Siheyuan: The Temptation of the Mountains

Xue Yao took the demon pill and examined it carefully. "This demon pill contains a powerful demonic energy. It is the essence of the python."

Lin Ze was delighted when he heard this, "Then can this demon pill help you cover up your aura?"

Xue Yao hesitated for a moment, "I'm not sure, but I can try."

After saying that, Xue Yao held the demon pill in her hand and circulated her magic power. After a moment, she was surprised to find that her aura was completely covered up.

"Great! Now you can move freely in the outside world." Lin Ze said happily.

Xueyao was also very excited, "Thank you, Lin Ze."

The two decided to go out and try it immediately. Lin Ze took Xue Yao out of the space and came outside.

Xueyao felt it and found that the discomfort she had felt before was gone. She ran excitedly on the snow.

Lin Ze looked at Xueyao's cheerful figure and his heart was filled with joy.

Xueyao spun around in the snow, a huge smile on her face.

She hasn't returned to her original form for many years. If she hadn't retained her sanity and hadn't been doing good deeds, she might have been like the python, with only animal nature left.

Xue Yao turned around a few times on the spot, then suddenly threw herself into Lin Ze's arms and kissed him hard on the cheek.

"Thank you, Lin Ze." Xue Yao said softly, "Meeting you may be the luckiest thing in my life."

Lin Ze was startled by Xueyao's sudden action, and his face instantly turned red. But he still hugged Xueyao gently, "You're welcome, this is what I should do."

At this time, the snowflakes falling from the sky became denser, as if they were blessing them.

Lin Ze and Xue Yao held hands and walked in the snow together, enjoying the tranquility and beauty.

As they walked, they soon arrived in front of the hot spring valley. Lin Ze remembered that there might be danger here, so he reminded Xue Yao to be careful.

However, Xueyao smiled and said, "With you by my side, I'm not afraid at all."

So they walked into the Hot Spring Valley together, trying to explore the unique and mysterious landforms here.

"Xueyao, you have been in the Hot Spring Valley all the time. Are you the owner here?"

"No, the hot springs here have the effect of clearing the meridians and cleansing the marrow. I used to live in the mountains and discovered this place a hundred years ago."

Xue Yao said with a gloomy look, "Every time the moon is full, my intelligence disappears. At that time, I will be no different from an ordinary beast, and all my abilities will disappear."

"So, the two times you were injured before were both on full moon nights?" Lin Ze asked.

"Yes, after losing my spiritual consciousness, I don't remember how I was injured at all." Xue Yao said.

"Next time when the moon is full, hide in the space, and you will never be hurt again."

"That black bear, could it be a monster?" Lin Ze said as he walked towards the hot spring, took off his cotton jacket, and soaked in the hot spring again wearing only his autumn johns.

Xueyao was embarrassed to stare at Lin Ze's eight-pack abs, so she turned her head away shyly.

"It was born less than five years ago, it can't be a monster. It usually acts according to the instincts of a wild animal. Don't blame it..."

"I don't blame it. I just thought that since you will live with me in the future, this hot spring valley needs someone to guard it. The black bear is a good choice."

"...Lin Ze." Xue Yao hesitated for a moment, then said, "Rather than staying in your space, I would rather have a small house in the Hot Spring Valley."

When Lin Ze heard this, his heart ached slightly. He felt sorry for Xue Yao.

"You can live here if you want." Before agreeing, Lin Ze added, "On the fifteenth day of the full moon, I want you to find me in advance and hide in the space."

After Lin Ze finished speaking, he looked at Xue Yao and asked again, "Can you do it?"

Xueyao showed a hint of joy on her face and nodded heavily, "I must be able to do it."

Lin Ze smiled when he heard that. It was very simple for him to build the wooden house. He just cut down some big trees in the woods, put them into the space, and then cut them neatly with his mind.

Lin Ze originally wanted to take out the wooden boards and build the wooden house, but he found that it would be much more troublesome.

He simply built the entire two-story wooden house in the space, and after it was completed, he buried the foundation next to the hot spring where a pit had been dug in advance.

"Xueyao, are you sure you don't want to go back with me for the New Year?"

"Lin Ze, you are still young, and I will have no status if I go back with you..."

Xueyao said, "Your family all know that you have a white fox named Xueyao. If I go back with you, your family will also become suspicious."

"this…"

Lin Ze was actually speechless. He knew Xue Yao was right. Hot Spring Valley was the best destination for Xue Yao for the time being.

Lin Ze looked at the beautiful hot spring valley in front of him and secretly made up his mind to let Xueyao live a happy life here.

He began to decorate the wooden house and arrange furniture to make it full of home warmth.

At night, under the starlight, Lin Ze and Xue Yao sat on the lawn in front of the house, looking up at the starry sky. "Xue Yao, although we can't go home together for the New Year, we can spend an unforgettable New Year here." Lin Ze said softly.

Xueyao leaned on Lin Ze's shoulder and smiled gently, "As long as you are by my side, anywhere is home."

"Later, pretend today is New Year's Eve, the first year I spend with you!"

Lin Ze and Xue Yao embraced each other and welcomed the arrival of the new year. There may be many unknown challenges in their future, but at this moment, they have each other's company and love.

Time soon came to sunset. Lin kissed Xueyao's soft hair and said, "I have to go back to my grandparents' house first. I will come to see you after they fall asleep at night."

Xue Yao nodded obediently, rested her head on Lin Ze's shoulder, and hugged Lin Ze's waist with both hands, reluctantly saying, "You have to come back soon."

"…Don't worry, it will be quick."

When Lin Ze returned to his grandparents' house, he hunted two pheasants. The heavy snow in winter blocked the mountains, the roads were difficult to travel, and the prey became less and less.

He didn't hunt seriously, so he was lucky enough to catch two pheasants.

When they returned to their grandparents' house, dinner was just ready. Lin Changgui felt so distressed when he saw Lin Ze returning to the house with snow all over his head.

"Xiao Ze, it's snowing heavily and we can't catch any prey, so let's not go out."

"Grandpa, I know what's going on."

After Lin Ze and his family had dinner, he found an excuse to sneak out. He walked towards the hot spring valley with difficulty, walking on the snow and against the wind.

When he arrived at the hot spring valley, Xueyao had been waiting in front of the wooden house for a long time. Seeing Lin Ze's figure, Xueyao's eyes were full of joy.

Lin Ze handed Xue Yao the newly shot pheasant and hugged her tightly. They went into the house together, lit the fire, and prepared to welcome the new year.

The room was filled with a warm atmosphere, Lin Ze and Xue Yao snuggled up to each other, sharing each other's stories and dreams. Their hearts were getting closer and closer, as if this small wooden house was their whole world.

As the night deepened, the New Year's bell rang. Lin Ze and Xue Yao looked at the snowy scene outside the window, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future.

"Xueyao, in the new year, let's work together to make this hot spring valley even better." Lin Ze said affectionately.