Seeing Xia Lan'er's anxiety, Lai Guitou still looked at her with a grin.
Enraged, Xia Lan'er went up and kicked him twice, but he dodged them.
"You bastard, say something whether you found me or not, or if Master blames you later, it will all fall on your head."
"Haha, look why you're really angry. I was just joking with you. I've found the person and they're safe right now, so don't worry."
When Xia Lan'er saw him joking about her, she got angry and kicked him in the head a few more times.
But he grabbed her ankle and she couldn't move.
"You bastard, you've really gotten bolder now, daring to touch my feet. I think you're tired of living."
"I've touched your feet even though I shouldn't have, and besides, we've grown up together since we were little, how could I not know what's on you?"
Seeing that he was getting more and more outrageous, Xia Lan'er grabbed his pigtail and said, "You wait, when we get back I'll tell Master and he'll slap you across the face."
Lai Guitou was in pain from being pulled, so he quickly begged for mercy.
"Good sister, I know I was wrong. I will never tease you again. Please forgive me this time."
Seeing how affectionately he addressed her, Xia Lan'er decided not to argue with him anymore.
Just then, Cui Yulu and Du Sanniang came out together, and the two had become close friends.
In particular, Du Sanniang always looked fierce at others, but her gaze towards Cui Yulu was completely different.
"Hey, where's the man you two were supposed to be watching? He's nowhere to be found?"
Just as Lai Guitou was about to speak, a child's voice suddenly came from behind him.
“Mother, I know where that silly man went. He went to see a fairy-like sister and is staying there. I wanted to bring him back, but he secretly ran away and wouldn’t let me bring him back.”
Xiao Ah Huo embellished his story, and afterwards, he didn't forget to glance at Cui Yulu's reaction.
He discovered that her face didn't change at all, as if he had punched a piece of cotton.
"You're lying. It's not good for children to lie."
Upon hearing that her son was lying, Du Sanniang grabbed his ear and questioned him without saying a word.
"You brat, where did you learn to lie? I think you're asking for a beating."
Du Sanniang was very strong, and when she slapped Ah Huo on the buttocks twice, the pain made him cry tears of pain.
“Mother, I know I was wrong. What I said was true. I just added a little something and didn’t mean anything else. I just wanted to see how strong their feelings for each other were.”
After Ah Huo finished speaking, he looked at Cui Yulu with pleading eyes.
"Remember this: Xiaoyu is not the kind of person who likes glamorous women. He only listens to me and will not get close to other women."
"Hmph, don't you believe me? He really is with a pretty woman. I don't know if it was forced or voluntary. I originally wanted to bring him back, but he secretly ran away and I don't know where he is now."
Xiao A-Huo told Cui Yulu everything that happened today, including seeing Fu Xiaoyu picking up stones in the stone chamber and asking the pretty sister to find the brocade box.
Of course, he would always embellish his stories, but Cui Yulu would choose to listen selectively and wouldn't completely believe what he said.
After being reprimanded by Du Sanniang, Xiao Ah Huo became obedient and stayed quietly by Du Sanniang's side without saying a word.
"Yulu, don't listen to the child's nonsense. I don't think that simpleton is a womanizer. Don't worry, maybe he's already home waiting for you."
"Third Sister, you can't comfort me. Of course I know Xiaoyu. He's not the kind of person who goes around chasing after women. Someone must have done this on purpose. I'll go back first today. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. How about I cook New Year's Eve dinner for you?"
In her memory, it seemed like she hadn't had anyone to spend New Year's Eve with for a long time, and she wanted something more lively.
"Mother, what is New Year's Eve? Is it delicious?"
Most of the villagers here have forgotten about New Year's Eve and treat it as just another ordinary day, so most of them don't remember their age.
Du Sanniang tapped her son on the head and said to Cui Yulu with a smile, "Since no one is willing, I won't refuse. I haven't celebrated New Year's Eve for several years now. Let's have a proper celebration this year as a welcome dinner for you. Welcome to our place."
No one had ever heard Du San Niang say so much before. Lai Gui Tou and Xia Lan'er, who were standing to the side, looked at Cui Yu Lu in shock.
No wonder her master cherishes her so much; it seems this girl really has some skills.
It's truly impressive that they were able to tame even the troublesome Du Sanniang.
Cui Yulu was in a good mood throughout the journey, and her mood was not affected at all by Fu Xiaoyu's absence.
"I don't think you really like Xiaoyu that much. You're so happy that he's gone. It seems he's not that important to you."
Xia Lan'er walked ahead, swaying her body, looking at her with suspicion.
"Hmph, with you two here, I'm not afraid of him getting lost at all. If he really got lost, you two wouldn't be standing here so calmly watching the show; you would definitely be out looking for him. So, with both of you here, I'm not worried about him."
Upon hearing this, Lai Guitou admired Cui Yulu's boldness and meticulousness even more, and grew to like the little girl even more.
“Yu Lu is really powerful. With me here, Xiao Yu will be fine. Xiao Yu was indeed kidnapped by a woman and locked in a stone chamber, but she is no match for me with my earth-遁术 (earth-遁术 is a type of magic that allows one to escape from the ground). I sent Xiao Yu back long ago.”
After saying that, he grinned at Cui Yulu, eagerly waiting for her to praise him.
However, Cui Yulu only glanced at him and did not say anything, which drew Xia Lan'er's ridicule.
"You're the only one who got the cold shoulder after offering your warm welcome."
Lai Guitou just glared at her angrily without saying a word.
Cui Yulu had overheard their conversation long ago. These two were truly a pair of clowns, liking each other but unaware of it, a real pair of bickering lovers.
"You two worked so hard today, how about I cook something delicious for you tomorrow?"
Upon hearing this, Lai Guitou assumed that Cui Yulu was moved by what he had done and wanted to improve their relationship.
He then glanced smugly at Xia Lan'er and quickly moved closer to Cui Yulu.
"Since it's made from rain and dew, I naturally like it."
"So what do you like to eat?"
Cui Yulu ignored his smirking and ingratiating manner, and simply asked casually.
"I'm not picky about food. I'll eat anything you make for me."
Looking at his smug expression, Xia Lan'er quickly walked up to the two of them and said, "You eat everything, but would you eat shit? Would you eat poison?"
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