Xu Fu sat on the threshold of the dilapidated temple, looking at the sky outside.

Silently, he pulled out a hamburger from his spatial storage and began to eat it in large bites.

Xu Fu wasn't satisfied, so he took out some soda and fried chicken, eating them with his mouth full of oil.

After he had eaten and drunk his fill, he finally took the time to check his body after using the recovery pill.

They discovered that the cut area had slowly grown back, though it was slightly less healthy than in the previous world.

However, Xu Fu's cold-hearted nature wouldn't be of any use to him—

The reason it grew out was simply to prevent the male lead from being embarrassed in public later.

With this "powerful weapon," if the male protagonist still insists on going his own way...

Xu Fu was able to turn the tables and once again imprison the male protagonist chosen by Heaven...

Xu Fu sat alone in the dilapidated temple until dawn before people gradually returned.

Upon seeing Xiao Hua, Xu Fu immediately waved to her, saying, "Come here quickly, I have something to ask you—"

Xiao Hua, looking dejected, held her broken bowl and slowly moved towards Xu Fu.

"Brother, you're up. Are you feeling better?" Xiaohua asked timidly.

Xu Fu nodded and asked the person, "Which beggar woman carried me back?"

"Little Flower, show it to me so I can thank her in person."

“She’s right there—” Xiaohua pointed to a middle-aged woman sitting under a big tree not far away.

The other person was carefully holding their bowl, looking around, and then quickly stuffing the contents into their mouth.

Xu Fu watched silently as people guarded their food, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.

This is the worst thing about feudal dynasties—

People have no human rights; whether they can eat and drink their fill depends on fate...

However, Xu Fu only sighed and had no intention of saving the world...

Xu Fu sometimes couldn't understand those who, upon arriving in ancient times, immediately started causing trouble and wreaking havoc everywhere—

Just how strong must one's heart be?!

Why would someone choose to stand alone in unfamiliar territory and defy the rules that have been in place for centuries?

Even with allies, how could they wholeheartedly entrust their backs to a stranger?!

Or were they ancient people who had been poisoned by feudal ideology for hundreds of years?!

Xu Fu stood silently in place, and Xiao Hua did not leave either.

Watching the beggar woman eat, I swallowed hard.

After everyone finished eating, Xu Fu took Xiao Hua and walked over.

"Auntie—" Xu Fu was the first to greet her.

The middle-aged woman was taken aback when she saw the unfamiliar young man walking towards her with Xiaohua.

Then he nodded slightly to the person, which served as his answer.

Xu Fu didn't mind, and bowed to the woman, saying, "Thank you, auntie, for carrying me back from the mass grave—"

"I can never repay your life-saving grace," Xu Fu said, taking out two gold beans from his pocket and handing them to the person.

"This is the thickest thing I have on me, I hope you won't find it offensive—"

The old woman's eyes lit up when she saw the two golden beans in the man's palm, and she reached out and snatched them away.

After taking a bite of the golden bean produced by the system, the old woman realized something was wrong—

"This gold is too pure! Could it be fake?" the old woman asked in a hoarse voice, her words like a broken gong.

His eyes kept scanning Xu Fu up and down, asking, "You actually have such a good thing on you? Where did you hide it?"

Xu Fu had been thoroughly searched, yet he could still pull out two gold beans.

Although the situation was somewhat strange, the beggar woman was unwilling to waste the wealth she had gained.

They still kept those two golden beans for themselves.

"No," Xu Fu chuckled and shook his head repeatedly, "If it weren't true..."

I don't need to carry it with me until I die—

"Now that the old lady has accepted my gold coins, our debt of gratitude is settled."

"Fine," the old woman snorted, but finally nodded.

He couldn't wait to stuff the two golden beans into his clothes.

Xu Fu then looked at Xiao Hua and found her staring intently at him.

His face was full of sarcasm—"Why don't you repay me? I saved your life too..."

"I'm leaving here to find my family—" Xu Fu said to Xiao Hua.

"Want to come back with me?! I'll make sure you have a good meal then!"

"Can I eat meat? Xiaohua wants to eat meat—" Xiaohua looked at Xu Fu expectantly.

"I can't guarantee that, if I can catch the prey—"

Because the beggar woman was listening nearby, Xu Fu naturally dared not reveal anything.

He was afraid that people would get entangled with him, and then Xu Fu would be hard to deal with.

"Where does my brother live?" Xiaohua asked, only half understanding.

"In the mountains, there are pheasants, rabbits, and wild boars—"

"Only by hunting can we fill our stomachs. Little Flower, are you still willing to come with me?"

The old beggar woman next to him heard that Xu Fu was originally a hunter...

He immediately rolled his eyes and clicked his tongue in disdain.

He lay back down and leaned against the big tree, closing his eyes to rest.

Xu Fu instantly understood the other party's thoughts and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Most people end up as beggars because they are lazy and unwilling to work.

