LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 204: The Goddess of Luo
Chapter 204: The Goddess of Luo
“Snap!”
“Snap!”…
Xu Lian extended his fingers like a sword, and with a wave of golden energy, he chopped down a large tree.
Next, he stripped the branches and leaves from the tree, cutting the trunk into sections.
Then he split the sections in half, and then in half again, and again… until he had a pile of wooden planks and beams.
He began building a wooden cabin on the grass, preparing a comfortable nest for himself. He was ready to settle here for the long haul.
This was his usual approach. If he couldn’t resist it, he might as well make the best of the present.
After finishing the cabin, he gathered some dry branches, started a bonfire and hunted some wild game with good meat. He roasted it and ate it heartily.
The old vine was pleased with his behavior. Its aged voice chuckled, “That’s more like it. Give up the idea of escaping and stay here obediently. I’ll even catch some beautiful women for you. Life will be quite pleasant.”
Xu Lian ate his roasted meat silently, not wanting to engage in conversation.
The old vine asked, “Shall I capture some women for you now? Which type do you prefer? Docile and obedient, fiery and spirited, or charming and seductive?”
“…” Xu Lian instinctively wanted to say, “One of each,” but he thought better of it. Kidnapping people like this was just too immoral. “Forget it. I don’t need it for now. I’m doing fine on my own.”
The old vine didn’t push any further. “If you get lonely and need some female company, just let me know.”
After eating and drinking his fill, Xu Lian lay down on the grass, gazing at the blue sky.
Vines extended from the mountain, touching and probing the divine light emanating from his body. Clearly, they were studying the divine laws that he now carried with him.
Xu Lian ignored them, closing his eyes and falling asleep.
The next day, Xu Lian dug a pond in front of his cabin and channeled mountain spring water into it. He could use it as a fish pond, raising some fish and planting lotus flowers for decoration. It could also be used as a swimming pool. What kind of villa didn’t have a swimming pool?
On the third day he built a fence around the cabin, creating a courtyard. He planted various wildflowers in the courtyard and caught some young, tender wild animals to raise. It was a one-man farmhouse retreat.
On the fourth day, he found a few large stones, hollowed them out to make stone jars, and gathered some fruit to brew wine. Without wine, holidays and celebrations would lack atmosphere.
The fifth day…
The sixth, seventh, eighth days…
Half a month later, Xu Lian stared blankly at his completed farmhouse villa. With everything done, he had nothing left to do…
Then he began to grow restless, occasionally swatting away the vines that fluttered around him.
The old vine chuckled, “Young people are so impatient. Before I achieved any cultivation, I couldn’t even move. I was wrapped around an old tree for over a thousand years. You’ve only been here a few days, and you’re already restless. Fine, I’ll find you a woman.”
Xu Lian was conflicted. If this continued, he would go mad. He decided to drop the hard act and adopt the “true fragrance” principle. “It would be nice to have someone to keep me company…”
The old vine asked, “What kind do you want?”
Xu Lian raised two fingers. “Two requirements. First, she must come willingly. You can’t kidnap her. If you do that, I won’t accept her. Second, she must be beautiful.”
The old vine said, “Any other requirements? You can be more specific. After all, the world is a big place. There’s bound to be a woman who suits your tastes.”
Really? I don’t believe it… Xu Lian thought of the Goddess of Luo from the “Ode to the Goddess of Luo” and immediately recited, “Her shape is like a startled swan, graceful like a wandering dragon. Her radiance outshines the autumn chrysanthemum, her splendor rivals the spring pine. She is like a light cloud that hides the moon, drifting like snow in the wind.
From afar, she gleams like the sun rising in the morning clouds; up close, she burns like a lotus emerging from clear waves.
Her figure is slender yet balanced, her shoulders as if carved, her waist like a tied ribbon.
Her neck is long and elegant, her skin pure and exposed, unadorned yet flawless.
Her hair is like a towering cloud, her eyebrows are curved and delicate, her lips are red and bright, her teeth are white and pure.
Her eyes are bright and inviting, her cheeks dimpled, her beauty captivating, her demeanor calm and composed.
Her tenderness is boundless, her charm lies in her words”.
The old vine remained silent for a long time.
Xu Lian smiled. “If you can find someone like that, I’ll stay here peacefully. You can study the divine laws on me as much as you want.”
The old vine grumbled, “Are you talking about the Goddess of Nine Heavens?”
Xu Lian was confused. “Who is the Nine Heavens Goddess?”
The old vine didn’t explain, not wanting Xu Lian to fixate on her. “I’ll try my best to find someone.”
So Xu Lian waited day after day.
When the old vine brought a woman before him more than ten days later, he was stunned. Then, his eyes lit up with admiration.
Although she didn’t perfectly match the description from the “Ode to the Goddess of Luo”, she was close enough-her long, elegant neck, her cloud-like hair, her bright, inviting eyes…
Who could resist such a woman? Xu Lian’s heart was burning with desire.
The vines wrapped around the woman loosened and then discreetly retreated…
Xu Lian looked at her. “What is your name?”
The woman seemed to understand why she was here. With her face slightly red, she curtsied. “My name is Lu Yixuan.”
“Why did you come here?”
This was something that Xu Lian needed to clarify first. If the Old Vine had kidnapped her, that would be unacceptable. However, judging by her demeanor, it didn’t seem like she had been forced.
The woman replied, “I am the princess of a small kingdom. The old immortal said that if I was willing to come here and serve you, he would protect my father’s dynasty”.
Wow, so she’s a princess from a small kingdom. No wonder her demeanor is so refined… Xu Lian understood. “How do you feel about me? If you have no feelings for me, I won’t force you to stay. You can rest assured that the old… immortal will still protect your father’s dynasty.”
The woman studied Xu Lian carefully. “You are handsome and exceptional, the most exceptional man I have ever met. I am willing to stay and serve you.”
Xu Lian was pleased. “Are you serious?”
The woman nodded gently. “I am.”
What was he waiting for? Xu Lian took her hand and led her into the cabin, closing the simple wooden door behind them. They consummated their relationship.
Much later, he checked the favorability level.
【Name: Xu Lian】
【Rank: Sixth Stage Great Grandmaster】
【Skills: Four Symbols Battle Tactics (a joint attack technique requiring four people), Great Desolate Dragon Grasping Technique, Sacred Spirit Record (an immortal technique supplement), Breaking Wind Sword Technique (Volumes 1-3)…】
【Items: Sword of Destruction (not equipped)】
【Note 1: Lu Yixuan’s favorability toward you is 70/100】
【Note 2: You currently have two unused progression points】
Seeing the 70 favorability, Xu Lian felt reassured. It confirmed that the Old Vine hadn’t kidnapped her. Otherwise, her favorability wouldn’t be so high.
Xu Lian glanced at her sleeping form, his eyes flickering with thoughts.
Now was the perfect time, when the Old Vine was most relaxed. Opportunities were fleeting, and he couldn’t afford to miss this one. He quietly took out the purple jade token and focused his mind on it, activating its communication function.
For days, he had been looking for an opportunity to use the jade token. Unfortunately, the old vine’s senses were too sharp. He had been worried that if Old Vine discovered it, he would never get another chance.
Now was undoubtedly the best time. The old vine probably wouldn’t pay attention to him right now.