This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 249 A Surprising Start
"Hidden Immortal Valley? Where is that? Have you been here before?"

The fence separates people, but it doesn't block their voices; the dozen or so people outside could hear what the two inside were saying.

Upon hearing the platoon leader's words, Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan were immediately startled, but they didn't know how to respond.

Although the Project Breakthrough has long ended, the confidentiality agreement is still in effect. Living a normal life for too long has made me lose my vigilance, and now I've slipped up and don't know how to respond.

Turning to look outside the fence, I saw more than a dozen faces staring wide-eyed, all looking curious.

"Platoon leader, isn't this a supernatural phenomenon?"

"Yes, what are they wearing? They can go in but we can't?"

"Are we dreaming?" "Hey, you two, what are all these flowers and plants in there?"

"Could it be a magical herb planted by immortals?"

Although I am a soldier, I shouldn't believe in feudal superstitions, but what happened tonight is too bizarre. Either I'm dreaming, or I can only attribute it to supernatural forces.

Hearing the conversation outside, Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan deliberately skipped the topic of Hidden Immortal Valley and looked to their side.

Upon closer inspection, it seemed even more special; the flowers and plants inside appeared more translucent, and some even shimmered with light.

"Hey, kid surnamed Wu, look at that little red flower plant right next to your feet, one step forward from your feet, isn't it a ginseng?"

A man with a northern accent was calling out from outside the fence. Wu Bolan subconsciously looked in the direction he was directed to and indeed saw a plant that was significantly different from the surrounding flowers and grasses.

The plant is not tall, with emerald green leaves and red flowers in bloom. It seems to be swaying slightly in the windless environment, and the fluorescence above its flowers is even more intense.

"Ginseng?"

Lin Chunming also looked down, while Wu Bolan had already moved closer to take a closer look. Upon closer inspection, the plant was delicate and beautiful, and it also exuded a faint, exotic fragrance.

The soldiers outside couldn't help but speak up.

"How strange! How can there be ginseng here in this climate? It looks so real, and its appearance is so unique. It doesn't have many flowers or leaves, but it's just so pleasing to the eye."

"This place is so mysterious, it's not surprising there's ginseng here, is it?"

It would have been better if people hadn't mentioned it. But once they did, everyone's attention was subconsciously drawn to the ginseng. It was as if it had been inconspicuous before, hidden among many more conspicuous flowers and plants, but now that it was in the spotlight, it was as if all the other flowers and plants in the garden were just background.

Under the bright starlight and moonlight, everything appeared very clear.

Everyone felt a strange sense that this ginseng was extraordinary.

This naturally included Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan, the latter of whom couldn't resist reaching out to touch the red flower of the ginseng.

However, after being gently touched, the ginseng flower on that delicate ginseng plant actually trembled. The feeling was indescribably strange, like a small animal or a child shivering.

The next moment, under the watchful eyes of more than a dozen pairs of eyes, the ginseng, along with its green leaves and red flowers, suddenly shrank into the ground with a "whoosh."

The ground bulged slightly, moved forward quickly by a foot, and then returned to calm.

"Hmm?" "Huh?"

"What just happened?"

Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan were frozen in place, and most of the people outside were even more stunned.

The northerner reacted the fastest, shouting out in almost uncontrollable surprise.

"It's gone! The ginseng has run away! Ginseng really can run away! Check if it's underground, quick, quick! Don't just stand there, look!"

The people outside were shouting excitedly, and Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan subconsciously did as they were told. The ground was very soft and could be easily cleared with sticks and their hands, but after a few simple digs, the plants from before were nowhere to be seen.

The platoon leader realized what was happening, but he wasn't as excited as the others.

"You two, come out quickly, there might be danger here!"

Something's not right here. The platoon leader had just secretly pinched his thigh; he couldn't be dreaming. After calling out to the two people inside, the platoon leader frowned and looked at them again.

To be honest, there's something wrong with these two kids!
Just then, on a slightly higher hillside in the distance, Liu Hongyu, who had been watching for a long time, finally couldn't hold back any longer.

Hahahaha, oh my hahaha!

The sound was extremely clear in the quiet night, causing the dozen or so soldiers to raise their guns almost instantly. Although they didn't know where the person was, they all aimed at Liu Hongyu based on their sensitivity to the direction of the sound.

"Who's there?" "Don't move!"

Liu Hongyu stopped laughing and looked at the dozen or so people outside the herb garden with a look of curiosity. These soldiers reacted really quickly!
"Alas, having entered the host's territory, we now have to step onto their land. Shouldn't you all give me an explanation?"

Liu Hongyu wasn't afraid. After making a joke, he walked over from that direction. He seemed unhurried, but he quickly covered a considerable distance and arrived at the group of more than a dozen people before the soldiers could react.

As the people approached, the look of surprise on the faces of the dozen or so people became even more pronounced.

The man was dressed in ancient costume that one only sees on television, with his long hair tied up in a bun and his movements flowing gracefully. In this setting, it was hard to believe that he was an ordinary person, and one might even think that he might not be human.

Liu Hongyu glanced at everyone, then looked at the two people inside the fence. Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan also widened their eyes.

Although it was night, the starlight and moonlight were bright enough that Liu Hongyu's familiar figure was not much different from back then. Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan recognized him almost instantly and couldn't help but shout out together.

"Young Master Liu!" Liu Hongyu frowned slightly. Back then, almost all his classmates called him Senior Brother, and he was used to it. However, he quickly understood, since those two had left early.

"That's quite a surprise, but it's good that you're back!"

As Liu Hongyu spoke, he smiled, a smile that made everyone, including the dozen or so soldiers, feel as if all their unease had vanished.
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The next morning, at the clinic in Hidden Immortal Valley, there were more than a dozen people, including Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan, and Doctor Mu was examining their injuries.

Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan were incredibly excited. Standing with Mu Hongwen near the outside of the clinic, they chatted about their experiences outside over the years while also asking about things in the valley.

Many people from Hidden Immortal Valley gathered around and chatted with the two, reminiscing about the past and constantly asking about the recent situation of their parents. It was as if they were seeing the warmth and illusion of long-lost fellow villagers.

The fact that Hidden Immortal Valley was still there was already a pleasant surprise, but the changes here were beyond imagination. How could Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan not be excited, chatting with these once-kind elders about everything they could think of?

Liu Hongyu watched from the side, occasionally glancing at the situation inside the clinic.

The dozen or so soldiers were all somewhat dazed, sitting there looking rather uneasy. They didn't know much, and could only glean some information from the snippets of conversation around them.

Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan had indeed been here, or rather, had lived here before. This place was clearly not an ordinary place; at least in the eyes of the dozen or so soldiers, it must have been a paradise-like place.

Although it's absurd, everything points to this answer, especially since they even took off into the air last night!
"Young man, don't be nervous, I'll just take a look!"

Doctor Mu was examining a soldier's cuts and taking his pulse at the same time. The soldier sat upright, unable to relax.

It's no wonder that a large crowd of onlookers had gathered outside the clinic, making the dozen or so people feel as if they had stepped into ancient times. How could they not be reserved?

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached, and Xiong Xuguang, who had come with his senior brother, finally arrived in a hurry.

Upon arriving at the clinic, Xiong Xuguang saw a dozen men sitting there. Although their clothes were not military uniforms, but rather some kind of unmarked training uniform, their upright posture and the standard firearms beside them indicated their identities.

"How did you get here?"

Xiong Xuguang couldn't help but ask a question, and several people around him looked at him, including the dozen or so soldiers.

Seemingly realizing something, Xiong Xuguang entered the clinic, first bowing to Doctor Mu and Liu Hongyu, and then taking out his identification from the pocket of his Taoist robe to show it.

"I am Xiong Xuguang, a first-level officer of the Extraordinary Investigation Bureau of the Great Yan Imperial Observatory, holding the rank of Inspector Police Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Military Officer. Who is the commander here? Report to me."

The dozen or so soldiers were startled, then overjoyed. The platoon leader, who had already applied some ointment, immediately stood up and took two steps forward to check Xiong Xuguang's identification. It was an identification book they had never seen before. The first page showed "Imperial Observatory Bureau of Extraordinary Investigations" and "First-Class Special Agent" written on it.

The second page shows a police officer's ID, indicating a senior inspector, while the third page shows a genuine military officer's ID!
Even a fool would know this man was no ordinary person, especially since they met him in a place like this. The platoon leader handed back the identification and then stood at attention, giving a military salute.

"Report! Wu Le'an, 2nd Platoon Leader, 1st Company, Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Heavy Assault Regiment, 223rd Brigade, reporting for duty!"

At this moment, the other soldiers also stood up, including the one next to Doctor Mu.

After carefully putting away his identification, Xiong Xuguang returned a military salute, then asked another question with a look of surprise.

"The existence of this place is a state secret. How did you get in?"

Wu Le'an and the other soldiers subconsciously looked at Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan, as well as Liu Hongyu, who was smiling.

However, at this moment, a commotion arose among the crowd watching the commotion outside.

"Mr. Ziyasu has arrived!"

"Make way, Mr. Koyasu is here!"

Zhuang Lin was walking over step by step. Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan, who had just been chatting enthusiastically with someone, suddenly became reserved. Looking at the figure that was exactly the same as in their memories, a sense of unease rose in their hearts.

Xiong Xuguang, who was inside the clinic, suddenly became tense, and a dozen soldiers also seemed a little uneasy. However, Doctor Mu, who was sitting there, stroked his beard and smiled.

Zhuang Lin walked over step by step, and the first thing he saw when he arrived at the clinic was two children dressed in modern clothes. Although they had grown up and taller, they still looked just like they did back then.

For the children of that time, besides their own families, the most memorable person in the valley was naturally the teacher. Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan were both excited and apprehensive.

A gentle push came from behind, and the two of them took a step forward nervously. The feeling of memory led them to perform a deep bow.

"This student greets the Master!"

Zhuang Lin didn't say anything, just nodded gently with a smile. Just that made Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan's eyes well up with tears, as if this moment surpassed their excitement at their first return. It seemed that only with the Master's approval could they truly be considered to have returned.

"It's good that you're back. Hmm, these must be the guests who came with you."

As Zhuang Lin chatted and laughed, he glanced into the clinic. His natural attitude made it seem as if he didn't consider Lin Chunming and Wu Bolan as outsiders at all, which put the two of them at ease.

However, it was now Xiong Xuguang and the dozen or so soldiers who were nervous, and the former immediately stepped forward.

"Master, they didn't come in on purpose. They were only here because of these two; they thought they might be in danger if they wandered into the deep mountains."

Before Xiong Xuguang could explain anything, Zhuang Lin walked over and gently patted him on the shoulder.

"Please don't be so formal, everyone. Since you're here, make the best of it. It's all fate that you're here. Didn't we agree to deepen our understanding and trust with each other? Perhaps it's destiny. Hmm, you're a high-ranking official, why don't you make arrangements for them?"

As he spoke, Zhuang Lin looked at Xiong Xuguang, who was slightly taken aback, and then quickly nodded!

Although it was a fluke, it was undoubtedly an extremely surprising start.

Of course, at this very moment, outside the protected area, the disappearance of a platoon had also caused a stir among the military units that had just been assigned to take charge of the area.

(End of this chapter)