Qin Luo smiled and asked, "How's your business lately?"

The middle-aged man had a happy smile on his face. "Don't look down on my small and dilapidated boat. It runs fast, so business is pretty good and I can support my family."

"It is indeed fast; I've ridden it before."

Qin Luo smiled and said, "I am Qin Luo from Longhu Temple. Please give my regards to Elder Yao."

"So it's Master Dao!"

“My father often mentions you.”

The middle-aged man was overjoyed. He clasped his hands in a salute and said, "My father said that ever since the Taoist priest rode on this boat, it has always had smooth sailing wherever it goes."

“A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have abundant blessings; there’s no need to thank me.”

Qin Luo waved his hand.

The middle-aged strong man said enthusiastically, "Master Dao, come to my house for a meal. My house is near Linjiang Town."

"We still have a long way to go, let's do it later."

Qin Luo smiled and declined. He just wanted to see if Yao Qingshan was doing well and didn't want to cause him any trouble.

A middle-aged, burly man ran into the cabin and handed Qin Luo a bag of dried fish. "Master Daoist, there's nothing good on board, please accept these."

"Thank you then."

Qin Luo accepted the dried fish offered by the middle-aged man.

Xuanqing placed a few wild fruits on the boat, and Qin Luo looked at Huaying, "How about we stay in Linjiang Town for the night?"

Let's keep going.

"You're out of money?"

"no!"

Qin Luo did not ask any further questions.

They walked towards the Ziyun Mountains as the sun set.

Qin Luo shared the dried fish with Xuan Qing and Xiao Die, who ate it with relish. Qin Luo looked at Hua Ying and said with a smile, "These dried fish taste very good, why don't you try some?"

Hua Ying smiled and shook her head, "You guys eat."

Qin Luo picked up a small dried fish, put it in his mouth, chewed it, nodded, and said softly, "Even in the last moment of life, we should enjoy it to the fullest."

Hua Ying understood Qin Luo's unspoken meaning. She reached out and picked up a small dried fish, chewing it slowly. "It's not very fragrant, but the more you chew, the more flavorful it becomes."

"These dried fish are for filling our stomachs, so they don't taste very good. That's life."

"Qin Luo, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"I should be thanking you for your companionship along the way."

Hua Ying originally intended to take Qin Luo back to Longhu Temple, but in the end, Qin Luo accompanied her on a sightseeing trip, taking care of her feelings and wanting her to be happy. Recalling the experience along the way, they had seen spring flowers, summer cicadas, autumn moon, and many other beautiful things. She couldn't help but ask herself, what more could I ask for?

In the darkness of night.

They were eating dried fish.

The shadow of the flower was moving faster and faster.

Qin Luo could only quicken his pace to keep up with her.