Chapter 001: Two Worlds

Sitting on the ground with his feet held, it took a while for Sang Bai to finally ease the pain on the back of his feet, gritting his teeth in discomfort.

At this moment, the mulberry tree resembled a monkey, jumping up and down while occasionally emitting a few strange calls

Curious, Sang Bai walked over and looked down, discovering that the ancient well was filled with water nearly a palm's distance from the opening. The well water was clear, reflecting the bottom of the well, and did not appear to be very deep. Wisps of vapor were rising from the surface, giving it an ethereal quality.

After staying for less than five minutes, Sang Bai could no longer endure it and had no choice but to return to the original warm world

Woe! Wail!

The world of ice and snow is vibrant, lacking the magic of the warm world, yet everything here aligns more closely with Sang Bai's understanding over the past twenty years. Sunlight can penetrate the branches, casting shadows of the trees on the snow-covered ground, eagles can be seen soaring in the sky, and the occasional sound of birds chirping can be heard in the ears.

Here, there is not only a vast expanse of white snow, but also undulating mountains, a cerulean sky, and countless white clouds transforming into various shapes, while the ground is adorned with green pines and cypress trees covered in rime.

I am going to be trapped here

The entire thing exudes a sense of translucence; just looking at it is a pleasure, let alone eating it

Like a mad tiger, it resembles a drowning person grasping a piece of driftwood

Oh dear

This inevitably reminds Sang Bai of the ginseng fruit tree in the television series "Journey to the West," which is said to fall when it encounters metal, wither when it encounters wood, and sink into the earth when it encounters soil, and so on; in short, it is quite magical

However, no matter how miraculous something may be, after you have experienced it hundreds or thousands of times, it becomes numb to you

I curse your grandmother

Bang

Upon reaching outside, he clapped his hands twice in the air, swinging his arms, and Sang Bai set off wearing his only down jacket

Following the sound carefully, it took nearly half an hour, and Sang Bai finally discovered a fluffy little creature in a small snow cave under a nearby tree root

Sang Bai seemed to come to life all at once, his face filled with hope as he looked around, simultaneously muttering, "Gunfire, gunfire, there is gunfire!"

It is...

Sang Bai instantly discarded the scissors and caught the falling peach

It is still a very ugly little black dog

Sang Bai cast his gaze further away and soon spotted two peach trees and an ancient well.

In the microsecond before the explosion, Sang Bai and the belongings of his small, dilapidated home were drawn into a strange place

Only upon looking around did I realize that I had arrived in a world of ice and snow

However, in that fleeting moment, Sang Bai had already devised a plan in his heart

Returning to the peach tree, I aimed my shears at the fruit stems with both hands

He walked from dawn until dusk, and Sang Bai nearly broke down from exhaustion. After several hours of walking, he realized he had returned to the same old place. The cross-shaped marks he had carved into the large pine tree were still there, and the hole in the snow where he had urinated remained unchanged.

Ha ha ha

Just like the current Sang Bai, holding a peach in hand, half-reclining in his gaming chair, squinting his eyes in a posture reminiscent of a capital city slouch, simultaneously gazing at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, his eyes somewhat vacant, he is a vivid portrayal of a youthful version of Uncle Ge.

Sang Bai instantly thought of returning to the original place

However, the water in the well is not something that even the mulberry tree dares to drink directly; what if one were to drink it and instantly turn into an old man? Wouldn't that be disastrous?

It is not quite accurate to say it is boring; rather, there seems to be an unnamed sense of restlessness in the heart, a growing desire to talk to others, even if it means willingly hearing a few harsh words directed at oneself.

This is the beauty of nature that he is familiar with

After making the decision, Sang Bai began to take action, as there was nothing much to tidy up; all the belongings were already arranged in the space

He directly gave the little black dog a kiss on the face. Now, Sang Bai no longer cares about cleanliness; as long as there is something alive and breathing, it is enough to make Sang Bai ecstatic

It was only when he took off his clothes that he discovered the pendant had somehow appeared in his pocket. It was a gourd tied with red silk, on which a large character for 'fortune' was crookedly carved. Anyone who saw it would think it was a worthless trinket, yet who could have imagined that it contained profound mysteries within

The two peach trees remain as they were, and the ancient well is still the ancient well. It is as if everything that just happened was merely an illusion

Once again, the thought of going outside made Sang Bai feel a bone-chilling coldness

At the feet of Sang Bai, there was a pile of miscellaneous items that had originally been collected from home.

When he recited that I wanted to go out, suddenly there was a flash before my eyes, and in an instant, the scenery in my vision changed, accompanied by a piercing cold that pierced through the skin and reached my heart

Open sesame

A little dog

Biting into the peach skin, there is no need to chew; with a single sip, the abundant flesh flows into the mouth like jelly, carrying an indescribable fragrance that rushes straight to the internal organs. In that instant, the refreshing sensation makes one feel several pounds lighter.

