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

The port inspection was strict, but the daytime preparations were also thorough. After passing the routine road permit check, the two officially entered Gouwu City.

"Sir, are all the people of Wu and Yue like this? Such big, thick tails, such strong bodies! Wow! That girl can even push such a big cart by herself!"

Following Xi, Bai Zhou curiously observed the various fish, turtles, soft-shelled turtles, and alligators around them.

Although the capital city is prosperous, it has many races, so even if there are scaled creatures that are good at water, they are not too many.

Yongning is mostly inhabited by furry creatures like Felinepelolupo, with few scaly creatures settling there.

The Wu and Yue regions, which are situated by water, are different. This area is home to many aquatic creatures, including scaled and armored animals that are skilled in and fond of water, as well as various Liboli tribes.

This was quite a rarity to the people of Bai Zhou, who grew up in the capital. It was even more interesting when everyone here had a magical tail.

"Ah Xi, don't wander off."

Glancing at Bai Zhou, who was cheering with joy because of the colorful tails, Xi flicked her tail and hooked it around his waist to prevent him from getting lost.

"Yes. I will stay close to you, sir."

Simply following closely isn't enough.

After scanning the streets filled with all sorts of Phidias, Adaklis, and young dragons that were inexplicably excited, Xi silently took his hand and led him toward the inn.

【Liushang Qushui】is the name of the guesthouse; everything else is just trivial.

"Hmm... sir, why do these five doses of medicine seem to be more than the previous ones?"

Lying on the table, Bai Zhou stared at the five doses of medicine that had suddenly appeared at the door and complained to Xi.

"I don't understand. But... the drug effect should be better."

Xi stood by the window, frowning, scanning the outside.

They had just checked into the guesthouse when the medicinal herbs were delivered to their door. The staff even knocked on the door so they wouldn't miss them.

Those guys from Da Yan are really keeping a close eye on things.

Are you so afraid that she'll really kidnap the little devil and not return him?

"I'm going to brew the medicine, do you want to come along?"

Xi never expected Bai Zhou to refuse, so after asking, she reached out her hand to him and waited for him.

"want!"

As expected, the little guy ran over happily.

The painting depicts a tranquil scene of a Jiangnan water town, but with many houses and deep alleys, Bai Ri, though curious about the local customs and lifestyle, still follows closely behind Xi Xi, afraid of losing her way in the blink of an eye.

Gradually, Bai Zhou caught a whiff of medicinal fragrance in the wind, and peeking out from behind Xi Xi, he saw a medicine shop with a banner that read "Hui Chun Tang" hanging above it.

"I'm going to find the doctor here to help me prepare the medicine. Ah Xi, would you like to go in or outside?"

Xi carried a bag of medicine and asked Bai Zhou about it.

"I'll go in with you, sir."

"it is good."

Upon entering the medicine hut, there were no patients or doctors inside.

"What about people?"

Xi frowned.

Logically speaking, there should be people here at the time she chose.

"Coming, coming! What would you like, guests?"

Just then, an Elafia girl strode out from the inner hall.

"Could you please decoct this medicine for me?"

Xi casually took out a few coins and placed them on the counter, then handed the medicine in her hand to the girl.

"There are too many guests, you've given too much."

Despite saying that, the girl still smiled and put the money away.

"Hmm, please wait a moment, let me take a look at this medicine."

She unpacked the medicine to see how to decoct it.

"what?"

Her exclamation made Xi frown.

"What? Is there something wrong with the medicine?"

"Ah, no. It's just that this kind of medication... is a little embarrassing to talk about."

The girl glanced at Bai Zhou, who was intently memorizing the names of the medicines, and covered one side of her mouth with her hand, whispering:

"Guest, is this medicine for your husband?"

"Ok?"

Xi was even more puzzled, and she pointed to the daytime.

"It's what he needs, what's the problem?"

"what?"

