Chapter 209: Walking the Birds Under the Moon
Chapter 209: Walking the Birds Under the Moon
The group walked slowly along the mountain road at a brisk pace.
Among them, Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing walked side by side, and the atmosphere seemed a little subtle.
"Hey, Zhuge Qing, remember that fight we had last time?" Wang Ye suddenly spoke, a playful smile on his face. His eyes gleamed with a provocative glint, as if deliberately trying to provoke a sensitive nerve in Zhuge Qing.
Zhuge Qing's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, but then he regained his composure. He pursed his lips awkwardly, trying to hide his discomfort. "That time... was just a misunderstanding," he said softly, clearly not wanting to continue the conversation.
However, Wang Ye didn't seem to be giving up. He deliberately leaned closer to Zhuge Qing and chuckled softly, "What? Were you still tired of fighting me last time? Or is it that your loss has left a scar on your heart, so now you don't even have the courage to fight me?"
Zhuge Qing was completely enraged by Wang Ye's words. He abruptly stopped, glared at Wang Ye, and sneered, "Who said I'm scared? I just think it's a waste of my time to fight someone like you who only knows how to solve problems with force. I, Zhuge Qing, don't want to argue with you."
After saying that, Zhuge Qing turned and left, no longer paying attention to Wang Ye. Wang Ye looked at Zhuge Qing's departing back, a smug smile on his face, as if he was very satisfied with the result of his provocation.
At this time, Lu Linglong and Baoer noticed the conversation between the two. Lu Linglong asked curiously, "What kind of fight are you talking about? It sounds like it's very interesting."
Baoer also came over and said excitedly, "A fight? I want to see it too! I couldn't get enough of that conference last time."
Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing exchanged a helpless glance, each grinning bitterly. These two little brats were truly enjoying the fun. They glared at Lu Linglong and Bao'er, then fell silent and continued on their way.
After a long journey, the group finally arrived at Biyou Village. The scene before them was eye-opening: amidst the green mountains and clear waters, quaint villages were built along the hillsides and beside the water. Smoke from cooking fires rose from the air, and the air was filled with the fresh fragrance of grass, trees, and the sweet aroma of earth.
"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Lu Linglong exclaimed excitedly. She held Bao'er's hand and looked around the village, exclaiming from time to time.
Baoer nodded in agreement, "Yes, it's much better than in the city. The air here is so fresh, I feel a lot more energetic."
However, what surprised them was that the people of Biyou Village seemed accustomed to the arrival of so many outsiders, and did not show much surprise or curiosity. They just glanced at them calmly and continued to busy themselves with their own affairs.
Lu Linglong, Baoer and the others felt a little strange, but soon adapted to the atmosphere. They began to wander around the village, admiring the natural scenery and cultural landscape.
At this moment, a little girl named Xiaohong in red clothes appeared in their sight. She stood at the entrance of the village and warmly welcomed them. Behind Xiaohong followed a group of puppets, holding various fruits in their hands, obviously ready to entertain them.
"Welcome, welcome! It's a real honor to have you all here from so far away!" Xiaohong said with a smile. Her voice was clear and melodious, like a clear mountain spring.
The group was infected by Xiaohong's enthusiasm and expressed their gratitude to her.
Xiaohong waved them off nonchalantly and continued to warmly invite them into the village. "Please follow me, everyone! There are so many fun places in our village!" she said, and then she led them into the village.
Zhang Chulan walked at the back, his eyes fixed on Xiaohong's back.
He always felt that something was wrong with the village, but he couldn't put his finger on the specific reason. He decided to remain vigilant and proceed with caution.
The group followed Xiaohong around the village and encountered many familiar faces, including some of the Peach Garden Oath-bearing Brothers and those who had attended the previous meeting. They greeted each other warmly and gathered to chat.
"Haha, Zhang Chulan, you're finally here!" A burly man came over, patted Zhang Chulan on the shoulder and said with a smile. He was one of the outstanding performers at the last conference, Li Kui.
"Yeah, long time no see." Zhang Chulan also responded with a smile. He noticed that Li Kui's eyes revealed an inexplicable excitement and anticipation, as if he had something important to tell him.
Sure enough, it wasn't long before someone mentioned a funny incident from the previous conference. A thin man said with a smile, "Zhang Chulan, that thing about you walking your bird under the moonlight last time really cracked me up! Haha, I almost couldn't hold back my laughter."
Zhang Chulan's face flushed red upon hearing this. He glared at the man and said with an awkward smile, "Go away! Don't talk nonsense!" He then quickly changed the subject, trying to hide his embarrassment.
At this time, Zhang Chulan was surrounded by a group of curious villagers and Zhuge Qingtuan, and the atmosphere seemed a little awkward.
"What miracle? Don't talk nonsense." Zhang Chulan waved his hands awkwardly, trying to disperse the crowd surrounding him.
There was a hint of helplessness on his face, but his eyes flashed with an indescribable complex emotion.
Zhuge Qing's face was filled with curiosity, his brow furrowed, as if he wasn't buying Zhang Chulan's denial. "That time you suddenly experienced a surge of strength and knocked your opponent down! We saw it with our own eyes. How can you call it nonsense?" His words were a mixture of teasing and seriousness, clearly filled with interest in this "miracle."
Zhang Chulan rolled his eyes and muttered to himself, "That's not a miracle at all. It's clearly the power in my body that suddenly awakened, but I can't tell anyone." He shook his head and decided not to dwell on this topic anymore, so he squeezed through the crowd and fled the scene.
