By the time they arrived at the ancestral hall, it was already 10 PM.

Qin Ling, Ji Hong, and Qin Jun had been guarding the door, and came out when they heard the noise.

Taking advantage of their inattention, Qin Luo retracted the vines and then had the three of them help unload the items.

Qinling and his companions were not afraid of seeing so many tigers; instead, they showed them great respect.

After unloading their cargo, the tigers nodded to Qin Luo and then turned back to Luoyun Mountain.

Qin Xian and his men carried the wild boar meat into the ancestral hall, found some women, and cooked it overnight, simmering it over a small fire.

Otherwise, in this severe drought, the food will spoil before tomorrow.

Qin Luo and Qin Liang took the bamboo bowls to find Liu Zheng, while Qin Xian went to talk to Qin Yunyang and the others about riding the tiger.

Liu Zheng was very happy looking at the bamboo bowl.

"Finally, we don't have to use those broken bowls anymore! Every time I saw the children eating from those bowls, I worried that the chipped edge would cut their mouths!"

Qin Liang looked at her with heartache: "You've suffered these past few days!"

Liu Zheng shook her head, and the two smiled at each other. Qin Luo suddenly felt a sense of peace and tranquility.

Those few brats who were originally preparing to go to sleep, after hearing Qin Xian's boasting...

They all gathered around and quietly questioned Qin Luo.

Qin Yunyang: "Little sister, are you really Lord Qishan? What does it feel like to be Lord Qishan?"

Qin Yundu: "Sister, did my father also ride Lord Mountain Lord? And did he see Lord Mountain Lord's tribe?"

Qin Yunhao: "Sister, why didn't you say we could ride Lord Mountain Lord when you left?"

Qin Yunze: "Sister, what's the difference between the white mountain lord and the golden mountain lord?"

Qin Luo looked at Qin Yunyang: "I really rode it, it felt like it was going incredibly fast!"

Then he looked at Qin Yundu: "My little uncle rode one too, and he also saw Lord Mountain Lord's clan!"

Then, turning to Qin Yunhao, he said, "I didn't know Lord Mountain Lord would come to pick me up when I went!"

Finally, Qin Yunze said, "White Mountain Lord, run even faster! Okay, that's all for now, time to go to sleep!"

The boys were too curious to go to sleep obediently; they were about to continue asking questions.

Qin Luo took out four apples from a cloth bag she had prepared beforehand and gave one to each of them.

The fruits grown in this space are large and sweet; they are not only delicious but also good for your health.

The four of them looked at the bright red apple in their hands and spoke even softer.

"Little sister (elder sister), did Lord Shanjun give this to you too? Lord Shanjun can even grow fruit?"

Seeing their adoring gazes, Qin Luo was genuinely afraid that these brats would sneak off to the mountain to find the Mountain Lord.

So, in a very serious manner, they found a new object of worship that they couldn't find.

"These were planted by Lord Dang Kang. Lord Dang Kang helped Lord Shan Jun first, and only then did we receive Lord Shan Jun's help. So while we thank Lord Shan Jun, we should also thank Lord Dang Kang, understand?"

The four nodded: "Understood. So, where is Lord Kang? Can we see him if we go into the mountains?"

Qin Luo thought to herself: So you really want to go up the mountain, huh! I'll shatter your illusions!

"Not only is Lord Kang no longer in the mountains, but Lord Mountain Lord is also retiring from the world to cultivate himself!"

She pointed to the people stewing meat at the entrance of the ancestral hall.

"See Grandpa ordering someone to stew meat? That meat is Lord Sanjun's farewell gift to us. From now on, may we all live well and not disturb each other! Understand?"

Qin Yunyang and the other three remained silent for a long time; they had all made an appointment with Da Mao.

Tomorrow when the elders go to the county town, they will secretly go to see Lord Shanjun.

Now that Lord Shanjun is going into seclusion, and we'll never see him again, everyone's spirits have plummeted.

Seeing their distressed expressions, Qin Luo offered a few more words of comfort.

"Alas! Lord Kang knew you would be sad, which is why he sent me to bring you fruit he grew. This fruit was grown by an ancient auspicious beast; no one else could possibly eat it. If you're still not happy, how heartbroken it would be if it knew!"

The four men's emotions shifted from disappointment to guilt; they had failed Lord Kang's expectations.

Qin Luo, a man whose soul was already twenty-one years old, found it utterly hilarious to watch the ever-changing expressions on the faces of these four children!

Then he whispered, "Alright, as long as you all eat the fruit happily, Lord Kang will be happy!"

Qin Yunyang's eyes lit up, and he asked softly, "Really?"

''real!''

"Then I'll go find a good piece of wood and carve a statue for Lord Kang. Wouldn't that make him happier?"

Qin Luo nodded slightly: "Of course!"

Having received affirmation, Qin Yunyang handed the fruit to Qin Yunhao beside him, asking him to put it away for him.

He then rushed off to the pile of wood he had collected that day and began searching through it!

Qin Yundu's face flushed slightly as she spoke softly.

"Sister, can I share this with Father and Mother?"

Qin Luo thought to herself: How can this child be both smart and considerate!

Then he took out four more apples and handed them to him.

"Go give one to each of your younger cousins, your uncle and aunt, and your other uncle and aunt. Everyone should get one!"

Qin Yundu happily accepted the apple and turned to deliver it.

Qin Yunhao glanced in Da Mao's direction, then leaned close to Qin Luo's ear and whispered very softly.

"Sister, this fruit is really big. Can I share some with Brother Mao? He helped me gather a lot of firewood today."

Qin Luo readily agreed.

"I'll give you another one, but you have to secretly call Da Mao over and watch him eat it. Don't let his grandma know!"

Qin Luo handed another apple to Qin Yunhao, who put it away first before quietly going to call Da Mao.

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