Chapter 5 How to get home

Longan: “…”

Chasing Shadow: “…”

They didn't understand, but were shocked!
Especially after seeing the village chief's expression, they all lowered their heads in unison, fearing that he would see them holding back their laughter.

Hearing Jiang Yuan's answer, Big Cat's ears twitched, adding fuel to the fire, and followed up with, "Ah meow meow meow!"

The village chief's mouth twitched, then he picked up the hoe in his hand and walked straight into the house.

Seeing the village chief leave, Jiang Yuan looked at Gui Yuan somewhat at a loss.

Zhuiying gloated and mouthed, "You're done. The village chief is angry."

Although Jiang Yuan couldn't hear clearly what he said, she could roughly guess it from his lip movements. In an instant, the panic in her heart unexpectedly calmed down a lot!
Guiyuan used her elbow to the side, hitting Zhuiying in the chest, regardless of his wailing. However, this time she did not say anything, but her eyes became much deeper: Logically speaking, the village chief would not be so petty!

Sure enough, just as she finished her thought, she saw the village chief changed into coarse cloth clothes and walked out with a wooden tray in his hands.

There was a teapot and five teacups on the tray. The village chief walked to the stone table on the other side of the yard, put the tray down, and then turned around and waved at the children, saying, "Why are you standing there... Guiyuan is chasing his shadow, why don't you invite the guests to sit down."

Gui Yuan seemed to have just realized what was happening. She said "OK" to the village chief, then walked behind Jiang Yuan and pushed her along while saying, "Let's go over there first. Let's sit down and talk if we have anything to say."

Zhuiying glanced at them and followed their example, going around behind the big cat. However, before he could stretch out his paw, the big cat took the initiative to walk to the other side, leaving him standing there in a daze.

I’m afraid this cat is about to turn into a monster!
Jiang Yuan was arranged to sit in the seat closest to the village chief. She picked up the teapot and poured five cups seven-tenths full of tea. The moment the tea was poured out, the whole yard was filled with the fragrance of jasmine.

At this time, there was a person and three demons in the courtyard, and this extra cup...

Although Guiyuan was confused, he did not ask, thinking: The village chief must have his reasons for doing this.

The village chief stood up, picked up the seemingly redundant cup of tea and placed it in front of Big Cat. Big Cat tilted his head, stared with big eyes, and looked at the village chief in confusion.

The village chief stroked his long beard and said with a smile: "Anyone who comes is a guest. You have a share."

The big cat was stunned at first, then it meowed gently, lowered its head and licked the cup of tea with its tongue.

Jiang Yuan looked at this scene, picked up the teacup, and wondered what he was thinking.

Guiyuan sighed in his heart: He is worthy of being the old village chief who has lived for thousands of years. His way of handling things is amazing!

For a moment, no one spoke, and the yard was so quiet that even the sound of maple leaves falling to the ground could be heard.

While drinking tea, Jiang Yuan secretly looked at the village chief beside him. He seemed to have made a great decision. He drank the tea in one gulp and put the cup on the table. Then he looked at the village chief and asked, "Hello, village chief grandpa. Please tell me how to return to my original world."

When Guiyuan and Zhuiying heard this, although they lowered their heads, they simultaneously stretched their ears a little.

The village chief looked at the two demons and said calmly, "You have sat down and drank your tea. You two should leave now."

When Guiyuan and Zhuiying heard this, their ears drooped. Then they imitated Jiang Yuan and drank the tea in one gulp. They gave her a look that said "May you be lucky" and stood up to say goodbye, "Yes, disciple, I'll take my leave!"

After the two little demons left, the village chief looked at Jiang Yuan and asked in a rather mysterious manner, "Do you want to go back?" Jiang Yuan nodded and replied affirmatively, "Of course, not only me, but also Big Cat will go back with us."

But the village chief said helplessly, shaking his head: "But you guys can't go back for the time being..."

"why?"

Not only Jiang Yuan, but also Big Cat, after hearing those words, raised his head and stared at the village chief with wide eyes, waiting for his next words.

The village chief did not keep Jiang Yuan in suspense and told her about the legends and prophecies of the gods, as well as the history of Qing Si. Finally, he added: "You are the one chosen by the gods. You can only go back after completing the mission you came to this world for."

After Jiang Yuan heard this, he couldn't help but take a deep breath and secretly complained: "This should be regarded as acting first and asking for permission later, and forced buying and selling!"

She looked a little disappointed and asked, "Is there no other way?"

The village chief spread his hands and shook his head helplessly.

But the next second, as if he suddenly thought of something, he leaned close to Jiang Yuan and whispered, "Maybe if we leave the village, travel around the three major countries, and visit various tribes, we can find a way to let you go back..."

But he didn't give Jiang Yuan much time to think. After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the next second, she and Da Miao appeared in the open space outside the village chief's house.

Jiang Yuan raised his head and looked forward. At this moment, the door of the village chief's house was closed.

But the village chief's voice still echoed in their minds: "Guiyuan will make arrangements for your accommodation tonight."

Jiang Yuan looked a little melancholy, and Gui Yuan appeared in front of Jiang Yuan as soon as the village chief finished speaking. Seeing her in such a state, he couldn't help but comfort her: "Don't worry, you will definitely be able to go home."

Jiang Yuan nodded, and didn't dwell on the same question for too long. She stood up and dusted herself off, remembering what the village chief had just said, and asked Gui Yuan, "Sister, where are we staying tonight?"

Guiyuan raised his hand and patted his forehead, saying "I almost forgot", then pulled Jiang Yuan towards the west of the village, while Da Mao followed closely behind Jiang Yuan.

A man, a demon and a cat walked to a restaurant called "You Yao Restaurant" in the village. Perhaps no one had been there for a long time, the restaurant proprietress was resting her chin with one paw and fiddling with an abacus with the other paw.

The proprietress is plump, with a round head and short tail, round cheeks, and big dark circles under her eyes. She is wearing a light green chest-length skirt. The demonic patterns on her face make her look more mysterious, and the white apron makes her look more down-to-earth.

She sighed: This remote place is really only suitable for retirement, not for opening a shop!

Everyone lives in the same village, so if they want to eat, they can just go home and eat. It won’t take long. As for staying in a hotel, no one from outside may come in for dozens or hundreds of years, and the villagers have their own homes.

All in all, her shop hasn't had any customers for hundreds of years, except for the villagers who occasionally stop by to rest!
Just as she was thinking about it, the bell hanging outside the door rang. The proprietress looked carefully and found that it was Guiyuan and an unfamiliar "monster" who walked in.

The proprietress changed her attitude and smiled. She stood up, lifted the curtain and came to the two of them. She said, "We have guests. Are you staying here or just stopping by?"

Guiyuan obviously knew the proprietress. She stepped forward, put her arm around her, and said, "Aunt Qi, there is a guest in the village today. The village chief said he wanted to arrange for her to stay with you for a few days. I wonder if that is convenient."

As he spoke, Guiyuan handed over some fresh bamboo shoots that he had taken out from somewhere to the lady boss...

(End of this chapter)