bookcurios Chapter 209 Xuannv 73
Chapter 209 Xuannv 73
Jiaojiao felt the light and shadow dancing in front of her eyes, and in a flash, she was carried by Bai Qian, like a gust of wind passing by, and in a moment she was in the dreamlike Ten-mile Peach Forest. Looking up, the Ten-mile Peach Forest seemed like a vast and boundless sea of flowers, with clouds and mists, like a dream. The layers of peach petals fell slowly under the gentle breeze, just like stars and broken jade falling to the ground. The rich and fragrant fragrance of the flowers, wisps and curls, is refreshing, making people feel intoxicated and forget the troubles of the world.
Deep in the secluded peach forest, the only sound was the crisp sound of chess pieces falling on the chessboard, like pearls falling on a jade plate, and the sound was pleasant to the ear. Bai Zhen and Zhe Yan sat opposite each other, and the chess game on the stone table was like a war between two countries, with black and white chess pieces maneuvering in all directions, and the situation was tense and difficult to distinguish. Bai Zhen was dressed in white clothes that were whiter than snow, and he was as graceful as a fairy. His three thousand long black hair was casually scattered behind him, dancing lightly in the wind, making his face more handsome, like a god. At this moment, his sword eyebrows were slightly frowned, like mountains and hills, and his starry eyes were full of concentration, like the brightest stars in the night sky, thinking hard about the key move in the chess game that could turn the world around and rule the world. Zhe Yan leaned lazily on the back of the chair, his black hair was like moonlight pouring down, flowing all over the ground, shining brightly. His narrow and deep eyes seemed to hide the vicissitudes of life, revealing endless wisdom and cunning. The folding fan in his hand swayed slowly and gently, neither fast nor slow. He looked so leisurely and at ease, as if all the troubles in the world had turned into passing clouds and had nothing to do with him.
"Old Phoenix, my father has already told you to take Qianqian to Kunlun Ruins to become a disciple of Lord Mo Yuan. Why don't you agree?" Bai Zhen was the first to break the long silence. His voice was as cold as a spring, but his eyes were like burning torches, staring at Zhe Yan closely. There was an unquestionable urging in his words, like an arrow on a bow, ready to be fired at any moment.
Zheyan raised his eyes slightly, a meaningful, vague smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he was a wise man who saw through everything. His slender and bony fingers tapped lightly on the table and he said slowly: "Zhenzhen, Mo Yuan does not accept female disciples. You should know this better than me. Why do you want me to take Qianqian to Mo Yuan to learn skills now?" Anyone with a discerning eye could tell from his look that he was deliberately playing dumb in an attempt to get away with it, but what exactly he was thinking and planning in his heart was like a flower in the fog, making it hard to tell.
The ten-mile peach forest seems like a fairyland on earth, with blooming flowers in full bloom. When the wind blows, the fallen petals are as colorful as snow. The rich peach fragrance permeates every inch of the air, intoxicating the heart.
"Old Phoenix, I'm here with Jiaojiao. Where's your Peach Blossom Wine? Did you get it?" Bai Qian's voice rang out in the peach forest like a silver bell, with a bit of eagerness and expectation. The voice passed through the flowers and leaves, echoing lingeringly in the depths of the quiet peach forest, as if breaking some kind of barrier, making this world instantly come alive.
Zheyan was playing chess with Bai Zhen. When he heard the voice, he paused with his folding fan in his hand and looked up at the source of the voice. He saw the silhouettes of Bai Qian and Jiao Jiao gradually becoming clear under the shade of peach blossoms. Bai Qian moved lightly with lotus steps, her sleeves fluttering, with a charming smile on her face, but her eyes were fixed on the wine jar beside Zheyan, as if the peach blossom wine had already spread its mellow fragrance between her lips and teeth.
Zheyan smiled, with a hint of mischief flashing in his narrow eyes. He raised his eyes and said, "Qianqian is here, but I guess Qianqian doesn't want to go, right?" His voice had a unique laziness and magnetism, and the ending tone rose slightly, revealing a cunningness that saw through everything, as if he had already seen through the little calculations in Bai Qian's heart.
Bai Zhen shook his head gently, his expression solemn, his black hair moving in the wind, a few strands brushing against his jade-like face. "It doesn't matter whether Qianqian is willing or not. You know Qianqian has been making trouble in Qingqiu all these years, and father wants to find a strict master to control Qianqian." His words were full of helplessness towards his sister, his brows slightly wrinkled, as if he remembered Baiqian's past mischievous deeds, and when he mentioned his father's order, he was firm and obedient.
