freenovelworld Chapter 405: Bamboo Shadow Plot
Chapter 405: Bamboo Shadow Plot
The carriage moved forward along the winding road, its wheels rolling and raising fine dust.
The sun gradually sets in the west, and the warm orange afterglow falls on the car body, as if covering it with a thin layer of golden gauze.
Just when everyone was feeling a little tired, an inn called "Fukelai" appeared in front of them.
The inn is cleverly located, away from the hustle and bustle of the world, hidden in a quiet bamboo forest.
Its appearance is not luxurious, without complicated decorations such as carved beams and painted buildings, and it exudes a rustic atmosphere.
Surrounded by large green bamboos, the slender bamboo branches sway gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound, as if whispering a welcome song.
Fusheng got off the car first, looked around, and then turned to ask Su Ran for his opinion.
Su Ran turned his gaze to everyone in the carriage, asking for their opinions one by one.
Unexpectedly, not only did everyone have no objection, but they were delighted with this quiet place and felt that it was full of unique charm.
Seeing that everyone was satisfied, Fusheng strode into the inn, negotiated with the innkeeper, paid the money readily, and booked five guest rooms.
When they stepped into the inn, they found that the guest rooms here were unique. There was no distinction between high-end and low-end rooms. They were all bamboo houses.
As you step into the bamboo house, the house is filled with a faint bamboo fragrance, which makes you feel relaxed and happy instantly.
The neatly arranged bamboo tables and chairs, their grain clearly visible, exude a natural charm. The beds, while not luxurious, are neatly made, creating a rustic and warm atmosphere.
At this moment, everyone was immersed in the joy of finding an ideal resting place, unaware that a quietly planned undercurrent was surging around them.
After settling them down, the owner of the Bamboo Forest Inn walked towards the depths of the bamboo forest behind the inn with a hurried look and slow yet anxious steps.
This bamboo forest is quiet and deep, with lush branches and leaves blocking out the sun. The fragmented sunlight struggles to shine through the gaps, outlining mottled light and shadows on the ground.
When we reached a very secluded place, an imposing two-story bamboo building quietly came into view.
The bamboo building looks simple in appearance, but it is exquisite in every detail. Every bamboo joint is joined together perfectly, showing the ingenuity of the craftsman.
The shopkeeper stopped in front of the bamboo building, raised his hand to straighten his clothes, and his expression became more respectful.
He bent down slightly, stood in front of the yard, and respectfully reported to the busy figure inside: "Master, everything has been arranged according to your instructions! They really came to our inn as you expected." His voice was very low, as if he was afraid of disturbing the tranquility around him.
The owner of the bamboo building is none other than the mysterious leader of Tianji Pavilion.
He had a slender figure, and his black robe fluttered slightly in the wind. The silver silk thread embroidered on the corner of his robe flickered faintly in the dim light.
At this moment, he was holding a handful of grain and scattering it towards the cooing carrier pigeons.
After hearing the shopkeeper's report, he paused and slowly turned around. His expressionless face was accompanied by a sharp glint in his eyes like an eagle.
He glanced at the shopkeeper and said in a low voice with unquestionable confidence: "I, the Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion, have taken action, deduced the secrets of heaven, and made plans. How could I not be able to calculate such a small matter?"
After saying this, he raised his head slightly, his eyes passing over the layers of bamboo leaves, as if he had seen through the dense bamboo forest and had already seen every move of everyone in the inn.
The bamboo forest was shrouded in dusk, and the afterglow of the sun shone through the gaps between the bamboo leaves, casting mottled light and shadows.
Everyone sat around the bamboo table in the lobby of the inn. The dishes on the table exuded an enticing aroma, and they were all delicacies unique to the bamboo forest.
The first dish to be served was a plate of golden fried bamboo worms. Each one was fried to a crisp, gleaming with an alluring oily sheen. The worms made a delicious crunch as you put them in your mouth, and the rich aroma of egg whites instantly spread across your tongue.
Next to it is the emerald-colored stir-fried bamboo shoots. The fresh and tender tips are sliced thinly and stir-fried with shredded green bell peppers and bright red carrot slices. The dish is refreshing, crisp, and tender, full of the vibrant energy of spring in the mountains.
Next up was a dish of bamboo fungus stewed with chicken. In the milky white broth, bamboo fungus stretched out like a skirt, enveloping the tender chicken. After stewing, the bamboo fungus absorbed the broth's flavor while retaining its own crispness, creating a perfect blend of freshness, fragrance, and tenderness in every bite.
There is also the cold-mixed bamboo fungus. The dark brown bamboo fungus is wrapped in red oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic and other seasonings, and the color is attractive.
It is crispy and chewy when you put it in your mouth, and the sour and spicy taste stimulates your taste buds and increases your appetite.
In addition to these, there is also mushroom soup carefully made with bamboo fungus, shiitake mushrooms, and black fungus. The soup base is rich and mellow, and is full of mushroom fragrance.
And the sweet bamboo heart pickled with wild honey from the bamboo forest has a sweet taste, and the slightly bitter aftertaste of the bamboo heart has a unique flavor.
The drink is refreshing bamboo tip tea. The tender green tea leaves expand in the hot water, and the tea soup is clear and green. Take a sip, and the tea fragrance lingers on the tip of your tongue, dispelling the fatigue of the journey.
Everyone was immersed in the table full of bamboo-flavored delicacies, laughing and talking happily, but they didn't know that a sudden change was brewing in the dark.