Chapter 5, Sanctuary

Um! Yes, Su'er replied, and the two of them entered the village, their figures slipping into their own home.

The village chief looked up at the sky for a long time, then silently stood up and hurried to the dilapidated temple. With just a glance, his body swayed as he beheld two bloody corpses, yet he did not see the thief leader, and in his heart, he could only think that disaster was imminent

Hmm," Ye Su'er replied softly

As soon as these words were spoken, a dampness spread in his embrace. After a long while, Ye Su'er, who was in Pei Ziyun's arms, finally responded with a sound. With this response, Pei Ziyun felt a brightness in the center of his brow, and before his eyes appeared a small white plum blossom, which quickly enlarged and transformed into a semi-transparent information frame

Hmm

Ye Su'er listened, feeling both delighted and somewhat worried: "What if the gentleman thinks of me as merely a woman and is unwilling to offer protection? What shall I do then"

... ...

The village chief was instantly stunned, his eyes wide open. A gust of wind blew by, causing the village chief to shudder all over, and he said in a trembling voice: "Is this real? You aren't dreaming, are you?"

In the past, the original owner was a key figure in contemporary Daxing, with a fateful connection to the three leaves and two fruits. The original owner found it difficult to distinguish the events of that rainy night on the back mountain of the sect... Was her affection for herself a lingering love from the past, or a steadfast commitment to unity?

"Brother Pei, you said those aunts and ladies are usually so nice, how could they suddenly change like this?" Ye Su'er said softly

Her heart has already turned to ashes

From a distance, one can see that Woniu Village is different tonight. The village chief's place is brightly lit, with several torches lit, and people are coming and going.

"If the gentleman is unwilling, I will take you far away to the ends of the earth." Pei Ziyun's eyes sparkled with bright determination as she firmly stated, "I will never allow you to fall into the hands of thieves"

The bamboo forest is vast; from a distance, it resembles a sea of bamboo. The gentleman therefore loves this place and has built his bamboo house here

Therefore, Mr. Zhao, who merely taught Confucian texts, later had the original master use the plum blossom to steal the Dao mechanism, and still entered this person's door, yet was only a registered disciple. A single misstep leads to further missteps, and one can only imagine the profound feelings this evokes. Now that time has passed, it is likely that the cold has deeply settled, making it difficult to recover. At this moment, I bow and say: "Master, I have come to seek your assistance this time."

Once outside, Zhang Dashan finally took a breath, his heart racing wildly, his ears ringing, and his head spinning. He forced himself to run back, and upon seeing the village chief, he let out a strange cry: "Not good, not good"

Ye Su'er couldn't help but shudder, inhaling the scent of blood on Pei Ziyun's body. She pressed her face against his chest, feeling the heartbeat and warmth. Even though Pei Ziyun spoke lightly, she was all too familiar with him. This kind of courage and ferocity must be a manifestation of love for oneself. Ye Su'er found herself at a loss for words

Then, a line of red text appeared in the information box: "Task: Save Ye Su'er (Completion 80%), Skill Points +1." At the moment Pei Ziyun's gaze shifted away, a piece of information entered my mind.

This change occurred in an instant, and at that moment, Ye Su'er seemed somewhat bewildered as she raised her head and stared blankly at Pei Ziyun

Woniu Village

Pei Ziyun, however, did not sit down; his feelings were quite complex. Having acquired the original owner's memories, he naturally understood that this person was an elder of the Songyun Sect. He had many opportunities to cultivate his Daoist practices, but the original owner was rather obstinate, believing that such matters were "not to be spoken of by the young, concerning strange forces and chaotic spirits," and thus he lost his chance.

In a previous life, even knowing that the original owner was powerless, Ye Su'er still sneaked into his room, weeping sorrowfully: "Brother Pei!"

Even after opening the heavenly gate and becoming a wandering cultivator, when matters were not kept secret and the plum blossom was seized by others, it was only through her repeated pleas to Young Master Xie that she managed to survive until the eve of the celebration

At that moment, an elderly woman walked in and approached the village chief, whispering in his ear. The village chief nodded and said, "As long as she is still here, you must keep an eye on her. Without her, these bandits will never relent, and disaster will be upon us."

In response to her confusion, Pei Ziyun did not say much, only gently stating: "I am a fellow apprentice with the son of a hunter in the village. He knows some martial arts, and I learned a bit by watching him practice."

Ye Su'er had seen Mr. Zhao several times, but her mood was different this time. She scrutinized him carefully and noticed that this middle-aged scholar was dressed in a blue robe, of medium build, with an elongated face and two pitch-black eyebrows. A flash of brilliance flickered in his eyes, making it difficult for one to meet his gaze, causing her heart to skip a beat.

As for the others, I will naturally take care of them. Saying this, Pei Ziyun gently tucked Ye Su'er’s hair behind her ear, revealing her delicate profile beneath her long hair, with a small nose, elegantly arched brows, and eyelashes that curled slightly upwards, her youthful face captivating him.

The village chief is a middle-aged man, around forty years old. Looking at the rice bags, he brought people with him last night and finally managed to prepare all the grain goods demanded by the Black Wind Bandits. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, thinking that this year's troubles were over, and there would be peace for a while.

Now, he finally relaxed a little, and without any hesitation, he directly made a mark on the introductory (incomplete) version of the Songfeng Sword Technique.

The sun in the mountains always rises a little earlier, glowing red as it gradually reveals its eyes from below the mountains, bringing light to the entire world. Daylight has arrived, and the roosters in the village have begun to crow the dawn.

Su Er, it is nothing, I merely saw the corpse of a bandit.