Zheyan was slightly startled, and subconsciously shook the folding fan in his hand, making a crisp "rustling" sound, as if he was thinking about something. Then, he leaned forward slightly, with a look of doubt and ridicule, and asked back: "Your five gods can't control it?" The look seemed to say that there are so many gods in Qingqiu, each with great magical powers, how could they be helpless against a little girl.
In this fairyland-like ten-mile peach forest with falling petals, the quiet atmosphere was suddenly broken by Bai Zhen's question. "Old Phoenix, do you mean you don't want to?" Bai Zhen's tone unconsciously rose a few degrees, and his words were full of unquestionable questioning. His originally gentle eyes were now stained with a touch of sharpness, and he locked his eyes tightly on Zhe Yan, as if he would see through him completely if he retreated or hesitated a little. He leaned forward slightly, his posture was upright but with an invisible sense of oppression. A strand of hair slipped from his shoulder, but he didn't care at all, just wanted to get a definite answer from Zhe Yan.
Facing Bai Zhen's burning gaze, Zhe Yan sighed inwardly, and his slender fingers unconsciously folded slightly. Deep in his eyes, a dark color spread like ink, but the corners of his mouth were still habitually raised, trying to maintain the usual smile on his face. "Zhen Zhen, this is something that we both want, and we have to consider Qian Qian, right?" His voice seemed to pass through the layers of peach blossom forests, with a hint of ethereal and illusory, trying to ease Bai Zhen's slightly excited emotions with this gentle tone. There was a slight pause between words, as if he was considering the words, and as if he was thinking about the past and future of Bai Qian. Behind that smile, hidden is the helplessness of the complicated situation, but all of this was cleverly concealed by him under the seemingly calm appearance.
"Old Phoenix, what are you talking about with my fourth brother?" Bai Qian was like a lively little deer, with brisk steps and graceful posture. In the blink of an eye, she ran to Zhe Yan as lightly as a gentle breeze. Her big watery eyes flickered with bright and innocent curiosity like stars. Her pink lips slightly opened, and her words were full of eager exploration, as if as long as she knew the content of their conversation, she could solve the biggest mystery in the world.
"Qianqian, Old Phoenix and I have talked about letting you go to Kunlun Ruins to learn skills." Bai Zhen's face was calm and his expression was peaceful. He looked at Bai Qian gently, but the words he said were like a thunderclap, and like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves in Bai Qian's heart.
"What? I don't want to go. That Mo Yuan God with green face and fangs is too scary. I don't want to go. Can't I just stay in Qingqiu?" Bai Qian heard this and her eyebrows instantly stood up, like two willow leaves trembling in the wind. Her head shook like a rattle and her arms waved irregularly in the air, as if she was trying her best to resist this sudden arrangement. Her originally cute face was now full of undisguised reluctance. Her beautiful eyes were wide open. The green-faced, fang-toothed, and ferocious appearance of Mo Yuan seemed to have emerged vividly in her mind. Just thinking about it made her shudder.
"Zhenzhen, you see Qianqian doesn't want to." Zheyan's heart suddenly moved when he heard Bai Qian's words, and a barely perceptible murderous intent flashed across his eyes like a meteor in the dark night. He remained calm, relying on years of calmness and composure, subconsciously and skillfully concealed this strange emotional fluctuation, and then his face returned to that iconic half-smile, and said to Bai Zhen. However, in that seemingly light smile, it seemed to hide some deep and unknown thoughts, just like the secret corner deep in the peach forest that never sees the sun all year round, which is elusive.
Jiaojiao stood quietly by the side, like a silent shadow, listening to every word of the conversation. She couldn't help but think to herself, "Sure enough, he is indeed confused. Look at this situation. Bai Qian slandered Mo Yuan so wantonly, but Zheyan didn't react at all. There must be something strange going on."
"Qianqian, what are you talking about? When did Lord Mo Yuan become like this? Who on earth did you listen to that nonsense?" Bai Zhen's face darkened and he became extremely serious when he heard Bai Qian's words. He was extremely anxious and quickly looked at Zheyan's face. He saw that his face seemed calm, but there seemed to be a little undercurrent. So he quickly added: "Zheyan, don't listen to Qianqian's baseless nonsense."
