Chapter 258: I'll treat you to some candied haws? ...
After everyone left and silence returned to the cave, Tai Hao remained silent.
Dan Qing restrained his magical powers and looked at his master with his big round eyes blinking. He wanted to say something but didn't know where to start.
He wanted to ask his master, when he woke up in the Zhuoying Palace after Xianchun went away, he saw Wen Yuyuanjun waiting outside the palace with the silver dragon.
Why did the master say nothing at that time, but then followed him with his eyes wide open?
Moreover, he always felt that the owner had anticipated that there would be a flood in the cave and wanted him to dive into the muddy underground undercurrent.
Dan Qing's heart was beating fast, and many thoughts came to his mind at once, making it impossible for him to sort them out. It seemed that a hundred years of sleep had really made his brain dull.
That day, the master asked to go down to the mortal world and did not want him to follow. With nothing to do, he simply covered his head and fell asleep, but he did not expect that his sleep would last for hundreds of years.
Until today, when the owner returned to the East Heaven and took over the Zhuoying Palace, Xianchun, who had been vacant for a long time, finally waited for the owner of this palace to return.
But why did he start competing with Wen Yuyuanjun of the Spring Temple as soon as he came back?
He only knew that Wen Yu Yuanjun was a young disciple accepted by the Supreme God Ju Mang at some point in time, and he knew nothing else.
However, he racked his brains but couldn't figure out what this had to do with his master.
Before Dan Qing could figure out what was going on, Tai Hao started walking forward, his clothes fluttering and his steps lightly moving.
"Master! Master—" Dan Qing waved hurriedly and started to chase after him, "Wait a minute, Dan Qing—"
The human voices faded away, the water began to flow, and after all the commotion, the cave finally returned to tranquility and peace.
Wen Yu followed Chen Zhizhi, who was jumping all the way, for a long time, walked past the snow-white river bank, crossed the lush Houchun Mountain, and finally saw the words "Jiangyang" on the city gate bathed in red light.
The sun is setting and it is almost night.
Wen Yu paused, suddenly losing his previous courage, and stood still, refusing to move.
The people who stopped, led by Chen Zhizhi who was walking in front, all turned their heads and looked back.
Yu Chang, who had been following Wen Yu for three or two steps, slowly came to Wen Yu's side, but did not urge her, leaving Wen Yu with ample space and freedom.
Knowing that everyone's attention was on him, Wen Yu felt relieved.
I revisited the old place, but the old friends were no longer there.
Chen Zhizhi and Su Jianbai.
Wen Yu looked up at the two little guests she had just met today, and they always reminded her of Xiyan, Abai and Azhu.
And Yanzi, Ah Zhu, and Ah Yuan...
She wanted to know about her old friend, but she didn't dare to ask even though he was right in front of her. After all, there seemed to be no other possibility for a mortal body except turning into a handful of yellow earth.
Wen Yu looked up at the vast and deep sky, and suddenly felt that she was just a drop in the ocean, insignificant. She breathed deeply, and in a trance, she felt that she was no different from ordinary people.
"Aunt..." Chen Zhizhi blinked and pressed back Su Jianbai, who was peeking curiously, and called carefully, "Aunt, what's wrong?"
"She's fine." Yu Chang reminded calmly, raising his sleeve to touch Wen Yu's wrist, "Wen Yu."
Following the sound and looking at the two people, Wen Yu moved the corners of his lips and forced a smile, feeling a little relieved and relieved in his heart.
She still has Yu Chang, and now she has recognized Zhizhi again. This is also good and enough.
"It's okay." Wen Yu smiled faintly and shook her head, comforting Chen Zhizhi with her eyes. "It's just that I think it's rare that Jiangyang Mansion has not changed its name for hundreds of years."
After saying that, while Chen Zhizhi and Su Jianbai were looking at each other in confusion, Wen Yu pulled Yu Chang's sleeve with her backhand.
Suddenly, she felt a little naughty and called out in a low voice, "Don't you think so, Sister?"
The man who was originally gloomy and silent suddenly softened his expression when he heard her question.
Yu Chang's sharp jaw suddenly showed a hint of embarrassment.
"Let's go into the city." Yu Chang did not refute or respond, but changed the subject.
What she said was the name she called him when they met again in Jiangyang.
At that time, in order to stay with Wen Yu, he even transformed himself into a woman named Wen Xing and forced himself to stay in the Song residence.
Yu Chang lowered his eyebrows and looked away, his ears couldn't help but turn slightly red, and the sunlight shining from one side made the red blush almost transparent.
Demons don't differentiate between male and female forms, and he doesn't care about that, so he transforms into a woman.
But as time went on, every time he met Wen Yu's eyes, and every time she called him sister, he would deeply regret his decision.
If time could go back and everything could start over again, if he had known that he would meet her again on the banks of the Yuanshui River that night, he would definitely appear in front of Wen Yu as a man from the beginning.
But just when Wen Yu thought he wouldn't answer, Yu Chang turned around awkwardly and said, "Yeah."
