early morning.

Zhang Huai shook his still somewhat dazed head.

At this moment, Zhang Huai had changed into Yang Guo's clothes. Apart from his rather eye-catching short hair, he was no different from others and had a bit of the air of a young man from ancient times.

Good morning, Brother Zhang!

Yang Guo, having cultivated internal energy, had already expelled the alcohol from his body. At this moment, he was brewing medicine for Xiaolongnu, who sat quietly beside him watching him.

"morning."

Zhang Huai gave a brief reply and went to the well to fetch water to wash up.

After applying a splash of cold water to his face, Zhang Huai finally regained some consciousness.

Zhang Huai, wiping his face with a towel, walked over to Yang Guo and asked, "Brother Yang, what are your plans for today? Are you going up the mountain to find the senior again?"

"Brother Zhang, no rush. Didn't Senior say it's fine to go up in a couple of days?" Yang Guo handed the prepared medicine to Xiaolongnu, then turned to Zhang Huai and continued, "I plan to go to the market down the mountain today to buy some daily necessities, and also bring some roast chicken and goose for Senior. I'll also take Aunt down the mountain for a visit. Would you like to come along, Brother Zhang?"

"When Granny Sun was still alive, she was the one who did these things. I've never even left the ancient tomb yet," Little Dragon Girl added from the side.

"Okay." Zhang Huai agreed without hesitation. He was also eager to see what markets were like in ancient times.

"Let's set off after breakfast and get back before dark."

Yang Guo said.

The rising sun pierced through the clouds, and a gentle breeze carried the fresh scent of grass and trees, causing the bamboo shadows outside the wooden house to sway softly.

"Guo'er, do you think this money is enough?"

Little Dragon Girl had never gone down the mountain, nor had she ever shopped. She simply opened a package, and the yellow and white contents inside glittered in the sunlight.

Yang Guo and Zhang Huai, who were standing to the side, watched with shining eyes.

Although Zhang Huai had no concept of the purchasing power of money at that time, he recognized those fist-sized gold bricks. If he could get them to modern times, they would be enough for him to live comfortably.

"That's enough, Auntie."

Yang Guo had been a beggar since childhood, and even after he went to Peach Blossom Island, he had never seen so much money. This scene was quite an impact on him, a little beggar.

"These were all left behind by the ancestral master. Since I didn't need them, I didn't bother with them. They were enough for my needs."

Little Dragon Girl explained.

"Brother Zhang, please take these first. Let me know if you need more."

Yang Guo pulled out a handful of broken silver and a large, intact silver ingot from his bundle and stuffed them into Zhang Huai's hand.

"This is inappropriate..."

"Brother Zhang, stop! We're as close as brothers, there's nothing inappropriate about it."

Yang Guo was a carefree person, and with Zhang Huai helping him many times, Yang Guo completely trusted Zhang Huai. He could feel Zhang Huai's sincerity, and what did money matter to him?

Seeing this, Zhang Huai had no choice but to accept it.

So the three of them quickly reached the path down the mountain.

"Selling candied hawthorns! Sweet and sour candied hawthorns—one penny a skewer!"

"Freshly steamed meat buns! Hot and fluffy! Thin skin, generous filling, come and see!"

"Fresh romaine lettuce, three coins a bunch!"

The market was filled with the sounds of vendors calling out their wares, and the aroma of food wafted into the air.

Little Dragon Girl looked around curiously, pointing at the candied hawthorn and asking, "Guo'er, what's this?"

"This is candied hawthorn, Auntie. It's made with sugar and hawthorn berries, it's so delicious! Would you like to try some?"

Little Dragon Girl nodded expectantly.

When the vendor saw someone wanting to buy, he immediately stepped forward: "Sir, my candied hawthorns are super sweet, made with the best hawthorns. Would you like a skewer?"

"Boss, you say your hawthorns are top-quality. So, should top-quality hawthorns be sweet or sour?"

Yang Guo joked.

"Of course it's sweet."

"But shouldn't hawthorn berries be sour?"

"this......"

The vendor was momentarily speechless.

"Haha, I'm just kidding. Give me three skewers."

"Okay!"

So the three of them strolled around while eating candied hawthorns.

Little Dragon Girl was dazzled by everything; this was a scene she had never seen in the ancient tomb. Since the three of them were not short of money, their hands were soon full of goods. All the merchants noticed them, and as the three passed by, the merchants shouted even more enthusiastically.

"Guo'er, are the people down the mountain all this enthusiastic?"

Little Dragon Girl tilted her head and asked in confusion.

Yang Guo, biting into a candied hawthorn with sugar frosting on his lips, laughed and said, "Auntie, you see, most of the enthusiasm in this world is for the little money in our hands. But it's genuine enthusiasm, though, you have to judge for yourself how much of it is true and how much is just for making a living."

"If we always stay this rich, will everyone be this enthusiastic towards us?"

Little Dragon Girl then asked.

Yang Guo was stumped by the question and didn't know how to explain it to Xiaolongnu.

Zhang Huai stepped forward and said, "Miss Long, the world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for gain. Theoretically speaking, as long as you are rich enough, everyone will smile at you."

Hearing Zhang Huai's words, Xiaolongnu nodded blankly.

"Brother Zhang, don't mislead my aunt. This matter isn't that simple."

"But that's how most people are, don't you think?"

"But......"

Yang Guo wanted to retort, but Zhang Huai didn't want to argue with him and quickly ran to the front.

He was humming, "If I ever become very rich, I'll buy all the rare smiles I see..."

Zhang Huai suddenly stopped in front of a small building. Under the eaves hung a large gilded signboard with three characters written on it: Yihong Courtyard.

His feet seemed glued to the spot, unable to move an inch. A woman, dressed in flamboyant attire, was smiling and beckoning customers from the doorway, while soft, seductive music and sweet laughter drifted from inside.

Zhang Huaiguang felt his ears go weak as he listened, and when he touched his cheeks, they felt hot.

Is this the legendary brothel? Even he, who prides himself on being a seasoned veteran among beauties, is somewhat at a loss.

It seems necessary to push my limits today. After all, people grow by constantly pushing themselves, and Zhang Huai is no exception.

Zhang Huai turned to look at Yang Guo, his face bearing an expression of determination to conquer Loulan, and gave him a knowing look that all men understood.

Yang Guo immediately understood, nodded heavily to Zhang Huai, and threw over a large silver ingot.

"Brother Zhang, see you this evening!"

Zhang Huai accepted the silver ingot and solemnly clasped his hands in thanks to Yang Guo, saying, "Good brother!" After saying that, he stepped into the small building without looking back.

"Guo'er, where is this place? What is Young Hero Zhang doing?"

Yang Guo didn't know how to answer, so he scratched his nose and said, "This is a place for relaxation. Brother Zhang went to have some fun."

"A place to play?" Little Dragon Girl's eyes lit up. "How about we go in and have some fun?"

Yang Guo was shocked and quickly tried to dissuade them, saying, "We only serve men here, not women."

"Only serving men? What kind of logic is that!"

Little Dragon Girl said indignantly.

Yang Guo quickly changed the subject and pulled Xiaolongnu away.

"Auntie, how about we go check out that shop? It looks quite interesting."

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