagination.

But even if his imagination is true, he still needs to find Ma Wu as soon as possible. He once heard his Wife say that high-level cultivators recover very quickly.

Li Banfeng ate an orange, made a careful plan, took Feather Duster, left the Orange Garden, and headed east.

His plan was this: first, he needed to confirm whether Ma Wu was with that important person.

Then confirm the situation of that important person.

Then confirm the attitude of that important person.

If the important person has good intentions, things are easy to resolve.

If a powerful figure harbors ill intentions but is in a bad state, then fight him.

If the important person harbors ill intentions, then the situation is not bad...

This situation is the most complicated, and Li Banfeng doesn't know how to deal with it.

But one thing is clear.

Ma Wu is a friend of Li Banfeng.

Ma Wu followed Li Banfeng out to reclaim wasteland.

No matter what the situation, Li Banfeng would do everything in his power to save him.

After walking for more than ten miles, the road gradually became muddy, and Li Banfeng saw Ma Wu's footprints.

His distinctive shoes, with their deep treads, were easily recognizable on the muddy surface.

Following the footprints, Li Banfeng remained unaware of any danger.

This does not mean there is no danger. The owner of the orange grove is well past the age of a normal person, and the important figure he speaks of must be above him in strength and status.

At such a high level, Li Banfeng's skills in Auspiciousness and Avoiding Calamity and seeking good fortune are completely ineffective.

After walking another ten miles or so, Li Banfeng saw a bamboo forest, and from deep within the forest, he could faintly hear the sound of a zither.

Li Banfeng touched the sickle and the Tang Blade, then touched the pendulum and the Iron Ruler.

These pieces of equipment are all in their respective positions, but in reality, none of them can play a very significant role.

There are only two objects that can currently be used.

One is Thread-Pulling Earring, which allows you to hear some sounds.

The other is the key, which is crucial for survival.

Li Banfeng used the Thread-Pulling Earring to follow the sound of the zither, and first heard a woman's voice.

"Your friend has arrived."

Then he heard Ma Wu's voice again.

"He's a good person, he's always been very good to me."

He heard the woman's voice again. "He's good to you, so he must be a good person. I will be too..."

Li Banfeng listened for half a minute before his voice abruptly stopped.

It wasn't because the sound stopped, it was because the string on the earring broke.

In other words, her hook malfunctioned.

Li Banfeng asked the Thread-Pulling Earring to re-track the sound of the zither, Thread-Pulling Earring dared not.

"Master, you can't listen to that woman's voice. If you listen to a few more words, Little Slave 'm afraid my soul will be scattered."

Li Banfeng took a deep breath and followed the footprints and the sound of the zither into the depths of the forest, where he saw a small house built of Bamboo.

In front of the cottage, a stunningly beautiful woman was playing the piano.

It was very dark in the new place, and Li Banfeng couldn't actually see the woman's face clearly, but he just felt that she was absolutely beautiful and her appearance was impeccable.

Li Banfeng himself couldn't explain why he had this feeling.

Ma Wu started a fire nearby, with a pot of water boiling on it, though no one knew where the water came from.

Upon seeing Li Banfeng, Ma Wu excitedly exclaimed, "Brother Li, you've finally arrived!"

Li Banfeng nodded and said, "I'm here, we should go now."

Ma Wu's eyebrows twitched for a moment, then he shook his head and said, "I can't leave yet. Miss Feng hasn't fully recovered, and I need to stay and take care of her."

"Miss Feng?" Li Banfeng looked at the woman playing the zither.

The music stopped. Miss Feng stroked the strings and looked at Li Banfeng, saying, "Young Master Li, I've heard Fifth Son mention you before. You're a good person."

Fifth Young Master saved my life, and I will certainly repay this kindness. However, I am not yet fully recovered and still need Fifth Son's care. In a few days, Fifth Son will return home, so Young Master Li need not worry.

Ma Wu said from the side, "Brother Li, Miss Feng needs someone by her side, and I really can't leave. You should go back first."

Upon hearing this, Li Banfeng said, "Since the young lady needs help, why don't I stay as well and take care of her with Young Master Ma?"

"That's not very convenient." As she spoke, Miss Feng's cheeks flushed red.

Ma Wu shook his head repeatedly and said, "Brother Li, there are many private matters involved, and you can't help with that. Listen to me, go back first."

As he spoke, Ma Wu kept his eyes fixed on Li Banfeng.

He was very clear-headed, and he was gesturing for Li Banfeng to leave as soon as possible, otherwise there would be danger.

The piano music started again, the melody was the same as before, only the rhythm was a little faster.

As Li Banfeng listened to the music, he suddenly felt dizzy.

Ma Wu exclaimed in surprise, "Miss, Brother Li is my best friend."

Miss Feng lowered her head and played the zither, her brows slightly furrowed, as if she were somewhat angry.

This time, Li Banfeng felt malice, very strong malice.

This was a signal deliberately released by Miss Feng.

Li Banfeng realized that he was no match for this woman.

Without further hesitation, he turned and left the bamboo forest.

