Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 320 - 318

Chapter 320: Chapter 318

The emperor saw everything but remained silent, merely encouraging everyone to continue the hunt and not spoil the fun.

The Prime Minister’s wife was taken back to the tent where the imperial doctor needed to give her an acupuncture treatment to release the infected blood.

After such an incident, Xiao’er assumed that the hunt would be abandoned halfway. Unexpectedly, it continued.

"Father Emperor has experienced dangers that are a hundred times worse than this. This small matter would not bother him," Shangguan Xuanyi explained.

Xiao’er nodded in understanding. True, to accomplish great things entailed considerable sacrifices. The throne, was indeed such a thing—it demanded the corresponding responsibility from those who held it.

Occasionally, a roe deer or a deer would dart past in the forest, only to be swiftly killed by either Shangguan Xuanyi or Xiao’er.

"Master, come over here quickly." The voice of the golden python echoed in Xiao’er’s mind.

Xiao’er could sense the excitement in the python’s voice. Did it find something good?

"Brother Shangguan, let’s go over there!" Xiao’er thought of something and said to the two soldiers in front who were collecting the game: "You two take these game back first. You don’t have to follow us."

The two soldiers then looked to Shangguan Xuanyi for confirmation.

"Do as Lord Rui’an says." Shangguan Xuanyi nodded to them.

Only then did the two soldiers respectfully retreat.

"Brother Shangguan, let’s go this way." Xiao’er pointed to the east.

"Alright."

Shangguan Xuanyi was very familiar with the hunting ground. There was a waterfall in the east with a beautiful view. He initially planned to show it to her anyway.

As they traveled further, the vigorous thundering of water filled the air.

"Is there a waterfall ahead?"

"Yes."

They quickly arrived at the waterfall. Xiao’er watched the water pouring down like clouds from the high cliff. The cliff was so high that it was enveloped in a haze of mist halfway up, resulting in an intense thundering that hurt the ears. It was quite a sight.

"Master, hurry up and come!" The golden python poked its head out from the middle of the waterfall.

Xiao’er looked up at the top of the cliff, thinking that if a house were built there, you could probably reach out and touch the stars!

But how long would it take to climb up there? They needed to return to the main camp before nightfall. Otherwise, what would people think?

"Brother Shangguan, do you think your Qinggong skill can help me go up to the middle of that waterfall?"

"Huh?" The noise from the waterfall was too loud, and Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t hear what Xiao’er said clearly. He turned his head to look at Xiao’er, prompting her to repeat herself.

Xiao’er pointed towards the middle of the waterfall, "Brother Shangguan, I want to go there!"

Shangguan Xuanyi looked in the direction Xiao’er pointed, "Towards the middle of the mountain?"

Xiao’er nodded.

"I can only take you up for a short distance, you’ll have to climb the rest by yourself. What’s up there? I can get it for you!" It would be much easier for him to go up alone rather than carrying her.

Moreover, the cliff was steep. It would be too dangerous for her to go up there.

"I’m not sure, but I want to go up." Xiao’er shook her head, refusing Shangguan Xuanyi’s proposal.

Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t say anything more. Xiao’er’s physical ability was good, and she shouldn’t have any problems climbing.

Besides, if she insisted on going up and followed him sneakily behind his back, it would give him a headache. So, it was better to keep her within his sight and let her follow!

He circled one arm around Xiao’er’s waist and extended the other to balance their bodies. With two jumps, they were at the foot of the mountain.

As the water mist hit their faces, both of their hair and clothes were soon covered with a layer of moisture.

Shangguan Xuanyi tightened his arm around Xiao’er and with a burst of strength, leapt up a little more.

They went up again like this, with Shangguan Xuanyi’s one hand tightly clinging to the rock and the other arm around Xiao’er, "This is as far as I can take you. There’s no ground above this point."

Xiao’er nodded, "Brother Shangguan, you can let go, I’m holding on tight."

Shangguan Xuanyi nodded and let go of her hand, "You go first, I’ll follow. Be careful, and hold on tight!"

If she was in front, he would be ready to assist her in case of any accidents.

Xiao’er nodded.

The two of them had made a great plan, but it was all in vain.

The golden python swung its tail, trapping them firmly before carrying them directly into the cave behind the waterfall.

Xiao’er: The golden python is mighty! This function is way too convenient!

"Master, please follow me." The golden python released them and then shrank again, moving nimbly through the cave.

Shangguan Xuanyi held Xiao’er’s hand and followed.

"Aren’t you afraid? The golden python is quite powerful."

"Isn’t it an old friend?"

Old friend? Xiao’er kept silent. His description was indeed quite apt.

After listening to Shangguan Xuanyi’s words, the golden python thought that this human didn’t seem so annoying.

The golden python stopped, laid its whole body on a huge stone, turned its head to look at Xiao’er in a flattering manner.

They were both stunned!

At the top of the cave, directly under the blue sky, under the white light, part of the huge rock was a green as jade, glossy at the white parts...

This rock is enormous! And this enormous rock is made out of jade!

Xiao’er ran over, spread out her hands and lay on top of it. With this, won’t she be able to live in a house made of white jade and ride in a carriage made of gold?

Shangguan Xuanyi was also shocked by this huge piece of jade.

His father’s dragon throne was made out of a single piece of jade, which was already considered a rare sight in a thousand years.

How big is this piece? Not to mention making a dragon throne, even a bed could be made from it. No, even a bed is too small, even a ship would be enough!

But how would they transport such a huge piece of jade back? As soon as Shangguan Xuanyi thought of this, the piece of jade in front of him disappeared.

He had forgotten it could be done this way...

Actually, Xiao’er regretted it the moment she put the jade into her space. She was worried that the cave would collapse without the support of the stone. Though they could hide in the space, they would also be buried once they went out of the space. They can’t live in the space forever, can they?

Luckily, her worries were in vain.

A huge pit appeared in front of their eyes!

"Let’s get out of here quickly!" Shangguan Xuanyi was also worried that the removal of the stone might compromise the cave’s stability, leading to a collapse.

Xiao’er nodded her head.

The golden python suddenly enlarged and indicated them to sit on its back.

Shangguan Xuanyi unceremoniously pulled Xiao’er and sat down.

The golden python then began to climb the cave wall towards the top.

At the cliff’s summit, an ancient ginkgo tree had intertwined roots and branches forming elegant shapes. It had quietly stood there, blooming and withering, renewing and falling leaves for over a thousand years.

"A thousand-year-old ginkgo!" My goodness! Today’s luck is inconceivably good!

Seeing that Xiao’er liked the tree, the golden python stopped.

Xiao’er placed her hand on the trunk and silently thought, "Store!"

The ginkgo tree disappeared.

Feeling the ground start to loosen under its body, the golden python quickly moved far away.

Shangguan Xuanyi held Xiao’er tight as a loud noise came from behind them.