Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

"Xueyao, there are still a few days until the end of the year. I have to go home to spend the New Year with my family."

Lin Ze said reluctantly, "Are you really unwilling to stay in the space? I will go back to my grandfather's house on New Year's Day to pay New Year's greetings and then send you back."

"It's okay, Aze."

Xue Yao shook her head and said, "It doesn't matter whether I can be with you or not, it's the same."

Lin Ze sighed helplessly. He gently stroked Xue Yao's hair, his eyes full of love. "Well, since you have made up your mind, I won't force you. But you must take good care of yourself and wait for me to come back."

Xueyao nodded slightly, with a smile on her face. "Don't worry, I will. You should also take care of yourself and don't let me worry."

"Wait another two years, when I reach the legal age for marriage, I will marry you home." Lin Ze solemnly promised.

Xueyao nodded imperceptibly and said softly, "Okay."

Lin Ze hugged Xue Yao tightly, then turned and left. His figure gradually disappeared in the distance, leaving Xue Yao standing alone, her eyes following the direction he left for a long time.

Lin Ze's current cultivation level has reached the seventh level of Qi Refining Stage. Even with the suppression of national destiny, he cannot display his skills as he did in the space, and ordinary wild animals cannot hurt him at all.

But he did not lose interest in hunting. He enjoyed the sense of freedom of traveling through the mountains and forests, and the sense of accomplishment of harvesting prey.

Lin Ze entered the mountain as usual. He climbed up a big tree nimbly and observed the movements around him.

Suddenly, he spotted a huge brown bear.

The bear looked extremely ferocious, and Lin Ze felt a desire to challenge it. He quietly jumped down from the tree and approached the brown bear.

The brown bear seemed to sense the danger and it let out a low roar, warning Lin Ze.

Lin Ze was not afraid at all. He used his skills and engaged in a fierce fight with the brown bear.

After a hard fight, Lin Ze finally succeeded in defeating the brown bear. He sat on the ground tiredly, looking at the trophy in front of him, his heart filled with pride.

However, when he was about to take the brown bear home, he found himself lost.

Lin Ze looked for an exit everywhere but to no avail. As it was getting dark, he decided to find a place to spend the night.

Fortunately, he found a cave which was relatively dry and where he could rest for a while.

He built a fire, roasted the brown bear meat he had hunted, and waited for dawn. In the middle of the night, Lin Ze was awakened by a loud noise.

He picked up his weapon vigilantly and walked to the entrance of the cave to check.

In the moonlight, he saw a pack of wolves circling his fire.

Lin Ze was startled, and he realized that he was in trouble. He clenched his weapon tightly and prepared for the battle.

The wolves slowly approached, but Lin Ze did not retreat.

He fought a desperate battle with the wolves, and the scene was extremely tragic.

In the end, Lin Ze fought off the wolves with his tenacious will and superb skills.

After this battle, Lin Ze strengthened his belief. He believed that as long as he faced difficulties bravely, he would be able to overcome everything.

The next day, Lin Ze finally found his way home, and he set off on his journey with the joy of victory.

First he gave the bear paw to Xueyao, and then walked towards his grandfather's house.

The meat of an ordinary brown bear is not as delicious as the black bear last time, but it is also a rare meat.

"Xiao Ze, are you sure your family won't be coming this New Year?"

Lin Changgui smoked the cigarette that Lin Ze bought for him, exhaled a long smoke ring, and asked with some sadness.

"Grandpa, didn't Lin Hao say that my parents won't come this year?"

Lin Ze smiled and said, "Time flies, we will come to wish you a happy new year tomorrow."

Lin Changgui sighed, "Xiao Ze, your parents are not here, and I always feel like something is missing this year."

"Grandpa, in previous years my parents only allowed me to pay my respects to you every year. In comparison, this is already much better." Lin Ze said.

Lin Changgui sighed, "Yes, grandpa is greedy. Xiaoze, bring more brown bear meat to your parents."

"No need, Grandpa. We can each take half."

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The two chatted for a while, and then Lin Ze stood up and said goodbye. He put the remaining bear meat into his backpack and walked towards home.

The end of the year is approaching and the city is bustling with activity. Lin Ze has not been back to the city for almost half a year and is a little homesick.

I don’t know how Lin Zhengguo and Li Xiuzhen are doing, and how much taller Lin Sisi has grown.

When he reached the gate of the courtyard, Lin Ze saw Lin Sisi playing with Banggeng and his two siblings.

"Sisi." Lin Ze called the little girl's nickname from afar.

Lin Sisi raised her head, and immediately left the Banggeng siblings behind, running over with her short legs. "Brother!" She threw herself into Lin Ze's arms.

Lin Ze smiled and touched her head, "Sisi, do you miss your brother?"

“Yes!” Lin Sisi nodded heavily, then took Lin Ze’s hand and walked into the yard. “Brother, you’re finally back. I missed you so much. Mom and Dad miss you too!”

Walking into the yard, Lin Ze saw Lin Zhengguo and Li Xiuzhen busy at work. When they saw Lin Ze, they all smiled with joy.

"Son, you're back!" Li Xiuzhen came over and took the backpack from Lin Ze's back. "Are you tired? Come inside and have a rest."

Lin Ze felt the warmth of his family and felt at ease. He followed his parents into the house, and the whole family sat together, enjoying themselves.

"Xiao Ze, what you hunted is bear meat, right?" Lin Changgui asked in surprise, looking at the meat in the basket.

"Yes, I caught it when I went hunting in the mountains yesterday." Lin Ze nodded, "I have already sent some to Grandpa, and we will save the rest for the New Year."

Li Xiuzhen smiled and said, "Good boy, you are becoming more and more sensible."

Lin Zhengguo also looked at Lin Ze with relief, "Can you stay at home for a few more days this time?"

"Yes, I'll go back after the New Year." Lin Ze said, "I also want to spend more time with you."

The family chatted, and a burst of delicious food came from the kitchen. Li Xiuzhen came in with a steaming meal, "It's time to eat!"

Everyone sat around the table, enjoying a sumptuous dinner. Lin Ze felt that the happiness at this moment was so real and beautiful.

Lin Hao looked at Lin Ze with admiration on his face. At this moment, in addition to admiration, he also felt a little discouraged. It was obvious that the big brother who could kill a brown bear was a more suitable match for Sister Xueyao.

As for Lin Hao himself, even though he runs every day and does push-ups with self-discipline, he only looks the strongest among his peers in the courtyard.

After dinner, Lin Ze and Lin Hao came to the yard. Lin Ze patted Lin Hao on the shoulder and said, "Little brother, don't be discouraged. Exercise is not just to compete with others, but also to make yourself healthy and strong."

Lin Hao nodded, "I understand, brother. I will continue to work hard."