The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Yang Wanqing was so excited she was almost incoherent: "Never mind whose it is! Let's go inside and see! It's so beautiful!"

Filled with utter awe, the group walked step by step toward the ancient pavilion.

The moment the attic door was opened, everyone was once again utterly amazed.

The first floor is a spacious hall furnished with several rosewood tables and chairs, along with tea sets. Several landscape paintings hang on the walls, their styles simple and elegant, with inscriptions in ancient, unreadable characters. The floor is paved with warm, smooth white jade, soft to the touch, like walking on clouds.

"This carpet?" Chen Siyao looked down. "It's not a carpet, it's... jade?"

Cai Jingwen squatted down and touched it: "It's jade, and it's a whole piece."

Yang Wanqing gasped: "A whole piece of jade paved the floor? How extravagant is that?"

Li Li whispered, "It's normal for the Queen Mother of the West's residence to be a bit luxurious..."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Go up the stairs, and you'll find several bedrooms on the second floor.

Pushing open the first door, I found a large bed covered with silk fabric of some unknown material, smooth and cool to the touch, yet not icy. Beside the bed was a dressing table, on which sat a bronze mirror and several jewelry boxes. Opening the jewelry boxes, I found them empty.

"This bed..." Yang Wanqing plopped down on it, "It's so comfortable! Even more comfortable than a five-star hotel bed!"

Chen Siyao tried it too, her eyes lighting up: "It really is! What's this material? I want to buy it!"

Cai Jingwen glanced at the corner of the room, where there was a small bookshelf with several bamboo slips on it. She walked over, gently picked up one, opened it, and found that the words on it were completely incomprehensible.

"Are these the books that the Queen Mother of the West read?" she asked softly.

Chen Hao stood at the door and said calmly, "Perhaps."

Cai Jingwen carefully put the bamboo slips back, a strange feeling welling up inside her—this was the room, the bed, and the book that the ancient goddess had used…

So magical.

Continuing upwards, the third floor is a small attic with windows on all four sides, offering views of the entire valley. Standing by the window, you can see the distant waterfall, the nearby stream, and the grove of trees blooming with red dust fruit.

"Wow—" Yang Wanqing held up her phone and spun around. "Look, everyone! This is the view from our room! Absolutely amazing!"

In the live stream:

[This is just the taste: Absolutely amazing! So incredibly amazing! I'm so jealous!]

[Yaoyao's Little Red Riding Hood: I want to stay! I want to stay! I want to stay!]

[I am Qin Shi Huang: This is a hundred times better than any cliffside hotel or stargazing tent]

[Comment: The key point is, this house was practically free!]

[Fenglin: Late Qing Dynasty, quickly check if there are any toiletries! And if we can take a bath!]

Yang Wanqing then remembered this question: "By the way, is there a restroom? Can I take a shower?"

She ran downstairs and searched everywhere.

Then, she discovered something amazing—

Next to each room was a small cubicle. Inside the cubicle was a pool made of white jade, with several jade bottles placed beside it. Opening the jade bottles revealed a pale golden liquid that emitted a faint fragrance.

"This is...shower gel?" Yang Wanqing asked uncertainly.

Chen Siyao leaned closer and smelled it: "It smells so good! And it's not the kind of chemical fragrance, it's... the fresh scent of herbs and trees."

Cai Jingwen picked up another jade bottle, poured a little into her hand. It was a transparent liquid, slippery, and slightly cool.

"Could these be the bath products used by the Queen Mother of the West?" she whispered.

The women exchanged glances, and each saw excitement in the other's eyes.

Yang Wanqing was the first to take off her shoes: "I don't care! I want to take a bath! To take a bath in the Queen Mother of the West's bathroom! What an amazing experience!"

She rushed into the cubicle.

Chen Siyao and Cai Jingwen also found their own rooms.

Li Li stood in the corridor, holding the wolf cub, somewhat hesitant.

Chen Hao came up from downstairs, saw her appearance, and said calmly, "You should go and rest too. I'll take care of the little wolf cub."

Li Li was taken aback, then her eyes reddened slightly: "Mr. Chen..."

"Go ahead." Chen Hao took the wolf cub.

Li Li nodded, chose a room, and went inside.

Chen Hao carried the wolf cub downstairs and sat in the lobby.

The little wolf cub lay on his lap and quickly fell asleep.

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze passing through the window to the distant valley.

Ten thousand years ago.

He had been to this place more than once.

Every time I come, I'm alone.

This time, things got lively.

A slight smile played on his lips as he closed his eyes and listened quietly to the laughter and exclamations coming from upstairs.

An hour later, the women came downstairs one after another.

They all looked radiant, their skin a shade brighter.

"Brother Hao!" Yang Wanqing rushed down, excitedly shouting, "What's that bath stuff? I feel so light after using it! My skin is so smooth!"

Chen Siyao nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes! I feel like I can't even see the pores on my face anymore!"

Although Cai Jingwen didn't say anything, her skin had visibly improved, and she looked radiant.

Li Li followed behind, a rare smile on her face.

Chen Hao opened his eyes, glanced at them, and said calmly, "That's spiritual spring liquid, which is good for the skin."

"Spiritual Spring Liquid?" Yang Wanqing's eyes lit up. "Can I take it with me?"

One bottle will last you a year.

Yang Wanqing immediately turned and ran upstairs: "I'll go get a few more bottles!"

Chen Siyao followed.

Cai Jingwen smiled and shook her head, then walked over and sat down next to Chen Hao.

"Chen Hao, thank you."

Chen Hao glanced at her: "What are you thanking me for?"

"Thank you for bringing us here," Cai Jingwen said softly. "Lili has been in a bad mood these past few days, but since we came here, she's been smiling more. This place seems to have some kind of magic."

Chen Hao was silent for a moment, then said calmly, "It's not magic, it's the clean atmosphere here that can wash away the distracting thoughts in my mind."

Cai Jingwen nodded, then suddenly asked, "Have you been here before?"

Chen Hao remained silent.

Cai Jingwen looked at him but didn't ask any further questions.

After a while, Yang Wanqing and Chen Siyao ran down carrying a pile of jade bottles.

"A great haul!" Yang Wanqing proudly shook the bottle in her hand. "Enough for me to use for a year!"

Chen Siyao was also holding several bottles, smiling happily.

Li Li whispered from the side, "Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to take so much...?"

"What's wrong with that?" Yang Wanqing said confidently. "The Queen Mother of the West isn't here, she can't use it all! This is called resource reuse!"

Chen Hao glanced at her and said indifferently, "You certainly know how to make excuses."

The group excitedly circled around the attic, touching the walls, lying on the beds, and looking out the window at the scenery, never getting enough of it.

As the sun gradually sets in the west, its golden afterglow spills into the attic, bathing everything in a warm and dreamlike glow.

Chen Siyao leaned against the window and suddenly sighed softly.

"What a pity...we can only stay for a day or two."

Yang Wanqing quieted down upon hearing this: "Yes, I still have to go to school, and I also need to manage the account. I can't stay here forever."

Tsai Ching-wen nodded: "There are also things to take care of at home, and worldly ties that I can't let go of in the end."

Li Li whispered, "I want to live here forever, but... my parents will miss me."

A hint of regret appeared on their faces.