Food gives me an entry, I will be invincible if I stay alive

Chapter 440 A simpleton, a forest sprite
Wei Yuan stood in Chen Xu's palm.

Its gaze wasn't on Chen Xu, but rather fixed on a side path, as it spoke earnestly and solemnly:

"We cannot allow the eldest brother of the Chen family to have his vital essence drained by the demon, otherwise, starting with him, the fortunes of the entire Chen family will likely decline."

Yes, now is not the time for reminiscing.

During the time that Wei Yuan and A Shi guarded Xiaowan Village, their concern for the Chen family was, in some ways, even greater than that for Chen Xu.

The mouse, perched on Chen Xu's shoulder, happily exhaled and said:
"Thank goodness the scholar is back at this time. Ah Yuan, we don't need to be afraid anymore, the scholar is here."

Despite saying this, it still urged Chen Xu: "Scholar, hurry, let's catch up and take a look."

The mouse was very interested, looking like it wanted to watch the excitement.

Little did they know that Chen Xu had already been keeping a close eye on Chen Ping and Meng Niang's situation.

After he returned to the Great Li Kingdom, his divine thoughts could extend outward by at least a hundred feet.

Within a hundred feet, all the scenes of heaven and earth were reflected in his mind, even clearer and more subtle than what the naked eye could see.

Xiaowan Village is only a few dozen miles in size, including the village fields.

If we only consider the village's residential area, it is even more pitifully small.

The distance from one end of the village to the other is no more than two miles.

The Chen family's house is located at the east end of the village, with a mountain behind it.

Walk along the side path and you'll reach the top of the mountain in just a few dozen steps.

After going up the mountain, you pass through a patch of low bushes and then you'll find a small peach orchard.

Autumn is in full swing, and the peaches have long since fallen to the ground.

The woods were covered with fallen leaves, and sparse starlight filtered through the gaps in the peach tree branches, giving the small grove an extraordinary sense of tranquility and gentleness.

Chen Ping gritted his teeth and mustered his courage to follow Mengniang into the peach grove.

After entering the woods, Mengniang turned around and looked at him with a wistful gaze.

In the dappled and tranquil light, the woman's skin appeared so white that it seemed as if moonlight had fallen to earth.

Chen Ping's breathing gradually became rapid.

He walked step by step toward Mengniang, his footsteps rustling through the fallen leaves in the forest.

Mengniang retreated step by step, the tips of her red embroidered shoes peeking out from under her white dress.

Until one moment, her frail shoulders bumped into a peach tree with sprawling branches.

The withered leaves fell in a rustling sound.

She called out, "Chen Lang!"

Chen Ping suddenly rushed forward and grabbed the man tightly like a tiger or rhinoceros released from its cage.

A burst of hot breath escaped, and his wheat-colored face pressed close to her snow-white neck.

Their breaths mingled, their ears swayed, a scene beyond description.

Neither of them noticed that Chen Xu's figure had approached them at some point.

According to both the mouse and Wei Yuan, the spirit Mengniang is stronger when facing stronger opponents and is almost invincible.

However, what they did not know was that Chen Xu's cultivation had reached the seventh level of the Golden Core stage, and he had returned from beyond the realm, so he already had a profound understanding of this world that transcended conventional wisdom.

He deliberately concealed his presence and aura, making it almost impossible for Mengniang to detect his arrival.

The mouse covered its eyes with its paws, but couldn't help peeking at the two people through the gaps in its paws, muttering to itself:

"Brother Chen is really daring! Oh dear, what should we do? This enchantress has completely bewitched him. Can we really force them apart?"

But then they saw Chen Ping embracing Mengniang, whose body had been leaning against the peach tree, but suddenly she slumped down.

Caught off guard, Chen Ping was pulled to the ground by Meng Niang.

"Ah!" Mengniang exclaimed.

"Mengniang!" Chen Ping exclaimed in alarm, his reaction speed suddenly exceeding his limits.

He held Mengniang tightly in his arms, and with a sudden twist of his waist, he abruptly switched positions with her.

Finally, he fell to the ground, and Mengniang fell on top of him.

boom!
Chen Ping landed on the back of his head, but he ignored his own pain and instead hurriedly checked on Meng Niang, who was lying on top of him.