Wen Yu raised her eyebrows and got Yu Chang's affirmative response, and she suddenly felt in a good mood.
I remember how Yu Chang looked when I first met him by the Yuan River.
The cold and stunning beauty and the now taciturn little white dragon are so different and have changed a lot.
Wen Yu breathed a sigh of relief. The momentary joy diluted her vague uneasiness and gave her some courage.
"Let's go into the city!" While speaking, Wen Yu did not forget to wipe away Su Jianbai's ears and tail that were still exposed.
"Huh?" Su Jianbai looked left and right, his slightly uncomfortable face showing obvious joy.
"Why don't you thank my aunt?" Chen Zhizhi said with a proud smile, and then hurriedly left Su Jianbai without waiting for his response.
She led the way quickly, welcoming Wen Yu to the center, "Come in! Auntie!"
It was freezing cold, with snow all over the place. There were very few people at the city gate at this time, and even fewer people traveling in groups like Wen Yu and her friends.
Therefore, Wen Yu and his party entered Jiangyang Prefecture smoothly and went straight into the city.
Unlike the bleak and white winter along the Yuan River, the fallen snow on the streets in the city has been cleaned up very cleanly and neatly stacked on both sides of the road. The shops leaning against each other, with the white tiles above their heads, huddle together for warmth.
The roadside restaurant is brightly lit, and the half-open windows reveal the figures of guests sitting together. As they clink glasses and exchange cups, the rich aroma of wine lees spreads in the air.
The sign of Jiangyang Restaurant was mottled and old, but still vaguely recognizable. Wen Yu was surprised and shook her head. Since it had been open for so many years, the owner might not have changed it.
Wen Yu turned his eyes away and looked away.
It was freezing cold, with a northerly wind blowing, and it was almost night, so there were not many people on the streets.
There was still an old lady setting up a stall on the corner of the street. The roasted sweet potatoes and fried chestnuts on the stove were emitting white smoke. The sweet and warm aroma floated up along the white smoke, attracting the girls and boys passing by to stop and look.
Yanzi was also so greedy at that time.
At the other end, the old man at the noodle stall was busy tending to the last wave of customers. The boiling soup in the pot was gradually cooling down, and he stopped adding more firewood. It was time for him to pack up and go home after this busy period.
Xiyan likes to take Ayuan and Azhu to sit under the shed and eat noodles when it rains. He says it is more interesting than staying in the mansion.
Compared to the food stalls like the noodle stall, the girl selling handicrafts nearby had already packed up her belongings, wrapped her cloak tightly, blew on it, rubbed her hands, and then pushed her cart home.
If Abai and Azhu came at this time, they would be late.
Wen Yu smiled and shook her head, as if she had really seen Ah Zhu stamping her feet anxiously and annoyed, while Ah Bo was patting her back to calm her down.
"Four sweet potatoes and five bags of chestnuts." Su Jianbai's voice came from a distance, and he was unusually polite. "Trouble you."
Following the sound, Wen Yu saw him standing in front of the old lady at the sweet potato stall with his arms folded. Next to him was Chen Zhizhi, who looked like he was waiting to see a show.
"Businesses require payment in full." Chen Zhizhi looked at Su Jianbai leisurely, as if he was sure he didn't have any money on him. "Do you have any money?"
Unlike his previous noisy behavior, perhaps because there were too many people around, Su Jianbai became a little quieter.
"Me?" Su Jianbai glanced at Chen Zhizhi in disbelief, then raised his sleeve and pulled out whole silver ingots. "Would I, Su Jianbai, be short of money?"
The businesses of Qingqiu and Yousu clan are spread all over the wilderness. Even the people who actually hold power behind many shops in the human world are the sisters and brothers of the fox clan.
What's more, his father is the Fox Emperor of Qingqiu, and his mother is the Queen of the Su family. As the youngest son of the two clans, how could he not spend this little money?
Just a drizzle.
Su Jianbai obediently took the wrapped chestnuts and sweet potatoes from the old lady, handed over the whole ingot of silver generously, and then raised his chin towards Chen Zhizhi with a little pride.
Seeing this, Chen Zhizhi did not argue with him. He just raised his eyebrows and turned away, then turned around and walked towards Wen Yu with his hands folded.
What a stinky fox!
Chen Zhizhi tightly gripped the copper coin in his hand and covered it with his elbow, trying his best not to let others notice his abnormality.
She originally wanted to pay for him, but it seems she was just being too sentimental!
Chen Zhizhi ran angrily towards Wen Yu and Yu Chang, leaving Su Jianbai, whose smile was frozen, behind.
"Eh?" Su Jianbai blinked blankly and quickly followed. "Wait for me? For your chestnuts?"
While chasing after her, he took the time to turn around and explain to the old lady, "No, no, I really don't need the change!"
As the old lady thanked him repeatedly, Wen Yu's eyes flickered and she couldn't help but smile.
"Aunt, look at him--" Chen Zhizhi's face flushed slightly, his brows furrowed, and he muttered to himself as he went behind Wen Yu.