Moreover, during peacetime, they would go to the doors of wealthy households to beg for leftover food.

They even eat better than the poorest people in the village.

So, facing the loess soil with their backs to the sky is not as comfortable as begging for food, so they are even more reluctant to work hard!

Now the beggar woman knows that Xu Fu was a boy, and also a hunter—

One can imagine that his life must have been miserable, otherwise he wouldn't have been sold to the palace to become a eunuch.

Therefore, my contempt and mockery of people are even stronger...

"Is there anything else to eat in the mountains besides these? Little Flower is hungry—" Little Flower asked with a pained expression.

"We still have wild vegetables and fruits at home. If we can't hunt any wild animals, we can dig up some wild vegetables too."

Xu Fu solemnly assured people that his main purpose was to lure them away.

Xu Fu was inclined to test whether the male and female protagonists would meet again after he separated them.

“Okay, Xiaohua will go with her brother—” Xiaohua nodded solemnly.

"Should we say goodbye?" Xu Fu secretly glanced at the beggar woman beside him.

They found that the other party still looked lazy and indifferent, ignoring Xiaohua and Xu Fu.

Xiaohua's eyes quickly welled up with tears, but she ultimately shook her head.

"Brother, it's getting dark outside. Should we leave now?"

"Let's go—" Xu Fu led his men out, originally intending to take Xiao Hua's hand...

But upon seeing the thick layer of dirt under the other person's fingernails, he immediately gave up.

Xu Fu and his companions chatted as they made their way to the city.

"Little Flower Sister, where did you get that bowl of medicine you brought me this morning?"

"Last year, a beggar grandfather had a fever, and I went to the clinic to ask for some medicine."

"But the old man only drank half of it before he died."

"I couldn't bear to throw it away, so I kept it. Luckily, it was able to help my brother this time."

Xiao Hua looked at Xu Fu with a pleading expression, and Xu Fu managed a weak smile.

"Little Flower, you're amazing! My brother's recovery is all thanks to your medicine—"

"And who changed my clothes?" Xu Fu wondered, thinking of the well-hidden eunuch robes.

"That old lady just changed it for you," Xiao Hua blurted out, unaware that Xu Fu was trying to get information out of her.

The old lady also said that the fabric of the clothes my brother was wearing was quite nice.

"After washing it clean, we can pawn it—"

The woman paused, then asked directly, "So you know where the old lady put that outfit?"

"I know," Xiaohua nodded.

Looking into the person's bewildered and innocent eyes, Xu Fu was filled with mixed emotions.

So, in his past life, he was framed by the male lead using his clothes, and the female lead really deserves a lot of credit for that!

But we don't know what happened to that old woman later, that she never had a chance to pawn the eunuch's clothes...

They walked for more than half an hour before finally seeing the city gate of Yuncheng.

The two children hid in the crowd returning to the city and successfully blended in.

After Xu Fu and his men made several turns, they chose a dilapidated-looking inn.

Xu Fu was about to step inside when Xiao Hua quickly grabbed his sleeve.

"Brother, we can't beg in these places, we'll get beaten up—"

Xiao Hua seemed to recall her past beatings, her body trembled slightly, and she cowered behind Xu Fu.

Xu Fu gave a perfunctory smile, "Don't be afraid, I still have some money on me—"

"We should be able to stay here tonight."

Xu Fu targeted the cleanest parts of the person's body, and directly pulled Xiao Hua inside.

"Sir, are you looking for a room or a ride—" The counter is on the left as you enter.

An elderly man with gray hair was calculating accounts with his head down. Knowing someone had entered, he quickly greeted them.

He saw two people dressed in tattered clothes, looking like beggars.

The words got stuck in his throat.

The person hesitated, and finally just let out a heavy sigh.

"There are two cold steamed buns in the kitchen. Wait here, I'll go get them for you—"

"But you have to leave after you finish eating. Don't disturb my guests here!"

The old man put down his pen and was about to leave the counter when Xu Fu placed a gold bean directly on the table.

He smiled and said, "Sir, this is the accommodation fee. How long do you think I can stay here?"

The old man paused slightly, then picked up the gold bean with a hint of disbelief and tossed it in his hand.

"This thing is too light and worthless; it's only enough for you to stay one night."

"And I've also included tonight's and tomorrow's breakfast, plus hot water—"

"What if I add another one?!" Xu Fu tossed another gold bean onto the counter.

The old man frowned, put the two gold beans back in their original positions, and pushed them toward Xu Fu.

"Young man, just tell me what you want, and if I have it here..."

"We will definitely meet your needs—"

Xu Fu heard that the old man had been so straightforward, stating his demands directly.

"We need a superior room, two sets of clean clothes, and two large tubs of hot water for bathing."

"Dinner consists of two meat dishes, a soup, and a bowl of rice—"

"Let's skip breakfast tomorrow morning; we'll be leaving at noon."

The old man glanced at Xu Fu, and ultimately agreed to his request.

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