Surge of Cultivation

Ye Qingdi and Duanmu Rong slipped out of the coffee shop one by one according to the plan that they had discussed beforehand. After getting rid of Yao Xiaoming and the other bodyguards, they ran to a nearby car rental company and rented a half-used car.

Duanmu Rong did not like the noise and bustle of the city, but she desired the serenity and beauty between the mountains and rivers. Therefore, when Ye Qingdi said that he would take her to the countryside outside the city to enjoy the scenery of nature, she immediately expressed her agreement.

The car sped on, and after about an hour, it turned off the wide, flat road onto the road that led to the distant mountain village.

Even though economic science and technology had reached an unprecedented height, some areas were still poor and backward. Taking the mountain village road in front of them as an example, it was the only way for countless farmers to connect with the outside world. After being built twenty years ago, due to the years of disrepair, it had now become bumpy and difficult to travel through. The villagers had hoped that the government would allocate some funds for the renovation, but the government had put all their effort into developing the outer space, so this place had become a forgotten corner.

The closer they got to the mountain range, the narrower and worse the road became. By the time they could clearly see the trees and flowers on the mountain, it was almost impossible to move. Helpless, the two of them had no choice but to drop the car in a forest outside of the mountain. Afterwards, they walked on foot along the winding goat trail in the mountain.

Endless scenery on a dangerous peak.

In Emperor Ye's view, only the undeveloped areas retained the primitive beauty of nature, which was why he had chosen the most dangerous and steepest places along the way. He and Duanmu Rong were both martial arts cultivators, so traversing mountains and ridges was not a problem. If they really met a peak that Duanmu Rong could not cross with just her strength alone, he would grab her slender waist and carry her along.

The moment both of them flew into the air, Duanmu Rong closed her eyes and leaned her body against Ye Qingdi's chest. She only wanted to make this moment eternal. She could also see that Ye Qingdi's strength had already far surpassed hers, reaching a level that no other martial artist her age could reach. However, she didn't want to ask, nor did she want to ask Ye Qingdi what was the reason for that, in any case, the stronger Ye Qingdi was, the happier she was for him.

Ye Qingdi had brought a topographic map with him. The topography of the city, including the several hundred miles in radius, could be seen from the map. He had looked at the map from his car and knew that there was a waterfall in the depths of the mountain area.

The waterfall and the lake were only discovered through high-resolution satellite images, which gave the impression that the scenery there was not bad. However, because they were located deep in the mountains, the environment was remote, and there were many tall mountains blocking the way, there was no way to follow them. It would be very difficult for ordinary martial artists to go there, let alone ordinary people.

When he saw the rarely seen waterfall and lake, he had chosen the place where he would play the most important game today. When he told Duanmu Rong about it, Duanmu Rong only smiled and nodded, "Wherever you go, I'll go." Her gentle and obedient expression made Ye Qingdi suspect that she was still the strong woman in the business world.

Actually, what Duanmu Rong cared about was not the distance between mountains and rivers, but the feeling of being alone with Ye Qingdi. This time, she dared to sneak out to play with Ye Qingdi. She had put down all of her burdens, abandoned all of her worries, and only wanted to thoroughly indulge herself in order to find her own happiness and freedom. She knew that after this day, everything would return to normal. In the future, it would be even more difficult to think of having such a chance, so for her, this short day was destined to be precious and unforgettable.

"Duanmu Rong, what do you think about that mountain statue?"

"It's like 鈥?Elephant! "

"And the one next to it?"

"It's like 鈥?"Monkey!"

"Then look at those two mountain peaks in the distance. What do they look like?"

"It's like 鈥?"I can't tell at all..."

"Hehe, does it look like a man and a woman hugging and kissing?"

"..."

"Doesn't look like it? If you look carefully, the mountain on the left is a bit shorter. On the top of the mountain, there are a few trees that look like a woman's hair, a few rocks that protrude out of the ground, like a woman's chest and buttocks. Ouch! Look at those two rocks protruding from the top of the mountain not far away. They look like the tongues of two people. "Oh my god, they're kissing on the tongue 鈥?

