All Heavens: At the beginning, I was forced to marry into the family by the Bodhisattva of Great Joy

At this moment, Li Lianhua was setting up a stall in front of the Lotus Pavilion to treat patients. However, this doctor was really wild. Not only did he charge five taels of silver for consultation, but he also did not take pulses or prescribe medicine. No matter what the illness was, he would just use plasters to get rid of people and make money by talking.

Just after he had tricked a patient who had caught a cold, he suddenly looked in Cao Hansheng's direction and his heart skipped a beat. What was he doing here?

Cao Hansheng didn't try to hide his whereabouts. After nodding to him, he walked to his stall, sat down, picked up a plaster, and smelled it.

"Hey, isn't this Brother Li? You've abandoned your reputation as a divine doctor and turned into a shaman. Your plaster can even be used as an exorcism talisman. That's quite something."

Despite being teased by Cao Hansheng, Li Lianhua showed no embarrassment whatsoever. She simply packed up her things slowly, seemingly planning to close up shop and leave.

"Don't expose my troubles, Brother Cao. If you reveal my secrets like this, I'll be unable to continue doing business here. I just don't know why you're not enjoying the pleasures of life in Yucheng, but instead have come to this poor, remote place?"

"As the saying goes, stillness breeds restlessness. Although I, Cao, have no ambition to dominate the martial arts world, it's not a good thing to always be surrounded by women."

I heard something big happened at Puchu Mountain, so I came to see what was going on. I didn't expect to run into Brother Li. Could it be that Brother Li is also here to see what's happening?

"Others may not know me, but surely Brother Cao knows that over the years I have traveled all over the country, just to find my senior brother's remains. Wherever there are people, I will come and try my luck."

"In that case, it seems I, Cao, and Brother Li are truly destined to meet. As the saying goes, a chance encounter is worse than a planned meeting. How about I, Cao, treat you to a few drinks?"

"Alright, since Brother Cao is in such a good mood, and I also miss Brother Cao's cooking skills, but if Brother Cao is not willing to cook himself, there is a small noodle shop in town with a unique flavor."

"It's not that I'm bragging, but while I wouldn't dare to be arrogant about other things, my cooking skills are truly the best in the martial arts world. These days in Yucheng, being waited on hand and foot has really made me feel a bit uncomfortable."

Since Brother Li shares this idea, why not borrow your space and prepare seven or eight delicious dishes so we can drink to our hearts' content? As for those little noodle shops, they're nothing compared to this."

"Then I, Li, am in for a treat today, but what about the money for the groceries?"

"Of course Brother Li should pay! Five taels of silver for a consultation is such a good deal. Besides, I am a guest, and Brother Li can't be stingy with his hospitality, can he?"

"Hehe, Brother Cao, you're really generous enough to go grocery shopping with me at other people's expense?"

"Let's walk."

Cao Hansheng and Li Lianhua bought vegetables, meat, chicken, duck and other ingredients at the market, which cost Li Lianhua almost six taels of silver, making him very distressed.

"Brother Cao, I've never been so extravagant before. Six taels of silver is enough for me to eat for half a month. Should I buy two more jars of good wine later?"

"If Brother Li has any stock, that's enough for us to drink."

"Brother Cao, you really don't hold back!"

"If I, Cao, were to be so polite, wouldn't it seem like I'm being too distant with Brother Li? Besides, since I've been traveling the world, Brother Li is the only one who has ever tasted a dish cooked by me personally. Six taels of silver should be more than enough, shouldn't it?"

"Brother Cao's words always make a lot of sense, but I'll have to observe from the sidelines later. It's not too much for me to spend so much money to learn a unique skill, is it?"

"Brother Li is really not one to take a loss. You think you can learn something by spending so little money? Fine, since you're Brother Li, I'll reluctantly teach you a few tricks."

"President Cao, you are mistaken. I didn't steal your skills; I learned them openly."

"Ha, you're absolutely right."

While the two were cooking, Fang Duobing arrived at Huilong Town. However, he entered the town from the other side, so he did not see the Lotus Tower.

He walked along the street, looking around. Occasionally, he would smell the aroma of food from the street stalls, which would cause his stomach to spasm and even gurgle in protest. But he could only endure it because his pockets were emptier than his face.

However, the roadside stall owners, seeing this well-dressed young nobleman holding a sword, knew he was not to be trifled with, and even though they sensed his hunger, they dared not approach him to solicit business.

They only dared to shout loudly, but they also had a special trick: they kept fanning themselves with palm-leaf fans, and the fragrance was carried by the wind to Fang Duobing's face, making him feel even hungrier.

Just then, he heard someone shout, "Quick, Weijiazhuang is giving alms again! Lots of delicious food, and big steamed buns!" Then he saw the idlers and beggars on the street rushing forward in a swarm.

"Yes, hurry up and line up. I heard that the mistress of Weijiazhuang Village is giving alms to everyone because things have been unsettled in Puchushan recently, hoping to accumulate good karma and seek blessings."

"It's good to have steamed buns!" Fang Duobing didn't care about his status at this moment. Filling his stomach was the most important thing. He followed the others toward the place of almsgiving.

Unfortunately, when it was his turn, the maid distributing the food looked at him with disgust. "Oh, young master," she said, "my mistress's charity is specifically for those who have nothing to eat. What are you doing here?"

Originally, the people around did not want to offend such a young nobleman, but since the host had spoken, some people echoed, "That's right, dressed like a respectable person, yet he's trying to steal food from us beggars, shameless."

Fang Duobing was just thin-skinned. After being teased like that, he could only leave dejectedly. He couldn't possibly use his martial arts skills to steal someone's steamed bun; that would be truly shameless.

Huilong Town wasn't very big, and Fang Duobing arrived at one end of the town in no time. Suddenly, he stopped, as if he had seen something incredible, with an exaggerated smile on his face.

It's true what they say, there's always a way out. Li Lianhua, I forgive you for leaving me on the road. As long as you give me something to eat, I will never laugh at your cooking again.

Fang Duobing quickly arrived at the entrance of the Lotus Pavilion. The fox spirit began to bark wildly. Cao Hansheng glanced at Li Lianhua, and Li Lianhua looked outside and saw that it was Fang Duobing who had arrived.

"I'll go out and take a look," he said, and went out the door. Looking at Fang Duobing, who looked a bit travel-worn, he said, "Who do we have here? It's Young Hero Fang."

"Yeah, isn't that Li Lianhua, who likes to dump people on the street? What a small world!"

"We've been having bad luck since we met, so please, Young Master Fang, go ahead," he said, turning to walk away, but Fang Duobing grabbed his arm.

"Hey, Li Lianhua, we've known each other for a while now. Even if you don't agree to travel the world with me, I'm still a guest here. Won't you invite me in for a seat?"

At this point, Fang Duobing sniffed the aroma in the air and said, "Oh, Li Lianhua, this dish tastes pretty good. I have to check it out for you so you don't get an upset stomach."

As soon as he entered the Lotus Pavilion, he saw Cao Hansheng's back as he cooked. He immediately looked at Li Lianhua, who was following behind him, and asked, "Li Lianhua, what's he doing here?"

Fang Duobing's voice wasn't loud, but the emotions it contained were like the resentment in Li Lianhua's eyes when she saw her rival get there first, almost making Li Lianhua lose her composure.

Just then, Cao Hansheng came out wearing an apron, glanced at Fang Duobing, and said, "Hey, isn't this Young Master Fang of Tianji Manor? What a coincidence!"