bookcurios Chapter 134 Grandma Jinfeng
Chapter 134 Grandma Jinfeng
"Finally, my Li Qiankun's strength has reached a new level!" He laughed confidently, his eyes flashing with a more determined light for the upcoming mission.
At this moment, Xia He approached with a mysterious smile on her face, clutching a secret letter. "Qiankun, I have some news that might interest you," she said as she handed the letter to Li Qiankun.
Li Qiankun opened the envelope, quickly glanced through it, and his frown gradually relaxed. "Grandma Jinfeng has appeared? This is great news!" He patted Xia He's shoulder excitedly. "You know I've always wanted to find her, because only she knows the way to the 24-section valley, which is the key to completing our mission."
Xia He's brow furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with worry for Li Qiankun's safety. "But, that place is remote and mysterious. Your journey will surely be extremely dangerous..."
"Don't worry, Xia He." Li Qiankun gently interrupted her, "My strength is no longer what it used to be, and with your support behind me, I'm even more confident. You stay and take charge of the situation, I'll be back soon."
Xia He wanted to say something, but in the end she just nodded slightly, her eyes full of trust and reluctance to part with Li Qiankun.
The next morning, Li Qiankun led everyone on their journey to Taohua Village. Along the way, they passed through lush forests and crossed gurgling streams before finally arriving at this legendary village.
Taohua Village is tranquil and harmonious, like a paradise on earth. The air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers and the scent of earth. The villagers are dressed simply, smiling broadly, as if they are at peace with the world. They are deeply captivated by this beautiful scenery and their pace slows down involuntarily.
"Excuse me, do you know where Grandma Jinfeng lives?" Li Qiankun politely asked a villager who was working in the fields.
The villagers looked up, their eyes filled with confusion. "Granny Jinfeng? Oh, that's a very old name. No one in the village has mentioned her for a long time. Perhaps she deliberately lives in seclusion and doesn't want to be disturbed."
This result was not surprising, but Li Qiankun did not give up. They decided to stay in the village for one night, perhaps they could get more clues from the villagers' casual conversation.
As night fell, the lights in the village twinkled like stars in the night sky. The villagers warmly entertained them and prepared a sumptuous dinner. Everyone sat together and shared their stories and experiences.
Just as everyone was enjoying this rare moment of tranquility, a hesitant figure appeared at the village entrance—Xia Liuqing. Standing at the entrance, he gazed at the dimly lit village, feeling a mixture of emotions.
Many years ago, Xia Liuqing and Granny Jinfeng lived together, but due to a misunderstanding, he chose to leave and never set foot on this land again. Now, knowing that Granny Jinfeng has reappeared, he feels a mixture of longing and excitement, as well as guilt and regret for the past.
Finally, Xia Liuqing made up his mind and picked some wild flowers from the roadside. They were Granny Jinfeng's favorite flowers. He walked slowly towards the village, each step seeming unusually heavy.
When he arrived at the hut where Granny Jinfeng lived in seclusion, he found that several people had already gathered there. They were Li Qiankun and his companions. Xia Liuqing's heart tightened. He knew that Granny Jinfeng hated being disturbed the most.
Sure enough, when he walked into the hut, Granny Jinfeng saw the wildflowers in his hand and the "uninvited guests" behind him, and her face instantly darkened. "Xia Liuqing, you still have the nerve to come back? And bring these people to disturb me!"
Xia Liuqing quickly explained: "Jinfeng, you misunderstood, I didn't bring those people here... I don't know how they found their way here" "Huh, you didn't bring them here? Then how did they know I was here?" Grandma Jinfeng obviously didn't believe it. "I really don't know..." Xia Liuqing said helplessly, "but I will find a way to make them leave, believe me. Grandma Jinfeng glanced at him coldly: "You'd better do what you say, otherwise, we won't see each other again in the future. Xia Liuqing left the small courtyard angrily, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew he was misunderstood, but he couldn't explain it clearly. He sighed, turned and walked towards the village
As Granny Jinfeng watched Xia Liuqing depart, a wave of inexplicable emotion welled up within her. She knew her attitude toward Xia Liuqing had been a bit too aggressive, but the presence of those uninvited guests did make her uneasy. She hoped Xia Liuqing would keep his word and not let outsiders disturb her peace and quiet.
Xia Liuqing's heart sank to the bottom. He knew that no matter how he explained, he couldn't dispel Jin Feng's misunderstanding. In the end, he could only turn around and slowly leave the cabin with a heart full of regret and mixed emotions.
As Granny Jinfeng watched Xia Liuqing depart, a wave of inexplicable emotion welled up within her. She knew Xia Liuqing's character well; he wouldn't have returned so easily unless it was something important. But the current situation made it difficult for her to let go of the misunderstanding and hurt she had felt in the past.
"Hmph, if you leave, don't come back!" Granny Jinfeng snorted coldly, turned around and closed the door, isolating everything outside. However, her heart was not as calm as it appeared on the surface. How could she let go of years of feelings just like that?
Xia Liuqing walked back to the village, feeling a mixture of emotions. He realized that this return had not only failed to resolve the misunderstanding between him and Jinfeng, but had actually made the situation worse. He gave a wry smile and continued on his way.
Late at night, while strolling through the village, Li Qiankun ran into Xia Liuqing, who was troubled. The two found a quiet place to sit down, and Xia Liuqing finally opened her heart to Li Qiankun.
"Actually, Grandma Jinfeng..., I left her because of a misunderstanding..." Xia Liuqing's voice was low and full of guilt.
Li Qiankun felt a surge of respect when he heard this. He patted Xia Liuqing on the shoulder and said, "Liuqing, let bygones be bygones. I believe that as long as you sincerely apologize, Granny Jinfeng will definitely forgive you."
Xia Liuqing nodded, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. But he also understood that this road would not be easy.
Although they failed to see Granny Jinfeng, Li Qiankun and his companions did not give up. They decided to stay in the village for another night and continue looking for opportunities.
The villagers' enthusiasm for them remained undiminished. At dinner, everyone sat together and shared their stories and experiences. Li Qiankun took the opportunity to ask the villagers more about Granny Jinfeng, hoping to find a clue.
Late at night, Li Qiankun sat alone in front of his house, gazing at the starry sky and pondering his next plan. He knew that to find the 24-section valley, he had to first find Granny Jinfeng. And to untie Granny Jinfeng's knot, he might need to start with Xia Liuqing.