OBS Chapter 32 The Ship Flies in the Sky
Chapter 32 The Ship Flies in the Sky
Upon hearing that she didn't have to climb the ladder anymore, Lu Jinyan's mood instantly improved.
Honestly, she really didn't want to climb that damn ladder at all. Although, after being nourished by the hot spring water these past few days, she felt much better than before, at least she didn't get tired so easily.
In addition, she's been gaining a lot of goodwill lately, and the system has been rewarding her with quite a few sugar pills—oops, I mean cultivation pills. She's been consuming quite a few these past few days, and her cultivation level has finally broken through to level six.
Although it's still a single-digit number, negligible to the point of being negligible, her physical condition has improved considerably. However, she still doesn't want to climb the stone steps. Before, when she climbed up, there were massages and hot springs to soothe her. Now, if she climbs down, she won't have any of those things at home, and she'll have to lie down for days.
The thought of this sends chills down my spine. Fortunately, Chunhong is a nice girl and quite considerate. I just don't know what she has prepared.
"Chuchu, you said Sister Chunhong was prepared? What preparations?"
"I don't know either. When we said goodbye just now, Sister Chunhong told us to wait at the gate for a while after we left the villa. She said someone would take us down the mountain."
Chu Chu shook her head. She really didn't know. These past few days, she had gotten along very well with Chun Hong and Qiu Ju. Chun Hong and Qiu Ju also liked this little girl very much. When they learned that they were leaving, Chun Hong made some arrangements.
"Alright, let's wait here for a while!" Lu Jinyan didn't mind. Waiting for a while wouldn't hurt. As long as she wasn't allowed to walk down by herself, she could wait for an hour or two, let alone a short while.
"Okay!" Chu Chu nodded obediently, and the two of them sat down on the stone steps in front of the villa.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lu Jinyan pointed to the sky and said to Chuchu, "Chuchu, look, what's that?"
Chu Chu looked in the direction Lu Jinyan was pointing and saw a small black dot in the sky moving rapidly toward them.
"I don't know, it's too far away, I can't see clearly!" Chu Chu shook her head. At this distance, she really couldn't see clearly; she could only see a small black dot slowly getting bigger.
The two squinted, staring intently at the black dot, watching it get closer and bigger until it was about a hundred meters away. Lu Jinyan opened her mouth wide in surprise.
If she wasn't blind, and if she wasn't mistaken, it looked like a boat, a small boat.
"Chuchu, pinch me, let me see if I'm dreaming? Why do I see a ship flying in the sky?"
Lu Jinyan was genuinely stunned this time. A ship flying in the sky? Who had ever seen one? You could brag about this for a lifetime, right?
"Yanyan, you're not mistaken, that really is a ship!" Chu Chu squinted and looked carefully, confirming that it was indeed a ship.
Lu Jinyan exclaimed, "I've truly lived two lives! I've seen demons, and I've even seen a flying ship..."
Wait, a flying ship?
Could this thing be the flying machine they were talking about? As the ship drew closer, Lu Jinyan already knew the answer in her heart.
The small boat stopped two or three steps away from Lu Jinyan and Chu Chu. A woman in purple stepped off the boat and asked Lu Jinyan and Chu Chu, "Are you two Miss Lu and Miss Chu Chu?"
"Yes, it's us. And who are you?" Chu Chu looked at the newcomer with a wary expression.
"Don't be afraid, ladies. I know Xia Xue is from Lingquan Manor. Sister Chunhong sent me to escort you down the mountain."
Xia Xue smiled, but seeing that the two were very wary, she quickly explained.
"Were you the one Chunhong arranged to take us down the mountain?" Chu Chu felt much more at ease upon hearing that it was Chunhong who had arranged it.
“Yes, ladies, please board the boat. I will take you back.” Xia Xue extended her hand, gesturing for them to proceed.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Sister Xia Xue!" Lu Jinyan calmly thanked her and boarded the boat.
Even after she was actually standing on the boat, Lu Jinyan was still somewhat dazed. Heaven knows how nervous she was. Was this thing safe? She was a little afraid of heights.
Chu Chu followed Lu Jinyan onto the ship, her face also full of curiosity. It was her first time riding in an aircraft, and she was filled with wonder.
"Miss Lu, please tell me your address so I can take you back!" Xia Xue also boarded the boat and stood at the bow.
Chu Chu consciously ran over and told them the address. Then Xia Xue let the two of them into the cabin. The boat was not big, and could only seat four or five people at most. There was a table and a few cushions in the cabin, with tea and snacks on the table.
"Ladies, hold on tight, we're about to set off!" Xia Xue said, then urged the small boat to slowly rise.
Lu Jinyan didn't dare to look outside the whole time and could only close her eyes and pretend to be asleep. Chu Chu, on the other hand, was very curious and went directly to the bow of the boat to chat with Xia Xue.
Looking at Lu Jinyan's appearance, Mo Xuan found it inexplicably cute. This woman usually seemed fearless, but he never expected her to be afraid of flying vehicles.
