Xiao Mo did not immediately hurry to Ganyue Lake in Ganyue Prefecture.
He knew that once he left, he would never be able to come back.
So Xiao Mo went to the Village Chief and Aunt Chen's graves. For the last time, he cleared the weeds in front of their tombstones, placed some fruit and flowers before them, lit incense, and bowed to them.
"Village Chief, Aunt Chen, I'm leaving. I didn't get a chance to visit you earlier, so please don't hold it against me. It won't be long before I join you. When that time comes, I'll personally apologize to you both."
After placing the incense before the Village Chief and Aunt Chen's tombstones, Xiao Mo picked up a clean piece of cloth and gently wiped the dust from the stones.
Only after he had finished did Xiao Mo finally walk step by step out of Shiqiao Village.
"Good morning, Grandpa Xiao."
Two little girls greeted Xiao Mo.
The girls were named Shen Lili and Hong Hui.
Bai Ruxue had treated them to Osmanthus Cake before.
Xiao Mo smiled and nodded. "Good morning."
"Grandpa Xiao, why didn't we see Sister Bai yesterday?" Hong Hui asked curiously.
"Sister Bai has some things to take care of, so she's left the village for now. She'll be back after a while," Xiao Mo said.
"Oh." A trace of disappointment flashed through Hong Hui's eyes. She had been hoping to go find Sister Bai and play with her.
"Is Grandpa Xiao going out too?" Shen Lili asked, looking at the bundle on his back.
"That's right. Your Sister Bai might have a bit of trouble on her own, so I'm going to help her."
"Then be careful on the road, Grandpa Xiao. Come back with Sister Bai soon, okay?"
"Of course." Xiao