"You really can imagine 鈥?

"If you don't believe me, let's make a pose and see!" "Come, come, come, come. I'll hold your shoulder, you hug my waist, raise your head a little, stick your tongue out a little 鈥?

"Hmm 鈥?

"Haha, it was just a joke. You sure are cooperative..."

"..."

The two of them continued to look around as they walked. When they encountered the strange mountain range, they would stop and point at it, asking each other what it looked like. Occasionally, they would make a few innocent and ambiguous jokes; although Duanmu Rong had been taken advantage of, she wasn't angry at all. Ever since Ye Qingdi met her, he had never seen her smile like this.

As they continued forward, more and more streams of spring water gradually appeared along the way. They crisscrossed the mountain ranges, and from time to time, small wild animals could be seen scurrying past them. Every time this happened, Duanmu Rong would let out a cheer of joy.

The sound of water in front suddenly grew louder, passing by a precipitous mountain peak. What appeared before his eyes was a rapidly flowing stream. Ye Qingdi looked at the map, then called out to Duanmu Rong. They followed the stream down.

Duanmu Rong was a martial artist, her physical strength and endurance far exceeded that of an ordinary person, but at this time, she felt that she could not hold on much longer. A thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead and the tip of her nose; her legs were sore and weak, and she was gritting her teeth and persevering at this time.

Ye Qingdi, on the other hand, felt that his central dantian was like an eternal motor that endlessly generated inner breathing. Every ounce of energy his body consumed was replenished by 20%, so not only did he not feel tired, he even felt more spirited.

After walking for a while, he realized that Duanmu Rong was already behind him by quite a bit. He saw her frown and wrinkle her nose as she gasped for breath. With a smile, she turned around and walked towards him.

"Tired?" Ye Qingdi asked.

"Very tired." Duanmu Rong stopped and nodded seriously.

"Why don't you rest for a while before leaving?" Emperor Ye Qing said.

"But... We only have one day to play! " Duanmu Rong gritted her teeth and said resolutely, "We shouldn't be too far from the waterfall and lake that you mentioned, right? I will persevere for a bit longer, and only rest when I reach my destination. "

"Look at the map. There are about twenty to thirty li of mountain roads ahead."

"Ah?" "It's still so far away 鈥?

"Can you hold on?"

"Two to three kilometers is not bad. Two to thirty kilometers 鈥?"It definitely won't do..." Duanmu Rong smiled bitterly.

"Give me your hand and I'll take you away."

Duanmu Rong thought for a moment before handing over a hand to Ye Qingdi. After walking about five to six miles, she suddenly stopped in her tracks and bent down, supporting her knees with both of her hands as she panted.

"What's wrong?" Ye Qingdi asked.

"His legs are getting heavier and heavier, as if they are filled with lead. "Sigh 鈥? Duanmu Rong helplessly looked forward and sighed.

"Then sit down and rest for a while. It's still early, so there's no rush. "

Duanmu Rong shook her head. "That won't do. I'm afraid that after I sit down, I won't be able to walk a single step."

Ye Qingdi laughed, "You are already too tired to walk, yet you still refuse to sit down and rest. Are you afraid of wasting your time? Then there's only one way. "

"What method is this?"

Ye Qingdi did not say anything, but used his actions to answer Duanmu Rong. He walked forward and bent down slightly. One of his hands passed under Duanmu Rong's arm, while the other hand passed through the crook of her leg. With just a light use of force, he had already picked her up horizontally.

"If you're not angry, I'll carry you!" Ye Qingdi lowered his head and smiled as he looked at Duanmu Rong, who was in his arms.

"Why should I be angry?" Duanmu Rong's beautiful eyes were like water as they darted around Ye Qingdi's face.

