Courtyard House: Wudang Disciple Sweeps Through the Compound

Chen Wenqi rode his bicycle slowly along the familiar streets, feeling exceptionally relaxed.

Hua Youlin's residential area is located near Baiwanzhuang Street. It is not too far from Nanluoguxiang, but it is not exactly close either, as it is separated by the scenery of Beihai Park and Shichahai.

This is one of the earliest Western-style residential communities built in Beijing. The architectural style is unique, and the residents were mostly capitalists from the past or overseas Chinese who returned to China in the early years.

After passing through the quaint and bustling Yandai Xiejie, and turning into a quiet and secluded alleyway with stone tablets, Chen Wenqi arrived at the vermilion walls of the Prince Gong's Mansion.

He then suddenly slapped his forehead, remembering that he had been wanting to investigate the Prince Gong's Mansion, and that it was perhaps time to officially put this matter on the agenda.

After all, with the steady improvement of his own strength, his mental power can now cover a radius of more than 30 meters around him.

With his current abilities, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to sneak into Prince Gong's Mansion without anyone noticing.

After weighing the options repeatedly for a long time, Chen Wenqi finally made up his mind. He decided to come and investigate the Prince Gong's Mansion in the early hours of the morning, when it was quiet and the night was still.

He could not tolerate the vast treasure trove that Heshen, that bondservant, had secretly hoarded remaining buried deep underground for so long, with no chance of ever seeing the light of day again.

Although in his past life's memories, the astonishing treasures of Prince Gong's Mansion would not see the light of day until 2008, he was now in a completely different and unfamiliar world. No one could predict what unexpected changes might occur during this long passage of time.

It would be safest to retrieve this treasure into our own hands first, so as to avoid the hidden dangers of delaying and prevent unnecessary complications.

Accumulating wealth quietly is ultimately the wisest choice for survival in this world.

Around eight o'clock in the morning, Chen Wenqi finally rode his worn-out bicycle and arrived steadily at the entrance of Hua Youlin's residential area.

Instead of rushing into the community, he carefully parked his bicycle in the parking area and then stood quietly at the entrance, patiently waiting.

The two had agreed to meet at nine o'clock yesterday morning, and he was only a little early. Waiting a moment would not cause any trouble.

However, just a few seconds after Chen Wenqi parked his bicycle, a bright and beautiful slender figure suddenly appeared behind the window of the most exquisite villa closest to the entrance of the community.

Chen Wenqi subconsciously looked up at the figure, and the familiar figure was none other than Hua Youlin, whom he had been longing for and dreaming about.

Hua Youlin gently waved to him through the clear glass window, indicating that he should stand still and wait a moment longer.

It turned out that Hua Youlin had been looking out the window of her room toward the entrance of the community since dawn, her heart filled with barely suppressed anticipation.

Although the two had already agreed to meet at nine o'clock, her heart was already filled with excitement and joy, hoping to see Chen Wenqi's figure a minute or a second earlier.

So after breakfast, she stayed in her room without moving an inch, afraid of missing the moment he arrived.

Inside the living room of the Western-style house, a beautiful woman who looked to be under forty years old saw her daughter dressed up carefully and was happily preparing to go out. She couldn't help but ask her out of curiosity.

"Youlin, where are you going so early?"

"Oh, Mom, I made plans with Han Qing to go to the library together." Upon hearing this, Hua Youlin's fair face flashed with a hint of panic, and she quickly made up a flimsy excuse to brush it off.

Hua's mother clearly did not fully believe her daughter's somewhat far-fetched explanation. Seeing her daughter hurrying towards the door, she followed quietly, wanting to find out who her daughter was going to see.

As she approached the entrance of the residential complex, she immediately spotted a tall, handsome young man standing quietly at the gate, patiently waiting.

Seeing this, Hua's mother couldn't help but mutter to herself, "This little brat has actually learned to lie and deceive me."

Once she returns home, she will definitely interrogate her thoroughly to find out who this strange boy is and what his relationship is with her daughter.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Hua Youlin ran quickly to Chen Wenqi, her tone filled with undisguised apology, and her cheeks were flushed.

She wore a simple and elegant white dress, and her long, glossy black hair was carefully braided into two neat and tidy braids that hung smoothly over her shoulders.

Her face was completely free of makeup, yet she was still beautifully refined and otherworldly, with a lively spirit in her eyes that captivated the heart.

