Chapter 586: I Object

However, he could not win against his older sister, so he had to let it go, but before going to sleep, he still couldn't help but warn Chen Yu.

"What if your sister takes the initiative to throw herself into your arms?" Chen Yu whispered this into Ye Qinglong's ear, then burst into loud laughter and strode away.

"You..." Ye Qinglong was so angry his lungs felt like they would explode, but there was nothing he could do, so he could only watch helplessly as Chen Yu left.

At night, in front of a hidden cave in the Southern Mountains, the village chief was waiting anxiously. His expression was a mix of nervousness and excitement, as if the person coming out of the cave was someone very sacred to him.

Suddenly, a red shadow flashed, and a person wearing a bright red witch robe walked out. A silver mask covered their face, and they held a witch staff in their hand. This was one of the Life-Controllers under Wuming, a Witch Official.

"Witch Official, a few people came to the village today, saying they are in the medicinal herb business and stumbled into our village by mistake." Seeing the person emerge, the village chief hurried over respectfully and bowed slightly.

"Is there anything unusual?" The voice behind the Witch Official's mask was hoarse.

"Nothing unusual, they look like ordinary people, but their medical skills are very good," the village chief said. "Also, Shura Leeches have appeared in our water source, and he wants to help us solve it. I feel that the one surnamed Chen is somewhat unusual, so I came to report to Wuming."

"Wuming is currently at a critical moment in his seclusion. Just pass any matters on to me. You keep an eye on these people; they shouldn't be able to stir up any big waves," the Witch Official said with a proud expression.

"Yes, yes, I understand." The village chief nodded repeatedly.

"Then go back. If there is nothing important, do not come to the Witch Tribe Sacred Land easily. Do you understand?" the Witch Official said in a stern tone.

"I understand." The village chief nodded respectfully, then hesitated and said, "Witch Official, I would like to know... how is Wuming's plan going? I am already old, and he promised me... the Longevity Bureau. Is it ready now?"

"Do not ask what you should not ask. Since you have chosen Wuming as your master, you should trust him." A sharp glint flashed in the Witch Official's eyes, and a fierce murderous intent struck.

The village chief shuddered. He bowed repeatedly and said, "I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry. I should trust Wuming. I'm sorry."

As the village chief spoke, he retreated in fear. The Witch Official turned and disappeared into the entrance of the Sacred Land. The village chief wiped the cold sweat from his forehead before retreating.

At night, Chen Yu and Ye Qingning were in the same room.

Chen Yu set up two chairs to make do. Ye Qingning lay on the bed. Seeing Chen Yu sleeping on the chairs, she felt a bit bad: "Chen Yu, you, you should come up to the bed."

"I come to the bed? Are you sure?" Chen Yu turned his head to look at Ye Qingning.

"But you cannot touch me." Ye Qingning's expression was hesitant.

"Then forget it, I cannot guarantee that." Chen Yu shook his head.

"You cannot cross the line, otherwise you are a beast." Ye Qingning thought for a moment, moved inward, and reached out to draw a line on the bed.

"If I don't cross the line, wouldn't I be worse than a beast?" Chen Yu glanced at her: "So, do you actually want me to cross the line, or do you want me not to?"

"Suit yourself, I'm just being kind and getting treated like a donkey's liver and lungs." Ye Qingning heard the teasing in Chen Yu's words and couldn't help but get angry.

"Haha, I'll just sleep here, thank you." Chen Yu laughed: "Tomorrow I will go into the Southern Mountains to pick some herbs. Their Witch Tribe Sacred Land is in that area, so I'll scout the path while I'm at it."

"Really?" Ye Qingning rolled over and sat up: "Mr. Wei looked at the surrounding terrain today. He said that according to the orientation shown on the map and the results of his survey, the southern mountain area is where the earth veins converge."

"I am not as good as Mr. Wei at the art of finding dragons and spotting acupoints. Let's measure it again tomorrow. I will go into the mountains first to check the terrain," Chen Yu said: "Now that the people in the Witch Tribe who possess Witch Power are not in the village, it makes things easier for us."

"I learned about the situation in the village today. Many aspects of life here remain in a primitive state," Ye Qingning sighed and said: "When they get sick, they can only rely on the Witch Doctor in the village. Only the Witch Doctor has the ability to communicate with the so-called Ancestor Gu and bestow Witch Power to cure illnesses."

"The predecessor of this village was a tribe of the Nine Li Clan, but because they have been isolated from the outside world for countless years, the population has withered. From tens of thousands of people in the past, it has dwindled to over a hundred households in the whole village today. If this continues, the Witch Tribe will disappear sooner or later," Ye Qingning said.

"There is a problem here," Chen Yu said with a furrowed brow: "It is true that the villagers are kind, but Wuming is not necessarily a good person. Most of the people in their village are elderly and children under six; there are very few young adults."

"Because every year they have to select a batch of children from the village to enter the Sacred Land. Only after successful cultivation can these selected children walk out of the mountains and into the world. But according to my understanding, the children who enter the Sacred Land have never returned," Ye Qingning said.

"There is definitely a problem. There must be a secret inside their Sacred Land," a trace of murderous intent flashed in Chen Yu's eyes: "I don't know what kind of conspiracy Wuming has, but I feel he is using the kindness and trust of the villagers to do some unspeakable things."

"Chen Yu, come over and lie down," Ye Qingning said, feeling bad seeing Chen Yu leaning on two stools.

"Aren't you afraid I'll suddenly have a beastly outburst?" Chen Yu asked in return.

"I'm not afraid, you are not that kind of person," Ye Qingning smiled sweetly: "But it's settled, whoever crosses the line is a beast."

Chen Yu smiled, lay down beside Ye Qingning, closed his eyes, and quickly entered a state of Meditation.

Ye Qingning also fell asleep quickly. In a blink, the sky was already slightly bright.

Chen Yu finished his Meditation and opened his eyes. He suddenly felt soft jade and warm fragrance in his arms. He was startled and turned his head to look, only to see Ye Qingning snuggled in his arms, sleeping soundly.

The line that had been drawn had long since been crossed by her, and she was pressed tightly against Chen Yu. Her curvaceous figure instantly ignited a fire in Chen Yu's heart.

Moreover, she was wearing a low-cut top, which made Chen Yu feel even more parched. He struggled to move his gaze away and then called out softly: "Miss Ye."

"Hmm?" Ye Qingning murmured in her hazy state. Her soft and alluring voice made Chen Yu's heart tremble even more.

"You, you crossed the line," Chen Yu reminded her, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

But unexpectedly, Ye Qingning rolled over, and a slender leg pressed onto him...

From breakfast until they set off, the blush on Ye Qingning's face never faded. She didn't even dare to look at Chen Yu once.

When she woke up in the morning, she was snuggled tightly in Chen Yu's arms, with one leg pressing down on Chen Yu's leg. She had clearly felt Chen Yu's very obvious male characteristics.

And he himself also had an expression of utter hopelessness.