Looking at Zhang Chulan's departing figure, Zhuge Qing smiled helplessly and shook his head. He knew Zhang Chulan's character. Since he didn't want to say it, no one could force him to say it. So, he turned and left, looking for other interesting things.
Meanwhile, Lu Linglong and Sister Baoer were walking toward the snack stand at the village entrance. Lu Linglong, wearing a brightly colored skirt and a youthful smile, seemed particularly happy as she chatted with Sister Baoer as they walked.
"Sister Baoer, look at the snack stand over there, it's so lively! Let's go and try something!" Lu Linglong pointed to the snack stand in front, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Sister Baoer nodded, a gentle smile on her face. "Okay, I want to try the food here too." Her words were filled with anticipation and satisfaction, as if she was full of longing for the upcoming delicious food.
The two came to the snack stand and were attracted by the aroma of various delicacies. They tasted various snacks, chatted, and enjoyed this rare leisure time.
Elsewhere, Xu San and Xu Si were busy gathering intelligence. They moved among the crowd, chatting with the villagers, trying to get more information about Biyou Village from them.
"Xu San, have you heard? Some strangers have come to the village recently. They behave strangely and I don't know what they are up to." A villager whispered to Xu San.
Xu San nodded, a serious expression on his face. "We're investigating this, too. These strangers might be connected to what we're looking for." He spoke with a note of caution and vigilance.
Xu Si was recording the information provided by the villagers, occasionally looking up to observe the surrounding movements. He knew that this mission was of great importance and he had to proceed with caution.
Meanwhile, Li Qiankun was standing high above the village, his brow furrowed, as if sensing something. His eyes flashed with a sharp light that seemed to be able to penetrate all the fog.
"Qiankun, what's wrong?" Wang Ye came over and asked. He saw that Li Qiankun's expression was a little serious, and he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Li Qiankun took a deep breath and said slowly, "There's something strange about this village... I sense a powerful force, yet it's elusive. This force seems to be hidden in the darkness, ready to erupt at any moment."
Wang nodded in understanding. "Indeed. I sense something's amiss in the atmosphere here. We must proceed with caution to avoid falling into the enemy's trap." He spoke with a firmness and determination.
Zhuge Qing overheard the conversation and came over. "It seems this village is indeed not a simple one. We must remain vigilant at all times to deal with any crises that may arise." His face was serious and earnest.
Li Qiankun nodded, a hint of caution flashing in his eyes. "Zhuge Qing is right. We can't let our guard down. We must always be prepared for any danger that may arise."
Just then, Xu San and Xu Si returned. They reported their gathered intelligence to Zhang Chulan and the others: "The organizers haven't shown up yet. We don't know their intentions or plans. But one thing is certain: they must be secretly observing us."
Zhang Chulan touched his chin, thought for a moment, and then said, "Something is wrong. We must be careful. Li Qiankun, what do you think?"
Li Qiankun shook his head, indicating that he couldn't say for sure. "But this place is indeed unusual. We must remain vigilant at all times." His words were filled with a certain firmness and determination.
As everyone was discussing this, sisters Xiaohong and Quyin were having a private conversation. Their room was located in an old building deep in Biyou Village. It was completely silent, as if they were isolated from the world.
"Sister, I think we can get started now," Xiaohong said excitedly, with a look of eagerness and anticipation on her face, as if she couldn't wait to put her plan into action.
However, Qu Yin shook her head, disagreeing. "No rush. We need to maintain our secrecy. The Divine Machine Hundred Refinements is our trump card, and we can't reveal it easily. We must wait for the right moment." She spoke with a calm and composed tone.
Xiaohong was about to say something, but was interrupted by Qu Yin. "Listen to me. I have a plan. We must act according to it to ensure success." Qu Yin's eyes gleamed with determination, as if everything was under her control.
Xiaohong sighed helplessly, but still followed Quyin's instructions. She turned and left the room, walking towards the center of the village. Her back looked particularly lonely and determined in the dim light.
Qu Yin remained in her room, observing the village through the surveillance cameras. She watched Xiao Hong's retreating figure, a smile playing on her lips. She was confidently in control, as if everything had been predicted.
As night falls, Biyou Village becomes brightly lit and bustling with activity. The contestants gather to drink and chat, enjoying this rare leisure time. However, behind this seemingly peaceful and tranquil night lies a hidden secret and crisis.
Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, and the others mingled in the crowd, savoring the delicious food and wine while keeping an eye on the surroundings. Their eyes flickered with vigilance, as if they were ready to respond to any possible danger.
"This village is quite lively at night," Wang Ye sighed. However, his tone was filled with a hint of uneasiness and worry.
Zhang Chulan nodded in agreement. "Yes. But the more this happens, the more I feel something is wrong. We must be careful." He spoke with a firmness and determination.
At that moment, Xiaohong took center stage. Dressed in a red cheongsam, she beamed as she delivered a welcoming speech. Her voice was resonant and powerful, filling everyone present with her enthusiasm and energy.
"Dear friends, welcome to Biyou Village! Today we will bring you an unforgettable feast! There will be delicious food, fine wine, and wonderful entertainment activities! I hope everyone can enjoy this wonderful night!" Xiaohong's words were filled with excitement and pride, as if she was the owner of this village.
However, behind this seemingly enthusiastic atmosphere, Qu Yin's conspiracy and plan are hidden. She observes everything through the surveillance camera, a cold smile on her lips. She knows that the real crisis has just begun...
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