Under One Person: Feng Shui Master, I Will Protect the Mountains and Rivers with My Own Body

"Tales of the Extraordinary: The Eldest Daughter of the Zhuge Family Falls in Love with a 'Rogue' 7-------- 'It's alright, I can make sure they can't find you.'"

"Upon hearing of the man's plight, the woman confidently shielded him behind her, her compass spinning rapidly, and blue aura enveloped the two of them."

Note: The anecdotes about extraordinary individuals do not follow the normal timeline of the main story!

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"Sen...uh...Brother Yan, where are you taking us?"

On the forest path, sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting dappled patterns of light.

Yan Sen walked at the front, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, his hands behind his head, his steps light and quick.

Behind her, Lu Linglong, who was about to blurt out "Brother Sen," swallowed back the word under the gaze of Chen Duo's deep green eyes and instead awkwardly said "Brother Yan."

For some reason, this girl, who was the same age as her, looked a bit dull, but once she heard herself called "Brother Sen," she would exude a resentment that sent chills down one's spine.

She doesn't curse or lay a hand on you; she just stares at you with the same wistful look a puppy has had its toy stolen.

Okay, fine, if you won't call me that, then don't. That look in your eyes is kind of heartbreaking.

Lu Linglong, who is just over seven years old, said: The adult world is too complicated, and the world of my peers doesn’t seem simple either.

"Linglong, don't ask so many questions."

Lu Lin, walking at the back, frowned, his small face stern, his tone as serious as an old man's. In his view, his cousin's casual way of addressing him was not only against etiquette but also disrespectful to the Lu family.

"Didn't Grandpa just say that you and I should follow Master Yan's instructions? Also, don't call him Brother Yan, call him Master Yan, and be polite."

Yan Sen stopped and looked back at this "peer" who was only a month older than him, his lips twitching slightly.

Good heavens, how does the Lu family educate their children?

He was only a teenager, but his lifeless demeanor was even more pronounced than that of his great-grandfather, Zhang Zhiwei.

It's not that being polite is bad, but Yan Sen feels tired just watching Lu Lin live like this, having to be on edge and nitpick over every word even when she's out having fun.

"It's alright, Brother Lin." Yan Sen waved his hand, looking nonchalant. "Little Sister Linglong can call me whatever she wants, it's just a code name anyway. Besides, I'm not a member of the Celestial Master's Mansion, I just wear this Taoist robe to make a living. Calling me 'brother' sounds more intimate, while calling me 'master' makes me feel like a taxi driver."

After saying that, he turned to Lu Linglong and winked, then mysteriously pointed ahead: "We're almost there. The place I'm taking you is a wonderful place that I stumbled upon on the mountain years ago. I don't usually bring people here."

Upon hearing this, Lu Linglong immediately forgot her earlier worries. She made a face at her older cousin and patted Lu Lin's arm with a grin: "Did you hear that? Brother Yan doesn't mind! You're just too nagging, brother. You should have fun when you're out having fun! Right, Brother Yan? Right, Duo'er?"

"......Um."

Chen Duo hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Although she was slightly annoyed by Lu Linglong's attempt to steal the title "Brother Sen" earlier, ... she immediately changed her address after she saw her.

And when she smiles, it doesn't seem... unpleasant; her rosy cheeks are quite cute...

Xiao Chenduo was conflicted, unsure whether she should "make up" with her.

In the end, politeness prevailed.

She silently moved closer to Yan Sen, then gave Lu Linglong a very small but genuinely kind expression.

"Yeah, Lin-ge, relax a bit."

Yan Sen slowed his pace and naturally put his arm around Lu Lin's shoulder, the movement as practiced as that of an old friend.

"Just let what Master Lu said about learning from me go in one ear and out the other. I'm still a greenhorn, how could I possibly teach anyone? This is just for fun, don't take it too seriously."

Lu Lin's body stiffened.

He was somewhat unaccustomed to this sudden closeness. In the Lu family, there was a strict order of seniority and hierarchy, and even among peers, such gestures of putting arms around each other's shoulders were rare.

He didn't break free, but instead straightened his back somewhat awkwardly and said in a low voice, "But... my father told me that as a member of the Lu family, every word and action I take represents the face of the family. I must set an example for my younger siblings... otherwise, people will gossip."

"gossip?"

Before Yan Sen could even speak, Lu Linglong, who was standing next to him, burst out laughing.

She put her hands on her hips, striking an extremely bold pose, and her cute baby face revealed a maturity beyond her years.

"Hey bro, you're overthinking it! There's always gossip, just ignore it and it'll disappear!"

Lu Linglong held up a finger and waved it in front of Lu Lin's eyes.

