The little one's purse connects the two worlds, turning a desolate village into a paradise.

"My God... the Duck Immortal can actually retrieve things from a distance, and this location is still quite a distance from inside..." Da Niu muttered, his mouth slightly open and his eyes glazed over.

"Nannan, quickly put it away, don't tire yourself out." The village chief was the first to come to his senses, and subconsciously lowered his voice as he looked at the golden gourd in front of him.

Ya Ya shook the gourd in her hand, "It's not tiring, this big gourd is very light and hollow inside!"

Despite saying that, she still obediently put the gourd back into her spatial storage.

"Grandpa Village Chief, Grandma Duck brought in so many things! My space is so beautiful now! Besides gold and silver, there are pretty beads, hairpins, jewelry, lots of iron-clad clothes, rows and rows of broadswords and swords, and several long fire-tipped spears used by Nezha. They're so impressive! Would you like to take a look?" Ya Ya reported to Grandpa Village Chief while checking the items in her space.

"No, no, no need. Nannan, please keep these things safe. We'll discuss what to do with them and where to put them when we get back," the village chief waved his hands repeatedly.

The Duck Fairy really scavenged everything; she even moved the weapons and armor into the girl's space.

Zhao Hu listened to their conversation, and his eyes and brows revealed a look of joy.

With these protective items, the villagers will have an extra layer of protection even if they encounter outsiders or bandits. They also have weapons; since there aren't many of them, it shouldn't be a problem for each person to have a set.

"Let's go and take the pony away!" The village chief patted Da Niu and Zhao Hu on the shoulder.

"Alright!" Da Niu put Ya Ya back on his back.

……

Grandma Liu's courtyard was quiet, with two large pots on the stove. One large iron pot, about the size of a bathtub, was bubbling with sauce, while the other pot was steaming rice, which smelled delicious and was partially covered with a lid.

The cutting board was neatly arranged with sliced ​​vegetables and meat.

It was already 13:00 PM to 15:00 PM. The village chief had taken Nannan, Da Niu, and Hu Zi up the mountain early in the morning and hadn't returned yet.

Although the Duck Fairy was there to protect them, the whole village was still thinking about Little Sprout, who was walking such a long mountain path for the first time.

I wonder if those rough old men will take care of Nannan, or if they will tire or starve her.

Even though everyone knew that Nannan must still have a lot of food stored in her space and would definitely eat it when she got hungry, they still decided to wait for the group to return safely before eating together.

Ji Chuntao picked up a large spoon and stirred the sauce in the iron pot, filling the courtyard with a rich, slightly spicy aroma.

Suddenly, the sound of approaching hooves came from outside the courtyard gate. As if a switch had been flipped, the people inside the courtyard all got up and ran outside, then stood there in a commotion.

On the narrow village road, three tall horses walked slowly and steadily.

On the left, the village chief rode a horse that was entirely black, while on the right, Zhao Hu rode a horse that was entirely dark brown, with glossy fur and a long tail that swayed gently behind him.

Da Niu rode on the large chestnut horse in the middle. This horse's mane was different from the others; it was white, like it was carrying a large white brush.

The tiny sprout nestled steadily in front of the big cow, its two little hands tugging at the horse's mane.

The three tall horses came to a slow stop at the gate of the courtyard, their heads bowed obediently.

Li Guixiang rushed to the village chief's horse, her somewhat yellowed and cloudy eyes now shining brightly: "Hey old man, you used to struggle even to lead a donkey, when did you learn to ride a horse? How come this horse is so obedient? Get down, let me try!"

"Tiger looks quite imposing riding a horse!"

"Sister Ya Ya has become a great general!"

Everyone crowded around, craning their necks and chattering excitedly, creating quite a lively scene.

"Thanks to the Duck Fairy, the horses have all behaved themselves." The village elder blushed slightly as he watched his wife slowly dismount; he hadn't had enough of showing off yet.

Ya Ya spotted the old woman at the back of the crowd and immediately called out in her clear voice, "Grandma! Come ride a horse! You didn't get a chance to ride yesterday!"

Everyone turned around in a flash. Granny Liu quickly waved her hand and took half a step back, her face showing a mixture of excitement and apprehension: "These old bones of mine, my arms and legs are all frail, how could I possibly climb up? I shouldn't delay everyone's time..."

"Don't worry, Pipi will crouch down!" Ya Ya looked up and gently patted the chestnut horse beneath her.

The tall, magnificent horse that had been standing upright immediately bent its front legs and lowered its body obediently.

The little guy slid off the horse with a whoosh, ran to the back, and took Grandma Liu's hand in his little hand: "Come on, Grandma, Pipi is a very good boy!"

Grandma Liu stared at the horses that had lowered their heads, her heart itching with desire, yet she hesitated and dared not go forward.

Li Guixiang, already mounted on her black horse, called out at the top of her lungs, "Xiao'e, I'm getting old, what are you afraid of!"

Zhao Hu's horse now had a different rider; Grandpa Wang and Grandma Wang were sitting comfortably on it, swaying gently. "Look," they said, "we're ready to go for a stroll. Come on up, don't keep our little one waiting!"

Granny Liu steeled her resolve, grabbed the saddle, and sat down.

Three fine horses took turns carrying the villagers, slowly strolling back and forth on the path outside the courtyard. The novelty of riding horses made everyone completely forget about eating.

Ji Chuntao was the only one left in the courtyard.

Upon hearing that someone had returned, she immediately started a fire, heated a wok, and began cooking. The sizzling sound of the stir-fry mingled with the laughter and chatter outside.

Once all the dishes were plated, she picked up a long-handled ladle and walked out of the courtyard gate, calling out, "Come back and eat, everyone! You can't go hungry!"

"Oh! How could I forget Chun Tao? Chun Tao, come on up and ride around for a bit before you eat!" Granny Liu beckoned to Ji Chun Tao.

"That's right, how could we forget our village's head chef? Chun Tao, give it a try, she's sure to do it."

Ji Chuntao couldn't resist the crowd's insistence, so she mounted her horse and leisurely rode around for a short while.

After Ji Chuntao came down, the village chief and Zhao Hu tied the horses to the trees before reluctantly joining the crowd at the table.

They had run out of snacks that Nannan had taken out while they were on the mountain, so they weren't exactly hungry, but the aroma of hot food in the yard still made their mouths water.

"Our Chuntao cooking skills are getting better and better."

"Oh, right, I also have a health-preserving cookbook that my daughter brought back. All the foods in it are good for your health. Chun Tao, you can take a look and see if it comes in handy. Come to my courtyard later and see if there's anything you don't understand, and I'll explain it to you." Doctor Chen suddenly remembered the two bags of books he had received last night.

"A recipe? Great, Uncle Chen! I'll come over as soon as I finish what I'm doing!" Ji Chuntao's eyes lit up.

If she could find some ingredients to add to the chicken and snail soup in the recipe later, or some herbs that she had seen and could gather, the soup would probably sell even better.