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The path was difficult to walk on at night, perhaps because of the rain; it was muddy and sticky, making it hard to move an inch.

Xiao Ran slowly moved forward, leaning on a tree branch. The area ahead was pitch black, and strange cries could be heard from time to time.

She stumbled slightly, but was caught by the boy in front of her.

"Thank you," Xiao Ran said.

Duan Li nodded slightly, then let go of her hand and explored the path ahead.

This time he was more meticulous, picking out all the small stones hidden in the muddy road.

Xiao Ran felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at these things, but it quickly turned into a faint worry.

Actually, she shouldn't have bothered with these things. She could have returned to the Summer Palace long ago, and maybe even made it back to the capital.

But reason told her that she couldn't go back.

If she went back now, it would be no different from her previous life... She would be killed by her aunt and by someone in the shadows, and she would only be an ignorant, lonely ghost.

But now she's no different from a wandering ghost... helpless and homeless.

Although she did have a family, all that awaited her there was a ravenous maw that would devour her without spitting out the bones.

Just then, the roar of a wild beast echoed through the woods, and Duan Li silently drew his sword ahead.

Xiao Ran looked at the sword blade that gleamed with a cold light and let out a cold laugh.

Even if she wanted to go back, she would pierce through that gluttonous belly.

……

Soon, they passed through a grove of trees and saw twinkling lights ahead. When they reached the other side, the view opened up before them.

It was a large, flat area with a makeshift awning. From a distance, one could see a masked person sitting in it.

Actually, it's not surprising that they were wearing masks, because everyone around them was wearing masks, including Duan Li and her.

They had learned beforehand that they had to enter with their faces covered, otherwise they would not sell to anyone.

Those people had no choice but to comply, since no one wanted outsiders to know about the hardship of eating Guanyin clay.

However... the person under the awning was rather unusual; their mask was actually in the shape of Guanyin.

Xiao Ran took a few steps forward and saw a queue ahead. She joined the queue with Duan Li, then patted the person in front of her and said in a gruff voice, "Brother, is this a place that sells Guanyin clay?"

The man in front looked back curiously.

At first glance, he spotted a tall, thin boy who was adjusting his mask, seemingly feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Then, he looked down and saw a simply dressed woman who was quite thin, so he dismissed his earlier doubts and replied, "Yes, is this your first time buying Guanyin clay?"

"Yes, brother, I've always heard about the wonderful uses of Guanyin clay, and I'm naturally very excited about it."

The man in front looked even stranger. Then, when he saw Xiao Ran scratching her thin arm, seemingly a little embarrassed, he suddenly gave her a knowing look.

He said, “Then you are right. ‘Little Guanyin’ is a Bodhisattva loved by everyone. Everyone in the village says that the new Doctor Xiao is good, but I think he is not as good as our Little Guanyin Bodhisattva.”

Xiao Ran was somewhat surprised to hear her own name, but she quickly understood.

Saving lives and healing the wounded is nothing compared to having enough to eat. If people can't even get enough to eat, why would they bother going to the trouble of seeing a doctor?

"What you say is true, brother," Xiao Ran said with a smile.

The man looked her up and down a few times, then said, "I'm telling you this because I see you're new here..."

He took two steps closer to her and whispered furtively, "This clay can not only fill your stomach, but also, most importantly..."

"It's Guanyin sending down a child!"

"A 'child' being brought down?" Xiao Ran asked, her doubts slowly merging with her previous guesses.

The older brother scratched his head sheepishly and said with a simple smile, "Yeah, look at me."

He showed Xiao Ran his belly through his clothes; his abdomen was slightly protruding, but not as obviously as the man Xiao Ran had examined that morning.

"After eating this for a few more months, I'll be able to conceive!" The older brother patted his belly contentedly.

"Can men also reproduce?" Xiao Ran asked.

"Why not?" The older brother was a little impatient. Then he stared at the little girl closely, assuming she was young and naive, before letting his guard down and saying, "Our little Bodhisattva is a child who descended to earth."

Xiao Ran followed her gaze and saw the person wearing the Guanyin mask. Now that she was closer, she realized that the person was actually a child.

She seemed to remember something and squeezed the object in her hand.

The bustling procession began to move as the white-clad man at the front left, and soon someone behind urged Xiao Ran on.

Xiao Ran's thoughts were interrupted. After exchanging glances with the people urging her from behind, she hurriedly pulled Duan Li to a less crowded side.

Seeing Xiao Ran's slender, fair hand gently tug at his sleeve, Duan Li momentarily forgot to ask what was wrong. Only after Xiao Ran stopped did he ask, "Miss, aren't we going to buy some Guanyin clay?"

Originally, he thought Xiao Ran wanted to buy some to study and see what wonderful uses they had.

But Xiao Ran's next words surprised him. She said, "We can't buy it. Rather than secretly finding out, we should cut off the source. Anyway, it's not a good thing."

Then Xiao Ran turned to look at him and asked, "Are you sure you can succeed?"

Duanli gazed at the little Guanyin Bodhisattva not far away and softly hummed in agreement.

……

After a while, perhaps because the clay had sold out, the queue dispersed. Those who didn't manage to buy any complained, saying they would come earlier next time.

The little bodhisattva in the center remained seated, gazing at the sparse crowd, like Guanyin, saving all sentient beings.

Duan Li then led Xiao Ran behind a tree, and once the crowd had dispersed, they immediately followed the 'Little Bodhisattva' as soon as she moved.

The little bodhisattva was very vigilant. Although it was passing through a deserted forest, it would take two steps and then look back. Fortunately, Duanli was very perceptive, so it was not discovered.

The 'Little Bodhisattva' sneaked into the cave. Just as Xiao Ran was about to go up, Duan Li stopped her.

"Shh." Duan Li made a shushing gesture.

Just as Xiao Ran was in a daze, a man in white suddenly rushed in, and he didn't look friendly.

"Stop!" the man in white shouted.

Xiao Ran was stunned again.

She recognized the voice; it was very familiar...

Xiao Ran looked at the somewhat familiar figure again and suddenly remembered, "Isn't this my senior brother?"

Why is he here?

The 'Little Bodhisattva' turned around, as if seeing an old friend, and angrily pointed at Mo Ping, saying, "How come it's you again? I told you I don't know that damned Old Wang, how come you don't understand?!"

“No, you can’t possibly not know him! He’s your grandfather…” The man in white paused for a moment because the 'little bodhisattva’s' face was full of aloofness and impatience.

Even after the 'little bodhisattva' had resolutely left, he remained rooted to the spot, muttering, "How could you not recognize me..."

Xiao Ran stared in surprise.

What does "senior brother" mean?

If what my senior brother said is true... this person is Old Wang's sensible grandson?

Wang Xiaoyang?