Chapter 211 Bamboo Forest
The days in Liangshan were not much different from those in Anshan.
But there is no one like Zhuge Laodeng here, so Li Yuan needs to be personally responsible for managing all matters in the mountain.
Sometimes it takes some time to properly handle things.
The biggest difference was that Li Yuan found that he really began to like the bamboo forest.
The bamboo forest is quiet and the breeze is cool.
It is indeed a great place to drink tea, discuss philosophy, and take a rest.
Moreover, the bamboo forest is some distance away from the mountain temple and is in a hidden location.
People who come here to worship gods and burn incense generally don't come here.
Except for that day, the gentle woman who accidentally came here.
The bamboo forest is like a pure land isolated from the world.
The gentle woman seemed to like this feeling as well.
Every few days, she would go up the mountain to worship the gods, and then always come to this bamboo forest to wander for a while.
There is no purpose, just to relax and unwind for a while in this bamboo forest.
Of course, every time she came, she would basically run into Li Yuan who was drinking tea and relaxing.
The gentle woman was worried about disturbing Li Yuan's peace and quiet, so she moved very lightly every time she walked in the bamboo forest.
Just like a cautious fox or rabbit, its movements are gentle and with a hint of timidity.
Li Yuan was basically listening to the voices of the people who worshipped God, and rarely interacted with this woman.
Whenever we meet, we greet each other, followed by a long period of silence.
Sometimes, the two would not say another word until the gentle woman left.
Until late autumn.
As usual, the gentle woman, after worshipping the gods, walked through the bamboo path again and came to the open space deep in the bamboo forest for a stroll.
Looking at the withered yellow bamboo leaves fluttering in the wind, she seemed to have different feelings.
The cool breeze is refreshing, yet a little chilling.
The gentle woman frowned slightly when she saw that Li Yuan was still wearing the simple blue shirt.
Without saying anything, she turned and left.
After a moment, he slowly walked back.
However, this time, she was holding a stack of brocade cotton cloaks in her hands.
"If you ignore the differences between the four seasons, you will probably get sick."
The gentle woman approached with light steps, and seeing Li Yuan looking at the teacup and the stone table without any reaction, she gently placed the cloak in her hand on the table.
Li Yuan's mind was still wandering, and his attention was focused on listening to the voices of the people in the mountain temple.
Seeing that Li Yuan had no reaction, like a stone statue, the gentle woman lowered her head slightly.
She didn't know if she had done anything wrong, as Li Yuan was too lazy to even respond.
The gentle woman sighed silently in her heart and bowed slightly to Li Yuan.
"It is my fault for being so presumptuous."
There was a glimmer of sadness in her autumn-water eyes.
Outside the mountain is the mundane world, but she wants to stay here a little longer.
In the bamboo forest, it seems as if one is isolated from the world. There are no worldly disturbances, no clan distractions, and no endless arguments and various looks.
This was the only place where she could... catch her breath.
But I never thought that I would end up disturbing other people's peace and causing dislike.
The gentle woman stretched out her slender white arms, gently caught a few yellow bamboo leaves, her brows trembled, and she turned and left.
Li Yuan remained motionless, listening attentively to the voices of the people in the temple, quite immersed in it.
The gentle woman left, and this time she didn’t come back for a long time.
After Li Yuan regained consciousness, he saw a thick stack of cloaks on the stone table and was obviously confused.
"what?"
Li Yuan looked around, but there was no one there.
He was just wondering if the woman had accidentally left behind when the creatures in the mountains called out to him.
There was a deer that had awakened its spiritual power. It seemed that something had gone wrong in its practice and it almost lost its mind.
Li Yuan frowned slightly and dodged away in an instant.
The bamboo leaves fall and fly away in the breeze.
It slowly stopped on the brocade cotton cloak, as if someone was caressing it gently.
In the blink of an eye, it was blown away by the wind again.
Li Yuan still wandered around Liangshan day after day.
Drink tea and take a rest, listen to your heart and fulfill your wishes, drive away evil spirits, and teach the spirit beasts in the mountains.