Good things are indeed extraordinary. It took Lu Jinyan and her group half a day to arrive, but only an hour to return. When the small boat came to a steady stop in Lu Jinyan's courtyard, Lu Jinyan still felt a little unreal.
"Now that you two young ladies have arrived safely, this servant will take her leave!" Xia Xue bowed to the two of them, and then drove the flying vehicle away.
With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Lu Jinyan finally felt relieved.
Having just returned, Lu Jinyan didn't rest. She planned to go to Aunt Chun's place, firstly to return the jade pendant from Lingquan Manor, and secondly to check on the progress of the restaurant's renovation.
However, she suddenly stopped just as she reached the front door.
"Yanyan, what's wrong? Didn't you say you were going to find Aunt Chun? Why aren't you leaving?" Chu Chu asked, puzzled.
"The gate is locked..." Lu Jinyan was both amused and exasperated. They had locked the gate from the outside when they left, but now that they were back, they were sent straight back into the courtyard.
The outer door was still locked, which was somewhat awkward. Chu Chu's face turned bright red: "What should we do?"
Lu Jinyan was a little helpless; she didn't know either!
"We seem to have a ladder in our warehouse. Let's go get it. I'll climb over the wall and open the door!" Lu Jinyan said helplessly; this was the only option she could have now.
"No need, I'll do it!" Mo Xuan, who had been holding Lu Jinyan's wrist without saying a word, suddenly spoke up, startling Lu Jinyan.
Before she could react, Mo Xuan had already transformed into human form. Then, in a flash, he disappeared into the courtyard, and the gate was opened from the outside.
"You, you, you're Mo Xuan?" Chu Chu stammered, startled by the sudden appearance of the man. When did he recover?
"What are you standing there for? Aren't you going out?" Mo Xuan didn't answer Chu Chu's question, but turned to look at Lu Jin Yan.
"Oh, oh, let's go, let's go!" Lu Jinyan hurriedly pulled Chu Chu and ran away in a flash. Mo Xuan looked at that green-clad figure and curled the corners of his mouth.
Uncle Mu worked quickly, and in just a few days, the restaurant was almost finished with renovations, with only some tables and chairs still to be installed. Lu Jinyan went to check on it and, finding no problems, felt relieved. She returned the jade pendant to Aunt Chun, went to the market to buy some ingredients, and then went home.
Throughout the journey, Chu Chu kept stealing glances at Lu Jinyan, leaving Lu Jinyan speechless: "Just say what you have to say. I can tell you've been holding it in the whole way. Don't make yourself sick!"
"Hehe, Yan Yan, you and Mo Xuan have already met? Why didn't you tell me he's recovered?" Chu Chu said with a mischievous grin.
"I didn't find out much earlier than you. I hadn't even had a chance to say anything before you already noticed. Okay, okay, let's not talk about him anymore. Tonight we're having braised pork ribs. I haven't had them in ages, I'm craving them!"
Lu Jinyan didn't know how to explain Mo Xuan's situation to Chu Chu, so she could only change the subject. Chu Chu wasn't stupid; since Lu Jinyan didn't want to talk about it, she wouldn't ask.
The two carried large bags and small packages home. Mo Xuan wasn't in the courtyard; it was unclear whether he was in his room or out. Lu Jinyan wasn't worried either; he had recovered and his magical power was considerable, so she didn't need to worry about him.
The two of them carried their things directly to the kitchen and got busy. Just as lunch was ready, Mo Xuan returned from outside. He looked rather unhappy, and no one knew who had upset him.
After Mo Xuan returned to human form in the courtyard, Lu Jinyan had the system remove the protective shield. After all, now that he was in human form, he would be recognized if he ran into someone he knew on the street. The protective shield could only isolate his aura, not make him invisible.
"You're back? Perfect timing, let's eat!" Lu Jinyan called out to Mo Xuan twice. Mo Xuan didn't say anything, but simply sat down at the stone table.
This was the first time he had eaten at the same table with Lu Jinyan and the others. Before he recovered, Lu Jinyan would bring his food to his room. Now that he had returned to human form, there was no need for him to eat alone in his room anymore.
None of the three spoke, they just ate in silence, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward and tense. However, Lu Jinyan looked at Mo Xuan's dark face and didn't dare to speak either. Chu Chu was even less likely to speak, as the atmosphere was so tense that she wanted to go to her room to eat.
The group ate their meal without tasting anything. After lunch, Mo Xuan went out again, while Lu Jinyan went back to take a nap. She had gotten up too early in the morning and felt so sleepy that she could fall asleep standing up.
Chu Chu wasn't sleepy, so she went to the vegetable garden behind the house. After not seeing it for a few days, the vegetables had grown quite a bit taller, so she picked some to eat that evening. She also weeded and watered them. Since she was free anyway, Yan Yan would do these things instead of her.
She didn't want Yan Yan to work so hard, so she chose to do it herself!