My seven female apprentices each have their own ideas

"That's what I made myself, it's not as pretty as these. Well, the lanterns in Shangqing County were lit early, just for us cultivators to see. The spirit boats used to set out during these few days, and the cultivators have also gathered in the county town one after another during these few days. Mortals deliberately hold various activities early."

"Sister, shall we go over and take a look?"

Seeing that her senior sister's expression had returned to her former gentleness, Bai Minxin asked cautiously.

"I"

Jiang Yuanxia subconsciously stopped and felt conflicted.

If you just take your junior sister for a stroll on the street, you can reduce contact with people as much as possible and stay away from the crowd.

But if you go to light lanterns.

But seeing Min Xin's unconsciously cautious expression, she breathed a sigh of relief and nodded:

"Well, we were just here to have fun."

Bai Minxin's expression became cheerful again. As he walked, he muttered:

"Bring one for Su Su, and bring one for Jiang He at the same time. Humph, forget it. He must not be interested, otherwise why wouldn't he come? No, the less interested he is, the more I have to bring it to him. I want to see what he can do. Senior sister, don't worry, he is just a paper tiger!"

Shanzhou, Zezhou, Hezhou and Pingzhou in the east of Zhu Ming territory are all run through by a huge river.

One of the tributaries flows through Sangqing County and also flows towards the East China Sea at the end of Pyeongju.

Shanfa Temple is in Pingzhou. If I put a lantern here, it might be picked up by the disciples of Shanfa Temple.

Jiang Yuanxia's expression was stiff, and his mind kept thinking about random things, as if this would allow him to ignore the gazes of the people around him.

"Minxin, have any of these mortals recognized me? Why do I feel like there are so many people secretly watching me among the crowd?"

She licked her lips uncomfortably and couldn't help asking.

Her palms were covered in cold sweat. There were so many people. She had never seen such a lively scene in her life.

During the New Year holidays, the curfew in the county town was also lifted. Moreover, it was a time of great changes in the world, and many refugees gathered in the county town. Even though it was much later at night, it was still bustling and lively.

Especially since this riverside is a prosperous place in the county town, with a constant flow of people. There are dense lanterns floating on the river, and huge boats moving slowly. On them are women who are soliciting with flowers and waving their handkerchiefs. I heard that they are famous courtesans among mortals.

Jiang Yuanxia regretted very much that she came out wearing a white dress. She had very few clothes, mostly the same white dress as her mother's, which was rather thin.

It is now the dead of winter, and he stands out among the mortals wrapped in heavy clothes.

She hated feeling different.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister. Don't you know my abilities? No one is following us."

Bai Minxin closed his eyes slightly, then said with a smile, but his expression turned slightly colder.

It was true that no one was following them, but someone on a huge boat on the river was looking at them with a prying eye.

But she seemed to have seen someone!

Bai Minxin gritted his teeth and made a chattering sound. What on earth did he mean?

Jiang Yuanxia breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

She didn't dare release her spiritual sense. Once she did, the worldly affairs would impact her brain more clearly and it would be hard to bear.

"Miss, ma'am."

A little boy holding a lantern was running towards them, panting. He was holding a lantern in his hand and his clothes were simple but clean and tidy.

He looked at the girls and his face turned red.

Especially the little girl who was about his age. He had never seen such a delicate little girl. Even the little girl next door could not compare to her.

He rubbed his head and recited a passage as if reciting a book: "The three young ladies are obviously from wealthy families, and they are very beautiful. If they carry my lanterns, they will be like fairies descending from the earth. You can buy one for thirty coins. If you are interested, my sister is nearby. These lanterns were all made by my sister."

The little boy pointed to a young girl not far away. The girl had disabled legs and was sitting on a four-wheeled cart.

There is a shelf in front of the car, on which are placed various lanterns.

He was smiling faintly at them.

Bai Minxin was a little dissatisfied. These lanterns were not as good as those made by her senior sister. Although the price was cheap, they were not short of money.

This brother and sister are indeed pitiful, but there are many pitiful people in this world.

Besides, you can't say for sure that his sister is just pretending to be pitiful.

She also wanted to buy those beautiful lanterns: "Sister, let's go."

"Minxin, just buy this." Jiang Yuanxia pulled Bai Minxin's sleeve. Facing such a little boy, she felt no pressure in her heart.

His eyes are clear, not as cloudy as those of ordinary people, and he has all kinds of desires.

"All right."

Since her senior sister said so, she naturally would not object and agreed dejectedly.

Following the little boy to her sister's stall.

When he walked up to the girl, Bai Minxin checked carefully and found that the girl was indeed disabled.

Well. Since we've met, how about giving me some more money before you leave?

After all, that bastard is still watching from behind.

"Sister, I'm back, and I brought three people with me."

The little boy happily ran to the lantern girl to ask for credit. Suddenly, his face turned red and he said in a low voice:

"Sister, where is the lantern that the teacher gave me?"

The girl selling lanterns gently touched his head and said, "Hmm? Didn't you say you wanted to keep it for life?"

"Sister, don't worry about it, just give it to me."

The little boy said shyly and stretched out his hand to ask for it. The lantern girl took out a lotus-shaped lantern from the box and carefully handed it to the little boy.

But she knew how much her brother valued the lantern, and if it broke, he would be angry with her.

Thinking of this, her eyes became even gentler.

“Hey, this is for you.”

The little boy handed the lotus lantern to Jin'er with a red face. Jin'er didn't react at all, and Jiang He almost lost his temper.

Jin'er is already being targeted by this young boy before she even grows up?