Looking at the little black dog, Sang Bai felt a bit puzzled, as there was nothing to eat in the space except for peaches. Would such a small dog eat peaches? Sang Bai expressed some doubt.

This is interesting!

The hoarse cry reached a point of exhaustion, and Sang Bai sat down heavily in the snow, his gaze helplessly peering through the pine branches at the snow-capped peaks in the distance

Sang Bai has always believed that he enjoys quietness and is not afraid of solitude, but now he realizes he was mistaken. Even with two spaces to move around and play, resting and waking up to play, after about ten times, Sang Bai also finds life to be dull.

to toss and turn

Sang Bai roared at the sky, again and again, until his voice became hoarse

Reaching out to pluck a fruit, he found it exceedingly difficult to obtain. Sang Bai exerted all his strength, but whether he pulled or twisted, after a long struggle, he still could not detach the fruit from the branch

The two peach trees nearby are laden with abundant fruit, each peach is about the size of an adult's fist, with a diameter of approximately 10 centimeters. All the fruits appear to be of uniform size, heavily weighing down the branches. The ripe fruits are a deep purplish-red from the tip to the belly, transitioning to an elegant jade color from the belly to the tail.

The sound instantly felt as if it had petrified Sangbai, and it was unclear how long it had been since Sangbai had heard such a living sound

At this point, Sang Bai began to ponder whether these two fruit trees were indeed the peaches from the Queen Mother's Peach Garden

Back in the peach tree space, Sang Bai prepared to put on his autumn clothes and trousers before going out

After taking a couple of breaths, Sang Bai turned back to the pile of old items and retrieved a large pair of shears for cutting sheet metal, which he then held in his hand

Undeterred, Sang Bai set out again the next day, this time carving marks into the trees he passed with a small knife as he walked

Such a thought suddenly sprang to mind

Upon reaching the well with the peach, Sang Bai scooped a little well water to wash the peach. However, as soon as the well water touched the peach, a miraculous event occurred

Originally, he had merely purchased a small pendant at a roadside market. Little did he know that upon bringing it home and placing it under the light, the small pendant would suddenly generate a strong attraction, drawing not anything else but the electricity emanating from the light tube

It is so cold

Such a thought flashed through his mind, and Sang Bai instantly returned to a world that was bright with sunshine and warm as spring

After feeding the dog two peaches, he played with the puppy for a while. At this point, Sang Bai felt a bit tired, so he put down the puppy and ran off to play by himself. He then returned to bed and fell into a deep sleep.

It was so ugly that Sang Bai could not find a suitable adjective to describe it

Since we are here, we shall make ourselves comfortable; let the carefree mulberry and cypress continue to stir things up

In such a situation, who would still think about how this little black dog appeared here? Let alone think about the dog's mother; even if it were a pile of dung, not even the heavens would be able to take this pile of dung from Sang Bai's hands today

Fortunately, the little black dog also seemed to be starving, and it quickly devoured a peach in just a few bites

It is just a bit cold

When the second tone sounded, Sang Bai became even more certain that it was the sound of gunfire, and immediately rushed towards the direction from which the gunfire came, as if he had been invigorated by a shot of adrenaline

Then Sang Bai found himself back in the original position once again, which means that in the span of two days, he had merely made a larger circle than the last time!

Sang Bai weakly shouted.

After consuming five peaches in a row, I truly could not eat any more. Sang Xi, feeling satisfied, patted his belly and stopped, letting out a hearty burp before lying down on the ground. Initially, he did not intend to sleep, but as soon as his head touched the ground, he fell asleep.

Fortunately, Sang Bai was quick-handed, casually tossing away the scissors and catching the fruit in his hand

This ... ...

A peach consumed brings an indescribable sense of joy, instantly revealing the flavor of the mulberry and cypress.

Indeed, the scenery has changed, transitioning from the originally sunny space to a place blanketed in white snow

Originally, Sangbai had planned to plant the young peach tree, but to his surprise, as soon as it was placed in the ground, within less than a minute, the peach tree began to shrink, ultimately disappearing completely into the soil.

There is nothing strange about it

He placed the water under his nose and sniffed, but Sang Bai did not detect any scent. He turned around and took an iron scissors to cut off a peach or a peach branch; as long as it was touched by the well water, it would immediately grow into a small peach tree

Oh ~ Ah !

I ... ...

After walking for two days, then ... ...

Mali Mali Hong

For quite a while, Sang Bai was at a loss for words, standing in a daze for more than two minutes in a state of bewilderment, until he was jolted back to reality by the cold.