"Look, if someone insults you and you're upset, and you think about it for five minutes, then they've insulted you for five minutes; if you think about it for ten minutes, then they've insulted you for ten minutes. But if you don't think about it at all, and treat it like they're just talking nonsense, then it's the same as them not insulting you at all!"

"We'll talk about it later!"

Lu Linglong bent her left arm, gestured with her non-existent biceps, and grinned, showing her little tiger teeth:

"Why do you train so hard every day? Isn't it so you can have a stronger fist? If someone gossips about you, we'll beat them up! Don't bother the adults, just listen to whoever wins, okay?"

Hey!

"Beat him up...beat him up?"

Lu Lin's values ​​were greatly impacted.

This simplistic, crude, and even somewhat thuggish theory completely contradicts the education he received from childhood, which emphasized "a gentleman uses words, not fists" and "winning people over with virtue."

But I don't know why...

Hearing these words, the tension that had been building up inside him seemed to ease a little.

Hey, that's an interesting point, that's good!

Yan Sen looked at the little girl, who was the same age as Duo'er, with some surprise. It seemed that Master Lu's fondness for this girl was not without reason; he doted on her.

I need to change the way I interact with Lu Linglong; at least I can't just treat her like a seven-year-old child anymore.

Chen Duo nodded silently to the side; the style of her words was similar to that of Liao's father and Sen's brother.

She also mentally wrote it down: If anyone gossips, beat them up.

"...Perhaps you are right..."

Lu Lin pondered for a while, looking at her younger sister's smiling eyes, and finally nodded, forcing a slightly stiff smile.

"At least... it sounds satisfying."

So, during the rest of the journey, although Lu Lin hadn't completely let loose, she was noticeably less reserved than before.

He started trying to interject, and even awkwardly blurted out two lame jokes when Yan Sen talked about his embarrassing experiences on the mountain, which made Lu Linglong and Yan Sen only able to laugh awkwardly.

The atmosphere finally started to resemble what a group of teenagers should be like together.

We walked for another ten minutes or so.

The narrow mountain path ahead suddenly opened up, the dense canopy of trees receded to both sides, and the dazzling sunlight poured down without any obstruction.

"arrive."

Yan Sen stopped and opened his arms, like a king showing off his treasures to his guests.

"Welcome to my paradise!"

What came into view was a strange scene hidden deep in the mountains.

This is a sunken basin surrounded by towering rock walls, forming a natural harbor.

In the center of the basin, lush green vines climbed over specially constructed trellises, hanging bunches of crystal-clear grapes, like amethysts; in the furrows, round watermelons lay beneath the leaves, their rinds so green they seemed to drip with moisture; and there were also bright red strawberries and tender pink peaches…

Fruits that should grow in different seasons and different environments are now crammed together in this small patch of land, defying common sense, and each one is growing exceptionally well, giving people a visual impact that makes them "sweet at first glance".

But what surprised the Lu siblings the most was—

It's too "clean" here.

Even though we're so close, and the fruits are ripe, there's not a single trace of fruity aroma in the air!

There wasn't even the earthy smell or the fresh scent of grass and trees.

It's as if someone has put an invisible vacuum cover over this space, locking in all the smells.

"Oh my god... Brother Yan..."

Lu Linglong subconsciously swallowed, pointed at the bunch of wildly growing but crystal-clear grapes, twitched her little nose twice, and looked incredulous.

"Did you grow these? Why...why don't they smell at all?"

"It's good that it has no taste."

Yan Sen chuckled, walked to the edge of the melon patch, squatted down, and gently tapped a large watermelon.

"Thump, thump".

The sound is crisp, indicating that the melon is ripe and good.

"I've improved this place using my unique methods."

Yan Sen stood up, looked at the bewildered Lu siblings, and a flash of blue-gold light appeared in his eyes.

"All things have a spirit, and smell is one of them. It is only natural that ordinary fruits will emit fragrance when ripe."

Yan Sen lightly touched the ground with his toes.

"Buzz—"

An invisible ripple seemed to spread through the air.

"Simply put, I used my methods to change the 'normality' of this land, making it only take in and never give out."

Yan Sen casually picked a grape, didn't wipe it, and threw it directly into his mouth.

"If it's a creature that walked in on its own, even if it eats all of this, it won't taste a thing."

"But if I lead them in..."

"Pfft."

With a soft crack as his teeth broke through the fruit peel, an intensely rich fruity aroma exploded in Yan Sen's mouth, even spreading into the air with his breath.

The aroma of just one grape was more intense than that of a whole basket of grapes outside!

Yan Sen squinted, swallowed the fruit with a look of enjoyment, and waved to the three people who were already dumbfounded.

"Come on, don't be shy."

"Try this fruit that I've been 'holding back' for a whole year... Old Yan's special edition."