Wen Yu glanced at Yu Chang who was standing beside her in a cold manner, and before she could say anything, when she turned around again, Su Jianbai had already handed the oil-paper package of sweet potatoes and chestnuts to Wen Yu.
But his target was obviously not Wen Yu.
"Hey? Don't hide?" Su Jianbai looked left and right at Chen Zhizhi behind Wen Yu, and held out the warm package in his hand. "Chen Xiaodao? Hello?"
Wen Yu looked at Su Jianbai who was swaying in front of him, then looked at Chen Zhizhi who was silent, and helplessly raised his hands across his shoulders in surrender.
"Stop messing around—"
But it was obvious that these two guys were unwilling to listen to her bland advice.
Wen Yu couldn't help but think, was she also like this in front of Song Linsheng before... childish, or was she just fooling around?
These two words don't seem very accurate.
Just when she was feeling embarrassed, someone grabbed her raised wrist. Wen Yu looked over and saw that it was Yu Chang.
Yu Chang, who has always been low-key and silent, now rarely showed a smile. He grabbed Wen Yu's wrist and pulled her out from between Su Jianbai and Chen Zhizhi.
Wen Yu was caught off guard and was easily pulled into his arms. She glanced at Yu Chang's gentle features with a strange look and almost lost her senses.
"You should solve your own problems yourself."
After saying this to Su Jianbai, Yu Chang protected Wen Yu and straightened her slightly open white fox fur coat, wrapping her tightly.
He really should find a chance to pack up this white-haired fox and send it back to Yousu to see how Lady Yousu would deal with it.
As far as he knew, Lady Yousu was very strict in educating her children and never allowed the youngest child to leave the Yousu territory.
Su Jianbai came to the human world this time, he must have escaped secretly, and he even dared to do whatever he wanted.
Even Yu Chang himself did not notice that the faint smile on his lips was gradually deepening and becoming more and more intense.
Wen Yu looked at Yu Chang thoughtfully, then turned to look at Su Jianbai and Chen Zhizhi.
Seemingly in a bit of a dilemma, Su Jianbai glanced at Yu Chang with a vindictive look, still unable to forget the time when he pulled his proud tail.
Angrily stuffing two bags of sweet potatoes and chestnuts into Yu Chang's hands, Su Jianbai angrily shouted, "Eat yours! Why do you care about me?"
Yu Chang peeled off the oil paper, turned his eyes away indifferently, and then peeled off the slightly charred outer layer of the sizzling sweet potato. Wisps of hot steam rose from it, and the orange-yellow flesh with a warm fragrance was revealed, which aroused people's appetite.
"Hmm..." Yu Chang handed the peeled sweet potato to Wen Yu without hesitation, "Here you go."
Wen Yu rubbed her hands together, pressed her palms against her cheeks, then took the oil-paper package from Yu Chang with both hands. She immersed herself in it, deeply inhaling the very earthy smell, but was in no hurry to eat it.
She used to be a demon, but now she is an immortal, so she doesn't need to eat.
When she was with Song Linsheng, she had never experienced the flavors of the world, so she liked to eat and drink with him and wanted to try everything she saw.
But now, I don’t have the same feeling as I did then.
Wen Yu leaned against Yu Chang, looked up to thank him, and then turned to look at Su Jianbai who was treating them to sweet potatoes, holding the oil-paper bag.
Su Jianbai raised his chin, glanced at Wen Yu and Yu Chang with an arrogant look, snorted and turned away.
He is truly arrogant.
But when he looked at Chen Zhizhi who turned his head to the side, Su Jianbai was obviously a little flustered.
"Don't you like it?" He asked hesitantly after hesitating for a while.
Chen Zhizhi ignored his questions.
She didn't care whether she liked it or not. She was thinking about something else at the moment.
Her aunt had agreed to go back to Jiangyang Prefecture with her to exorcise demons and quell the chaos, but...
It seems that he didn't agree to go back with her...
She has to think of a way.
Su Jianbai frowned, letting the sweet and soft scent fill his nostrils, and scratched his head in curiosity.
Could it be that you are still angry with him?
He had concealed his identity and name, but Chen Xiaodao had never been honest with him before. Why not take a step back and get to know each other again?
Su Jianbai rolled his eyes and scanned both sides of the street. When his gaze fell on Wen Yu and Yu Chang, he still looked indifferent. He could not rely on these two people.
What should I do...
His father said that whenever he made his mother unhappy, he would buy a lot of treasures, pearls, snacks, silk clothes, fashionable cosmetics, and the rich land of Qingqiu... and then present all of these to his mother in order to make her smile.
But even if he just copied someone else, he still needed the conditions to do it.
All the shops next to each other were gradually closing down. Even the old lady I had just seen was packing up her belongings and preparing to leave. There were no shops left on the street...
As he was looking around anxiously, a brightly lit and very impressive shop caught Su Jianbai's attention.
He squinted his eyes, and when he saw clearly what was displayed inside, he suddenly smiled and pulled Chen Zhizhi towards that place -
"How about... treating you to some candied haws?"
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