Dazhuang stood at the entrance like a door god, the usual goofy look gone from his face. His expression was solemn, and with a Mountain-Cleaving Knife strapped to his back, he looked like someone nobody should mess with.
Sister Jing said I was the most important person today! No smiling! No talking! If anyone makes trouble, beat them up! Beat them up! Beat them up!
When he saw Bai Yaoyao and the others approaching, he was about to smile and greet them, then suddenly remembered his mission. He quickly composed himself and gave them a serious nod.
Everyone from Dark Night followed Bai Yaoyao's lead and gave Dazhuang a thumbs-up!
Dazhuang had never experienced anything like this! He froze in surprise, then was overjoyed once it sank in. He puffed out his chest and thumped it with loud, resounding smacks!
Then he went back to standing unsmiling at the entrance, ignoring everyone else. The sight was downright amusing.
Bai Yaoyao took out the oden she and Great Sage had simmered the night before. She had prepared plenty of pots, with a brazier underneath to keep them hot.
Anyone who made a purchase in the store would get some for free. It wasn't for sale!
The moment the oden appeared, the entire crowd fell silent...
Slurp, slurp...
Xiao Shiliu even stirred up a gentle breeze, carrying the aroma farther afield.
Who had seen anything like this since the apocalypse? Just having enough to eat was a blessing, so everyone's eyes locked onto it as they sniffed eagerly!
Bai Yaoyao took the opportunity to explain the rules for the free oden to Chen Jing, who nodded in understanding.
By then, the onlookers had recovered from their daze. Someone shouted, "How much is the oden? I want ten skewers."
"I want ten skewers