To avoid drawing attention, Hao Shuai didn't land directly in Yuhang Town. Instead, he brought Zhao Ling'er down outside the town, then walked in with her.
"Wow! There are so many people here, and so many strange things!"
As soon as they reached Yuhang Town, Zhao Ling'er delightedly looked at this and that. Everything fascinated her. She looked east, then west, like a little child who hadn't grown up yet, gazing at the world with wide-eyed curiosity.
This was Zhao Ling'er's first time leaving Immortal Spirit Island in ten years. She was curious and eager to see the world outside, yet also felt a hint of fear.
It was human nature to feel some resistance toward places beyond one's understanding.
But when she remembered that Hao Shuai was by her side, Zhao Ling'er wasn't afraid. Instead, she eagerly looked around.
Hao Shuai naturally didn't stop her. He let her tug him along as she looked this way and that.
"Brother Hao, what are those? They're all red!" As they passed a vendor selling candied hawthorns, Zhao Ling'er was drawn to them and asked curiously.
"Little girl, these are candied hawthorns. They're delicious. Would you like one?" Seeing such a beautiful girl show interest in his wares, the vendor excitedly explained.
"Brother Hao~ I want one!" Zhao Ling'er looked at Hao Shuai pleadingly.
"Silly girl, if you want one, just buy it." Hao Shuai tapped Ling'er on the nose and handed her a candied hawthorn.
"Brother Hao is the best to Ling'er." Zhao Ling'er happily accepted it and took delicate little bites.
Hao Shuai paid the vendor, and the two continued strolling until dusk, when he brought Zhao Ling'er to the Cloud Come Cloud Go Inn.
As usual, there wasn't a single customer at the inn, and Li Xiaoyao was sitting