Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 851 Finally here
"Look at the mountains covered in red, the forests dyed in vibrant hues; the river flowing clear and blue, a hundred boats racing..." He recited softly, the boldness in the verses perfectly matching the magnificent scene before him.

Moreover, this poem possesses a unique power.

In an instant, the story behind it crashed into my heart like a mountain and a sea, shattering yesterday's helplessness and melancholy.

"Eagles soar in the sky, fish swim in the shallows, and all creatures compete freely under the frosty sky."

"Now that we're here, we can't let this life go to waste!"

At this moment, he was no longer the snake catcher struggling for survival, but a time traveler with lofty ambitions.

The confusion and depression of last night have vanished, replaced by a surge of energy.

In an instant, a surge of energy rose in my heart, igniting a spark of passion within me.

After all, the next line is: "Gazing at the vast expanse, I ask the boundless earth, who controls the rise and fall?"

With such bold words etched in our hearts, it would be a real loss of the spirit of young people in this new era to act like timid children.

He turned around and went back into the house, rummaged through the basket and hoe left behind by the original owner, and grabbed a few pieces of dry food and stuffed them into his arms.

The girl in the bib wagged her tail and came closer, gazing at him expectantly.

"I'll take you into the mountains today!" Xu Xuan rubbed the dog's head and laughed, "Maybe I can even give you an extra meal."

A man and a dog set off in the morning dew, walking along the path behind the village into the deep mountains.

The mountain road was rugged, but Xu Xuan's steps were exceptionally light.

As he walked, he carefully observed his surroundings, trying to discover more possibilities in this mountain forest.

Herbs, mountain fruits, and terrain, etc.

They marked useful resource points along the way and even discovered a hidden cave, which was dry and well-ventilated, making it suitable for storing supplies.

"If we can integrate these resources, the village's livelihood might improve a lot." He secretly pondered, gradually sketching out a plan in his mind.

However, we still need to learn more and practice more, because the world is different and the rules are different.

And so these few days passed just like that.

And the little white bird in the mountains... splash splash splash...

The hairpin had no choice but to continue its efforts, breaking through numerous obstacles and rushing towards the village, the stream almost turning into a flash flood.

On the morning of the seventh day, Xu Xuan carried a bamboo basket into the mountains to collect herbs.

"If I can dig up a few Ganoderma lucidum today, I might be able to exchange them for some silver..." He was making plans when he suddenly heard a strange sound mixed in with the roar of the waterfall in the distance.

Looking up, a white figure plummeted from the top of the waterfall!
"Holy crap?!" Xu Xuan's pupils contracted as he watched the white figure plummet down the rushing water, like a powerless leaf, crashing heavily into the deep pool below.

"Is it a human?!"

As a passionate young man, I naturally decided to go to the rescue, or at least to retrieve the body.

Falling from such a high waterfall, especially in a freefall where one loses consciousness, the chances of surviving are slim.

More importantly, I'm slow.

The only way to save someone immediately is to jump down with an umbrella; Ah Xuan often did that, as I remember him.

A handsome and awesome young man descends from the sky amidst red maple leaves; the few tattered umbrellas at the door of the house are props.

Unfortunately, Xu Xuan dared not, because it was not scientifically sound.

Everyone he's encountered so far is normal; the abnormal Ah Xuan is gone, so he continues running wildly along the mountain road.

The bellyband ran faster than the male protagonist, after all, it had four legs.

When he finally reached the foot of the mountain, panting heavily, he wondered how long the white figure had been soaking in the water. He hoped it hadn't died a gruesome death.

Xu Xuan froze as soon as he got close.

"Hey!"

"My grass!"

"Holy crap!"

His eyes were wide open, staring intently at the figure on the shore, his mind completely blank.

A girl.

A girl who is unbelievably beautiful.

Lying quietly on the shallows, half of its body submerged in the water, its pale, snow-white face reflected in the shimmering waves, it resembled a jade statue sculpted by moonlight.

The soaked white clothes clung to her body, outlining her slender figure. They floated gently with the ripples of water, like a withered pear blossom, so fragile that they seemed to break at the slightest touch.

Her long, jet-black hair spread out in the water, entwining like inky silk, making her face appear even more aloof and distant, yet possessing an almost eerie beauty.