"Because I am a man and you are a woman. When a man embraces a woman, he is taking advantage of her. Ninety-nine percent of the world's people think so. "

"Then I'm that one percent." Duanmu Rong's slender arms naturally wrapped around Ye Qingdi's neck as she said seriously, "You're the one who's tired and holding me is the easiest. That's why I should be the one to take advantage of you!" Isn't it? "

Ye Qingdi laughed involuntarily, "Ha, you are such a different woman!"

Duanmu Rong smiled lightly and said gently, "Let's go." If you're tired, just say so and I'll come down and walk. "

"Your body is as light as cotton, you won't get tired of me." Ye Qingdi smiled, carrying Duanmu Rong's delicate body and quickly walked away.

In order to wait for Duanmu Rong, he had to quickly move forward. Now that Duanmu Rong was in his arms, he no longer had any worries. Thus, his footsteps became faster and faster, as if he was flying without stopping at all.

The twenty to thirty miles of mountain road was nothing to Ye Qingdi. He only needed to blink a few times before he heard the sound of water splashing beside his ears. He knew that they were probably near the waterfall that Ye Qingdi had mentioned.

"Where are we?"

"We're here."

"So fast... Put me down. "

Duanmu Rong straightened up and found that the two of them were standing on the bank of the stream. A few meters in front of them was a broken layer. The stream flowed down and formed a waterfall about thirty meters away from them. Looking from the top of the waterfall, there was indeed a large lake a hundred meters ahead. The lake reflected the sunlight. It was dazzling and glowing.

"Let's go down! "Go to the lake!" After standing at the top of the waterfall for a while, Ye Qingdi suddenly said.

"Then you need to hug me again." Duanmu Rong raised her still sore legs and frowned as she sighed. "If I were to use my movement technique now, the effect would not even reach one-third of my usual level. If I were to jump like this, even if I don't die, I would fall and become crippled!"

"It's my honor! That's what I want! " Without saying anything further, Ye Qingdi picked Duanmu Rong up and laughed, "Such a fragrant beauty. Even if I had to hug her for an entire day, I would still be willing!"

Before he finished his sentence, he lightly tapped on the ground with his foot. His body gently landed on the ground like a willow tree. Before he could stand still, he had already rushed out and arrived next to the big lake in the blink of an eye.

"So beautiful!"

When Ye Qingdi put Duanmu Rong down, the two of them stood by the lake side and sighed in unison.

The surrounding mountains were surrounded by this lake, and not a single strand of wind could be seen. As a result, the lake's surface was as smooth as a bright mirror. The clarity of the lake far exceeded the imagination of Ye Qingdi and Duanmu Rong. The surrounding green hills, green trees, red flowers, and yellow leaves were reflected into the water from all directions.

Ye Qingdi found a large patch of grass and leaves from nearby and spread them out on a flat area by the lake. Then, he sat down with Duanmu Rong. The two of them hugged their knees, their chins resting on their knees. Their eyes were fixed on the lake, as though they had a tacit understanding with each other.

Between the heavens and the earth, there was only tranquility.

"How do you feel here?" After an unknown period of time, Ye Qingdi suddenly asked.

"It feels like 鈥?It was as if he had already blended in with the world here, and his emotions were like this lake. It was very quiet, very peaceful, and all his worries disappeared all of a sudden 鈥?"

"In the Weak Waters?"

"When I was at the 'Weak Water Residence', I would subconsciously press on myself every day, reminding myself that I am the heir to the 'Weak Water Group' and that I have the responsibility to lead the group to grow. It could be said that apart from sleeping, my mind was racing at every moment, thinking about how to negotiate this business, how to draw up that contract, and so on. Sometimes I feel irritable, anxious, uneasy, and even insomnia, and I'm afraid I'll go crazy one day 鈥?"

Ye Qingdi sighed, "I have to say 鈥?鈥?This was truly a type of sorrow! Compared to you, I feel really happy! "

Duanmu Rong's gaze was dazed as she mumbled, "If it's possible, I really wish I could build a house here and spend a few days every month to stay here."

