Cultivating Through Exploration

Chen Huan still seemed somewhat unconvinced.

Zhao Liping quickly intervened, saying, "Alright, alright, we're out at the market, we should be happy. Don't bring up those guys and spoil the fun."

Chen Huan didn't say anything more.

But in his heart, he couldn't help thinking that Zhao Siming's family was indeed a scourge.

I've managed to stabilize them temporarily by using Zhao Dahe's injuries, but who knows how long this situation can last?

After returning, we still need to take more precautions and make plans in advance.

The three of them left the town, riding their bicycles and chatting and laughing all the way back to Lotus Village.

"Oh my, there are two pheasants here, and they're quite plump." Li Chunlan was surprised when she saw the things in the cage as soon as she entered the yard.

"I caught them on the mountain. I'll process them and stew them all in a bit. The three of us can have a good time." Chen Huan replied casually.

"Look at you, so capable, you even go hunting in the mountains?" Li Chunlan was overjoyed.

At this moment, I increasingly felt that Chen Huan's words in town, about giving me a good life, were not just empty words.

Thinking of this, Li Chunlan's steps became much lighter, and her whole body was full of strength.

Then I couldn't help but look forward to the night coming sooner.

"I'm going to return the bicycle." Chen Huan pushed the borrowed bicycle towards the neighboring yard.

He was also carrying two carp he had bought at the market.

If you borrow someone's bicycle, you should always reciprocate.

The main reason was that their family was struggling financially before, and Miao Cuihua had helped them a lot.

"Aunt Cuihua, are you home?" Chen Huan greeted her as she pushed open the gate, which was slightly ajar.

Hearing faint noises coming from inside the house, he simply picked up his bicycle, stepped over the threshold, and walked into the yard.

There are definitely people inside the house, but I don't know why they aren't responding.

Chen Huan thought about putting the carp directly into the pond in the yard, but then worried that a stray cat might come and snatch it away, wasting the food.

So he coughed twice, reminding the people inside, and then pushed open the door and went inside.

As soon as I entered the house, I was greeted by a large, white mass standing there.

Miao Cuihua must have just taken a bath, as her whole body was covered in dew-like water droplets, and her wet hair was scattered on a patch of snow-white skin.

The mountains and valleys were laid bare before Chen Huan.

"Ah!" Miao Cuihua screamed, reaching out her hands to cover herself up and down.

But hands are only so big; covering one part and revealing another, the half-concealed and half-revealed state only adds to the allure.

  

"This is terrible!" Chen Huan quickly turned around, shaking his head vigorously, trying hard to forget what he had just seen.

The most important thing is to suppress the restless flame in your heart.

You can't have those thoughts now. The internal energy in your body hasn't fully recovered yet. If you're not careful, you might faint from the pain.

"Chen Huan, you naughty boy, why did you come into the house?" Miao Cuihua hurriedly put on her clothes, while also scolding him in a low voice.

Chen Huan said she felt a bit like Dou E, "I'm innocent! I called your name twice outside, why didn't you answer?"

"How was I supposed to know you were taking a shower in the middle of the day?"

Miao Cuihua stomped her foot. "Nonsense! Who says you can't take a shower at noon? If I don't agree, it just means it's inconvenient for you to come in. Are you pretending to be stupid on purpose, or are you just here to see me?"

Chen Huan sighed. "I came to deliver the fish to you, and now that I've seen it, what do you want?"

Miao Cuihua gritted her teeth, "Why are you being so aggressive?"

"It seems like I'm the one who got taken advantage of."

Chen Huan shrugged. "So?"

"Why don't you let me see it too?" Miao Cuihua's voice trembled slightly. Although it sounded like a joke, there was also a strange tension and excitement in it.

Chen Huan waved the two large carp in his hand. "Auntie, don't joke around. Consider these fish bought at the market as compensation."

After saying that, he casually put the fish on the stove. He couldn't help but think that once he had regulated his inner energy, he would definitely not let Miao Cuihua flirt with him so arrogantly again.

Chen Huan lifted her leg and walked out.

Miao Cuihua took two steps outside and asked, "Why did you go to the trouble of buying fish and bringing it to me?"

"Silly boy, there are some in the river outside our village."

Chen Huan said "oh" and left the yard without looking back to go home.

At that moment, Li Chunlan, who was squatting in her yard tidying up, looked up and asked, "What did you do to Miao Cuihua just now? I heard her yelling inside the house."

Chen Huan coughed twice. "It's nothing, I was just scared by the fish."

"By the way, Aunt Cuihua said there are lots of fish in the river outside our village, is that true?"

"I don't have much to do this afternoon, so I'll go for a swim and catch a couple of fish. I'll make fish soup for you tonight to help you recover."

Li Chunlan was first shy and touched, "You also need to take good care of yourself, you were busy for so long yesterday."

But then he changed the subject, saying, "Don't even think about the fish in the river."

"That river belongs to the Zhao family."

Needless to say, Chen Huan already understood.

In the entire Lotus Village, all the resources belong to the Zhao family, specifically to Zhao Siming.

No wonder there are so many fish in that river; I've never seen any villagers dare to fish for them.

Knowing that Li Chunlan was afraid of causing trouble, Chen Huan didn't ask any more questions.

At noon, Li Chunlan stewed a large pot of chicken, and Zhao Liping also cooked two side dishes herself. The three of them sat around the table and ate with great relish.

Chen Huan took out his phone and handed it to Li Chunlan.

"Why did you buy me a phone? I don't usually go anywhere. Isn't this a waste?" Li Chunlan was flattered, but then she started to feel bad about the money.

"With a cell phone, I can contact you anytime, anywhere. Isn't that great?" Chen Huan calmly persuaded.

Li Chunlan smiled and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Watching from the side, Zhao Liping suddenly said with a hint of sourness, "You two, one a sister-in-law and the other a brother-in-law, really have a good relationship."

Upon hearing this, Li Chunlan was startled.

She was terrified that Zhao Liping would find out about her relationship with Chen Huan.

But at this juncture, we can't just drive them away.

He could only sigh inwardly and silently remind himself to be extra careful in his words and actions from now on.

I'm afraid I won't be able to do those pleasurable things for the next couple of nights.

She secretly glanced at Chen Huan across the table.

Chen Huan immediately understood what Li Chunlan meant, and felt somewhat helpless.

Even if Zhao Liping weren't around, my physical condition wouldn't allow me to act recklessly, let alone with her around.

After finishing their meal, Chen Huan made an excuse to go for a walk in the mountains.

Actually, I went out for a walk to clear my head, and as I walked, I came to the vicinity of the river outside the village.

It's hot right now.

Feeling restless and hot, Chen Huan looked around but didn't see anyone, so he simply took off his clothes and plunged into the river to take a refreshing bath.

The water temperature was just right, and it washed away my worries almost instantly.

In addition, even the tendency of the internal energy to circulate autonomously has become much more active.

Chen Huan's heart stirred, and he actively activated his cultivation technique, and sure enough, he found that his efficiency increased twice as much in this environment.

"Could it be because this place is blessed with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and abundant in spiritual energy?"

Chen Huan was overjoyed, as this would make it much easier to completely channel the pent-up true energy.

I got up and went to a slightly shallower spot, wading through the water that was just up to my thighs, turning left and right to adjust my direction.

He discovered that the effects of practicing his technique were indeed best when facing a mountain.

I couldn't help but raise my hand upwards, stretch my body, and fully absorb the spiritual energy of the mountains.

Just as I was enjoying myself, I suddenly noticed that behind a clump of cattails in front of me, it seemed like there was a pair of eyes watching me.