He felt a mixture of different feelings, just like a cat running around in the kitchen, spilling the mixed taste of various seasonings.

Bai Minxin blinked as if realizing something. The Master's aura had become much stronger.

Don't you like watching? I'll let you watch enough!

I want to see what you think.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, with a hint of doubt.

Chapter 166 The dumbfounded little boy

It's just a kid trying to make a friend.

Jiang He looked at the little boy and explained to him. He felt better after thinking about it.

The main reason is that Jin'er's character is too simple. Even though I have hurt her so many times, she is still willing to believe in me.

Moreover, given Jin'er's tragic experience, he was somewhat worried that Jin'er would be deceived in the future because of the slightest kindness shown by others.

Of course, Jiner would never accept gifts from others.

Jiang He felt relieved and looked calmly at a huge boat on the river. The huge boat exuded a faint spiritual power and was of very high grade.

Its owner must be of extraordinary cultivation and status.

Most of the other giant boats were brightly lit and bustling with activity, but this one was the only one that was dark, without any light at all. This was also what attracted Jiang He's attention.

Jin'er hasn't said a word since arriving at the Lantern Festival. Even though the little boy's outstretched hands were shaking with fatigue and his face turned red, he didn't show any expression.

The little boy had no choice but to look to Bai Minxin and Jiang Yuanxia for help.

If it were usual, Bai Minxin would definitely refuse directly. She didn't want to accept other people's kindness for no reason, even if it was a child.

But now she took the lantern before her senior sister: "Thank you, Jin'er doesn't like to talk, I thank you on her behalf."

"Jin'er."

The little boy chewed on these two words and looked at Bai Minxin again.

"Can I be friends with her? Where is your home? I'll go play with Jin'er some other day, okay?"

"Well, you can call her Lin Jin. We don't live in Shangqing County. We will be leaving in a few days."

Bai Minxin refused, rubbed Jin'er's little hand, put the lantern in her hand, and said with a smile:

"Jin'er has been given gifts now! Senior Sister has never accepted any gifts from anyone, except Jiang He. He shamelessly gave me a wooden sculpture, and I accepted it because he carved it himself."

She took out a wooden sculpture from her arms and shook it to show off.

Speaking of this, Jiang Yuanxia looked dazed, and gently stroked the hairpin on her long hair: "Master also gave me a hairpin before."

But this hairpin eventually pierced into the Master's heart.

Jin'er pursed her lips, her big eyes constantly glancing at the hands of her two senior sisters.

Master is bad!

Her little hand originally wanted to let go of the lantern, but at this moment it was clenched tightly.

The little boy's face was full of disappointment, as they were just passing by Sangqing County. But when he saw the little girl holding the lantern as if cherishing it, his mood suddenly improved.

He volunteered, "How about I take you to fly lanterns? I'm a local from Shangqing County, and I know where the lanterns can fly the farthest. It may seem lively here, but the lanterns can easily hit the boats and sink."

"Well"

Bai Minxin's eyes lit up. She was worried that the lantern would sink. Although it was inevitable and would sink sooner or later, she still hoped that it could float as far as possible. She turned around and asked, "Senior Sister, what do you think?"

"Well, that's fine too."

She also preferred a quieter place. Seeing the disabled girl sitting there alone, Jiang Yuanxia felt pity for her and whispered, "We have bought all these lanterns, why don't you come with us?"

She didn't have any mixed emotions in her heart towards such a disabled person.

Maybe it’s pity, or maybe it’s because these people are not even as good as themselves.

Once when she was in the Shanfa Hall, she tortured those disciples beyond recognition. When they cried and begged for mercy, she found that she not only felt happy, but also no longer had the fear she once had towards these people.

They have fallen to this point under my hands, is there any need to be afraid?

She thought that if she continued like this, her illness would be cured sooner or later, but she found that the more blood on her hands, the more twisted her heart became, and it seemed that she was walking on an extremely dark road.

After this, her condition became worse.

The disabled girl was stunned when she heard this, and quickly waved her hands: "Miss, there is no need to pity me. Although my legs are disabled, I can still eat with my own hands. Just let my brother accompany you. I don't like to walk either."

Seeing her firm attitude, Jiang Yuanxia had no choice but to give up. She selected five lanterns and followed the little boy downstream.

On the road.

The little boy surrounded Jin'er attentively. Even though he tried hard to think and say all kinds of things, Jin'er remained expressionless and just walked with her short legs.

He also noticed something was wrong, scratched his head, and asked cautiously: "Why is Lin Jin ignoring me?"

He knew from the white-haired sister's previous words that she did not want him to call her Jin'er as intimately as she did, so he cleverly changed the name.

Bai Minxin sighed secretly. She had always been worried about Jiner's personality.

If this continues, it will not be good for her physical and mental health. I'm afraid she will need to rely on a few senior sisters and her master for the rest of her life.

She touched Jin'er's little head and said, "Jin'er has always been like this. Don't worry, I don't have any objection to you. Jin'er? Jin'er? Look, she didn't pay attention to me either."

When the little boy saw that even his senior sister ignored him, he felt relieved.

Then he started talking to himself: "Lin Jin, your clothes are so beautiful, who bought them for you?"

Jin'er suddenly stopped, her eyes lit up, as if she remembered something, and replied seriously: "Master."

"Lin Jin paid attention to me!"

The little boy jumped up happily and shouted to Bai Minxin as if he was presenting a treasure.

But who is her master? Is he an old man with white hair?

Bai Minxin felt Jiang He's breath fluctuate again. He probably didn't expect Jin'er to chat with a strange little boy.

She let out a sigh of relief. Even if Jin'er really started playing with other children, what would happen?