My plug-in is a fairy grass

Chapter 8 Begging
The next morning came as promised, and Yang Zhen was disappointed to find that he was still in this ruined temple, neither returning to the earth nor changing back to the young Yang Zhen.

Tie Zhu got up earlier than him, and was walking into the room with a bucket of water.

Although she didn't turn back into an adult, Yang Zhen only felt that her energy was much better than yesterday, and her whole body was even stronger. I don't know if it was because of the half piece of fish last night.It's just that the portion is really less. Although I have gained strength, the hunger in my stomach seems to be stronger.

The two quickly finished packing, picked up a stick each, and went down the mountain together.As for the wooden stick that the iron pillar regarded as a treasure, he still hid it in the Taoist temple.

In the early morning, a fog rose in the mountains, covering the two of them. Except for the nearby green grass and paths, everything else was shrouded in clouds and mist, and they couldn't see anything clearly.The two chatted while walking, and when the sun came out and the clouds and mists gradually dispersed, they had already arrived at the foot of the mountain.Looking back, the mountains are verdant and green, and the mist seems to cover the mountains with a thin layer of veil, like a dream, like a fairyland.

After turning over the last hill, a towering and majestic city suddenly appeared in front of the two of them.Yang Zhen estimated that the city wall was several times higher than the ancient Xi'an city wall he had seen in the previous life, like a rocky mountain.It's just that after seeing the methods of immortals yesterday, and the even more majestic bridge over the river, Yang Zhen didn't seem so incredible after seeing such a high city wall.

There is a group of guards under the city wall, wearing armor and looking indifferent.Yang Zhen looked at these "ancient" soldiers curiously, but in exchange for the cold glances of these guards, fortunately they did not stop them from entering the city.After passing through a long, tunnel-like city gate, the two of them entered the city called "涫阳".

The first thing that catches the eye is a straight and spacious stone road lined with shops.The rising sun slantly shone on the pavilions and tile-roofed houses. In the light and darkness, a bustling and lively ancient city appeared in front of us.

Yang Zhen followed Tie Zhu for a few steps and joined the crowd walking on the street.Looking at the simple, sophisticated, laughing, or sad faces of the ancients passing by, listening to all kinds of sounds, such as splashing water, wheels, greetings, and the sizzling of pancakes, And the penetrating yelling of traders came faintly not far away.Yang Zhen seemed to be in a grand costume drama, with an absurd sense of reality, novelty and bewilderment, not knowing what such an ancient city would bring to her.

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Finally arrived at a bustling market, Tie Zhu stopped, and Yang Zhen also stopped, looking at him curiously.

"This is the morning market, you just wait for me here, I'll go around." Tie Zhu ordered, not wanting Yang Zhen to follow him any longer.

Yang Zhen knew what he was going to do, and he had been mentally prepared for it since last night, so he nodded without saying anything.Watching Tie Zhu sneak into the crowd, Yang Zhen turned her gaze away and looked at the surrounding stalls.

There are all kinds of food here.Sizzling beef coke cakes, glazed sweet-scented osmanthus jelly cakes, fried golden potstickers, and steaming wonton stalls...

As the scent wafted, Yang Zhen kept swallowing.

"The one that looks thin and stuffed should be a small steamed bun. You have to eat it while it's hot, but you have to be careful when it's hot. It's best to bite a small hole lightly, take a sip, tsk tsk, it's juicy and delicious, and has an endless aftertaste. what……"

"This one looks like pea yellow, light yellow in color. I don't know if it tastes like ours. It tastes sweet and delicate, and it melts in the mouth..."

"Is this white and slender one also rice noodles? It looks so elastic, it must be very chewy to eat, is the red one next to it chili powder? It needs to be poured into this steaming soup, You must be sweating after eating, cool!"

"Well, there are also grilled chicken wings. The skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. I really miss it... Roasted chicken wings are my favorite..."

Yang Zhen looked at these delicacies dazedly, commented on how to eat them, recalled the taste of the past, and unconsciously drooled...