As soon as the scissors touched the fruit stem, the fruit fell down

However, upon reflection, if the Queen Mother of the West's peach garden only had two peach trees, it would indeed be rather pitiful

... ...

This strange occurrence kept Sang Bai occupied for several hours. Although he did not fully understand why, he managed to grasp a bit of the principle: when a peach touches metal, it falls from the peach tree; if it comes into contact with well water, it will rapidly grow into a seedling. Further contact with the well water will allow it to become a tree, and with just one more touch, the tree will immediately bear abundant fruit

Consider a person who has been trapped alone for over a month in a world of ice and snow. Not to mention a dog, even a maggot would likely be nurtured by Sang Bai to alleviate the boredom

Taking a bite of the peach, Sang Bai recalled the various opening phrases he knew.

Reaching out to touch the fuzz on the peach, I realized that the hairs on the peach were imperceptible. My hand felt as if it were gliding over velvet, cool and smooth, imparting a sense of comfort that penetrated to the very core of my being

Well, good peach

What surprised Sang Bai even more was that these items suddenly seemed to have been refurbished; the old, dusty objects were now free of the old grime, and regardless of their age, at least they were clean

Sang Bai believes he is a determined child. This time, he carefully planned and applied all the human wisdom he has learned over the past twenty years, but the result...

From dawn to dusk, Sang Bai did not know what to do. He merely ran mechanically towards the direction of the gunfire. When tired, he would enter the warm world to rest for a while, and once he regained his strength, he would continue to move forward

That is to say, the current location of Sangbai Station

The remaining tiny fruit stem of the peach rapidly grew under the watchful eyes of the mulberry tree, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a small peach sapling. Within less than three minutes, this little peach sapling had grown into a small peach tree with a trunk as thick as a hand.

One must leave the mountains to see the outside world

As Sang Bai moved towards his destination like a zombie, a low whimper suddenly reached his ears from nearby

Turning around, I returned to the pile of clutter, rummaged through it to find my wardrobe, opened the door, and put on my only set of down jacket, silently reciting: Go out

Bored!

The bride has not yet been married; if one drinks a mouthful of water, it is as if one has married the bride, but only to behold her. Isn't that too tragic

The eerie azure arcs of electricity resembled strands of silk, one end connected to the lamp and the other to the pendant

Returning to the tree, I picked up the iron shears and struck again, causing a peach to fall instantly.

Bang

What now, it has been picked again without any consideration

It is truly boring, this is simply a cage

Thus, Sang Bai appeared like a fool, watching as the electric arc grew thicker and brighter, and then with a loud bang, an explosion occurred

What would you like to eat

Not acceptable

Sangbai incessantly shuttles back and forth between the two spaces

Upon reconsideration, there was really no other way. Having something to eat is certainly better than having nothing at all. Thus, Sang Bai picked a peach, peeled off the skin, and began to feed it to the little black dog

Not knowing how long he had slept, Sang Bai opened his eyes and found that everything around him had not changed, not even the light, as if time here were eternal

The mouth opened wide enough to swallow a cow, and it was not until the fallen peach tree struck its own foot that it came to its senses

Until the excitement is exhausted, the body still moves towards that direction out of inertia

A larger circle, and then he returns to the original place once again

Sang Bai truly did not know what he was experiencing at that moment. After a while, he finally got up and reached out to draw water from the ancient well

After a whole day of effort, I truly expended a considerable amount of energy. I picked quite a few peaches, but I haven't eaten a single one. As a result, Sangbai is feeling a bit thirsty and wants to drink some water

I still do not believe it

Sangbai had never realized how terrifying it could be, as if it were about to snatch away your soul right beneath your eyelids

Sang Bai involuntarily made a sound as his upper teeth struck against his lower teeth

Reaching out to touch it, Sang Bai discovered that the dog was very cold, clearly not suited to stay in the icy and snowy environment. Thus, he instantly embraced the little black dog and flashed into the peach tree space.

Sang Bai pulled the small creature out of the snow cave and held it in his arms, looking at it for quite a while before confirming that the little thing in his embrace was a small black dog

Sang Bai opened his eyes and found himself standing on a piece of land, with soft yellow earth beneath his feet. This yellow was not an ordinary shade of earth yellow; it had a crystalline quality, which was somewhat magical. The yellow earth extended all the way to a place shrouded in mist, appearing to cover at least an area of over 1 li.

Above, there is a vast expanse of azure sky, pure and devoid of any clouds, with no visible sources of light, and certainly no sun, yet it is exceptionally bright

As both worlds lost their novelty, and with the passage of time, Sang Bai gradually felt a sense of loneliness