Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

Then she said to Chi Junlin, "My grandmother said that you were rescued from the lake when the adults were fishing."

At that time, you were on the verge of death and looked like you were about to die.

They all said you wouldn't survive, but Grandma didn't believe it. So she brought you back to take care of you.

I can't believe you actually pulled through that. You're amazing!

Chi Junlin was somewhat surprised, but then looked puzzled and asked, "Grandma?"

"Ok!"

The girl nodded, and then she saw the old woman walk up to Chi Junlin and bring him a bowl of hot soup.

She said something that seemed to urge Chi Junlin to drink the soup quickly.

The girl said, "Drink it quickly, it's fish soup. You'll feel better soon after drinking it."

Chi Junlin took the fish soup and saw that the soup was thick and white, with a fragrant aroma, and two large pieces of fish floating in it.

The old woman then showed a hospitable and kind expression.

Chi Junlin sensed no malice from her, so he nodded and took a few sips of the fish soup.

"Is there salt?"

Chi Junlin seemed somewhat surprised.

She thought that such an ordinary fisherman's family would have a difficult living environment and struggle to make a living.

Unexpectedly, salt was added to the fish soup to serve guests who were complete strangers.

Then she noticed that her clothes had been changed.

It was not the Black Him that had been mentioned in the Underworld, but a different outfit, a slightly worn-out peasant's coarse cloth.

The girl then said to Chi Junlin, "Your clothes are all torn, wet and heavy. Grandma was afraid you would get sick if you continued to wear them, so she changed you into her clothes from when she was young."

Seeing Chi Junlin nod, she smiled with a slightly curious expression, "Are you from outside the mountains? Grandma said your clothes are made of silk and you're in good health. You must be someone special."

Are you a rich girl from a wealthy family?

Chi Junlin turned to look at the girl, his eyes filled with a slightly complicated expression.

She found a sense of familiarity in the other person's innocent and lovely face.

He smiled and asked, "I'm just an ordinary person. By a twist of fate, I ended up here..."

By the way, you said I was rescued by locals. When you rescued me, was there another girl also pulled from the water?

She is... my companion.

Upon hearing Chi Junlin's question, the girl shook her head and said, "No, they only rescued you. Your companions... were probably swept away by the water."

"is it?"

Upon hearing the girl's answer, Chi Junlin's expression remained calm.

It's obviously impossible for it to be washed away by water.

From Chi Junlin's perspective, it's safe to say that Lan Gexing eventually lost all his strength and sank into the lake.

My interest is dead...

Thinking of this, Chi Junlin glanced at the girl again.

Then he laughed and asked, "So, what place is this?"

"Here? This is the village."

The girl replied.

Then, she quickly realized the doubt in Chi Junlin's eyes.

He patted his forehead and explained, "We locals just call this place 'the village.' Because very few outsiders come here, it doesn't have a specific name."

"Then how did you learn Mandarin? I've heard your grandmother speak it, and it's completely different from your language."

Upon hearing this, the girl revealed a smug expression and said, "I knew you would ask that... because a few years ago, when the villagers went out fishing, they rescued an old man..."

He, like you, also suffered misfortune outside, fell into the water, and was swept away by the current to the lake outside the village.

After the villagers rescued him, they discovered that they could not communicate with him in the same language.

He learned our local dialect and also taught us Mandarin.

However, Mandarin is very difficult, and only a very small number of people have learned how to speak it. Even now, I'm the only one who can speak it.

After he learned our language, he chose to stay in the village and never leave again.

He lived to be over a hundred years old before passing away!

Upon hearing the girl's explanation, Chi Junlin's heart stirred.

He then said to her, "Take me out and see where this place is."

The girl nodded, then turned and said a few words to the old woman.

The old woman smiled and nodded to the two women, indicating that they could leave.

Chi Junlin then walked out of the low thatched hut led by the girl.

They walked into the village outside.

Looking up from under the house, Chi Junlin felt a sudden sense of openness before him.

This place is a mountain village nestled among mountains.

The land is fertile, and the houses are neat and orderly. The fields are crisscrossed by paths, and the sounds of roosters crowing and dogs barking fill the air.

It is a secluded paradise unlike any other.

Chi Junlin noticed that there was a large, deep pool next to the mountain stream where the village was located, and several fishermen were fishing in the pool.

It seems that Chi Junlin was rescued by them over there.

However, looking from a distance, the pool connects to a waterfall above and a river below.