"Haha, it's okay. I'm actually really curious about how Qianqian portrayed Mo Yuan as so scary." Zhe Yan's lips curled up into a meaningful smile, and he glanced at Bai Zhen who was trying to play it safe. His eyes seemed to have a deep meaning, and he spoke leisurely. While speaking, he narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was thinking about something profound, making it difficult for people to understand his true thoughts at the moment.
"Old Phoenix, I don't want to go. I'd rather stay in your ten-mile peach forest, enjoy the peach blossoms, drink fine wine and live a carefree life. Isn't that great?" Bai Qian was still unaware of the inappropriateness of her words. She looked calm and even spoke with a hint of coquettishness. She looked so innocent and unaware that her rash words just now were already a disrespectful act that offended Mo Yuan.
"Qianqian, you are really too presumptuous." Bai Zhen instantly concealed the gentle expression on his face, his face darkened like a dark cloud, his voice was stern, and the sound of the scolding was like a huge bell, rumbling in the quiet Ten Mile Peach Forest. The rebuke in his words was like substance, piercing people's hearts. After he finished speaking, he saw his wide sleeves lightly fluttering, and his sleeves drew a graceful arc in the air. At the same time, the light on his fingertips flashed slightly, and a faint blue light rushed out like a spirit snake. In an instant, Bai Qian, who was originally standing aside, felt that her whole body was wrapped by a soft but irresistible force, and then her body shook, and she was transformed into a snow-white, furry white fox prototype. Bai Zhen took advantage of the situation and stepped forward, gently and skillfully holding Bai Qian, who was in the form of a white fox, in his arms. Although there was still a lingering anger in his eyes, like a trace of lightning between the cracks in the dark clouds, his slightly trembling fingers and subconsciously tightened arms showed his doting and helplessness towards his sister.
"This is what my father and I have decided. You will go back to Qingqiu with me today, and we will come to the Ten-mile Peach Forest tomorrow." Bai Zhen said in an unquestionable tone, while standing up steadily with his body as straight as a pine tree. His sleeves fluttered in the wind, and he turned to Zheyan, clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and said loudly: "Zheyan, I will take Qianqian back first, and tomorrow I will ask you to take Qianqian to Kunlun Ruins to become your disciple." After saying this, without waiting for Zheyan to respond, he tapped the ground with his toes, and took off into the air like a dragonfly skimming the water. In an instant, the spiritual power surged around his body, turning into a gorgeous stream of light, enveloping him and Bai Qian, and rushed straight towards the direction of Qingqiu. The speed was so fast that only a vague light and shadow were left on the spot, and the peach petals that were stirred up by the spiritual power were all over the sky. Zheyan, who was in the peach forest, looked in the direction they left with a slightly furrowed brow. A complex look flashed across his eyes, showing helplessness, thought, and more of an indescribable depth. He remained silent for a long time, standing still like a statue in the falling rain of peach blossoms.
Bai Zhen and Bai Qian passed by like a gust of wind, and disappeared in the depths of the Ten-mile Peach Forest in an instant, leaving only a field of peach petals, and Jiaojiao was left behind by the brother and sister in the dreamlike, blooming Ten-mile Peach Forest. Time flowed slowly like a trickle, and half a moment passed quietly. Zheyan raised his eyes lazily, and his deep gaze seemed to pass through the peach forest inadvertently, just catching the figure who was still standing quietly there - Jiaojiao.
"Why are you still here? Why don't you go back to Qingqiu?" Zheyan slightly raised his inky eyebrows, opened his thin lips, and whispered words with a hint of vague doubt, like a light feather, floating slowly in the quiet air of the peach forest.
Jiaojiao was startled, and quickly bowed in the direction of Zheyan, her figure graceful but respectful, her posture modest and elegant. Her voice was like a gentle breeze, carefully echoing in the peach forest: "My Lord, was it Princess Diji who said you wanted to see me?" Every word seemed to have been carefully thought out, and the words were clear, but with a hint of uneasiness and anxiety about the unknown.
"Oh? Bai Qian said I want to see you?" Zhe Yan was slightly startled at first. At that moment, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, as if a small stone hit the calm lake surface and ripples appeared. Then, a smile of interest slowly appeared on the corner of his mouth. In that smile, there was a little playfulness about Jiao Jiao's words, and there was helplessness and amusement about Bai Qian's behavior. He secretly thought in his heart, when did Bai Qian, who was usually naughty and eccentric, become so clever and smart that she could even use him as an excuse. It was really more and more unpredictable.