After they finished playing chess, the little dumpling blinked and asked, "Big brother, wanna go shopping?"

Qin Luo said softly, "Get some rest. We still have a long journey ahead tomorrow. If you can recite the Thousand Character Classic, I'll buy you candied hawthorns."

"Uh-huh."

The little dumpling nodded happily.

night.

Qin Luo lay on the bed to rest.

The little girl sat on the windowsill, silently reading the Thousand Character Classic by the moonlight, trying to memorize it.

The next day, early morning.

When Qin Luo woke up.

The little dumpling was still muttering to itself by the window.

Qin Luo looked at the little dumpling and said softly, "The road ahead is long, take your time, there's no rush."

The little dumpling put away the Thousand Character Classic, sat on Qin Luo's shoulder, and said earnestly, "Big brother, I can recite it now, listen to me if you don't believe me."

"Heaven and earth were dark and yellow, the universe was vast and boundless. The sun and moon waxed and waned, the stars and constellations were arrayed. Cold came and heat went, autumn harvest... autumn harvest..." The little dumpling scratched its face.

"It is the season of autumn harvest and winter storage."

"Yes, yes, it's autumn harvest and winter storage. I just memorized it."

Qin Luo nodded slightly, "That's great."

Hearing Qin Luo's praise, the little dumpling put her hands on her hips and tilted her head back proudly.

Early in the morning, the fog over Jiangling City had not yet dissipated.

As Qin Luo was leaving, Xiao Tao brought him a bowl of ginger soup. "Thank you, Master Dao. Only now can Dou Dou and I live the life of ordinary people. We will take good care of Qinghe Restaurant."

After finishing the ginger soup, Qin Luo said with a smile, "Just call me Brother Qin. I'll come back to see you all in the future. Old Wu, take good care of them."

The tall figure behind the crowd bowed and accepted the order.

Chu Peiran carried a book box on his back. "Caixia can write. If you don't understand something, ask Caixia."

"Thank you, Young Master Chu!"

Xiao Tao and Dou Dou's eyes were filled with gratitude.

Caixia waved to the little dumpling, "Sister Tuanzi, come and play often in the future."

The little dumpling nodded emphatically, "Goodbye!"

Xiao Tao and the others watched Qin Luo and the others walk further and further away. At this moment, a pig's head popped out of Gui Chen's golden bowl and said, "I, Old Pig, will miss you too."

Bang!

The pig demon was knocked unconscious here.

Chu Peiran rubbed his fist and sighed softly, "I feel uncomfortable if I don't beat up the pig demon for a day."

For the sake of candied hawthorns, the little dumpling sat on Qin Luo's shoulders and earnestly studied the Thousand Character Classic.

After leaving Jiangling City, Qin Luo cupped his hands to Gui Chen and Chu Peiran, saying, "Brother Chu, Master Gui Chen, we shall take our leave now."

"Farewell, sir!"

"May we meet again someday."

They met in a dilapidated temple and parted ways in Jiangling City.

Qin Luo arrived at the ferry near Jiangling City, where there were many strong men who made a living by rowing boats.

Many small boats on the riverbank were empty of customers. Qin Luo spotted an elderly boatman and walked over to him. "Old man, how much does it cost to cross the river?"

The old boatman greeted Qin Luo with a smile, "Two coins per person, but this girl is so young, we won't charge you."

"She's not young anymore."

Qin Luo handed the old boatman four coins.

A smile appeared on the old boatman's wrinkled face, revealing the few yellow teeth that remained in his mouth.

After Qin Luo boarded the boat, the old boatman rowed the boat across the river without saying a word.

After the small boat docked, Qin Luo disembarked, turned around, and bowed to the old boatman, saying, "Thank you, sir, for helping me cross the river."

The old boatman waved his hands repeatedly, his cloudy eyes filled with gratitude. "I've spent most of my life at this ferry crossing and have seen too much. It's because you're kind-hearted, Daoist. I wish you a safe journey."

Qin Luo nodded with a smile.

After leaving the ferry, Qin Luo headed towards Jiangnan County.

“Clouds rise and bring rain, dew condenses into frost. Clouds rise and bring rain, dew condenses into frost. Clouds rise and bring rain…” The little dumpling repeated the Thousand Character Classic on Qin Luo’s shoulder.

Qin Luo recalled his past experiences of memorizing texts.

They were originally traveling on the main road, but Qin Luo was worried that the little dumpling would disturb the passersby, so he chose to take the mountain path and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

Half a day later.

Qin Luo and his group arrived in Jiangnan County.

In the mountains and forests, a whooshing sound rang out. Qin Luo looked up and saw a white-robed Taoist priest carrying a sword flying overhead.

As the white-robed Taoist flew over Qin Luo's head, the bells at his waist jingled incessantly. "There's demonic energy here!"