Reaching the edge of the bamboo forest, Li Banfeng decided to change his plans and find another way to rescue Ma Wu.

He was observing the surrounding terrain when the sound of a piano suddenly drifted to his ears.

Li Banfeng felt dizzy, and then he heard Miss Feng's voice again:

"Young Master Li, I was seriously injured in battle and need a man to heal me."

Fifth Son is a loyal and righteous man, a truly good fellow. I have always been fond of him, and he has treated me with genuine kindness. I have absolutely no ill intentions towards him, so you can rest assured.

As a reward, I'll give you something—flesh and blood I took during my battle with that man.

As soon as he finished speaking, a piece of flesh appeared in front of Li Banfeng. It was the size of a palm, covered in blood, and still wriggling.

Li Banfeng dared not touch the flesh and blood.

A gentle breeze brought two bamboo leaves, which wrapped the meat tightly and tied it with grass stems, making it look like a zongzi (sticky rice dumpling). It was then presented to Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng took it, and Miss Feng murmured softly, "Go quickly, go..."

Li Banfeng felt a wave of dizziness and his body moved uncontrollably away from the bamboo forest.

The water boiled, Ma Wu brought a bowl to Miss Feng: "He is my best friend, please don't hurt him."

Miss Feng smiled and said, "Don't worry, Fifth Son, I'm just taking him back. I'll protect him along the way. As long as he doesn't run into that beggar, no one in this new place can hurt him."

Ma Wu was taken aback. "Which beggar are you talking about?"

Miss Feng touched Ma Wu's cheek. "You come from a wealthy family, yet you don't know much. That's not your fault; people in this area are all like that nowadays."

That Hanako is very skilled. Even if I were in good shape now, let alone with my injuries, I might not be his match.

When she touched his cheek, Ma Wu shuddered, his cheekbone and the base of his ears turning red.

Miss Feng chuckled, "You were so valiant during our passionate night, why are you so shy now?"

Ma Wu lowered his head and laughed, "Please don't make fun of me, young lady. I'm not worthy of being called brave. You only keep me by your side to have someone to amuse you."

Miss Feng frowned slightly, her eyes filled with sorrow. "Fifth Son, do you think I lied to you?"

Ma Wu sighed softly and said, "When we met, I saw that you were trapped by the Emerald Snake Vine, so I rushed to your rescue without hesitation."

Now that I think about it, how could a girl of such high cultivation level be trapped by an anomaly of that level? Wasn't this just toying with me?

Miss Feng took Ma Wu's hand and placed it on her heart, and slowly said, "Fifth Son, I really didn't lie to you. I was seriously injured at the time and really couldn't defeat that snake vine. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have recovered so quickly."

I will always remember this kindness. Fifth Son is Joy Cultivator, and a strong physique is necessary for his cultivation path. So I have given Fifth Son a strong physique as a way of repaying this kindness.

Ma Wu asked in surprise, "What kind of good physique?"

"You'll find out soon enough." Miss Feng blushed, took Ma Wu's hand, and entered the small house.

Li Banfeng quickly passed through Little Underworld and arrived at the Iron Wire River.

He didn't want to walk so fast, but he couldn't stop.

There are countless consciousnesses in his mind, and each consciousness has an equal right to speak.

But most of his thoughts revolved around the same idea—he wanted to go back to Blue Poplar Village.

He was so focused on getting to Blue Poplar Village that he forgot to avoid any risks.

Once you reach the Iron Wire River, you can't go any further, or you'll fall into the river.

But Li Banfeng actually rushed into the river.

A small part of his consciousness desperately tried to stop Li Banfeng: Stop, stop, you can't go any further!

Li Banfeng knew he had to stop, but he couldn't suppress the urge to keep going.

He could do nothing but keep moving forward.

Stop!

Stop!

I want to go home!

At the crucial moment, the skill of Homesickness Like An Arrow came in handy.

Li Banfeng struggled to take out the key.

With his hands and feet nearly out of control, Li Banfeng used a key to open the door of Portable Abode, and then desperately threw the key across the river.

Once inside the room, the eagerness to Homesickness Like An Arrow home failed.

Li Banfeng opened the door and was about to go out again.

He wants to go back to Blue Poplar Village.

An uncontrollable thought took over his mind.

The record player was awake, the water in the bucket had cleared, and she was adding water to her container.

It was only because she was awake that she noticed Li Banfeng's unusual behavior.

"Hey, husband, what's wrong with you?" A cloud of steam blocked Li Banfeng.

Li Banfeng's face was contorted, his speech slurred, and he muttered, "Crazy girl, crazy girl..."

"You shameless madman, what are you talking about girls in front of me?"

Which girl is so crazy that she's made you like this?

My lord, are you possessed or what?

What exactly were you talking about, girl?

Could it be that bitch Feng Daiku?

On the Iron Wire River, the key to my Portable Abode is on the opposite bank, less than ten centimeters away from the wriggling Iron Wire Worm.

An Iron Wire Worm stretched its slender body toward the shore.

When it retracted its body, it swept the key to its Portable Abode into the Iron Wire River, and into the torrent of Iron Wire Worm.

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