Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Early the next morning, Wu Xie opened his eyes, stretched himself, and felt refreshed. He stood up and walked to the window, gently pushed open the wooden window, and looked out at the lush forest across the street. The fresh air blew in his face, completely different from the pollution in the city, making him feel relaxed and happy. This pure breath seemed to penetrate every cell of his body, bringing him endless vitality and strength.

"Tian Zhen, get up and eat! The sun is shining on your butt!" The fat man's loud voice clearly reached Wu Xie's ears through the crack in the door. Wu Xie couldn't help but curse inwardly: This damn fat man is so noisy! But he still reluctantly opened the door and walked out.

"Your voice can be heard from the east end of the village to the west end. We don't even need to buy loudspeakers for the village, and it saves people a lot of electricity bills!" Wu Xie complained as he walked towards the dining table.

Wu Xie just sat down when he suddenly felt a strong stench, forcing him to cover his nose. "Oh my god! What stinks so bad? Fatty, did you blow up the toilet?" He frowned and asked unhappily.

"What nonsense are you talking about!" The fat man got angry when he heard Wu Xie's words, and retorted loudly, "This is good stuff! Sister Yuncai's specialty - snail noodles. It's absolutely authentic, you should try it!" As he said that, the fat man widened his eyes and looked at Wu Xie expectantly.

Wu Xie looked at Yun Cai who was looking at him expectantly and the fat man pretending to be threatening. He picked up the chopsticks and stuffed a chopstick of powder into his mouth. You know what, this thing smells bad but tastes good. The unique taste spread in his mouth, making Wu Xie couldn't help but pick up another chopstick and savor it carefully.

He ate faster and faster, and in the blink of an eye, the bowl of snail noodles was empty. Wu Xie licked his lips with satisfaction, then gave a thumbs up and praised: "Delicious! I didn't expect that this thing, which doesn't look good, tastes so delicious!"

The fat man immediately smiled and said proudly: "Sister Yuncai, see what I said? No one can resist your cooking skills. Look at what Tianzhen is eating."

Two clouds floated across Yuncai's face. She lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Fat brother, what are you saying? I don't have any skills. It was all thanks to you, Fat brother, that I was helped. I just helped to boil some water." After that, she turned and ran away, leaving behind a shy back.

Wu Xie then raised his head, looked at Fatty, then looked at the clouds running away, and said jokingly: "Fatty, you are really fast! In just one night, you have transformed from Boss Wang to Fatty Brother?"

The fat man felt a little embarrassed by Wu Xie's teasing look, and a blush appeared on his face, but he still waved his hand and said angrily: "Go away, kid, don't talk nonsense, and eat quickly." After saying that, he couldn't help laughing, with the corners of his mouth raised, revealing his inner joy.

After breakfast, Wu Xie and Fatty started looking for the hunter's residence based on the clues they got from Uncle Cai yesterday. They walked along the mountain path, through the dense woods, and finally found the stilt house hidden in the forest.

"Hey, Tian Zhen, look at the car over there, and that back figure, do they look like An Ning back then?" The fat man suddenly stopped and pointed at the woods ahead and whispered. Wu Xie followed his gaze and saw several off-road vehicles parked in front of a stilt house, and a woman was getting out of the car. Her hair was tied up high, just like An Ning back then, looking neat and tidy.

"That's true! But didn't An Ning die in the Devil City? How come she is here..." Wu Xie's mind flashed back to An Ning's tragic experience in the Kingdom of Queen Mother of the West, and a heavy sadness welled up in his heart. Her figure, smile and eyes were deeply imprinted in his heart, but now they are separated by the Yin and Yang.

Recalling every detail of his time with Ah Ning, Wu Xie was filled with self-blame and regret. He had promised to protect her, but ultimately failed to do so. Now seeing this similar back, he couldn't help but wonder if a miracle really happened, bringing Ah Ning back to life. However, reason told him that this was just a coincidence, and that there couldn't be such a bizarre thing in the world.

All kinds of questions came to Wu Xie's mind, making him confused. He didn't know how to explain this strange phenomenon, nor could he be sure whether this woman was really Ah Ning. Perhaps it was just an illusion caused by his excessive longing for her, or perhaps it was a trick of fate that made him fall into painful memories again.

The fat man looked at Wu Xie and knew that he was still sad about not bringing An Ning out of the Kingdom of Queen Mother of the West and simply buried her.

He understood Wu Xie's inner pain, so he comforted him, "Tian Zhen, don't be too sad. An Ning's death is not your fault. Every one of us will face death, it's just a matter of time. And mercenaries like them are exposed to wind and rain every day, and they might die one day. Sometimes they are chatting and laughing in the last second, and they may be lying in a pool of blood in the next second. Therefore, we should cherish the life in front of us and not always immerse ourselves in the sadness of the past." After that, the fat man patted Wu Xie's shoulder gently to express his support and understanding.

Wu Xie looked at Fatty with gratitude, then took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew Fatty was right, he couldn't be haunted by the past and had to look forward. He patted Fatty's hand on his shoulder and said, "It's okay Fatty, thank you for your concern. I just felt a little emotional, but I feel much better now."

Although he still couldn't let it go, Wu Xie decided to bury the emotion deep in his heart and move on. At the same time, he also hoped to solve the huge mystery left by his uncle as soon as possible.

"Oh my gosh! They are coming." The fat man saw those people coming out of the stilt house, getting in the car and driving towards them.

The fat man pulled Wu Xie and hid in the bushes. After the cars left, he was about to stand up from the bushes when he heard voices behind him.

"You should also persuade your father. The price of the item is already this high. It would be a bit ungrateful to refuse it."

"You know my father, he has a very stubborn temper."

"Think about it carefully. They told me before they came that if you don't sell it, then don't sell it. They don't want it anymore."

"I'll think about it again!"

"Brother, let me tell you the truth. Even if you don't consider yourself, you have to consider your sons. You don't want them to be like you, earning a few bucks in the mountains for their whole lives, and then snatching a woman back like you did!"

"Thank you, brother. I understand. When my father comes back, I will make sure to explain it to him."

"That's right. The world is developing so fast now! You know how long you can last in that job. If you lose your job, will your wife still be willing to follow you?"

Fatty and Wu Xie hid in the bushes, secretly watching the man who was leading a woman who looked like An Ning, whispering with the male owner of the house.

They listened carefully and found that the old man of the family seemed to have a very precious treasure, and the group of people just now were the buyers, but they failed to reach a deal due to price and other issues. However, it seemed that this man had good eloquence and had successfully convinced the male owner of the family.

After those people left, Fatty and Wu Xie carefully climbed out of the bushes. Fatty quickly called out to the male owner who was about to enter the house: "Brother, brother!"

The host stopped and turned around to see a fat man wearing gorgeous clothes and covered in gold and silver jewelry waving at him. He looked at the two people with some confusion, wondering why these two strangers appeared here. Out of courtesy, he still asked politely: "What can I do for you two?"

Wu Xie walked quickly to the male host, with a kind smile on his face, and asked softly: "Excuse me, is Father Panma at home? We need his help with something."