Chapter 110: Caged Bird

Liuhanxi followed Yan Xiao to stand above Zhaolin Stream. Before them lay a paradise, with green mountains and clear waters enveloped in celestial energy. The palaces had blue tiles, white walls, and red columns, floating among the mountains and waters, a breathtaking sight that captivated the heart.
"Do you like it?" Yan Xiao.
"You know, to me, a thatched cottage and a palace are no different. If you ask whether I like it or not, I prefer the thatched cottage in my southern realm." Liu Huanxi said coldly.
```html“It’s not convenient to return to the Southern Region for the time being. You can stay here for a while, and I will...” Yan Xiao wanted to explain, but Liu Hanxi interrupted him.
“Anywhere is fine, just go down!”```
Two people landed in front of the "Purple Cloud Palace". The two celestial officials, Wei Li and Chen Xin, stepped forward to bow: "Divine Lord, Priestess."
Liuhuan Xi did not respond, only glancing back at what was behind her, saying nothing, her face growing cold.
“What's wrong? You look pale, is it the cold rain that's got you? Why not go inside and rest for a bit?” Yan Xiao asked with concern.
“The barrier is good.” Liu Hanxi smiled at him, but that smile was almost a slap in the face.
Weiyi has served the goddess, so he is responsible for taking care of Liu Hanxi. He is about to lead her to their room when Liu Hanxi raises her head and points with her chin to the highest palace, saying, “I want to live there.”
Wei Li looked at Yan Xiao and saw Yan Xiao nod slightly. He then explained, “I think you like that hall because it’s close to the water and a bit too damp. If you want to live there, just go ahead.”
"I'm alone." Liu Huanxi coldly glanced at Yan Xiao and added.
Yan Xiao was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "Alright, I won't disturb you. Take a good rest for a few days."
The palace outside was built into the mountainside, almost suspended over the canyon, very close to the falling divine spring. Inside the room, one could hear the murmuring sound of flowing water, and standing on the corridor, the moisture from the water could dampen one's face.
Though it is winter outside, here it is warm like spring. Liu Huanxi entered the hall, while the person behind her, Wei Li, was locked outside the hall doors.
Yan Xiao did not approach; instead, he looked up at her in front of the Purple Sky Hall. Seeing her enter the hall alone, he felt somewhat downcast, knowing that Liu Huanxi was angry.
“She’s used to being alone, you don’t need to get too close.” Yan Xiao instructed Wei Li again.
Yan Xiao turned around and went back inside the hall to rest. He had indeed lost some magical power, and quite a bit at that, but it wasn't because of the matter concerning Yinling Mountain. If Hua Qingkong truly came to take someone, it would probably require a desperate effort. Thankfully, Liu Huanxi took the initiative to follow him.
The day and night here are no different from those on Earth, unlike the Heavenly Realm, which only has daytime.
So when he came out after resting for a while, it was already evening. He stood in front of the Purple Cloud Palace, searching for Liu Huanxi's figure, and saw her sitting by the stream fishing, so he walked over.
柳寒兮半躺在涧边石台之上，一手衬着头，一手持着杆，眼定定望着深潭。阎霄走到她身后，也依她的姿势紧贴着她躺下，右手去接了她的鱼杆抓住。
“Is there any fish?” Yan Xiao's nose brushed against the hair by her ear.
“I don't know.” Liu Huanxi replied. It seemed there were not many catches.
“Is what Wei Li made edible?”
“It's acceptable.” Liu Hanxi has no high demands for food, clothing, and shelter.
“Are there any issues with your health?” Yan Xiao asked with concern.
“I’m fine, what about you?” Liu Hanxi retorted.
“I... don't have it either,” he replied, his lips naturally close to her face. The fishing rod in his right hand also loosened, wrapping around her, hoping she would turn around so they could embrace and lie together.
Guan Hanxi truly turned around, but instead of giving a kiss, he just stared into his eyes and asked, "I still have some distance from the original Qi Xiaoyue, and there are some spells I haven't been able to recall, along with some memories that are fragmented."
“No worries, we have plenty of time. Take your time to think and practice,” Yan Xiao thought, realizing that she was concerned about these matters, so he eased her mind.
“So, what about your previous Qi Xiaoyue? Would she also allow you to be locked in this birdcage? Or would she tear down your palace?” Liu Hanxi’s voice grew colder, and her face turned icy as she pushed Yan Xiao away and stood up.
“Moon... I... didn't intend to trap you...” Yan Xiao said somewhat panicked.
“Do you think I said this without confirming it first? You let me in but won't let me out. My beasts, whether divine beasts or spirits, are trapped outside your barrier. What do you mean by this?” Liu Hanyu dodged his outstretched hand.
“Moon, Moon, please don't be angry! I'm just afraid someone will hurt you, and you can't protect yourself right now!” Yan Xiao said anxiously.
“How old are you, God Lord?” Liu Hanxi changed the subject.
“Twenty-seven thousand four hundred and nineteen years old.”
Liuhuanxi nodded and said, “That’s true, I’ll probably only live for seventy or eighty more years; in the long span of time with the gods and the sun and moon, it’s nothing.”
Before Yan Xiao could regain his senses, he saw Liu Huanxi leap into the deep pool, swimming like a fish. Her plain white dress stood out against the black water, and as Yan Xiao watched her swim deeper, he hesitated again, his steps retreating. He quietly observed her as she swam back.
By the time she had enjoyed herself and returned to shore, Yan Xiao was no longer by the bank. Wei Li was nearby, handing her a piece of clothing to put on. Back in the hall, Wei Li had already prepared hot water and clean clothes for her.
She was taking a bath inside the house, while Wei Li waited outside. He gently called out, “Shaman, the deity has allowed me to re-establish the barrier for your free entry and exit. However, please note that the Zhuanglin Stream realm is a territory between heaven and man, which has both advantages and many inconveniences. Divine beasts can enter, but spirits cannot, so I hope you won't hold it against me.”
Liuhuanxi silently chanted a spell upon hearing this, and sure enough, Qiongqi appeared outside the hall. The reason Liuhuanxi called it forth was that it had been struck with a whip by Yan Xiao that day.
“Qiongqi, come in.” Liu Huanxi softly called.
Qiongqi obediently entered the hall and lay next to Liu Huanxi's bathtub. Liu Huanxi noticed a deep red wound on its body, extending from its left front leg to its back.
Liú Hánxī waved to it in the morning, and it came over, gently resting its forehead against hers. She stroked its chin with her right hand and whispered in its ear: "Next time you see him, stay far away; he is not the King of Beiji."
“巫女，我来给神兽治它的伤。”危离在门外主动求道。
柳寒兮轻拍拍穷奇，说：“去吧。”
穷奇听话地退出房间，它在廊下徘徊了一阵，不想靠近危离。它知道危离是只狐，虽现在是仙官，它也有些瞧不上眼。
```htmlEven in danger, it was not angry. It approached and raised its hand to soothe its wound; wherever his hand touched, the wound had already healed completely.
Qiongqi spotted Yanxiao standing outside the hall not far away, and couldn't help but let out a low growl before flying into the sky and disappearing from sight.```