In just a moment, the entire village trembled, bustling with people coming and going. At this time, no one paid attention to Ye Su'er. Ye Su'er listened intently to the intermittent voices of discussion and cries from outside, her expression filled with concern

Skills: Introduction to the Four Books and Five Classics (Incomplete), Introduction to the Songfeng Sword Technique (Incomplete)

Permission: None (Parasitic)

Pei Ziyun gently touched Ye Su'er’s face and said this

Zhang Dashan agreed and then went out, arriving at the dilapidated temple

At this moment, Zhang Dashan was still somewhat clear-headed, pulling the village chief to a secluded spot: "Village chief, those black wind bandits won't be coming; they are all dead now, killed in the temple!"

The silvery moonlight illuminates the uneven village.

So it is Ziyun, why are you standing? Please sit down

All of them, having torn off their usual facade of kindness, are pressuring her not to go to Black Wind Stronghold; she has become the sinner of the entire village

Do not be afraid, the matter has already passed, let us return to the village now. Seeing that Ye Su'er was still somewhat frightened, Pei Ziyun said淡淡ly: They are also doing this for their own survival

We can understand it, but we should not be kind enough to endorse it

Mr. Zhao is enjoying a drink in the courtyard

The original master possessed a plum blossom on her forehead, and it took five years for her to realize the significance of the plum blossom, by which time she had long lost her chance. However, Young Master Xie obtained her, thus rising steadily in the realm of immortality

She will be offered to the mountain bandits, while the one she loves lacks even the courage to possess her

These thieves have all been killed by me

"Village chief, you will know if you go and take a look," Zhang Dashan said in a low voice after glancing at the others.

Buzz! Pei Ziyun immediately felt a faint warm current emerge, swiftly circulating within his body, but it vanished in an instant. The entry-level (incomplete) of the Songfeng Sword Technique transformed into a complete entry-level.

Life species: Human

Well, these people usually rest in the temple outside the village, and no one goes there on ordinary days. You should go and look for them, and be polite.

Upon hearing the village chief's words, the old woman was taken aback and quickly nodded her head

Zhang Dashan stood there like a wooden figure, and a gust of cool wind blew a small wood chip onto his shoulder. It was only then that he jolted awake, realizing that the terrifying situation before him was not a dream. Suddenly, he became fully alert, frightened, and scrambled to crawl out.

On the small table, there is a plate of stir-fried cured meat, prepared with little oil, exuding a fragrant aroma. There is also a plate of tofu, casually sprinkled with a few green onions. The tofu is pan-fried to a golden brown on the outside while remaining tender on the inside, making it extremely enticing. At this moment, the gentleman is holding a cup of clear sake, slightly obscured by his long sleeves, as he drinks a small bowl.

"Disaster has struck, our Woniu Village is finished"

Upon arriving in this unfamiliar world, even Pei Ziyun could not help but feel a sense of insecurity, which was suppressed but became increasingly pronounced as the struggle intensified.

Seeing this expression, the village chief immediately felt weak in his legs and asked, "What happened? Are you trying to scare us to death?"

Name: Pei Ziyun

The most pathetic thing is that the original owner, in order to avoid trouble, actually dared not possess her at this moment. The original owner cannot forget the look in her eyes after being rejected; it was devoid of life, only a void.

I am a scholar, and no one in the village would suspect that I am the one who committed the murder, it cannot affect me. However, you are in some trouble. Nevertheless, my esteemed teacher, Mr. Zhao, is teaching at the village's Menguan school. He is a man of integrity, and in this time of great difficulty, I will send you to him. Mr. Zhao is benevolent and will surely protect us. At this moment, Pei Ziyun had just taken a bath and came out dressed.

Is this something that can be added? Pei Ziyun was overjoyed

Upon seeing the temple doors wide open and hearing no sound from within, I stretched my neck to take a look inside. To my astonishment, I found two black wind bandits had been killed. One had been pierced through the chest with a bamboo spear and had his throat cut, while the other had his head severed with a single blow, the head rolling on the ground.

As soon as dawn broke, many people became bolder. Zhang Dashan said, "Village Chief, I will go and see what the situation is. These bandits are only after money; they come to the village every year to collect grain and do not wish to establish deadly enmities. I have also interacted with them before, so I believe it should be fine to take a look."

The sky gradually brightened, and the bandits were supposed to arrive for the goods in the morning. However, at this moment, it was already past three o'clock, and they still had not come, which made everyone feel puzzled. They were all hesitant, unsure of what had happened.

Occupation: Child Scholar

However, we must return now, as if this incident never occurred. Do not be afraid; I have already killed these bandits, and they will not send you to the Black Wind Thieves. My teacher also has some influence, and you can seek refuge with him.

The original protagonist was at a loss, helplessly watching her cry. As it approached midnight and voices began to rise, she suddenly gritted her teeth, shed her shyness, and took off her clothes: "Brother Pei!"

In fact, looking back at that time, she had already made up her mind to die. Upon careful reflection, it was the gaze of a dying fawn.

These memories swiftly passed by, while Pei Ziyun's gaze remained calm. Regardless of everything, this was the beginning of change. At that moment, he took the opportunity to embrace her and said, "Don't be afraid, I am here, it's all right, it's all right"

Mr. Zhao's residence is located in a bamboo forest, some distance away from the village. It is somewhat secluded, so there is no need to hide. Holding Ye Su'er’s hand, Pei Ziyun strode towards Mr. Zhao's home

"Brother Pei, I was so scared just now, scared that I might never see you again," Ye Su'er said, leaning against Pei Ziyun's chest, her eyes filled with terror as she spoke.

After taking a sip of sake and just picking up a piece of cured meat, I noticed a man and a woman entering. Upon closer inspection, I realized they were my student and a young girl.