Her eyelashes drooped, glistening with tiny water droplets that shimmered silver in the dim light, like frozen frost.

Her lips were so pale they were almost transparent, yet the watery sheen gave them a sickly crimson hue, like a bloodstain blooming in the snow—a breathtaking sight.

It was as if she had not fallen to earth, but rather belonged to this body of water.

A pristine white body, abandoned by the gods, lies quietly amidst the fleeting glimpses of light and shadow.

Even in its unconscious state, it exuded a breathtakingly fragile feeling.

It was as if she would turn into bubbles and vanish with the slightest touch.

That aura... it's too unfair!
Even in a coma, his aloof and detached aura was still captivating, making people hesitant to approach him, yet unable to resist taking a second look.

It's like the shock I felt when I first saw the Legend of the White Snake on TV as a child.

Ha ha ha~~~ Ha ha ha~~~
The West Lake in March is truly beautiful! Spring rain falls like wine, and willows sway like smoke.
Although it's out of place, the feeling is right.

In an instant, my mind was completely captivated, and even time seemed to freeze.

The white jade hairpin behind the girl's head gleamed faintly, shimmering almost imperceptibly, as if it were propelling some predetermined destiny.

however……

"Damn, he's still alive!"

Xu Xuan snapped out of his daze and couldn't help but give a thumbs up, expressing his heartfelt admiration.

The slight rise and fall of his chest testified to the miracle of life.

"Snapped!"

The hairpin's light suddenly flickered, like a light bulb with unstable current, and even faintly emitted a "buzzing" noise, as if it had been choked by his reaction.

Xu Xuan didn't notice this detail at all.

He crouched down, reached out and grabbed the girl's shoulders, preparing to pull her out of the water.

"Ouch~~ So cold!"

I couldn't help but gasp as soon as I touched her body.

The girl's body temperature was frighteningly low, as if she had just been pulled out of an ice cellar. Even more strangely, she had no external injuries whatsoever.

You fell from such a high waterfall and your clothes weren't even torn?
A mountain monster? A giant snake that has become a spirit?

Various folk tales from the snake-catching village came to mind.

Then it was dismissed: Impossible. With my knowledge as a transmigrator, this must be… “A goddess descended from the heavens!”

Countless classic scenes from fantasy novels flashed through my mind instantly.

The world I've traveled to is definitely not an ordinary world!
"That is to say——"

His eyes lit up, and he clenched his fist excitedly.

"My main quest has begun!"

Rescue the mysterious woman, trigger a hidden storyline, unlock the cultivation dungeon, and embark on a journey to defy fate!

Xu Xuan in this dream world is too unpredictable, making it impossible for Bai Suzhen to keep up with him.

He carried the unconscious girl on his back, stumbling and walking home.

The gears of love seem to have started to turn.

Unfortunately, the gears were of poor quality, turning erratically and occasionally making a "creaking" noise.

At the same time, there is no such thing as love at first sight.

Ah Xuan, a young man from the mountains, might be captivated by this celestial beauty, but Xu Xuan from the 21st century...

With the influencer filters on short videos, everyone looks like an angel descended from heaven; Bilibili's Hong Kong-style beauty mashups bombard you with images of Joey Wong, Brigitte Lin, and Maggie Cheung; not to mention those celebrity photoshoots that are so heavily edited that even pores disappear...

They lack resistance to physical beauty, but their aesthetic threshold is definitely above average.

So even though the girl on his back was breathtakingly beautiful, Xu Xuan only objectively commented in his mind: "Hmm, model face, the standard for female leads in fantasy dramas."

That's it.

Moreover, two more important things occupied his mind at that moment.

First, the path to the extraordinary.

Which time traveler wouldn't want to fly through the air, escape into the depths of the earth, and live forever?
Even if we settle for second best, we could use some internal energy cultivation techniques, lightness skills, or hard qigong from the world of martial arts!
Putting everything else aside, if he were given a pair of earth-shattering iron palms, that tax collector from seven days ago wouldn't have survived more than thirty words in front of him—he'd be dead for sure.

If he were given the "Taoist Scripture: Reincarnation Scroll," Emperor Xu could appear out of nowhere and suppress all enemies.

Second, change the village.