"Then why don't we build a house here? I found I liked it here, too. We can build wooden houses, so that we won't damage the environment here 鈥?"

"Then it's decided?" Duanmu Rong's gaze became distant as if she was looking forward to something and said with a radiant expression.

"When the time comes, you little rich woman will have to pay more! Who gave you more money than me? "

"No problem."

The two of them chatted without a word. Although their words were boring and didn't have any nutrition, the two of them felt very happy.

"I'm a bit hungry!" Ye Qingdi's stomach growled for a while. Looking at the time, it was already past midnight.

"Same." Duanmu Rong smiled. She had consumed a lot of her physical strength, and besides resting, the best way to recover her physical strength was obviously to eat.

She didn't bring any food with her, and her gaze shifted towards the small backpack on Ye Qingdi's back. She thought to herself, 'That bag must be filled with food, right?'

"There's no need to check, I didn't bring anything to eat either. I only brought two bottles of pure water, a few utensils, a fire machine and some seasonings 鈥? Ye Qingdi casually took off his backpack and took it out.

"Then what do we eat?" Duanmu Rong did not reveal a hint of disappointment because he knew that Ye Qingdi definitely had his reasons for bringing all these things.

"Self-service barbecue!" When he saw Duanmu Rong's confused expression, he pointed to the surrounding mountains and said, "You saw it when we first arrived. There are a lot of wild rabbits, wild chickens, and wild boars in this mountain. That is our food!" Sit here and wait. I'll catch a few of them! "

"Can you eat it?" Duanmu Rong asked.

"Yes!" "After you have eaten it once, you will find that wild things are far more delicious than those raised in captivity!"

"I can't bear to eat wild rabbits and wild boars. I'm a little scared. It would be great if I could catch a wild chicken..."

"No problem!" Ye Qingdi jumped up from the leaves and patted his butt before disappearing from Duanmu Rong's sight.

Duanmu Rong sat by the lake alone, bored out of her mind as she fiddled with the tableware and seasonings brought by Ye Qingdi. As she thought back to the times she spent with Ye Qingdi, she felt that there was nothing she could do but enjoy the happiest time of her life. When she thought of where he was, she couldn't help but laugh.

It was only a matter of ten minutes when he saw Ye Qingdi come out from the forest in the mountain far away. In his hands, he held four fresh and tender wild chickens and walked back with a giggle.

Under Duanmu Rong's curious gaze, Ye Qingdi skillfully dissected the four wild chickens with the knife he brought over and then ran to the lake to clean up. He then found a pile of dried leaves and started a big fire.

Amidst the sounds of "Pi Bi Pi Pi", Ye Qingdi constantly flipped a few wild chickens and occasionally sprinkled some seasonings on the chicken that was already roasted until it shone with oil. As time passed, the smell of meat and seasonings gradually filled the air. Duanmu Rong greedily breathed in and out a few times. She couldn't help but secretly swallow a few mouthfuls of saliva. Her heart also jumped along with the rising flames.

While waiting for the "pain", a few fresh chickens were finally done roasting. Ye Qingdi extinguished the fire and tore off a fresh and tender fat chicken leg, passing it over to Duanmu Rong. He smiled and said, "This is called Immortal Chicken, I just learned it from a book a few days ago. Try it first and praise one when it tastes good. It doesn't taste good... It had to be delicious! This is my first time doing this, so you can't hurt me! "

"It must be delicious!" Duanmu Rong was starving. Looking at the steaming hot chicken leg, she extended her hand to grab it.

At this moment, the calm surface of the water suddenly rippled, followed by the sound of water splashing. A slim figure jumped out of the water like a mermaid, and landed gently on the surface of the water.

What a strong killing intent!

Ye Qingdi was shocked. It seemed that the other party had been hiding in the lake for a long time and he did not notice it. It was obvious that the other party was much stronger than him.