It was boring, but it made Li Yuan feel peaceful and calm.
This fits his idea of life as an immortal, but he can't help feeling a little lonely.
He only hoped that the god of Liangshan would come out of seclusion as soon as possible so that he could return to Anshan and reunite with his friends.
"In this world, it feels so troublesome to transport something."
Li Yuan picked a few fruits from Liangshan Mountain and stuffed them into his immortal body as a way of "preserving" them.
"If you can figure out a way to... help immortals and gods to transport items over long distances, can you charge a patent fee?"
As he thought about it, he gathered his spiritual power, recalled all the skills he knew, and started to tinker with something.
However, he still knew relatively few space spells. Obviously, this idea would only remain at the stage of "idea" in the short term.
As the seasons change, plants flourish, wither and are reborn.
The bamboo leaves turn slightly yellow, but they survive the harsh winter and sprout new ones.
The spring rain is continuous, silent and gentle.
Liangshan has beautiful scenery, and the mountains and forests seem to have been baptized and are full of vitality again.
The emerald green is pleasing to the eye and refreshing.
And in the bamboo forest, there is still a stone table and two stone benches.
A figure and a cup of tea.
At the turn of spring and summer, it is warm in Liangshan Mountain, the mountain vegetation is lush and the air is fresh.
You won't feel hot, nor will you feel damp and cold.
A gentle figure strolled slowly in the mountain, and before he knew it, he appeared at the edge of the bamboo forest again.
She was wearing a long purple dress, with a slender and graceful figure, elegant temperament, and full of intellectual beauty.
The gentle woman looked at the quiet bamboo forest in front of her and sighed softly.
"I was just walking in the mountains, how did I end up here again..."
She didn't want to disturb Li Yuan's peace, but she was really upset and needed to take a breath.
Seeing that the maid and guards behind were about to catch up, the gentle woman frowned slightly, but finally stepped into the bamboo forest.
The path was winding and the bamboos were thick and sturdy; she only had to go through a few bends before her figure disappeared into the dense bamboo forest.
Several guards walked along the mountain path and glanced at the bamboo forest.
The maid coughed lightly, and the guards looked at each other, thought for a moment, and then continued to walk forward.
The gentle woman went deep into the bamboo forest path, and after a brief estimation, she realized that there was an open space in the bamboo forest ahead. She couldn't help but stop her willow-like graceful figure and paced slowly on the spot.
"Will that young master... be here?"
There was some worry in the gentle woman's eyes.
She didn't want to disturb other people's peace.
But that clearing in the bamboo forest that seemed isolated from the world could really make her forget everything, leave behind worldly worries, and be free for a moment.
"I usually come here early in the morning."
The gentle woman hummed softly, raised her head slightly, and glanced at the sun above her head through the dense bamboo branches.
"It's already afternoon, so I guess he won't be here anymore."
"Who would spend the whole day in the woods..."
"Even if that young master is still here, I will only stay for a short while, so it shouldn't be a problem..."
She seemed to be talking to herself, giving herself a reason.
Finally, I mustered up the courage and walked towards the open space.
However, it is obvious that Li Yuan also likes this bamboo forest.
He was wearing a long blue robe, with his hair tied up in a crown and a hairpin. He was drinking tea and taking a rest in the bamboo forest, looking very leisurely.
The gentle woman stepped to the edge of the open space and saw Li Yuan's figure. She felt her face getting hot, as if she was embarrassed.
I felt ashamed that I had made up my mind not to disturb other people's peace, but I instinctively walked towards this place; I was annoyed that I had already reached the edge of the open space in the bamboo forest, but I did not have the courage to take another step forward.
Just like people who often blame themselves, they always take every tiny thing to heart and regard it as their own fault.
After thinking for a long time, the gentle woman sighed in her heart, slowly turned around and prepared to leave.
She had already decided not to disturb Li Yuan's peace and quiet, so how could she regret her words?
"The mountains, rivers, and bamboo forests all belong to nature, not just me."
"If you want to go in, go in. No need to think too much."
Li Yuan's clear voice rang out.
"Also, you seemed to have left something behind last time."