He didn't realize it, but in the eyes of others, he was a little bored.A middle-aged fat woman who sells barbecued pork buns came to chase away with her hands:
"Little beggar, stand aside and don't hinder my business. Go away!"

Yang Zhen smiled at the woman in embarrassment, and quickly hid away, but the woman was still chattering:
"My saliva is almost dripping on my barbecued pork buns. My mother's barbecued pork buns are filled with good meat. They are fresh and delicious. They don't have to be spoiled by you beggars, bah!"

Following the flow of people, Yang Zhen came to another wonton stall.A man was pouring the kneaded wontons into the hot pot, and quickly filled a bowl with his hands and feet, saying in his mouth: Here it comes, be careful of burning it!
Yang Zhen stared at it intently for a long time, swallowing her saliva again and again. The man was busy all the time, and he didn't seem to notice Yang Zhen at all.

Yang Zhen smiled to herself, left unhappily, and went to the next stall.

This is a shop that sells sesame seed cakes. The owner of the stall is an ugly, short man, humming a ditty. He glanced at Yang Zhen, but he didn't respond.

At this time, Yang Zhen was already so hungry that her chest was pressed against her back. Looking at the yellow and golden pancakes, she wanted to open her mouth to ask for it several times, but when it came to her mouth, she still couldn't get over the barrier in her heart, and hesitated to speak out. .He just stared at the stack of sesame seed cakes, his eyes seemed to be on fire.

The business of the biscuit stand is average, and there are not many patrons.Probably because Yang Zhen had been standing by for a long time, the stall owner finally felt compassionate, took out a piece of hot biscuit and sent it over:

"You little brat, you've been standing like a fool all the time, are you hungry? Here you are!"

Yang Zhen was wandering away, savoring the taste of sesame seed cakes, when suddenly someone handed him a piece of cake, almost subconsciously, he immediately refused:
"No, no, I'm not hungry, thank you brother!"

"You don't want to? You still call me big brother?" The man was stunned, and looked Yang Zhen up and down. Could this kid be a fool?
"Uh..." Yang Zhen also realized that she had called wrongly, she wished she could cover her mouth, but she was extremely regretful in her heart: Why did she refuse so quickly, now she regrets it!Listen, this stomach is complaining!

But if he asked Yang Zhen to go back and ask for it, he would not be ashamed.Sorry to be still standing in front of other people's stalls, he had to continue wandering aimlessly in the morning market until there was a commotion in front of him...

I went in and saw a beggar being chased away by two people, and a young man who looked like a child was cursing:
"I'm really recited, and I met you again, an ugly ghost. Things are not easy to sell! Let me tell you, don't hang around in front of my booth in the future, otherwise I will beat you every time I see you... Get out!"

The boy staggered back without resisting, but covered his head with his hands, but Yang Zhen could see clearly that it was the iron pillar that had just been separated.

"Brother Tie Zhu..." Yang Zhen shouted from the side.

Tie Zhu turned his head and saw Yang Zhen, he was a little panicked like that, and also... ashamed and angry!
Why is he frightened, why is he ashamed?Yang Zhen was very surprised, but suddenly, he understood.

From waking up yesterday to now, although Yang Zhen has only known Tie Zhu for a day, in his heart, this is a brave, hardworking, kind, intelligent boy... with many advantages!He regards Yang Zhen as his younger brother, finds food for Yang Zhen, and shelters Yang Zhen from the wind and rain.Although he is a beggar, but in front of Yang Zhen, he acts like a big brother!

Such a person, when Yang Zhen can't see, he can do all kinds of despicable things, he can grovel to beg for food, and say flattering words that he thinks he is pleasing... But in front of Yang Zhen, However, he carefully wanted to cover up all of this and maintain the dignity of his elder brother.That's why he asked to separate from Yang Zhen just now, and didn't want to beg in front of Yang Zhen; that's why he would be bumped into by Yang Zhen, and he would be... ashamed and angry!
Seemingly confirming Yang Zhen's guess, Tie Zhu suddenly roared, with grief and indignation in his voice, grabbed the wooden stick in his hand and slammed it at the little girl!

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