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The next morning, Jiang Xiaochuan, with the silver Tian Buyi had given him, leisurely descended the mountain.

We first went to Caomiao Village. Most of the village has been rebuilt. Although there are fewer people and it looks deserted, the houses are neat and the crops in the fields are growing well.

When the villagers saw him from afar, they swarmed around him, some holding his hand, others bowing, calling him "Little Immortal," "Little Immortal," and "Benefactor" repeatedly, expressing their gratitude. Several elderly people even knelt down to kowtow.

Jiang Xiaochuan quickly helped them up one by one, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart, realizing it was his fault.

Both Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu are highly regarded on Qingyun Mountain and have no time to go down the mountain, so they asked him to pass on their regards.

When asked about the village's recent situation, the villagers all said it was good, as Qingyun Sect often sent people to visit and bring rice, food, and clothing.

There was also a kind-looking old monk who would come every now and then with a few young monks. At first, they were very wary, but they noticed that the monks didn't talk much, just helped with the work, repaired the houses, or left money and medicine before leaving. When asked where they were from, they would only say that they were entrusted by an old friend.

Jiang Xiaochuan seemed to be deep in thought.

Is that so...?

He took out most of the silver from his money bag and insisted on giving it to the village elder in charge, saying it was for the children to buy some food and supplies.

Unable to refuse, the old man accepted it with profuse thanks.

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Leaving Caomiao Village, Yuqiang headed straight for Heyang City.

The city was still as lively as ever, bustling with people and full of life.

He strolled around the street, looking here and there.

I passed by a fortune-telling stall with a sign that read "The Immortal Points the Way".

The stall owner was pulling a woman aside and talking animatedly about "a dark complexion" and "a bloody disaster."

Next to her sat a little girl with a high ponytail, about five or six years old, with delicate features. She was holding an old book that was bigger than her face and reading it with great interest. Every now and then, she would stick out her little tongue and lick her lips, as if the book was made of candy.

It must be Zhou Yixian and Zhou Xiaohuan. Jiang Xiaochuan's heart stirred, and he walked over.

Zhou Yixian was in the middle of his enthusiastic talk when he noticed Jiang Xiaochuan standing in front of the stall. He looked Jiang up and down, saw that he was dressed plainly (he had changed before coming down the mountain) and looked young, and his eyes lit up. He coughed lightly and said:

"Young man, I see you have a full forehead and a square jaw, but there's a faint dark aura around your eyes. Lately, you may be troubled by malicious people, and your luck is not good! Come, come, let me tell your fortune and guide you. It only costs ten taels of silver..."

Jiang Xiaochuan ignored him, squatted down, and looked at the book in the little girl's hand: "Little girl, what book are you reading?"

Xiao Huan raised her head, her big eyes blinking, and said in a childish voice, "Is 'Tales of Gods and Demons' good?"

Jiang Xiaochuan asked, "Is it the legendary tale of gods and demons written by 'Xiao Ding'?"

Xiao Huan replied, "Yes."

Jiang Xiaochuan was delighted and bought two skewers of candied hawthorn from the old man selling them next to him, handing one skewer to Xiao Huan.

"I'll treat you to something."

Xiao Huan's eyes lit up immediately. She looked at the candied hawthorn and then at Zhou Yixian.

Zhou Yixian's eyes darted around, and he chuckled, "Young master, you're too kind. Xiao Huan, why don't you thank this... uh, young master?"

"Thank you, brother!" Zhou Xiaohuan said crisply, taking the candied hawthorn and eagerly taking a lick, her eyes squinting happily.

Jiang Xiaochuan finished the candied hawthorn in a few bites and said to Zhou Yixian, "Old sir, you haven't eaten yet, have you? It's fate that we met. How about I invite you two to have a simple meal at Shanhaiyuan?"

Zhou Yixian's eyes lit up even more, his goatee twitched, and he said, "How could I possibly accept this... Ah, young man, you're truly kind-hearted! Xiao Huan, quick, pack up the stall and let's go with this young master!"

The restaurant that Shanhaiyuan owns is located on the busiest street in Heyang City. It is a three-story wooden building with flying eaves and brackets, and it looks very grand. The first and second floors are bustling with noise. The sounds of clinking cups and plates, laughter, and the shouts of waiters are all mixed together, creating a lively atmosphere.

