Moonlight shines on the willow branches, and a cool breeze rustles like water.
Baili Hongzhuang and Di Beichen walked along the streets of Qishui City. Baili Hongzhuang seemed to have an excess of energy. After resting in the carriage for the past few days, she didn't want to continue staying in the inn and decided to stroll around with Di Beichen.
The streets were lined with various specialty snacks and cosmetics. Many young girls and men were leisurely strolling, occasionally exchanging flirtatious glances. Di Beichen held Baili Hongzhuang's hand as they walked slowly, daring to display such affection in the entire Qishui City.
Thus, when the shy and timid onlookers saw Di Beichen and Baili Hongzhuang, their eyes unconsciously revealed astonishment. If it were anyone else, such behavior would undoubtedly be criticized as improper and indecent, but after seeing the couple's appearance, they all fell silent.
This was not an ordinary couple. They couldn't help but envy and think, "When can I also be with my beloved like them..."
Baili Hongzhuang also noticed the gazes of the people around them focused on her and Di Beichen holding hands, but she didn't mind. To her, Di Beichen was the person she would spend her life with. Those gazes held no meaning to her.
As for Di Beichen, he paid no attention to those gazes. He had long grown accustomed to the many eyes focused on him and remained unaffected.
"Wife, we will need some time to travel to the Blood Abyss. Let's buy some dry rations first," Di Beichen turned around and looked at Baili Hongzhuang, gently inquiring about her thoughts.
"Alright," Baili Hongzhuang nodded. It was a good opportunity for her to buy some items as well.
Just from Di Beichen's words, she already understood the danger of the Blood Abyss. It was prudent to be prepared for unexpected situations. After all, anything could happen when traveling, especially in a gathering place for villains like the Blood Abyss.
"Let's go over there," Di Beichen pointed to a nearby shop. However, Baili Hongzhuang's gaze fell on a herbal medicine store to her left.
"Beichen, you go and buy the dry rations. I'll go to the herbal medicine store and buy some medicinal herbs," Baili Hongzhuang said slowly.
After experiencing the events in Qingxiao Kingdom, she realized the importance of being prepared with various poisons and elixirs. If she hadn't developed those poisons on a whim, she wouldn't have achieved such results when dealing with the royal family. Although the chances of using these things in normal circumstances were low, they could play a significant role when needed.
Di Beichen nodded slightly, "Alright, I'll buy them and come find you."
Baili Hongzhuang smiled. Selecting and purchasing medicinal herbs wouldn't take much time.
The herbs Baili Hongzhuang wanted to buy were not rare or precious, so the shopkeeper quickly prepared them for her. As Baili Hongzhuang walked out of the herbal medicine store, she noticed that Di Beichen had not returned yet. At the same time, she heard some commotion not far away, capturing her attention.
"You little brat, you dare to try and escape? Watch me beat you to death!"
Crack!
The sound of a whip striking echoed, followed by a girl's scream.
Baili Hongzhuang walked slowly towards the disturbance, only to find a crowd of onlookers forming a circle, enjoying the spectacle.