There is no water source or river channel visible on either side, allowing entry and exit from the valley.

It seems that even Chi Junlin is unable to leave this place by water.

But what amazed me even more was that this place seemed to be completely isolated from the outside world.

The villagers who came to visit were all dressed in simple, traditional clothing, which looked like they had made their own clothes.

Upon seeing Chi Junlin and the girl beside him emerge, they greeted them loudly in the village's ancient language.

The girl waved in response, smiling brightly.

Chi Junlin observed that this Peach Blossom Village in the mountain stream had several hundred households and a considerable population.

Fortunately, the valley is quite large, with dense forests above and fertile fields below.

Furthermore, the deep lake waters allowed for fishing, indicating a very prosperous life.

Upon seeing this, Chi Junlin decided not to leave.

The girl seemed to have taken a liking to this moment, and suddenly took Chi Junlin's hand, leading him to run through the fields and wilderness.

Before long, they arrived at a stone platform that was on a very high ground.

"Hey--"

She shouted loudly into the valley.

Then they heard echoes coming from the mountain.

"Hello—Hello—Hello—"

"Did you hear that? The mountain is speaking!"

The girl shook Chi Junlin's arm, appearing extremely happy.

Chi Junlin smiled but did not reply.

Then, the girl's expression brightened, and she looked at Chi Junlin with sparkling eyes, asking, "What's your name? I heard from the elders that people from outside the mountains all have very nice names."

Her cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke, revealing a girlish shyness and cuteness.

It looked especially beautiful under the sunlight.

Chi Junlin hesitated for a moment, and just as he opened his mouth, he said, "Chi..."

But then, for some reason, he didn't say the next name.

"Red? Does it mean 'red'?"

The girl smiled and said, "Then I'll call you Little Red!"

Chi Junlin didn't find it offensive. He nodded and then asked her, "And what's your name?"

When she heard Chi Junlin's question, she subconsciously uttered a colloquialism.

But her face flushed, as if she didn't think the name sounded very nice.

She quickly replied, "You...you can just call me Xiaolan."

"Yes, Xiaolan."

"Yes! Little Red!"

Xiao Lan called out Chi Junlin's new name loudly, a sweet smile on her face.

The sun's warmth made her feel cozy.

-

In the following days, they stayed in this nameless Peach Blossom Mountain Village.

Chi Junlin lived quietly for a few days.

During the few days she spent there, she lived with Xiaolan and her grandmother.

It seems that there are only the grandmother and granddaughter in their home.

Xiaolan never mentioned her parents, but judging from her tone, it seemed that they died in an accident many years ago.

Chi Junlin wasn't that wicked; he wouldn't deliberately reopen old wounds for others who didn't want to talk about them.

Even though it was just the two of them, the grandmother and granddaughter, Chi Junlin could still feel the joy they shared living there.

Unable to cultivate too many fields, the two turned to weaving and exchanging the cloth they produced with other villagers.

Fortunately, there were no annoying tax collectors or cruel landlords here. Every household's income belonged to them, so although resources were somewhat scarce, the villagers' lives were still rich and fulfilling.

Every household is like this.

With the Crimson King residing here, he naturally wouldn't freeload off anyone.

I also do some things within my ability on a regular basis.

For example, helping them chop firewood and weed.

And after Chi Junlin showed off his skills by setting the bones of a child who had fallen from a tree, she could clearly feel that other people were looking at her with much more respect.

The villagers express their respect in a very simple and honest way.

Everyone slaughtered a chicken and prepared a feast, inviting Chi Junlin to dine with them.

It was merely to get closer to Chi Junlin; if I had any ailments, I could simply have Chi Junlin help me out.

The Red Emperor's arrival... is certainly not impossible.

Since Chi Junlin showed off his skills, she and the two Tu family daughters have been enjoying their lives very much.

Chi Junlin then enjoyed this peaceful state of mind.

Like a healing experience for the soul, I enjoyed the slow pace of life in this idyllic paradise.

Her favorite spot was the giant rock on the mountainside that Xiaolan had taken her to before.

Sitting here, you can gaze into the distance and feel the fragrance of rice blossoms on your face carried by the breeze.

When she closed her eyes, she felt as if the world itself had transformed into a beautiful and gentle older sister, gently rubbing her cheeks with her soft hands.

Chi Junlin really likes gentle and beautiful older sisters; he believes that no one in the world dislikes them.

But for some reason, those who are attracted to Chi Junlin and like to stay by her side are always some young and naive little sisters.