After entering the ancient house, Aili looked left and right. It was her first time entering such an ancient house, and she was very curious about everything inside.
"Fu Hua, welcome back," a young girl in the ancient house said to Fu Hua.
"Yes, I need to go to Mount Taixu," Fu Hua said to the girl.
"Yes, Fu Hua, when do you plan to enter Mount Taixu?"
"Rest for a day, then enter the mountain tomorrow," Fu Hua said as she walked deeper into the house.
"Alright, Fu Hua, your room has been arranged. It's still your previous room, and your companion's room is next to yours," the girl said, following behind Fu Hua.
"Miss Li, you don't need to keep calling me 'adult,' because I don't have my former strength now," Fu Hua said as she walked.
The girl, referred to as Miss Li, smiled and said, "Fu Hua, you don't need to be modest. Even if you don't have your former strength, China grew under your protection. No matter what, you are our immortal."
"Alright, please help prepare dinner," Fu Hua said no more. After all, this was China's decision.
"Alright, Fu Hua, please go rest with your companion first. I will come to inform you both when dinner is ready." After saying that, Miss Li retreated and left.
Only Fu Hua and Aili were left in the front hall of the ancient house.
Fu Hua looked at Aili, who was looking around and touching things.
Fu Hua didn't know what expression to use, though she usually didn't show much emotion anyway.
"Aili, let's go. Let's go to our room first and put down your suitcase," Fu Hua said to Aili.
"Ah, okay, coming now." Aili pulled her suitcase and quickly walked to Fu Hua's side.
Then Fu Hua walked in front, and Aili followed behind.
They passed through the front hall and entered a very large courtyard.
Aili hadn't expected Fu Hua to live in such a large courtyard. She curiously looked at the various plants in the courtyard, many of which she had never seen at the academy.
"Haven't you seen these plants?" Fu Hua asked curiously.
"Hmm, I haven't seen them, but I, Aili, am curious about everything in this world. Even if it's not the first time I've seen something, I'll still be curious to observe and appreciate it ♬~" Aili said with a smile.
As she spoke, Aili even reached out and touched the flowers in front of her.
Looking at this scene, Fu Hua felt an increasing sense of familiarity. It was as if someone used to be like this.
Seeing Fu Hua standing still, Aili walked up to her and waved her hand in front of Fu Hua's face.
"Hua, why are you spacing out? Were you attracted by Aili's beautiful figure ♬~" Aili said with a smile.
At this moment, Fu Hua seemed to see the reflection of another person in Aili's eyes.
"Probably," Fu Hua said, taking a deep breath.
After all, she couldn't tell Aili that looking at her reminded her of someone else she might be very familiar with.
Although Aili probably wouldn't mind, it was better not to say it.
Fu Hua walked around Aili and continued towards the room.
"Mm-hmm~" Aili chuckled softly before following behind Fu Hua.
But Aili still maintained that curious demeanor about everything.
Aili didn't know why, but she had never been this curious even at Saint Freya.
Sure enough, was it because she had traveled far from home!
Upon reaching the room, Aili looked at the room's layout, which was completely different from the rooms at the academy.
She excitedly ran directly to the window and pushed it open.
She didn't know why she did this, but she just didn't like completely enclosed spaces.
Looking at the scenery outside the window, Aili's heart also calmed down a little.
The scenery outside the window was even more beautiful, without any trace of industrialization.
She turned her head to look inside the room, then Aili looked at her suitcase.
In the entire ancient-style room, there was a very out-of-place suitcase. Aili immediately pouted her lips and began to search for a place in the room to hide the suitcase.
After looking for a while, Aili looked at the wardrobe next to her, gestured with her hand a couple of times, and then Aili directly pulled her suitcase to the wardrobe.
But when she opened the wardrobe, she gave up the idea of stuffing the suitcase inside.
Because the wardrobe was full of clothes, and they all looked so good!
Aili reached out and took out a piece, holding it up against herself.
The sizes of these clothes seemed to fit her body perfectly.
That is to say, this room had already been prepared when Aili followed Fu Hua here.
Finally, Aili looked at her suitcase and fell into thought.
When Fu Hua came to call Aili for dinner, she saw Aili staring blankly at her suitcase.
"Aili, dinner is ready," Fu Hua said, standing at the doorway.
"Ah, is dinner ready?" Aili still looked at the suitcase, conflicted.
But in the end, she still placed the suitcase by the bedside. After all, no matter where she put it, it would be conspicuous, so she might as well put it in a somewhat useful place.
"Alright, Hua, where are we eating dinner? Aili is really looking forward to China's dinner, you know ♬~" Aili said, walking to Fu Hua's side.
"China's dinner will not disappoint you." After saying that, Fu Hua walked in front, leading Aili to the dining area.
Upon arriving at the dining area, Aili looked at the table full of dishes.
"Hua, are you sure there's this much for dinner?" Aili said, swallowing.
"Yes, this is dinner." Fu Hua was also wondering why there was so much more dinner this time.
"Then can Aili start eating?" Aili asked Fu Hua.
"Yes, just sit down and eat. Don't be reserved." Fu Hua walked directly to the nearest seat and sat down.
Aili followed and sat next to Fu Hua.
"This! So delicious!" After taking the first bite, Aili's eyes immediately lit up as she looked at the other dishes.
"Hmm, the food here is very authentic." Fu Hua slowly took a sip of the wine that was served.
Looking at Fu Hua, Aili also turned her gaze to the cup beside her hand.
Inside was a very clear drink.
Aili picked it up and sniffed it. It smelled like fruit juice, and also some... other herbal scent?
Aili took a sip. Sweet!
Then Aili directly finished the drink in the cup in one gulp.
Fu Hua had originally wanted to reach out to stop her, but by the time her hand extended, Aili had already raised the cup and drunk it all.
"Delicious." Aili genuinely thought this 'juice' was delicious.
"Is that so? But I still recommend you drink a little less," Fu Hua said, looking at Aili, who was holding a pot and pouring 'juice' into her own cup.
"Eh? Is there something wrong with this juice? It's quite delicious. What kind of fruit is it made from?" Aili said, taking another sip.
"Nothing. As long as you like it." Fu Hua stopped looking at Aili and began to eat seriously.
"Strange." Aili didn't care anymore; at least there was good food and drink.
But soon, Aili began to feel stranger and stranger.
Her body felt light and floaty.
"Alright, don't drink any more hundred-fruit brew," Fu Hua said with a sigh.
"hundred-fruit brew?" Aili looked at the cup in her hand, then took another sip. "Eh heh heh, delicious~"
Then, Aili directly collapsed onto the table, unconscious.
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