HCB Chapter 119 Mountain Stream
Chapter 119 Mountain Stream
They rode their horses along the official road for a while, and then, guided by Feng Yu, they continued on a small path into the mountains.
Xiao Han felt increasingly uneasy as he walked. If he continued forward, he would be heading towards Yunqi Mountain. Why was he heading into such a remote mountain area?
"Chu Qing..." Xiao Han couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going?"
Long Chuqing turned to look at him and said jokingly, "What... are you afraid I'll sell you out? You're the one who insisted on coming along."
Xiao Han was momentarily embarrassed. It was indeed his insistence on coming along, so he didn't want to ask any more questions. He should first see what she wanted to do!
They continued along a narrow path that could only accommodate one horse at a time, with Long Chuqing leading the way and Qing Tong bringing up the rear.
Before long they arrived at an open area and stopped at the end of the road. What came into view was a scene of cold forest and desolate stream.
There's a small waterfall ahead, but the water flow is very weak, probably because it's winter. At the base of the waterfall is a deep pool, and the water from the pool meanders through the valley along a stream.
Some trees on the mountain have already lost all their leaves, while others, though their leaves haven't fallen, have turned yellow.
Looking at the mountain range before him, Long Chuqing couldn't help but say to Fei Feng and Feng Yu, "This is truly a wonderful place with abundant spiritual energy. No wonder the cat demon and the wolf demon chose this place! It really is a suitable place for cultivation."
Feng Yu said, "Indeed... as soon as I arrived, I felt refreshed and invigorated."
"Isn't it the cold wind that's hitting us?" Fei Feng said inappropriately.
Feng Yu said, "I'll give you a glare; figure it out yourself."
Continuing forward would require walking, so Long Chuqing dismounted and tied the horse to the side.
Seeing this, Xiao Han and Qing Qingying also dismounted and tied their horses to the side.
“Chu Qing…” Xiao Han couldn’t help but ask, “There’s nothing here in this desolate wilderness, why did you come here?”
“Of course there is.” Long Chuqing looked ahead and pointed into the distance, saying, “Look, there are mountains, streams, trees, birds and beasts, and maybe even… monsters! Hahaha…” After saying that, she burst out laughing.
Xiao Han felt helpless about what she said, but seeing her smile, a smile also appeared on his face.
“Miss Long…” Qingying said after hearing this, “It’s already cold enough in these mountains, and you’re still telling lame jokes.”
He really couldn't understand why they would come here in this freezing weather.
"But the scenery is quite nice." After tying up the horse, Qing Tong walked over and said, "In summer, this place must be a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains, but it looks a bit desolate in winter."
"Let's go down and take a look." After saying that, Long Chuqing flew down the bushes.
Xiao Han and Qing Qingying had no choice but to go down with her.
They came to the stream, where the current was very small, but the water was very clear.
"Why are you looking so worried?" Long Chuqing said, seeing the serious expression on Xiao Han's face. "Since you're already here, don't think too much. Relax, enjoy the scenery, and just think of this trip as accompanying me to relax."
Xiao Han thought it made sense. He had been keeping the word "danger" in mind, so he was always on guard, afraid that something unexpected might happen.
Looking back now, I realize I was overthinking things. Why worry so much about things that haven't happened yet?
It's rare to go out with Chu Qing, so just like she said, we should treat this trip as a way to relax and unwind together.
He put on a relaxed and gentle expression and said, "Okay, I'll just accompany you out for a walk to clear your head."
Long Chuqing smiled knowingly and said, "That's more like it!"
"Why come to this remote mountain valley when there are so many places to relax?" Qingying complained. "The trees here are all bare, the scenery is desolate, and it's not pretty at all!"
Bronze poked him with the scabbard: "Every season has its own beauty, even desolation has its own unique charm. No wonder you can't find a wife; you don't understand romance at all."
"Tch..." Qingying said disdainfully, "You talk as if you're a romantic and have a wife. Besides, it's not that I can't find one! It's just that I'm still young and not in a hurry."
Bronze shook his head and said, "Keep being stubborn! At least I know a little more than you." After saying that, he even whistled.
"What are you two whispering about! If you don't want to come, then go back." Xiao Han said, turning around with a deep look in his eyes.
"We weren't muttering anything..." Qingying said quickly as she stepped forward. "Your Highness, we just commented on the mountain stream in winter. The scenery here is just as beautiful as in summer, it has a unique charm, hehe..."
Seeing that the situation was not good, Qing Tong quickly said, "I'll go ahead and see if there's any better scenery."
Qingying watched Qing Tong run away in a flash, and thought to herself, "That damned Qing Tong! He actually left me alone. Not only did he delay the prince and Miss Long's time together, but it was also so awkward to leave him alone with them!"
But he had to protect the prince. Although there was no danger here, they couldn't both wander too far away.
He cursed Bronze in his mind, then quickened his pace slightly and walked in front of Xiao Han and Long Chuqing.
Long Chuqing had no idea what they were thinking. She instructed, "Qingying... tell Qingtong not to go too far."
"it is good……."
Xiao Han noticed a fallen leaf on Long Chuqing's head and reached out to remove it for her. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that she was wearing two identical phoenix hairpins today.
"Chu Qing..." He asked curiously, "Are those phoenix hairpins on your head a pair?"
After listening, Long Chu turned to look at him, then nodded and said, "Hmm... they are a pair, but they are still a little different."
She plucked a phoenix feather from one side and handed it to Xiao Han to look at: "This is called a phoenix feather hairpin. There is a touch of red on its phoenix tail."
Xiao Han took it and looked at it. It was indeed almost identical except for the difference in the phoenix tail.
After seeing them, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He hadn't seen her wear the two hairpins he had given her yet! Did she not like them?
He stopped and looked at Long Chuqing, still speaking gently, "I'll put it on for you."
“Okay!” Long Chuqing leaned closer.
"Is this dog food?" Feng Yu said casually to Fei Feng, "I've tasted it today."
"Hahaha..." Fei Feng laughed wildly: "You can block me, I block you all the time."
"What nonsense are you two talking about!" Long Chuqing said nonchalantly, "It's just a hairpin! Ziguang always helps me put it on."
"I don't talk to idiots," Fei Feng said calmly.
"Uh..." Feng Yu was speechless after hearing this.
They walked along the stream for a while, and then Qing Tong ran back to report, "Your Highness, Miss Long, we found a strange man ahead. He's sitting cross-legged at the foot of the mountain, and we don't know what he's doing."
"He noticed me too, but he just glanced at me and then closed his eyes to continue meditating."
Xiao Han and Long Chuqing exchanged a glance, and Long Chuqing said, "Let's go take a look."