I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

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"Hey sir, let's have steamed buns for dinner tonight."

Bai Zhou slumped over the table, speaking sullenly towards Xi Xi.

Although the rice is filling, it tastes rather dry without accompanying side dishes.

At this point, it's time to eat some other staple foods to change your mood.

"can."

Xi leaned against the window, looking at the scenery outside.

I think, therefore I am...

Xi was recalling what Bai had said earlier that day.

Stripping away the parts related to himself, the kid's remaining words all point to one thing:

The little devil believes that as long as a person can think, it means that he is still alive, and that the world he lives in is real.

At such a young age, who taught him these principles?

Writing?

No, no, no, that guy is no better than me; he would never say such things.

And who is that?

Xi tapped on the windowsill, inwardly cursing herself for being foolish.

The kid's family background isn't simple either; finding a few thoughtful teachers shouldn't be difficult.

"Sir? Sir?"

The calls coming from her ears brought Xi back to her senses.

"What's the matter?"

She turned her head, and the little devil's broken horn came into view.

"Sir, what's so interesting outside... Waaah, sir, why did you hit me?"

Looking at Bai Zhou, who was huddled by the windowsill with his head in his hands, Xi hummed softly, feeling much better.

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"Sir, you're awake? Warm water has been prepared for you."

Xi glanced out the window; it was already broad daylight.

Oh, right, we're setting off again today.

After rubbing her face to clear her head, Xi put on her coat and got out of bed.

After breakfast, seeing Bai Zhou pack all his belongings, Xi got up to leave the town.

One mile outside Shuanglin Town

After getting some distance from the town, Xi released the car and A-Yao.

"Oh, Radish, Greens, good morning."

"Gah."

Upon first appearing in the outside world, the intense sense of novelty made the two yaks bark excitedly, but since they couldn't run around, they started circling around Baiyue.

"I'll leave the rest to you."

Bai Zhou fed them an apple with a bite, and then put the swivel rings used to pull the cart on them.

"Sir, we're off."

Bai Zhou checked the things in the carriage again, prepared cushions and blankets for Xi, and after Xi got into the carriage and sat down, he picked up the small whip used for decoration and tapped A Yao Men.

"Run slowly and pay attention to your pace."

"Watch out for stones on the road, and don't let the car bounce too much."

"quack."

Bai Zhou, now acting as the rickshaw driver, meticulously instructed the two rascals to prevent any embarrassing situations where people or the rickshaw would overturn.

Xi sat quietly in the car, watching Bai Zhou interact with the A Yaos.

After leaving Shuanglin Town, the next destination is the largest city in the vicinity, [Boyun Prefecture].

Since the daytime journey is to Yongning Road, the fastest route is to go to Boyun Prefecture, which is under the jurisdiction of Yongning Road.

Xi didn't understand these things, but because she didn't have a specific goal, she used to wander around Da Yan aimlessly, going wherever she felt like, so it didn't matter where she went.

only……

She was somewhat reluctant to go to Yongning Road.

But I'd better not say it out loud, since it's the little devil who's going.

This was also the first time he had asked himself for help.

Let him go, and that debt of gratitude for saving his life will be forgiven. There's no need for him to waste his life with me.

The writer is right, this kid should have his own path to walk.

Xi was lost in thought, while the chattering sounds around her never stopped.

It was both lively and quiet.

"Sir, would you like an apple? Are you tired? Is it windy? Would you like to slow down?"

The two yaks learned very quickly and can now run very well on their own without needing to correct themselves during the day.

When he had some free time during the day, he turned around and asked Xi how she felt.

"How can sitting get tiring?"

"An apple... I'll have one."

"The speed is fine; at this speed, it's quite leisurely."

Xi Yi responded and took an apple, holding it in her hand.

The journey is still long.

Returning to the Seventeenth Anchorage of Yunzhou

"Those entering the city, please show your travel permit!"

"Vehicles should proceed through the designated gates and not obstruct pedestrians behind them!"

The soldiers guarding the city held up a megaphone and shouted loudly to the people entering the city.

During the day, he drove his cart, curiously looking around at his surroundings.

Ahead of him, the crowds were dense and the traffic was heavy.

"Sir, there are so many people! Is this what a big city is like?"

"Look, sir! Aren't those Sakotas over there? They really do have halos above their heads! They're so beautiful!"

"Sir, so many cars, so many cars!"

Xi had a stern face, toying with a thin pen in her hand.

More and more people were gathering around, and the little devil kept making a fuss. She really wanted to go back into the painting and wait until it was quiet before coming out again.

"Sir... Waaah~".

"Quiet."

Finally, the pen fell.

Putting down her pen, Xi felt a slight relief from the gloom in her heart.

"Such noise is a waste of time. Let's hurry into the city."

"Oh, sir, are you tired?"

Bai Zhou covered his head and chuckled to indicate that he understood, but his subsequent greeting still made Xi pick up her pen and tap him again.

"Hey."

During the day, he rubbed his head and gently tapped the radishes and greens pulling the cart.

The unusual Aya-pulled cart attracted the attention of weary passersby.

"What is this? Is it a new breed of pack animal?"

"Mother, look! That animal pulling the cart is so cute!"

"My beautiful Yan language! Ah, quick! There's a beauty!"

"Huh? A beauty? Where is she?"

"Ah, what an adorable little guy, so handsome."

Bai Zhou slowly steered the Bites forward, admiring the scenery he had rarely seen before.

He really likes people who have such rich emotions.

Time passed slowly, and the crowd gradually thinned out.

The car, driven by daylight, finally arrived at the checkpoint.

"Young man, please show me your travel permit."

The soldier conducting the inspection was polite, but his hoarse voice betrayed his exhaustion.

It makes sense. Checking the entry permits into the city non-stop from morning until noon would wear and tear even the most resilient person.

"Thank you for your help here."

During the day, he took out the travel permit that he had kept safe and handed it to the soldier.

"Hmm, let me see... Daylight... Hmm... The person behind you... Oh, down there."

The soldier was puzzled as to why there was only one travel permit, but after flipping through it, he saw the travel permit belonging to Xi below.