"I just arrived not long ago either." Chen Wenqi looked at the smiling young woman in front of him, a gentle smile on his handsome face, and replied softly, "You look absolutely stunning today."

Upon hearing this, Hua Youlin felt a sweet warmth welling up in her heart, and her cheeks became even redder. However, she still pursed her pink lips slightly and asked again with a hint of coquettishness.

"Am I only beautiful today?"

"No, you looked beautiful yesterday too, but you're especially stunning today," Chen Wenqi quickly added, afraid that his words might upset his beloved.

He noticed that Hua Youlin today seemed to have a more composed and dignified air about her than before, no longer blushing easily and not daring to lift her head as she used to.

"Then let's set off." Hua Youlin felt even sweeter inside from his straightforward praise, and her tone became lighter as she took the initiative to suggest it.

"Okay, get on." Chen Wenqi patted the back seat of the bicycle, his eyes full of undisguised gentle smile.

Hua Youlin smiled sweetly, turned sideways and sat down lightly. Her slender fingers unconsciously and gently gripped the hem of Chen Wenqi's clothes, her fingertips exerting a slight force, still carrying a bit of the restraint and shyness unique to young girls.

A warm joy instantly welled up in Chen Wenqi's heart. He pedaled his bicycle slowly, carrying his beloved, whom he had been longing for, and drove away from the entrance of the residential area.

Traveling with the girl he admires, Chen Wenqi naturally couldn't ride too fast. He just wanted this warm and beautiful time to flow by slowly and gently, never stopping.

Although Chen Wenqi was already a seasoned player in love in his previous life, the times he lived in were different. Most girls in this era were shy and reserved, and he still needed to pay extra attention to his words and actions.

He was unwilling to leave even the slightest bad impression on Hua Youlin, thus ruining this hard-won relationship.

"Chen Wenqi, what do you usually like to do?" Hua Youlin asked softly from the back seat, gently tugging at his clothes with both hands. Her voice was as gentle as a breeze brushing past her ear.

His gaze swept across the surrounding scenery with lightning speed. The clear, bright lake was empty, with no other boats in sight. It was quiet all around, with only the sound of the wind blowing across the water.

Unbeknownst to them, the small boat they were on had quietly drifted to the depths of the vast lake. There were very few tourists who came to row boats today, and now there wasn't even a single one in sight.

Chen Wenqi looked up at a quiet, deserted lakeshore in the distance, then turned to Hua Youlin beside him and whispered, "Youlin, hold me tight."

"Mmm." Without the slightest hesitation, Hua Youlin immediately tightened her arms and hugged Chen Wenqi's neck tightly, her cheeks involuntarily pressing against his back.

Chen Wenqi clearly felt the soft touch of the person in his arms and the faint fragrance lingering at the tip of his nose. He then casually picked up the items they were carrying and lightly tapped his foot on the ground.

The two figures leaped into the air in an instant, and almost at the same moment, the small boat that had been carrying them capsized and slowly sank to the bottom of the deep lake, splashing up ripples.

Hua Youlin couldn't help but let out a short gasp, her heart leaping into her throat. She had thought she would fall into the icy lake water and be left in a sorry state.

However, what she saw next made her freeze in place, almost unable to breathe, her eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

She was surprised to find that she had not fallen into the icy lake as she had expected. Instead, she was being held steadily by Chen Wenqi and was flying lightly across the shimmering water, her clothes fluttering in the wind.

Indeed, it was a swift leap—whenever Chen Wenqi's foot was about to touch the water's surface, his toes would lightly skim the water like a dragonfly, and the two figures moved as nimbly and gracefully as swallows returning to their nests, moving freely on the water as if walking on flat ground, without the slightest hesitation.

The shore was still over a hundred meters away when Hua Youlin suddenly realized that she had inadvertently glimpsed a shocking secret that could overturn all understanding: Chen Wenqi could actually walk on water and possessed such an incredible ability.

She unconsciously hugged Chen Wenqi tighter, nestled close to his warm embrace, her gaze following his sharply defined profile with adoration. In addition to overflowing admiration, her eyes also held an undisguised sense of worship.

Before long, Chen Wenqi landed steadily on the solid shore like a light feather, without making a sound.

Hua Youlin's arms were still unconsciously wrapped around his neck, her clear, stream-like eyes filled with affection as she gazed at him so close, unable to look away.