Chapter 7, Encounter

However, in Su Chen's ears, Lin Zi was never calm or monotonous

Su Chen suddenly realized

Through the enchanting fragrance of the delicate floral threads, Su Chen realized that it was the Crying Red Flower, a type of mountain flower that is red and possesses a rich aroma

The matter of Su Chen's blindness once caused quite a stir in Linbei City, to the extent that hardly anyone in the city was unaware of it. This place is also the back mountain of the Su family. If a local were to bathe here, it would be absolutely impossible for them to repeatedly question Su Chen about the authenticity of his blindness after encountering him. Thus, with just a few words, Su Chen was able to confirm that the other party was from out of town

"Who is it?" A delicate reprimand rang out.

Su Chen stopped rolling and slowly sat up, his hands groping on the ground

Walking along the stream for a while, I arrived at the base of the cliff. Amidst the sound of the waterfall's rush, one could faintly hear the irregular stirring of the water in the pool below

It was a small leaf embedded in the soil, which fell into Su Chen's hand and scattered into fragments

Not far away is the sound of rushing water, that is the mountain spring flowing

Su Chen slowly brought the flower to her nose, inhaling its faint fragrance, a contented smile appearing at the corners of her mouth

Su Chen fell to the ground and rolled over. As he did, he heard a series of hard objects striking the earth beside him. At the same time, a sound like crashing waves rose from the distant edge of the pond, where someone was using their palm to agitate the water's surface, creating a visual disturbance. However, this was clearly of no significance to Su Chen

The mountain forest at night is silent and still, with not even the birds singing; only the sound of the wind whistling through the trees can be heard

Su Chen found it somewhat strange; this season was precisely when the mountain flowers were in full bloom, so how could there be a large number of weeping petals falling?

This allows him to hear further and discern more clearly

For the blind, there is no distinction between day and night

Although she could not see, Su Chen was well aware that a woman was pointing a sword at her

Although invisible, scenes floated in Su Chen's mind: the gurgling spring water flowed down from the mountain, cascading down after reaching a cliff, forming a small waterfall. The prolonged impact created a pool at the base of the cliff, where the water fell into the pool, creating ripples. The spring water continued to flow down, forming a small stream beneath the pool, winding through the thicket, heading towards the distance

A gust of wind swept across his face

He said: "Did I not tell you my name earlier? You should know that if it is a local person, upon hearing the name Su Chen, they will know that I am blind, and there is no need for me to waste more words like I just did."

Is that so? The other party clearly has not fully believed it: "Then why are you here?"

Su Chen lightly sniffed the fragments and said: "This is the leaf you just used, lacking any source of aura, which means you have not yet entered the Qi Gathering stage, hence the leaf shattered. Relying solely on the strength of the Body Refinement stage, you can use the leaf as a dart. Moreover, you are a young woman from outside, and at this moment, aside from Gu's Flying Flower technique, I truly cannot think of anyone else. A bold guess, and I happened to guess right." Relying solely on the strength of the Body Refinement stage, you can use the leaf as a dart. Moreover, you are a young woman from outside, and at this moment, aside from Gu's Flying Flower technique, I truly cannot think of anyone else. A bold guess, and I happened to guess right.

Ah! That girl has let out a gasp of surprise. If Su Chen could see, he would see her covering her mouth, looking at him in disbelief: "How is this possible? Even those with keen eyes wouldn't recognize me; how could you know? Are you really blind?"

This evening, as usual, Su Chen sat on a large rock on the back mountain

Su Chen smiled and said, "Who says that a blind person cannot walk by themselves? There is wind in the forest, and as the wind moves through the trees and gaps, it creates echoes, each of which is actually different. As long as you listen carefully and discern, you can know where there are obstacles and where there are none"

Ah! It was only then that the other party realized they had intruded into someone else's territory, and their momentum immediately weakened a few notches as they stammered, "So you are from the Su family."

Su Chen hesitated for a moment

By the last sentence, the tone had once again become sharp

Su Chen nodded: "My name is Su Chen. If you do not believe me, you can inquire nearby about this name, and you will know that I am indeed blind"

He was rolling quickly on the ground while shouting: "I am blind!"

