Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 98 The road, only by walking it, will you know where it ends.

"Grandpa, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, making Zhou Yixian pause in surprise. He almost thought he was hallucinating. He turned around and saw Zhang Xiaofan's face. He subconsciously said something.

"Oh, it's you, the wronged one... It turns out to be you, young hero."

As he spoke, Zhou Yixian gave an awkward laugh, almost letting slip what he had said.

Zhang Xiaofan didn't react much to what she heard, but Biyao glared angrily at Zhou Yixian. If Youji hadn't stopped her, she probably would have attacked Zhou Yixian.

"Oh, big brother, it's you again."

Xiao Huan looked at Zhang Xiaofan in front of her and immediately smiled. Zhang Xiaofan also rarely showed a faint smile. He reached out and touched Xiao Huan's two topknots, and asked with a smile.

"Little sister, do you like candied hawthorn berries?"

"Yes, is big brother going to treat me to candied hawthorns?"

Xiao Huan looked at Zhang Xiaofan expectantly, but then her face fell, and she sighed softly, saying rather dejectedly.

"Unfortunately, that huge stack of candied hawthorns was all bought by one person. We probably won't be able to buy any today."

"Huh? They've all been bought?"

Zhang Xiaofan was stunned. He remembered that when he saw the vendor selling candied hawthorns earlier, no one was interested in them. How could they have all been bought up suddenly?

Just then, Xiao Huan saw Lu Wuyai coming this way, pouted, and pointed at him with a rather dejected expression.

"Look, big brother, he bought them all."

Zhang Xiaofan turned his head and saw Lu Wuyai carrying a whole stack of candied hawthorns as he walked over. He was stunned and couldn't help but stand up.

Lu Wuyai gently placed the candied hawthorn in front of Zhang Xiaofan, holding the remaining silver coins in his hand. Seeing Zhang Xiaofan's expression, he couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Master, have I perhaps done something wrong?"

Even with Zhang Xiaofan's personality, he didn't know how to speak for a moment. Lu Xueqi, You Ji, and the others were also surprised, and Bi Yao couldn't help but chuckle.

Xiao Huan reacted quickly. She looked at the whole stack of rock sugar in Lu Wuyai's hand, then looked up at Zhang Xiaofan, and quickly reached out to tug at Zhang Xiaofan's sleeve, gently shaking it, and said.

"Big brother, are all these for me?"

As the small ring swayed, the sleeves fluttered, and the hem of the outer robe also swayed, the golden bell hanging at the waist colliding with the jade ring, producing a crisp and melodious sound.

Zhang Xiaofan came to his senses and gently shook his head at Lu Wuyai. Even if he had done something wrong, Zhang Xiaofan couldn't blame others for not explaining things clearly beforehand.

After taking the whole stack of candied hawthorns from Lu Wuyai, Zhang Xiaofan smiled and handed them to Xiao Huan, saying softly.

"Like it?"

"Yes, thank you, big brother, you're so kind!"

Xiao Huan happily reached out and hugged the haystack that was much taller than her, squinting her eyes as she spoke, her face full of happiness.

Seeing Xiao Huan's expression, Zhang Xiaofan reached out and picked a string of berries from the top and handed it to her. After Xiao Huan took it, she spoke.

"Big brother, I want another one."

"it is good!"

Zhang Xiaofan picked another bunch and handed it to Xiao Huan, but Xiao Huan just smiled and shook her head, saying...

"Big brother, here, have this skewer."

Staring at the candied hawthorns in front of him, Zhang Xiaofan was stunned. He had lived so many lifetimes, and it seemed he had never eaten anything like this before. Seeing that Zhang Xiaofan didn't move, Xiao Huan asked curiously.

"Big brother, haven't you ever tried candied hawthorn? It's so delicious!"

"No."

Zhang Xiaofan shook his head honestly, which surprised Biyao and Youji, who were standing to the side. Lu Xueqi, who knew about Zhang Xiaofan's background, had a look of pity in her eyes.

Xiao Huan held the haystack with her small hand, offering the candied hawthorn to herself, while with her other hand she pushed the candied hawthorn in Zhang Xiaofan's hand towards him.

After taking a lick of the candied hawthorn, Xiao Huan squinted her eyes happily. Seeing that Zhang Xiaofan hadn't moved, she quickly spoke up.

"Big brother, you should try it. If you haven't tried it before, you'll know once you try it."

Zhang Xiaofan was suddenly stunned. Xiao Huan's casual remark made him seem to understand something, but after thinking hard, he still couldn't figure it out.

Seeing that Zhang Xiaofan still hadn't moved and seemed a little anxious, Xiao Huan quickly spoke up to persuade him.

"Big brother, there are many things you don't know. You'll know if they taste good or not once you try them. You'll never know the result if you don't try them."

Zhang Xiaofan looked down at Xiao Huan's face and saw the little girl with an innocent smile, looking at him expectantly.

With his head down, Zhang Xiaofan smiled gently at Xiao Huan, nodded vigorously, and without answering, simply put the candied hawthorn into his mouth.

Upon first bite, you're greeted by the sweetness of rock sugar, accompanied by a slightly bitter and astringent taste. After biting into it, you experience the tartness of hawthorn, yet it carries a hint of fruity aroma, all blending together with the lingering sweetness in your mouth.

All the flavors only become clear the moment you take a bite.

Only by walking the road can one know where it ends.

After eating a candied hawthorn, Zhang Xiaofan smiled and waved to Xiao Huan and Zhou Yixian, then softly gave them some instructions.

"Now that both the righteous and the demonic paths have gathered at Liubo Mountain in the East Sea, this place will soon become a place of trouble. You two should leave as soon as possible."

"Yes, big brother, you have to be careful too!"

Xiao Huan, carrying a large stack of candied hawthorns, waved goodbye to Zhang Xiaofan with a hint of reluctance. Only after Zhang Xiaofan's figure gradually disappeared into the crowd did she reveal a smile.

But then, Xiao Huan's figure suddenly trembled and she almost fell to the ground. It was Zhou Yixian who noticed the abnormality and quickly reached out to grab Xiao Huan.

Seeing Xiao Huan's face turn as pale as paper in an instant, Zhou Yixian couldn't help but sigh, shake his head, and lament.

"Just a few candied hawthorns, and you've already bought your life? Just like your dead old man, you're unreliable. I was counting on you to take care of me in my old age."

"Candied hawthorn berries, aren't they delicious!"

Xiao Huan spoke softly, her voice barely audible, but her gaze remained fixed on the candied hawthorns beside her.

Seeing this, Zhou Yixian shook his head, reached out and took Xiao Huan's hand, gave her the bamboo pole to prop up the ground, and then took the haystack and led Xiao Huan toward an inn.

Zhang Xiaofan, standing in the crowd, suddenly sensed something and turned around to look behind him, but found nothing. This made his already cold face grow even colder.

Just then, several men walked over from the side, stood in front of Zhang Xiaofan and the others, and spoke softly.

"My master invites the son-in-law and daughter over for a chat."

Zhang Xiaofan stared coldly at the people in front of him, making them feel a chill in their hearts, before he spoke indifferently.

"lead the way!"

(End of this chapter)