After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

Faced with Chen Futu's questioning, Ma Chao muttered, "Miss Su said she was feeling unwell and needed to rest, and also said she would repay me by working like a cow or a horse."

"Pfft!"

Chen Futu burst out laughing on the spot.

To everyone's surprise, Jin Ma Chao was also rejected.

A hero's act of rescuing a damsel in distress depends on his appearance. If the hero is not handsome enough, I will repay his kindness by serving him as a slave in my next life. If the hero is handsome enough, I will be willing to give myself to him.

However, this statement doesn't apply to Ma Chao either. Su Yun's refusal indicates that she has no intention of getting married right now.

The carriage slowly left Longcheng, and the fields were bustling with people, a scene of warmth and tranquility in the spring.

It's clear that people's lives have improved a lot. They walk slowly and steadily, their faces beaming with smiles. Some mothers are washing clothes with their children by the river, enjoying a harmonious time together.

"where is this place?"

Around noon, the carriage arrived at a village near the workshop in the development zone. The scenery there was pleasant, with a beautiful view under the clear moonlight.

This was the first time Chen Futu had ever heard of such a paradise-like sanctuary near Dragon City.

Dian Wei inquired and replied, "My lord, this place is called Red Dust Ferry. It connects Xuanshui and Red Leaf Plain. Many people have settled here, including many merchants, all drawn by the scenery."

"Great place, let's rest here for today."

Chen Futu's trip was only to inspect the local development. Since he wasn't in a hurry, it was good to stop and enjoy the scenery.

The restaurant exudes a classic charm, and its rich aroma fills the air as you approach.

The shopkeeper was a beautiful woman, about thirty years old, who looked very capable and had a rather elegant appearance.

It was lunchtime, and the hall was quite full of guests, discussing the appearance of three saints in Dragon City and the fate of the Northern Frontier Kingdom.

"Big brother, the food is here."

A little girl with a sweet, childlike voice came to deliver food. She had two pigtails and was wearing a small cape made from a bed sheet. She was tiny and very cute, and her big eyes were extremely bright and lively.

Chen Futu couldn't help but ask, "What's your name?"

"My name is Nannan. This shop is owned by Aunt Zhou. Our best wine is dragon fruit wine. Big brother, you must try it."

The little girl pointed to the busy, beautiful woman behind the counter, then cheerfully promoted her family's fine wines.

Dian Wei and Ma Chao took a sip and gave it a thumbs up. "Young Master, this wine is really good. It's just as good as the premium wine offered by the Royal Court."

Wangting's wine is a high-proof spirit, while this Longguo brew is not as strong but extremely mellow and fragrant, making it a rare and exquisite product.

Chen Futu looked around and saw that the shop was doing very well, which showed that the proprietress was a good businesswoman.

After the meal, Chen Futu wandered around the Red Dust Ferry alone and saw Nannan squatting under a tree doing something. He went closer to take a look and saw her stuffing things into bottles and jars.

Chen Futu asked, puzzled, "What are you doing?"

"Shh, keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear us."

Nannan shook her head mysteriously, and after arranging the bottles, jars and miscellaneous items, she pulled Chen Futu to the corner of the wall: "Big brother, if you have nothing to do, why don't you help me bury the treasure?"

"Burying treasure?"

"Yes, it's a treasure map. Hehe, my sister went out to explore the world, and I want to go too, but I'm too young. So I buried the treasure, and when she comes back, I'll give her the treasure map and see if she can find it."

"interesting."

Chen Futu patted her little head and handed her a piece of candy. "Let's steal a half-day of leisure and your brother will accompany you on a trip."

"Wow, it's chestnut candy, thank you, brother."

The little girl received the candy but couldn't bear to eat it. Instead, she carefully put it into her small purse, muttering, "When my sister comes back, I'll share it with her."

"What a sensible little girl."

Chen Futu's feelings were quite complicated. It was clear that she had been adopted by that Boss Zhou. Her older sister was not by her side, and her parents had also passed away. She had suffered the pain of separation at a young age.

Thinking of this, Chen Futu simply gave her all the candy he carried with him, but she only took one piece and refused to accept the rest, saying that she had no merit and could not accept gifts. What a little devil.

Next, Chen Futu was dragged around to various corners of the Red Dust Ferry by her. As for the treasures she buried, they were all related to her sister, such as childhood toys, handmade wooden puppets, and half of a so-called martial arts manual that she had somehow obtained. Chen Futu glanced at it and found it to be basic sword techniques.

"Nannan, do you really want to travel the world?"

"Aunt Zhou said that when I grow up, I can go to the world to find my sister."

At this point, Nannan's mood became low, and Chen Futu's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that even her sister was gone?

By the time the treasure was buried, it was already dusk.

With her hands on her hips, Nannan said nonchalantly, "Thank you for helping me. I'll ask Aunt Zhou for a roast goose for you tonight as a reward."

"Oh, thank you very much, little heroine."

Chen Futu made a mock fist salute, which made the little girl giggle.

Dian Wei and Ma Chao, watching from afar, were somewhat puzzled. They didn't understand why the king would play with a little girl for so long, or if the king wanted an heir...

"Are you two the guards of that nobleman?" The proprietress appeared behind the two of them without them noticing.

Dian Wei asked, "Do you need something from us?"

"I've already tidied up the room. I feel bad for troubling you to keep that girl company."

Mr. Zhou bowed to express his gratitude.

Ma Chao said, "It's rare for my young master to come out, so we should thank the proprietress. It's clear that my young master really likes that girl."

"She was a pitiful child. I met her by chance. At that time, only her parents' corpses were left beside her. The little girl was sleeping among the corpses and wouldn't let anyone clean up the bodies, saying that her parents were just sleeping."

"Doesn't she have an older sister?"

"No, I lied to her."

Boss Zhou explained with a wry smile that she was worried the little girl was too lonely, so she made up a story that she was related to her family and that her older sister was traveling. She said that when the sister returned, she would take the little girl to explore the world, kill evil people, and avenge their parents.

Ma Chao sighed, "The landlady is kind-hearted, but where can we find her an older sister?"

"So I would like to trouble you, sir. You must have no shortage of exceptionally talented women around you..." The proprietress took out several gold ingots, "and earnestly request that you help her find a sister to fulfill her wish."

“We are merely servants and have no authority to make decisions.”

Ma Chao and Dian Wei didn't dare to agree. After Chen Futu sent Nannan back to the inn, the two of them explained the whole story.

Chen Futu said to Boss Zhou, "What happens after we find her? You want me to adopt her? You could raise that girl yourself."

Mr. Zhou hesitated, as if he had some difficulties.