The girl looked at Xi in surprise, then glanced at the young Bai Zhou. She was puzzled at first, then seemed to realize something and couldn't help but swallow.

"Sir, perhaps I am not skilled enough. I saw that this medicine contains many herbs that nourish the body, strengthen the bones, and invigorate the yang. I thought that you were taking it to nourish your husband who has been working hard at home. I did not expect... cough cough, this medicine would be fine for a child."

"Although this child looks lively and strong, he seems to be..."

She stared at the daylight as if trying to confirm something.

"Seems like what?"

Xi hates riddle players the most, especially when she desperately needs the answer.

"Guest, this child seems to have suffered some serious injury not long ago. Although I don't know how that doctor managed to make him look so healthy now, the child's internal foundation is still shaky."

"what?"

Xi's face turned cold.

"but!"

Seeing the woman's misunderstanding expression, the Elafia girl quickly added:

"The doctor who prescribed this medicine is very skilled. The medicine he prescribed has a strong nourishing effect. If we take a few more doses, it should be able to replenish almost all of what the child has lost. It's just that I'm not skilled enough, so you don't need to worry too much."

"I see..."

Xi nodded slightly, saying nothing more, only asking the girl to brew the medicine as soon as possible.

"Guest, the decoction takes a while to prepare. If you don't mind, you can take your child to rest on the bench outside the shop for a while."

"Ah Xi, let's go out."

Xi naturally wouldn't waste time standing in the shop, so she called Bai Zhou and left the medicine shop.

"Shall we rest for a while, or go find some radishes and greens?"

"I want to stay with my husband!"

Ah Yao and the like can play around whenever they have free time, but the husband must accompany them at all times.

"Ah."

The daytime is willing to stay, and the evening is happy to do the same.

Sitting on the bench, with the strange melody of daytime echoing in his ears, Xi, under his questioning gaze, gently lifted his head and let him rest it on her lap. At the same time, to divert his attention, Xi used the earlier incident to start a conversation.

“Axi, for your health, you must drink every single drop of these five doses of medicine.”

"Sir, I will take my medicine properly."

"Otherwise, if we go to Kuaiji, we won't be able to eat perch."

"Perch scales..."

Xi actually knew that the sea bass wasn't plump and delicious right now, and June wasn't the best season to eat sea bass sashimi.

But... she always needed a reason to take him away.

Looking at the boy's face, Xi suddenly wondered what Bai Zhou's life was like before, compared to when he was by her side.

"What does Ah Xi think of life in the capital?"

"Life in the capital?"

This is a question that... Daytime needs to think carefully before it can be answered by Evening.

"Well, sir... the days in the capital... were far less easy and pleasant than those with you."

During the day, it was as if I could see that bustling, lively, yet empty and lonely city again.

Shortly after the baby dragon was born, his mother passed away due to illness, and he relied on a wet nurse with plump hooves to get through the initial difficult period.

When he was one year old, his father, the former True Dragon, died under the heavenly punishment.

He ascended the throne at a young age, knowing nothing and knowing nothing, and the affairs of the court were all supported by his second uncle.

As he grew up, he learned some things, but also accumulated many things in his heart that he could not understand.

He knew that the people described in the memorials were different from the actual people, but he had never actually seen them.

He knows that food should be hot when eating, but most of the time he can only eat cold food. He knows why, but he doesn't know how to solve this problem.

He knew that the immortals were very powerful and would bring longer-lasting peace to the Yan Kingdom. He would entrust the immortals with his trust, but he did not understand why his second uncle would tell him that he could not fully trust anyone.

Therefore, he wanted to understand the things he didn't understand.

Therefore, he ran away from the capital and embarked on a wandering journey called "spiritual practice".

I have experienced the coldness and warmth of human relationships, the fickleness of the world, and suffered countless grievances and hardships.

It wasn't until after Xi arrived that their wandering journey began to take off.

"Sir, there is something I lied to you about."

Bai Zhou touched the broken corner sheepishly.