Feng Yi gently and slowly released the little girl's chubby hand, looking at her with tender and encouraging eyes, and said softly, "Go, baby, be brave, go and play with those cute little animals by yourself!"

The chubby girl clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath as if to muster her courage, and then cautiously and nervously took her first step. When her little feet touched the lake surface, she couldn't help but be surprised: "Hmm? Why does this feel just like walking on flat ground? Is Auntie casting a magical spell?" Thinking of this, the chubby girl's previously uneasy heart immediately calmed down, and her courage instantly grew.

Like a joyful little rabbit, she began to run freely across the lake, shouting happily as she chased after the lively and adorable little animals. The animals seemed to sense her joy; they hopped, jumped, flew, and swam alongside her, playing and frolicking together, creating a lively scene. The entire lake echoed with her clear, melodious laughter, making everyone who heard it feel happy too.

Xiao Cui, who had been quietly waiting by the lake, watched with longing as her young mistress played so happily with the animals in the lake, her eyes filled with envy. How she wished she could run and play freely on the lake like her mistress!

Feng Yi, who had been watching Xiao Cui closely, naturally didn't miss her longing gaze. He smiled slightly, reached out, and gently pulled her from the lakeside to the center of the lake. Caught off guard, Xiao Cui almost screamed in fright, tears welling in her eyes. However, in her panic, she suddenly realized that she could actually stand steadily on the lake surface, without falling into the water as she had imagined. This unexpected discovery excited Xiao Cui greatly. Her face flushed with excitement, and she shouted joyfully, "Miss, wait for me! I'm coming too!"

The chubby girl was playing so hard she was sweating and panting when she heard Xiao Cui's call. She turned around, gave Xiao Cui a bright smile, and continued to play happily with the animals.

Seeing the two little girls getting more and more carried away with their play, Feng Yi smiled and shook his head. A thought struck him, and he decided to add some more fun for them. With a slight wave of his hands and a soft incantation, two plump fish and several large shrimp seemed to be summoned, automatically leaping high from the lake and landing precisely in front of the chubby girl and Xiao Cui.

Upon seeing this unexpected surprise, the chubby girl and Xiao Cui were overjoyed. They excitedly bent down, frantically picking up the delicious fish and shrimp from the ground, cheering loudly. Uncle Chen, watching this exaggerated scene, was so astonished that his mouth hung open for a long time. He thought to himself, "The current leader of the Red Leaf Pavilion truly lives up to his reputation! Such miraculous methods are truly eye-opening!"

Wow! There were so many fish and shrimp in front of him, an astonishing number! Even a private individual couldn't possibly eat them all at once! Just then, the quick-witted Feng Yi had a sudden inspiration. He swiftly mobilized his spiritual energy, and with a wave of his hands, instantly conjured a huge, transparent fish tank. Then, he carefully poured clear lake water into it, and gently placed the excess fish and shrimp into the tank, allowing them to swim freely.

After processing these, Feng Yi kept some fresh fish and shrimp for grilling. He skillfully lit a campfire, placed the fish and shrimp on it, and slowly grilled them, sprinkling them with his carefully prepared secret seasoning. Soon, an enticing aroma wafted through the air, causing the others' stomachs to rumble.

When the grilled fish and shrimp were finally cooked through, everyone eagerly gathered around to feast. The delicious flavor was simply irresistible; every bite was filled with happiness and satisfaction. Several people wolfed down their food, their mouths stuffed full, to the point that they could barely speak.

After a satisfying meal, they leaned back to rest contentedly, smacking their lips as if still savoring the delicious meal.

After a short rest, the group resumed their journey. Feng Yi carefully placed the fish tank, filled with fish and shrimp, into the carriage, ensuring its safety and stability. Along the way, the adorable chubby girl and the clever Xiao Cui were filled with curiosity about the fish tank, frequently reaching out to tease the fish and shrimp inside. Suddenly, a mischievous shrimp leaped out of the tank. Seeing this, the two girls hurriedly picked it up and quickly put it back in the tank, afraid it would escape. And so, laughter and joy filled the journey.

Time passed quietly, and another two hours went by before the carriage finally slowly entered the territory of Stone City. At this moment, everyone's tense nerves could finally relax a little, since the journey had been relatively smooth and they hadn't encountered any major dangers.

However, just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Feng Yi suddenly sensed an unusual aura. He immediately released his powerful spiritual energy, carefully sensing his surroundings. Soon, he discovered a group of people riding steeds galloping past in another direction in the distance. This group was burly and looked menacing, and among them was a young boy who looked to be only ten years old. The boy struggled desperately, but could not break free of his restraints, and could only let the horse carry him away from Stone City.

Seeing this, Feng Yi couldn't help but think to himself, "Judging from this, could it be that a young master from some wealthy family sneaked out to play and caused trouble, only to be caught and brought back by his family? This kind of plot seems like something out of a TV drama..."

As the sound of hooves drew closer, the exquisitely decorated carriage slowly approached Stone City. When it was close enough, the city, known as Stone City, came into view. Indeed, the name Stone City was truly fitting; merely gazing at its towering and sturdy walls from afar was enough to inspire awe. The grandeur of these walls far surpassed any city Feng Yi had ever seen before.

Just then, the chubby girl sitting in the carriage jumped down impatiently, moving as nimbly as a lively little rabbit. With a big smile, she called out to the carriage, "Auntie, come down quickly! I know this place very well, let me take you inside."

Hearing the call, Feng Yi and Xiao Cui followed suit and got off the carriage. Uncle Chen skillfully drove the carriage towards the back gate of the city lord's mansion.

As soon as they got out of the carriage, the chubby little girl affectionately took Feng Yi's arm and strode excitedly into the mansion. All the way, she chattered incessantly like a joyful little bird. The guards at the gate were clearly very familiar with this adorable girl. Upon seeing her approach, they immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Miss!"

The chubby girl was in a great mood. After replying with a smile, she grabbed Feng Yi and quickened her pace, heading straight for Aunt Yue's room. However, when they arrived, panting, they were surprised to find the room empty.

However, the chubby girl wasn't discouraged. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly smiled again, comforting herself, "It's alright, Auntie. Aunt Yue must be in the main hall of the reception room. Let's hurry over and find her!" With that, she grabbed Feng Yi and Xiao Cui's hands again and ran briskly towards the main hall.

When the three finally stepped into the lobby, it was bustling with activity and people. As soon as they entered, the chubby little girl's clear, loud voice rang out: "Aunt Yue, I've come to see you!"

The woman next to the head of the table looked surprised but also clearly pleased when she saw the chubby little girl. "Lingling, what brings you here? Why didn't your mother send me a message beforehand? You came by yourself, don't worry."

The chubby little girl rushed over and hugged Hongyue, "Auntie Yue, I missed you so much! My aunt was coming to visit Shicheng, and my mother told me to come along!"

After saying that, the chubby girl took out a letter from her bosom and handed it to Hong Yue. After Hong Yue finished reading it, she handed it to the imposing man next to her.

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