Chapter 004: A Life Free from Worries

Bei Hai did not guard against the fox, and while it was lost in thought, he entered and exited several times, bringing the treasured sword with him.

It was somewhat disappointing for Bei Hai that it did not reach the heavens like the Ruyi Jingu Bang.

As soon as the words were spoken, with a slight gesture of the hand, the items around the neck appeared right before him, causing Bei Hai's eyes to widen to the size of eggs, leaving him once again in a daze.

If only the rope were a bit longer, Beihai said casually while rubbing his neck

Is this the legendary Binding Immortal Rope? Bei Hai's mind was somewhat in a daze, as the object before him completely overturned all the various laws he had learned before, to the point where he found it hard to accept. In this situation, he could only seek answers from Journey to the West or Investiture of the Gods.

The nine steps were quickly traversed, and when Bei Hai reached the platform, he discovered a low table about thirty to forty centimeters high in the pavilion. On either side of the table were four cushions, and neatly placed on one of the cushions was a Daoist robe.

After pulling for a long time, Bei Hai was unable to force this thing down, and instead ended up hurting his own neck.

With a strong tug, Bei Hai lowered his head to see what exactly was around his neck. After pulling a couple of times, he realized that this object reached only up to his chin.

Hmm! The sunlight here is quite nice! Bei Hai thought subconsciously. He looked up and saw the sky was a deep blue, but unfortunately, there was no sun to be seen. It was so bright yet the sun was absent, which felt a bit strange! However, after enduring the trials of the ropes, Bei Hai had grown accustomed to such oddities.

Strangely, the water in the circular lake is half light blue and half dark blue, with the two types of water seamlessly connecting to form a pattern resembling the yin-yang fish in the Bagua, slowly rotating in the lake in a very peculiar manner

In the end, Bei Hai had no choice but to temporarily give up on hetushucomcom, rubbing his sore and aching neck, he said in frustration: "Damn it, when I get home, I'll get a pair of scissors and see how tough you are then!"

Stepping onto the jade stone steps, and even trying to jump a couple of times, Bei Hai realized after settling down that this thing was indeed very solid, not as soft as it appeared on the surface

As soon as the thought arose, the rope immediately stretched out as if it had come to life, flying towards Bei Hai's neck. In that moment, Bei Hai was once again stunned, blankly watching the jade pendant fly towards him from fifty centimeters away on his knee. Suddenly, it seemed he had clearly seen the pattern: a Bagua diagram

In a matter of moments, a peach was consumed by Bei Hai, leaving only a peach pit in his hand. After glancing at the pit, Bei Hai casually placed it into his pocket

Apart from a red tassel spear placed next to a jade pillar near the Beihai area, there was nothing else. The entire place looked like this; standing on this high platform, one could see everything at a glance, with an endless expanse of purple grassland stretching as far as the eye could see.

The object in hand was cool, smooth, and warm to the touch. Upon feeling it, Bei Hai inexplicably thought of the phrase: "as warm and smooth as jade." Apart from this phrase, Bei Hai could not find a way to describe the sensation that came from the object in his hand, which was both warm and cool, evoking an indescribable sense of comfort.

As soon as this thought entered my mind, I immediately felt that the scenery before me transformed in an instant

After Bei Hai scooped up two handfuls of water, he immediately stood up and walked towards the fruit tree. Upon reaching the tree, he reached out and picked a peach. The peach was not large, just slightly bigger than an adult's fist, and it had little to no fuzz.

After finishing with the pavilion, Bei Hai's gaze instinctively shifted to the nearby area

He reached out, pulled a cushion, and sat down. He flipped through the items on the table. Bei Hai still recognized a few traditional characters. After turning to the back of the book, he could see the publication date from the Republic of China era.

"Make the rope a little longer!" Bei Hai said, and as soon as the words left his mouth, the rope around his neck indeed lengthened by a section. Now, Bei Hai tilted his head and easily removed it.

It may be somewhat inaccurate to call it a pond; referring to it as a small lake is more appropriate. Its total area is likely equivalent to that of two or three standard football fields.

At this point, Bei Hai felt a bit flustered; how could this thing be put around his neck without a clasp?

Who can see their own chin? Of course, Beihai cannot see what is on his neck

After muttering to myself for a while, there was nothing I could do about the thing around my neck. I waited for my anger to subside, and for the time being, I resigned myself to my fate.

However, after calling out a couple of times, Bei Hai discovered that this rope could not bind a person, let alone a celestial being. At most, it could stretch to about twenty or thirty centimeters, and then no matter how much one shouted, it would not stretch any further.

After playing for more than ten times, Bei Hai lost interest. When he came out again, he noticed that it was already getting late; if he didn't return soon, he would have to go home in the dark.

With this top, the entire pavilion looks like a stylish young man dressed in Armani, yet wearing an old green military cap on his head, truly a bizarre sight to behold

Unknowingly, I walked to the lakeside. Bei Hai stretched his head to take a look inside. In the light blue lake water, some dark green aquatic plants could still be seen. In the deep blue lake water, there were also aquatic plants, but those appeared much thicker, resembling small trees growing in the water.

Upon entering the space, I saw the fox at my feet, already in a daze, likely looking just as foolish when I first arrived.