"Mengniang, did you fall anywhere? Are you hurt?"

He was in a flustered state when a soft hand reached out and gently touched his lower lip.

"Foolish man, you were the one who fell just now, and you come to ask me if I'm hurt..." Mengniang's eyes were filled with tears, her voice slightly angry, but it only added to her tenderness.

"Let me see you. Tell me where you hurt yourself, and I'll blow on it for you."

As she spoke, she began to undo Chen Ping's belt.

Chen Ping subconsciously reached out and hurriedly covered his belt, blurting out, "I'm strong and healthy, my skin is thick, it doesn't hurt at all."

Mengniang, you don't need to look at me..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Mengniang's hand was gripped tightly by him, and she looked at him with resentment.

Chen Ping thought Mengniang didn't believe him, so he quickly explained, "Really, I don't feel any pain at all."

My second brother used to leave some magical items at home, and our family members all ate them. Now we are all strong and healthy, and a few falls or bumps are no big deal for us.

Mengniang, look at me! I don't look injured at all, do I?
Trust me, I'm fine.

When Mengniang heard him mention Chen Xu, her eyes flickered slightly, and she feigned curiosity, asking:

"Your second brother... is he the top scholar in the imperial examination?"
He... he also left you a spiritual object. What kind of spiritual object?

Chen Ping, completely unsuspecting, quickly replied, "It is a jar of wine. My second brother said that drinking it regularly can strengthen the body and prolong life."

Unfortunately, my family has used it all up now. I'll ask my second brother for more when he comes back.

If he's willing to give me some more, I'll share mine.

You can take this to your mother-in-law and mother-in-law...it's a small token of your son-in-law's appreciation.

As Chen Ping finished speaking, the little mouse perched on Chen Xu's shoulder wrinkled its nose deeply.

"Squeak!" the mouse said angrily. "Brother Chen is generous with other people's money, and I thought he was an honest man."

Ugh, I'm so annoyed...

If it weren't for the need to refrain from making rash moves, the little mouse would have loved to rush forward and unleash a flurry of mouse punches on Chen Ping.

It's a shame that it had previously been so eager to help and rescue Chen Ping.

The mouse was furious and jumped around on Chen Xu's shoulder.

Instead, Wei Yuan calmly said, "As the saying goes, when one attains enlightenment, even one's chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. It is only natural for Brother Chen to give back to his family after achieving success in the imperial examinations."

Brother Chen just wanted to use his share to please what he thought was his mother-in-law, and there was nothing wrong with that.

It's just that from Brother Chen's perspective, we find it uncomfortable to hear.

That makes sense, but the mouse just gets really angry.

But over there, Chen Ping and Meng Niang were still talking.

Mengniang said happily, "Chen Lang, you are willing to share such a precious item as spirit wine with my mother?"

You have treated me so well, how could I ever repay you even if I spent my whole life doing so?
But we can't just take your second brother's good things for nothing, Chen Lang. Look, I've embroidered a pair of insoles here.

As she spoke, Mengniang indeed took out a pair of insoles from her sleeve.

Chen Ping was still lying on the ground when Mengniang lay on top of him.

As she took the insoles, Mengniang straightened up slightly. She placed a pair of exquisite embroidered cloud-patterned insoles in front of Chenping and said softly:
"Chen Lang, you may give these insoles to my second brother."

We are just ordinary country folk, and we don't have anything of value to offer, unlike the various magical items my second brother gave us.

This is the only skill I can be proud of.

"Give the insoles to your second brother; even though they're not worth much, it's a token of our goodwill."

During their conversation, she clearly regarded herself and Chen Ping as husband and wife.

Therefore, even though she carried insoles with her, which seemed a little strange, Chen Ping was still moved.

He immediately reached out to take the insoles, exclaiming happily:

"Excellent, Mengniang. With such a heart, you are truly the best woman in the world."

My mother doesn't approve of our marriage, so I'm waiting for my second brother to come back. I'll ask him to help mediate.

My second brother has always been open-minded, and our parents will definitely listen to what he says.

That's perfect; neither of us needs to cross the line before marriage and ruin your reputation.

After saying that, he took the insole and was about to sit up.

Mengniang was stunned.

(End of this chapter)