"It is of no concern," Su Chen replied with a smile, "Guests from afar are always welcome; the Su family is willing to extend the hospitality of a host. As long as Miss Gu is willing, you may come again at any time"

Su Chen knew it was not good; it was purely instinct. He leaned back and fell towards the ground.

Gu Qingluo, upon hearing this, indeed believed a little more in the matter of Su Chen being blind, and said: "Then how do you know that I am Gu Qingluo?"

Once again, a faint fragrance wafts through the air, and upstream of the brook, there are clusters of weeping red flowers drifting downstream

The sound of the sword being drawn from its sheath

Like the song of a warbler in a secluded valley, it is indescribably melodious and enchanting

Not only his hearing, but his sense of smell has also been enhanced

The sound of wind and water suddenly ceased, and the jungle, which had just erupted in noise, fell into an abrupt silence

The young lady's face flushed slightly as she said, "What are the Su family members doing running to the back mountain in the middle of the night?"

Upon hearing this, the other party visibly relaxed, and the chilling sword light receded a bit from Su Chen.

That is ... ...

Brush

Is someone playing in the water

She looked at Su Chen, who merely gazed back at her calmly, showing no fear beneath the tip of the young woman's sword. Gradually, the young woman began to believe Su Chen's words.

What is most precious is that, with the absence of those noisy voices, his heart also became tranquil

His past experiences made him understand the saying that a tree that stands out in the forest will inevitably be blown by the wind, and it also taught him the meaning of concealing one's talents, leading him to no longer easily showcase his subtle insights in front of others

Su Chen replied: "It is naturally a guess. If I am not mistaken, the young lady should be Miss Gu Qingluo, correct?"

Su Chen sat by the stream, listening.

However, in the presence of Gu Qingluo, Su Chen felt an irresistible urge to confide.

Su Chen's Dusty Courtyard is located at the back of the Su residence. From here, walking towards the back of the courtyard, one can see a wall. There is a small door on the wall, and beyond the door lies a bamboo forest. Continuing forward through the bamboo forest leads to the mountains.

That melodious voice rang out once more: "Since you cannot see, how can you walk alone here?"

"Are you really blind?" A clear and ethereal female voice echoed in my ears

Although unable to see Gu Qingluo's appearance, Su Chen was willing to take risks solely for that heavenly voice

No words are evidently as effective as this one

Then one can only blame the Lin family for being too ostentatious. If they had not made such a fuss, how would I have known about the arrival of the second young lady of the Gu family from Longxi, Gu Qingluo, in Beicheng in the future?" Su Chen said as he picked up a leaf from the ground

That ethereal voice, akin to celestial music, captivated Su Chen and made his heart yearn for it

After a moment, he said: "Since you have already put on your clothes, why are you not coming out?"

Gu Qingluo's pair of exquisite eyes sparkled with intense curiosity

The young lady clearly did not expect this answer, and for a moment, she was taken aback

Su Chen smiled and replied: "In fact, for those who have never seen Miss Gu, whether they can see her or not is not important. After all, they are strangers, and appearance loses its significance. On the contrary, as a blind person, there are aspects that some sighted individuals cannot perceive, which a blind person is more capable of seeing"

The young lady was taken aback again: "How did you know my surname is Gu?"

Su Chen gave a bitter smile: "This is the back mountain of my home. Is there anything strange about my presence here? On the contrary, it is you who appearing here that is strange, isn't it?"

She put away her sword and said, "I apologize, I am merely passing through this place. Seeing the clear spring water here, I had a sudden impulse to bathe, but I did not expect it to be your family's mountain forest"

Su Chen helplessly said: "I have already told you that my name is Su Chen."

Without the clamor of the daytime hustle and bustle, he is able to capture those subtle sounds more clearly, honing his hearing skills

Suddenly, he reached out and scooped into the river, and a small flower drifting downstream was already in his hand

In his leisure time, Su Chen often goes to sit idly behind the mountain

She looked at Su Chen, her tone softening: "Can you tell me how you figured it out?"

He ascended along the creek

Su Chen's nose tip glimmered with a hint of cold light

The Su Family Courtyard is situated at the foot of a mountain on the western outskirts of the city, with a river winding its way past. On both sides of the river are vast fields of fertile land, and the mountain is adorned with dense forests, making it a picturesque location with clear mountains and beautiful waters.