On the second floor of Shanhaiyuan, Zhou Yixian ordered several hearty dishes without any hesitation. Xiao Huan, holding a candied hawthorn, ate it with sugar crumbs all over her mouth, while her eyes kept glancing at the roast chicken on the table.

When the food was served, the famous "Sleeping Fish" was especially served, with its tender, sweet and delicious meat.

Zhou Yixian ate with gusto, his mouth greasy and full of praise.

Jiang Xiaochuan tried it and found it quite good, but he still thought the pickled fish and boiled fish were better.

He shook his head, dismissing the thought.

After finishing his meal, Zhou Yixian, burping contentedly, started boasting again about how accurate his divination was, insisting on giving Jiang Xiaochuan a reading.

Jiang Xiaochuan politely declined with a smile, paid the bill, and then bought two pieces of osmanthus cake for Zhou Xiaohuan, whose eyes were glued to the pastries at the counter. Only then did he leave amidst Zhou Yixian's enthusiastic greeting, "Take care, young master, until we meet again."

After strolling around the city, I bought two jars of fine bamboo leaf green tea for Tian Buyi, picked out a pair of elegant pearl earrings for my teacher's wife Su Ru, and chose a small and exquisite silver bell for Tian Ling'er, which jingled when she shook it.

Thinking that Zhang Xiaofan was still a boy and should like sweets, I bought two packets of pine nut candy.

I passed by a jade stall and saw a jade bracelet that looked really nice. I bought it without thinking, and only realized when I was paying that I didn't know who it was for.

Lu Xueqi's aloof figure and her lowered eyelashes as she tied the sword tassel flashed through his mind again.

Okay, she's the one.

Then I saw a stall selling maltose nearby, and remembering my gentle, smiling senior sister Wenmin, I bought a pack as well.

Oh, and the socks of my senior classmates...

They carried the bags back to Dazhufeng and distributed them one by one.

Tian Buyi stroked the wine jar with a beaming smile, but muttered, "You're wasting money again."

Su Ru put on the earrings, looked at herself in the mirror again and again, her eyes full of smiles.

Tian Ling'er took the bell, tied it around her waist, and it jingled as she walked. The gloom on her face vanished, and she smiled like a flower.

Zhang Xiaofan held the pine nut candy, his eyes a little red, and said softly, "Thank you, Senior Brother Jiang."

When it was Wenmin and Lu Xueqi's turn, Jiang Xiaochuan scratched his head.

Go to Xiaozhu Peak by yourself?

Thinking of Master Shuiyue's cold gaze, his calves started to cramp.

I went anyway, even though I was reluctant.

Luckily, they ran into Wenmin in the bamboo forest as she was heading back to her room.

"Senior Sister Wenmin!" Jiang Xiaochuan leaned closer, ready to hand over the things he was holding.

"Senior Sister Wenmin, you've become even more beautiful after all these years!"

"Glib-tongued."

Jiang Xiaochuan quickly handed over the things in his hand, "I'm telling the truth. Please pass this on to Senior Sister Lu."

He then took out the maltose separately, saying, "This is for you, senior sister. It's sweet."

Wenmin took it, looked at the jade bracelet, then at the malt candy, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes.

He joked, "Oh, Junior Brother Jiang, you've finally figured it out? You know how to give gifts to girls? And one for each of them, you're being quite fair."

She paused for a moment. "This jade bracelet... is it for Junior Sister Lu? What, you like our junior sister? Want to pursue her?"

Jiang Xiaochuan quickly waved his hand: "No, no, Senior Sister, don't talk nonsense! It's just... just an ordinary gift."

Wen Min raised an eyebrow, clearly disbelieving: "Why didn't you go deliver it yourself? Are you afraid... of seeing our master?"

Jiang Xiaochuan was embarrassed when he realized he'd been caught out. He stammered, "Master Shuiyue...she's very dignified, I...I'd better not disturb her peaceful cultivation..."

Wenmin chuckled and said, "Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. I'll definitely bring the things for you."

Jiang Xiaochuan chuckled twice, thanked him, and ran off in a flash.

Wenmin watched his retreating figure, shook her head with a smile, and went to find Lu Xueqi with her things.