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Chapter 189: Candied Haw
Wu Feiyang watched cautiously as the terrifying figure stood before him. He vividly recalled the first time he saw this person make a move, when Leng Yanran was oppressed by the Luo Heaven Sect.
At that time, he had only assumed the person was an Annihilation or even a Boundless Realm expert. He never imagined this was a genuine immortal! Even the Western Region's Imperial family couldn't lift their heads in his presence, and the Demon Emperor had narrowly escaped death at his hands.
Unapproachable… He's unapproachable…
"My Lord, it's likely that my family sent me to the Northern Domain back then, and to avoid pursuit, they destroyed the teleportation array," Ao Lan, who was standing nearby, responded after hearing Wu Feiyang's words, pondering for a moment.
"Oh? No worries."
Chen Daoxuan didn't mind. The main reason he had come to the imperial palace and informed Wu Feiyang was that the teleportation array was in the royal family's ancestral tomb. It wouldn't be appropriate to act without informing them.
"I'll show you the way."
Since he wasn't concerned, Wu Feiyang decided to offer his assistance.
"Get lost! Who do you think you are, trying to take over the task of guiding Pavilion Master?"
Chi Yun immediately became displeased. It was such an honor to guide the Pavilion Master; how could he let someone else take it from him?
"Uh, then, how about I guide Lord Chi Yun?"
Wu Feiyang hesitated for a moment. If he didn't show some effort, he wouldn't feel at ease. After some inner turmoil, he came up with a solution.
"Well, that's fine. You guide me, and I'll guide Pavilion Master. It's settled."
Chi Yun cast a sidelong glance at the Emperor of the Moro Kingdom and begrudgingly agreed. Thus, the group arranged themselves in a peculiar manner: Emperor Wu Feiyang of the Moro Kingdom, with a smiling face, greeted Chi Yun, while Chi Yun wore an obsequious smile as he greeted Pavilion Master and others.
Fortunately, even if they encountered people on the way, no one dared to inquire. After all, even the lowest-ranking figure among them, Wu Feiyang, was the Emperor of the Moro Kingdom.
Unapproachable… Just act like you didn't see anything.
Upon arriving on the street, many shops had reopened, and people flowed through the streets. However, upon seeing Chen Daoxuan, they all treated him as if they were witnessing a deity, offering their highest respects and worship.
To avoid causing a commotion, Chen Daoxuan waved his hand to mask their presence. Although they weren't invisible, a special technique made passersby completely ignore their existence.
Witnessing this extraordinary technique, everyone marveled at the mystical abilities of Master.
"Why are you stopping?"
While walking, Chen Daoxuan suddenly noticed that Li Yourong wasn't moving, staring intently in one direction.
Following her gaze, he quickly understood the reason.
"Master, um, would you like to eat candied haw? I'll buy you some candied haw!"
Seeing the candied haw, Li Yourong wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth.
Chen Daoxuan's mouth twitched at her words. If he wanted to eat, he would eat. Why was she saying she would buy it for him?
"Senior Sister, do you want some candied haw? Should I buy you one too?"
Seeing Master's seemingly speechless expression, Li Yourong switched her target.
"Um…"
Leng Yanran blinked in slight surprise, her mouth twitching as well. Although she still looked foolish, compared to when they first met, her younger sister seemed much smarter now.
It seems she's learned to be more indirect in her speech!
"Forget it. Well, here you go. Enjoy. Is one enough?"
Chen Daoxuan shook his head helplessly. With a slight raise of his hand, the world around them froze instantly. Pedestrians on the street maintained their previous postures, while he slowly approached the candied haw vendor.
He casually picked a candied haw and handed it to Yourong.
"Is one enough...?"
Li Yourong nodded, then shook her head.
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"…Tsk, two is enough. No more."
Chen Daoxuan picked up another candied haw and handed it to Li Yourong, who then happily nodded.
"Thank you, Master! Master is the best!"
With one candied haw in each hand, Li Yourong indulged herself, enjoying the treats thoroughly.
"Hey, Yanran, this is for you."
Chen Daoxuan, not forgetting about Li Yourong, took another candied haw from the top and handed it to Leng Yanran.
"Thank you, Master."
Leng Yanran accepted the candied haw. She had never eaten anything like this before in her life.
She gently bit into one. Whether it was because it was given by Master or because the candied haw itself was sweet, Yanran couldn't help but narrow her eyes slightly, thoroughly enjoying the experience.
"Hey, would you like to try one too?"
Seeing Ao Lan looking at the candied haw, Chen Daoxuan took another one and handed it over.
"Thank you, My Lord."
Ao Lan graciously accepted the candied haw and bowed lightly. It wasn't about the candied haw for her; it was about the care Master showed her. His concern was enough. Whether the candied haw was sweet or not, her heart felt sweet.
Just as Chen Daoxuan was about to restore the natural flow of time and space, he noticed Li Yourong staring at him, with only two sticks of candied haw left in her hands.
"Master, didn't you say you'd give Yourong candied haw? Candied haw, right?"
As she spoke, she discreetly dropped the two sticks of candied haw to the ground, winked while pretending to be innocent, and kicked them a bit farther away.
"...Fine, let's pretend I'm blind. Take all these candied haw for yourself. Leave one spirit stone for the old man; it'll be enough to secure his well-being for life."
In the end, Chen Daoxuan was defeated by his second disciple, Li Yourong. He had her take out a spirit stone, replacing the tool full of candied haw in the old man's hands.
"Yay, Master is the best!"
Only when they had moved some distance away did Chen Daoxuan initiate the restoration of time and space. The crowd began moving again, unaware of any peculiarities.
Only the old man felt a lightness in his hands. Startled, he realized his candied haw was gone. He was about to cry out "thief!" but then discovered a spirit stone in his hand. Terrified, he quickly covered his mouth, afraid to make a sound, and hurried home, sneaking away.
The ability to halt time and space, which had been employed earlier, even made Wu Feiyang break into a cold sweat. Even Chi Yun was amazed.
"Indeed, as expected of Pavilion Master, achieving such a feat so effortlessly."
As Chi Yun looked towards Chen Daoxuan, his admiration grew stronger.
Wu Feiyang could only guide them in silence, fearing Chi Yun's jealousy. He didn't dare flatter Lord as excessively as Chi Yun did.
"By the way, Chi Yun, that old man seemed a bit curious just now. Don't let the gift of the spirit stone attract any unwarranted attention."
Chen Daoxuan casually mentioned.
"Rest assured, Pavilion Master. I understand."
Chi Yun hurriedly reassured, feeling deeply moved. Pavilion Master was truly remarkable; he cared so much even for an ordinary old man.
"Master, you should eat too."
Li Yourong, carrying dozens of skewers of candied haw, looked comical. Nevertheless, she hadn't forgotten to offer a skewer to Master.
"Mmm."
Chen Daoxuan didn't refuse either. Like a group taking a leisurely stroll, they continued on toward the imperial tomb, each with a skewer of candied haw in hand.
If someone were to see them, they probably wouldn't imagine that among these young people was someone capable of sending the heavens into a frenzy with a single punch.