Pei Hao made his “weakling declaration,” asserting that he survived thanks to divine intervention. The Pei family members, though somewhat skeptical, had to admit that it would have been hard for him to survive so many calamities on his own.

Everyone present had higher combat skills than Pei Hao, especially the bodyguard team, which was made up of elite soldiers who had retired from the military. Even Pei Yan, who appeared refined and scholarly, was capable of completing difficult missions alongside special forces.

Taking a yacht from bandits wasn’t particularly challenging, but the house halfway up the mountain was indeed strange. Who would build a mansion in such a remote place? And the architectural style was quite unique.

Outside the bookshelf, Yun Zhen blinked as she quietly observed, immersed in admiration for the beautiful sight.

The newcomer, Pei Yan, was stunningly handsome, elegant, and noble, leaving a remarkable first impression. In all her years, after seeing countless people and watching countless films, Yun Zhen had never encountered a celebrity or male star who could compare.

Pei Yan and Pei Hao resembled each other only about sixty percent. The elder brother had a gentle exterior but exuded a distant aura that discouraged conversation, while the younger brother was a bright, cheerful, and spirited young man.

The most curious thing was that Yun Zhen found herself feeling the same sense of warmth towards Pei Yan that she did with Pei Hao. It was as if they were family.

Yun Zhen found this inexplicable and wondered if it was simply an extension of her affection for Pei Hao. She even checked to see if she felt the same towards the other little people, but there was nothing. It was a mystery she couldn’t quite unravel.

Seeing Pei Hao introduce her to the others, Yun Zhen didn’t want him to be ridiculed or doubted, so she quickly responded, “Hello, everyone. I’m glad you could come to Yulong Mountain.”

The system’s communication feature had two modes: “individual communication” and “group communication.” The former allowed her to select a specific person from a list, while the latter broadcasted her voice to everyone.

At this moment, she was using the “group communication” mode to prove her existence.

The ethereal, melodious voice filled the air, sounding both mystical and awe-inspiring.

The Pei family members were stunned, staring up at the sky with expressions of disbelief. After searching the sky for the source of the voice and finding nothing, they began to look around, puzzled.

Gao Yun wandered around, muttering to himself, “Where is this 360-degree—no, 1080-degree surround sound coming from? Did I accidentally step into a mythical illusion because I got off the boat with my left foot first?”

Bodyguard leader Ou Shengjie, who was calm and cautious, leaned towards a more scientific explanation: “Second Young Master, is it possible that someone has kidnapped and threatened you and is trying to extort the Pei family by pretending to be a deity? Don’t worry. We’re well-prepared for this trip. No matter how strong the enemy is, we can handle them. Let them face us directly. There’s no way we can lose.”

Pei Hao couldn’t believe they were still skeptical, despite the evidence before them.

“It really is a goddess from the heavens! This house was a gift from her, and the yacht was something she claimed after defeating the bandits. Look at the sky directly above Yulong Mountain. The clouds can’t gather here because the goddess often comes to see me. It only drizzles during the day, and heavy rain only falls at night. All of this is her blessing and protection. You can’t disrespect her like this!”

Everyone looked up at the sky. Indeed, the clouds above Yulong Mountain were sparse and thin, while other areas were shrouded in ominous, heavy clouds. Here, you could even see a bit of blue sky and sunlight.

The phenomenon was unusual, defying logical explanation, but it wasn’t solid proof of the goddess’s existence.

Unable to find any clues, Gao Yun returned to Pei Hao and teasingly said, “You’re more willing to believe in a goddess than to believe I’m the reincarnation of Emperor Qin? If there really is a goddess, why doesn’t she show herself? I’d like to take an elixir and ascend too!”

Deputy leader Jiang Maochuan remained steadfast in his theory: “Second Young Master must be mentally unstable. That would explain why he seems so energetic. Let’s have the person who’s helping you come out. Whether friend or foe, we can handle it.”

Pei Yan, who had been quietly observing, glanced coldly at Jiang Maochuan, silencing him with a look. He then turned to his brother and said, “It’s alright. I believe you.”

He wasn’t entirely convinced, but he didn’t think it was a mental health issue, nor did he believe his good-natured brother would betray them.

The situation on Yulong Mountain was clearly abnormal, but the specifics would require further investigation.

Yun Zhen, resting her chin on her hand, watched them speculate wildly. She then spoke again: “Pei Hao, I’m going to step away for a bit. I’ll prepare a meal for everyone later. You can catch up with them for now. I’ll be back soon.”

Pei Hao clasped his hands together and bowed in thanks before leading the group up the mountain to the new home.

Confused, the Pei family members followed him, their emotions mixed.

On the way, Pei Hao enthusiastically shared his experiences from the past few days, while also learning about the current situation outside from his brother.

As they listened to Pei Hao recount the tales of the goddess saving him, the group had their own private doubts but refrained from pouring cold water on his enthusiasm. Any guesses they had were phrased cautiously.

After all, Pei Yan, the most authoritative figure among them, had already stated his belief. As subordinates, they naturally wouldn’t contradict the boss.

They decided to rest on Yulong Mountain for two days to recover from the discomfort of their sea journey.

It just so happened that there was a functioning charging station at the top of the mountain, where they could recharge the yacht’s batteries, which had been heavily drained over the past few days.

At noon, their stomachs began to growl.

Pei Yan ordered some mineral water and nutritional supplements to be brought down from the yacht, planning to have a simple meal.

Pei Hao quickly stopped him: “Big Brother, the goddess said she would prepare a meal for us. Let’s hold off on the supplements. It should be ready soon, and wouldn’t it be better to eat freshly cooked food?”

Pei Yan was surprised but thoughtful, deciding to use this opportunity to observe further: “Alright, let’s wait.”

Gao Yun, sitting nearby, chuckled and chimed in, “There are so many of us, and we all have big appetites. Won’t it be too much trouble for the goddess? What if we don’t get enough to eat? Can we ask for seconds?”

Pei Hao widened his eyes at him: “You think you can finish all the food the goddess provides? Just don’t complain about indigestion later.”

Even he could only manage about one-sixth of the portion each time, with the rest going to waste.

The goddess had always been generous, so it was unlikely they wouldn’t get enough to eat. But if the food really wasn’t enough, there were still untouched nutritional supplements and liquids from the bandits that could be used as a backup.

The Pei family members had heard about the enormous portions of the goddess’s food but couldn’t fully grasp it without seeing it firsthand.

At this moment, they couldn’t help but feel a growing anticipation, eager to witness the so-called divine food.

If it turned out to be real…

Then they would truly be witnessing a miracle.