Hair removal cream is usually not unfamiliar to girls; many girls use it during the summer. Bai Ruozhu had made a few boxes before and considered whether to start a small business with it. But thinking about how ancient people dressed so conservatively, she figured the demand might not be high, so she didn’t pursue it further. Unexpectedly, it came in handy today.

Alin seemed a bit reluctant. After all, aesthetics developed over many years are hard to change overnight. This is also related to her living environment; if she settled on Guozu Island, she might gradually change.

"Additionally, don’t mention too much to the islanders in the future. The Chi Clan people over there won’t come over, and the people in this Village won’t go over there either. It’s good to live in peace," Bai Ruozhu said.

Duhe nodded, "I’ll be sure to talk to Alin about it and won’t cause any trouble."

"Alright, then you all rest," Bai Ruozhu stood up to leave, Jiang Yichun, waiting at the door, smiled and pulled her hand to return to the house.

Alin looked at Jiang Yichun, somewhat dazed, muttering, "Bai Lord’s husband treats her really well, just like how Dad used to treat Mom so well, it’s just a pity he’s bald."

Duhe, annoyed, smacked his daughter’s head, saying frustratedly, "Then would you say your dad is bald too?"

"Hehe, Dad, you are the most heroic in my heart, how could you be like others?" Alin flattered.

Duhe said helplessly, "In the future, Dad plans to take you back to your maternal grandparents’ home, you need to get used to the Fusang people’s lifestyle, and be mindful of your words."

"Okay, I’ll listen to Dad." Alin said obediently.

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun, with excellent hearing, naturally heard the father and daughter’s conversation since they hadn’t gone far. Once back in the room, Bai Ruozhu started laughing softly.

"Baldy!" she playfully exclaimed.

Jiang Yichun extended his long fingers to scratch her nose, "You’re a baldy too, we’re equal."

Bai Ruozhu laughed so hard she was bending over, "Alright, it’s just that she has a problem with aesthetics."

Jiang Yichun held her in his arms, "You’re just being kind-hearted, others wouldn’t give medicine away for free and wouldn’t give them so many reminders."

"Pfft, I was just bored," Bai Ruozhu rolled her eyes, "It’s also because Alin is filial, that’s why I’m willing to help. If it were someone selfish, I wouldn’t care about what happens to her."

"You’re just hard-spoken but soft-hearted." Jiang Yichun said, kissing her on the lips, then murmured, "Actually, your lips aren’t hard at all, they’re soft..."

Bai Ruozhu, kissed until she was limp, hazily ended up in his embrace on the bed. That night was full of tenderness and lingering intimacy, lacking the previous intense passion, yet it was gentle and enduring.

The next morning, Duhe voluntarily came to find everyone. Thanks to taking medicine, his complexion had improved significantly, and he could walk by himself.

"I heard from Alin that she agreed to help you find herbal medicine. What type are you looking for? Over the years, due to my miasma poison, I’ve searched for numerous herbal medicines over there; most of them I’m quite familiar with." Duhe said.

Jiang Yichun directly took out a drawing and showed him the diagram of the Dragon-seeking Grass.

"Dragon-seeking Grass? You’re looking for Dragon-seeking Grass?" Duhe was a bit excited, his voice raising.

"Have you seen it?" Bai Ruozhu felt pleased, thinking if they found the Dragon-seeking Grass this quickly, it would resolve one of their concerns.

Duhe calmed down, sighed, and shook his head, "I haven’t seen it. I originally came here searching for the Dragon-seeking Grass, but I haven’t found it after over a decade."

"Why are you looking for the Dragon-seeking Grass?" the Astrologer asked warily.

"It is said that where the Dragon-seeking Grass is found, Dragons may appear. At the time, in my youthful arrogance, I wanted to see a real dragon. Later, I kept looking, more out of obsession, but sadly, there are no dragons here, and that Earth Dragon isn’t a real dragon." Duhe spoke with some sadness, "Because of my youthful recklessness, I haven’t seen my family for over a decade and don’t know if they’re still well."

Alin saw her father’s sadness and quickly consoled him, "Dad, once you’re feeling better, I’ll accompany you back to find them, and you’ll see them again."

Duhe laughed, "Yes, we will meet again."

He then looked at Bai Ruozhu and the others, asking, "Are you also here to find dragons?"

"We just need that particular herbal medicine," Bai Ruozhu responded.

"Perhaps the Dragon-seeking Grass exists only in legends, but it truly isn’t on this island. It’s not that I don’t want to help you to avoid trouble; I just don’t want you to waste your time," Duhe continued.

Bai Ruozhu and the others exchanged glances, all believing Duhe’s words.

First of all, Duhe had no reason to deceive them, and if it were truly that easy to find, the Fusang Royal Family wouldn’t have failed to stock up on Dragon-seeking Grass.

"Then let’s rest for a day and continue eastward tomorrow," Bai Ruozhu suggested.

Everyone agreed, but Alin was a bit reluctant, her eyes reddening, asking, "Will we meet again?"

Bai Ruozhu patted her head, smiling, "If you’re still here when we return, take our boat back to Fusang with us."

"Okay." Alin nodded earnestly.

The volcanic eruption was still going on, and some people on the island were restless. Large flakes of volcanic ash occasionally fell from the sky, making the air very uncomfortable.

Bai Ruozhu and the others, feeling uneasy, went to check the Miasma Forest, only to find that lava was flowing this way, but near the Miasma Forest, it solidified and cooled.

"I didn’t expect this Miasma Forest to serve such a purpose; it’s a natural barrier indeed," Gao Zhou couldn’t help but marvel.

"Nature is truly amazing," Tang Feng laughed, "I’ve heard that cooled lava might contain diamonds. Ruozhu, don’t you want to dig for some diamonds?"

Bai Ruozhu’s eyes lit up at the thought, but Gao Zhou quickly dashed her hopes.

"Don’t let him fool you; such cooled lava doesn’t contain real diamonds. Even if there are, they’d be buried in the rocks below the volcano’s crater for years."

"Never mind, there’s no craftsman to cut them anyway, I’ll stick to playing with pearls." Bai Ruozhu touched the pearl bracelet on her wrist; she had gathered many fine pearls after reaching Fusang and was truly pleased.

The group returned to their lodging, and early the next morning, they bid farewell to the islanders and Alin’s father and daughter, taking the unbound Asheng with them.

The islanders were reluctant to part, but seeing Asheng standing atop the giant official ship, they were filled with envy. Many children’s feet had been released, as everyone hoped their children would have a chance like Asheng.

Bai Ruozhu felt gratified, knowing she had been of some help.

"My Lord, thank you all. I know you specifically helped me." Once the ship set sail, Asheng suddenly knelt and kowtowed.

Bai Ruozhu hurriedly stepped forward to help him, but Jiang Yichun beat her to it, wearing a displeased expression at her making contact with Asheng. Fo Lanying laughed to the side, and Bai Ruozhu’s face turned a bit awkward; even Asheng was getting his jealousy, her man was simply unbelievable!

...

Within the valley of the Jiuli Clan, amidst the Peach Blossom Forest, the little girl looked at the man in white descending from the heavens, stunned for a moment, and asked, "Are you here to swap me back?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Fengcheng smiled, his pale face gaining a bit of color, "What, reluctant to leave that boy?"