The days of catching snakes to pay taxes were too hard; the villagers lived like they were licking blood off a knife's edge. If I had some skills, could I help them live a better life?
We don't have to catch up with modern society, and at least we don't have to risk our lives for taxes anymore.

With greater ability, one can help even more people, as it is said that people outside the area are also struggling.

Both of these wishes seem to find a breakthrough in the "divine woman who descended from the heavens" before them.

She's the kind of person who fell off a waterfall and emerged unscathed.

Isn't this a ready-made "guide to the new world"?

Xu Xuan stared at her pale face and couldn't help but mutter, "Wake up quickly, my main NPC."

After saying that, he turned around, picked up his medicine basket, and prepared to go out to collect herbs.

This girl is frighteningly cold-natured; we need to get some warming medicinal herbs quickly.

Fortunately, this "quack doctor" was actually quite reliable, knowing that aconite could restore yang, tonify fire and assist yang, and dispel cold and relieve pain.

Aconite is hard to find in the mountains, but for the "main quest," we'll give it our all!

The woman in the bib wagged her tail and followed. This new, unfamiliar female in the house was a bit scary.

Half a day later.

The medicine pot bubbled and steamed over the hearth, filling the small thatched hut with a bitter medicinal aroma.

The girl's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she slowly opened her eyes.

What came into view was a simple wooden hut, a rough pottery medicine pot, flickering firelight, and a young man with his back to her, intently fanning the fire.

A man! A strange house! And he had even fainted!
The inexperienced assassin felt a chill run down his spine. With a nimble flip, he leaped up, grabbed Xu Xuan's wrist with lightning speed, and twisted it, slamming him onto the wooden table.

"This is where?!"

Her voice was cold and clear, which should have been menacing... but because of her naturally gentle voice, it sounded like a cat with its fur standing on end, trying to be fierce.

Xu Xuan, who was pinned to the table... was shocked! Excited! Overjoyed!

He's like a pervert.

I was mainly stunned by his skills; his reaction speed and the overwhelming force defied the laws of physics...

It's safe! At least there are martial arts practitioners in this world.

He winced in pain, yet his voice trembled with excitement:

"Snake-catching village! My name is Xu Xuan! Doctor! The one who saved you! And a good person! So, can you let go now—"

"Ouch!!!"

That final scream was so genuine, it even trembled with emotion.

The girl was taken aback, her grip loosened slightly, but she was even more confused...

Why is this man so happy even though she's holding him down?!
"boom!"

The wooden door was suddenly flung open, and the girl rushed out like a gust of wind, standing at the doorway looking around blankly.

Dilapidated thatched huts, steep cliffs, a rickety suspension bridge, and villagers returning home with bamboo baskets on their backs in the distance...

Everything was so unfamiliar that it made her feel uneasy.

Xu Xuan scrambled out after him, yelling, "Wait! Don't run away!"

Are you kidding me! This is the first extraordinary being he's ever encountered! How could he let such a powerful figure slip away!
Huh? Why would I even think about thighs?
Never mind, we can't let this main NPC get away.

The girl turned around warily, but when she saw Xu Xuan's face, which was full of "sincerity," she inexplicably relaxed her guard a little.

"I... I don't remember anything," she said softly.

Xu Xuan's eyes lit up, and he accepted the idea very quickly and calmly.

It makes perfect sense that someone with amnesia would accidentally wander into a mountain village and encounter the young protagonist.

That's right, I am the legendary male protagonist who will shake the heavens and earth. Girl, you are lucky to have met me.

The unconventional Ah Xuan is not Xu Bailian; she has different underlying characteristics in different timelines.

The girl stared blankly at the incessantly talking young man and suddenly thought: Is this guy an idiot?

But strangely enough, that sense of wariness in my heart was actually slowly dissipating.

Xu Xuan continued rambling on: "...So you can just call yourself Xiaobai! It's simple and easy to remember!"

The hairpin shimmered slightly, as if it were chuckling to itself: "Hanwen... he's actually quite cute."

In the setting sun, the two people's shadows were stretched very long.

There was no beautiful encounter, only a talkative protagonist, an amnesiac female warrior, and a chaotic first meeting.

But Xiaobai really did become the key for someone to open up a new world.

Therefore, this world... will be very happy.

(End of this chapter)