The purple grassland is located two to three hundred meters away from the pavilion, with three rows of peach trees, each row containing nine trees, arranged neatly. The row closest to the pavilion is laden with dense fruit, the middle row is blooming with pale pink flowers, while the outermost row has no signs of fruit at all, with lush green branches and leaves, forming a canopy like a parasol

Oh, oh! Just as Bei Hai was examining the object in his hand, the fox that had somehow approached him began to make noise.

Looking down at my feet, I discovered that I was standing at the starting point of a stone path. Directly ahead was a stone pavilion not far away, and to the left of the pavilion was a patch of purple grass. I had no idea what kind of grass it was or how it exhibited this color.

This item is worthless! One can tell without guessing that it is from the Beihai period; it has not been many years since the Republic of China era. How much could things from that time possibly be worth!

To the right of the pavilion is a large circular pond, surrounded by a width of approximately five to six meters. This stretch of distance is covered with milky white fine sand. Along the water's edge, there is an area about two to three meters wide and ten meters long, where reeds grow to a height of approximately two meters. The entire pond appears very beautiful

Holding the rope in his hand, Bei Hai carefully examined it. The black rope, made of about five or six strands twisted together in a hemp-like pattern, displayed an ordinary crisscross texture that could not be more mundane. When he pulled on it, there was hardly any elasticity; however, when Bei Hai said to loosen it a bit, the rope noticeably lengthened by a segment.

Suddenly appearing like this startled the fox, causing it to scurry away for nearly five or six meters with its tail tucked. Upon turning around and realizing it was Bei Hai, it then returned.

On the table, there are several bound books, as well as a brush holder, an inkstone, and other writing implements. Resting on the brush holder is a calligraphy brush. It appears that this table serves as a writing desk

It is now very evident that the original trees and stones have vanished, and the remnants of the Tianyuan Pavilion have also disappeared without a trace. In front of Bei Hai, there is a platform with nine tiers of steps, resembling a pavilion for books.

Although Bei Hai has never seen the white marble railing of the Purple Gold City, he can imagine that it must be vastly inferior compared to the one in front of him

After sitting for a while, Bei Hai began to ponder how to get out. As he recalled how he looked when he entered, the scene before him changed once again, and in an instant, he found himself back in the original place

Since he could not see, following a normal line of thought, Bei Hai naturally had to look for a hook. He reached out and began to feel along the cord-like object that was wrapped around his neck. After feeling around for a while, Bei Hai became a bit dazed; why was there no clasp on this thing? Undeterred, he tried once more, but still found nothing.

The octagonal pavilion supported by eight columns is somewhat peculiar, as the steps of the pavilion, including the columns and the railings, are all made of pure white jade. The high-quality white material resembles gelatin, giving the impression that a gentle touch would cause it to spring to life, exuding an air of sophistication.

After finishing the peach clams, I walked towards the steps.

Blinking his eyes at the object in his hand, it resembled jade, but unlike what Bei Hai originally thought to be round, it was a shell-shaped item. The entire piece was milky white, appearing like a small jade piece that had not been carved, with some faintly visible patterns made up of slightly deeper colors. Bei Hai turned the object over and over but could not discern what the patterns on it were.

Reaching into the pond, Bei Hai scooped up a few handfuls of water. He felt that while the color of this water was different from that of the river, the texture was still quite similar. As for tasting it, Bei Hai did not have the courage for that; as the old saying goes, one will not meet misfortune if one does not court it. Those who conduct experiments on themselves are merely seeking their own demise.

Straining to pull the rope tied around his neck, tilting his head as he did so, Bei Hai now resembled a dog that had just been fitted with a collar for the first time, desperately trying to rid itself of the object around its neck

"You brat, don't get any ideas! This thing was found by me! Don't worry, I'll take care of the good food and drink," Bei Hai said as he intended to hang the item around his neck.

Bei Hai glanced at the fox, whose two little thieving eyes were fixed intently on the object in his hand, displaying a remarkably focused expression. Bei Hai felt it was somewhat akin to Gollum in The Lord of the Rings gazing at the One Ring.

From this moment on, I shall live a life free of worries! In a cheerful mood, Bei Hai walked briskly towards the village, while the great benefactor, the fox, had already been settled in the space.

After touching the peach skin a couple of times, Bei Hai took a bite, and the delicious peach juice flowed down his throat into his stomach, bringing an indescribable comfort to his esophagus along the way. Not only that, some of the peach juice also dripped down the corner of his mouth, prompting Bei Hai to immediately bend down and wipe his mouth.

The pavilion is made of this material from top to bottom, but it looks a bit strange at the top. The pavilion is topped with a thatched roof, which appears quite new. A child raised in the city would surely not recognize what this is, but Bei Hai could tell at a glance that the top is made of wheat stalks, and at most, they are not completely dry and have a hint of green.

Why not bring the fox inside! As Bei Hai looked at the fox, a thought suddenly sprang to mind, and his heart stirred! The fox before him instantly vanished, and as he contemplated entering himself, Bei Hai transported himself back into the space.

The peach trees here are different from those outside; the ones in the orchard are generally grafted. These twenty-seven trees are so large that each one requires a person to embrace it. The height of the trees is at least five to six meters, but fortunately, the branches grow low. It seems that even a child around ten years old, like Bei Hai, can easily reach the fruit on the trees with just an outstretched hand