Reborn in the 1980s: Nine Stunning Beauties Get Pregnant Before Marriage

Chen Yongqiang glanced at it and saw that it was indeed wrapped up quite well: "It looks like it. Liping is so skillful. Which man marries you in the future will be very lucky."

Qin Liping didn't expect Chen Yongqiang to say that, and her cheeks flushed slightly: "I'm still young, I don't want to get married!"

The two Qin sisters are one year younger than Lin Xiulian. They are eighteen this year and will be nineteen after the New Year.

Liu Jifen was eager to marry off her daughter, but Qin Shan had received some education and was reluctant to part with her.

Therefore, he was not in a hurry to marry off his daughter, and always thought about choosing a family with better conditions.

Just as the two families were immersed in the festive atmosphere of making dumplings, two unexpected people arrived at Chen Yongqiang's courtyard.

"Is young friend Yongqiang home?" An old man's voice came from the courtyard.

Hearing the sound, Chen Yongqiang put down the cleaver he was using to chop the filling and went out to check.

As soon as I pushed open the kitchen door, I saw an old man standing in front of me.

Hu Chuyao, dressed in shamanic attire, stood quietly behind the old man.

She wore a bird-shaped hat, with beads hanging from the brim swaying gently, obscuring her face.

"Is there something you need from me?" Chen Yongqiang recognized the old man; he was Hu Jiuhua, an elder of the Hu family, known as Master Hu Jiu.

"There is indeed something important I would like to discuss with you, young friend," Hu Jiuhua said politely.

"Then come in and sit down!" Chen Yongqiang said warmly, even though he didn't know why the Hu family wanted to see him.

Hu Jiuhua saw several heads peeking out from behind Chen Yongqiang: "We won't go in, could we talk in private for a moment?"

Chen Yongqiang, still puzzled, followed the two men outside into the courtyard: "Now you can tell me, right?"

"Here's what happened," Hu Chuyao said softly, taking a step forward.

"After the winter solstice ceremony that day, we went home and cast a divination using our family's secret method."

"The divination indicates that the area around Qinglong Mountain will likely be quite turbulent around the Spring Festival this year."

After hearing Hu Chuyao's words, Chen Yongqiang was puzzled: "What does this have to do with me, a hunter?"

"You are God's agent, of course it's relevant." Hu Chuyao looked at him calmly.

Chen Yongqiang was startled. The Hu family was indeed quite capable, as they were able to see through his identity.

"Since we've come this far, there's no need for me to hide anything. I know a thing or two about the rules of the mountains, and some things can't be avoided. Since your Hu family has specifically come to our door, you might as well just say it: how do you want me to cooperate?"

Hu Chuyao's beaded hat swayed slightly: "The 29th of the twelfth lunar month is New Year's Eve, which is also the time of year when evil spirits are most likely to arise."

"We are preparing to set up an altar to ward off evil spirits. Brother Chen, you have divine power, and we would like to ask for your help to protect the peace of this place."

Chen Yongqiang immediately thought of a legend. It is said that in ancient times, there was an exceptionally ferocious monster named "Xi".

It has a ferocious appearance, with long, sharp horns on its head and eyes like copper bells. It lives deep in the mountains and dense forests year-round.

This monster has a terrible habit: every year on that cold winter night when the old year is about to end and the new year is about to begin.

The evening beasts would then emerge and wreak havoc in nearby villages.

It not only preys on livestock, but sometimes also injures people, bringing great disasters to the people.

This year, the twelfth lunar month is a short month, so the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month will be New Year's Eve.

"What do I need to do?" Chen Yongqiang was still not quite sure what he could do specifically.

"You'll be in charge of guarding the area, and we'll handle the sacrificial rites," Hu Chuyao explained her purpose.

The notification sound in Chen Yongqiang's mind rang at the right time:

[Assist the Hu clan in driving away the Xi Beast and protecting the peace of the local people. Rewards for completing the task: 200 Blessing Points, and expansion of one acre of your Spirit Field.]

While the Blessing Points are certainly valuable, what Chen Yongqiang covets even more is that acre of spirit field. After its expansion, the planting of many rare medicinal herbs can be put on the agenda.

"Okay, I'll definitely be there that day!"

Both parties agreed to meet at Fengxiao Valley in Qinglong Mountain on that day, where the Hu family would set up an altar at the entrance of the valley.

As Chen Yongqiang watched the two figures disappear, a thought came to his mind: "Isn't that mysterious cave at the end of Wind Howling Valley?"

In the past, Chen Yongqiang would never have believed such legends.

But since he was bound to the Mountain God Guardian System, he has seen too many supernatural beings, so he has no choice but to believe.

Chen Yongqiang walked back to the kitchen, and Qin Liping couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yongqiang, what did they want to see you about?"

The Hu family is a well-known shamanic family in this area, and their actions are always shrouded in mystery.

"It's just a small matter, I'd like to ask for your help." Chen Yongqiang intended to simply brush it off.

But Qin Liping pressed further, "What kind of help are you giving?"

"It's because a special offering is needed on the night of the 29th of the twelfth lunar month." Chen Yongqiang's explanation was reasonable.

Qin Shan had personally witnessed Hu Chuyao's sacrificial ceremony by the reservoir. He scolded his daughter in a low voice, "Just make your dumplings and don't ask so many questions."

Qin Liping shrank back, not daring to make a sound.

Lin Xiulian, who was cooking dumplings nearby, also had many questions, but seeing that there were many people in the room, she didn't ask any more.

After a while, the dumplings were ready.

"Come on, have a taste!" Lin Xiulian called out, holding a plate of steaming dumplings.

After a busy day, the group made a total of one or two thousand dumplings, enough for Chen Yongqiang and his wife to eat until next spring.

In the evening, many people gathered in the kitchen to watch TV.

Liang Meie gestured to Chen Yongqiang with her eyes to go outside, and the two of them walked out of the kitchen one after the other.

"On the 27th of the twelfth lunar month, my family will be slaughtering a rooster. Why don't you come over and have a couple of drinks?"

"Is this appropriate?" Chen Yongqiang still had some concerns.

Openly visiting a widow's house would inevitably attract gossip if word got out.

"Don't worry, you can go at noon. I've already spoken with my parents-in-law. They mainly want to thank you for taking care of our family during this time," Liang Meie said sincerely.

Chen Yongqiang was surprised to find that Liang Meie was a grateful person: "Alright, I'll come over then."

After they agreed, the two returned to the kitchen to continue watching TV, and no one noticed their brief absence.

In the past few months, Liang Meie has made a lot of money by trading mountain products with Chen Yongqiang.

She knew in her heart that if she wanted a long-term relationship, she had to hold on tightly to Chen Yongqiang, this big tree.

Chen Yongqiang's eyes were fixed on the television screen, but his mind had already wandered far away, repeatedly weighing the events of New Year's Eve.

"Right now, besides that spear, it seems there's really nothing that can deal with the possible appearance of the Twilight Beasts..."

However, the reward is really tempting. If the spirit field can be expanded by one acre, there are many more things that can be planted.

At this very moment, the depths of the mysterious cave are not utterly silent.

Unusual black smoke seeped from the rock wall, and vines hanging from the cave entrance moved erratically without wind.

Several pebbles rolled down, indicating that some powerful creature was about to awaken here.