Gods: Start with Goblins

Luo Dan returned to the inn and thought about the person who had followed him just now. He was so bold that he even dared to follow him without even knowing what kind of person he was.

Dare to follow him? You really overestimate your own abilities.

There are a lot of people in the inn. The first floor is usually used for eating, and there are many rooms on the second floor for rest.

The reason why Luodan chose this place was because it was located on a busy road, it was convenient to go out, and the food tasted very good.

There are many people eating downstairs, and there are also many people living upstairs.

Luodan went upstairs and walked to Xiaobai's room, and found that there was no sound in the room.

With the previous experience of Xiaobai sneaking out alone, Luodan was a little panicked, afraid that Xiaobai would run out alone without saying a word again.

After thinking for a while, he knocked gently on Xiaobai's door, but there was no response from inside.

He pushed the door open, entered the room, and asked.

"Xiaobai, are you asleep?"

After all, Xiaobai is usually very noisy, but today he is so quiet, which is obviously too abnormal.

He didn't know what was going on, and subconsciously looked towards the bed in confusion, but he didn't see anyone.

Xiaobai didn't rest here.

Luo Dan's heart suddenly jumped, fearing that Xiaobai had really run out to play as he thought.

Before he could start using his induction, suddenly, someone pounced at him from behind.

A familiar aura surrounded Luodan. Luodan did not take any defensive stance. He could feel that the person rushing towards him was Xiaobai.

It was indeed Xiaobai. She was angry and punched Luodan on the back, intending to vent her anger.

"Why did you take so long? I waited until the flowers withered and my patience was almost exhausted! In this small room, I tossed and turned like a trapped animal, falling asleep and waking up several times. Every time I woke up, I sighed endlessly for time and tortured myself with the long wait. My thoughts were like a headless fly, looking for fun to kill time, but I found that this place was extremely boring. Not even a breath of wind could get in, let alone going out for a stroll. This feeling of being bound really made me almost suffocate!"

Xiaobai was angry. On the one hand, she was so angry because she was bored waiting for Luodan, and on the other hand, ever since the last incident, Luodan had told her not to go out without permission.

He also listened to Luodan's words. He felt bored in the inn and could only wander around in the inn. During this period, he also had a good relationship with the inn's waiter.

After hearing this, Luo Dan seemed to have forgotten the question.

"Then you can walk around the area. It's okay. Just don't walk around for too long and come back in time."

Xiaobai muttered, with a hint of resentment in his eyes.

"How dare you talk about this! I don't know who told me that I look only thirteen or fourteen years old now, and I'm so good-looking. If I go out and hang out, I'll be kidnapped."

After Luo Dan remembered it, he scratched his head embarrassedly.

"I do seem to have said these words. I remember now. I'm not exaggerating. It's just that the world is too chaotic right now, and there are too many human traffickers. So, you have to pay attention to this problem."

Xiaobai looked at him and finally remembered. He raised the corner of his mouth and smiled slightly, revealing his pointed little fangs and his eyes were sparkling.

"Yeah, it's because you told me that I didn't go out on my own initiative. Otherwise, I would have gone out to play a long time ago and there's no way I would have stayed here any longer."

As Xiaobai said this, he blinked at Luodan, like a little fox seeking credit, so cute.

Seeing that Xiaobai was so well behaved, Luodan knew that if he couldn't go out, he really didn't go out. He subconsciously touched Xiaobai's head with a smile on his face.

"Xiaobai is so good. It's good this way. You won't be kidnapped."

Xiaobai was still a little angry, and pouted again, looking annoyed.

"So, since I can't go out, you can come back so late? I'm almost bored to death without anyone to chat with. You're very bored staying in this room alone, don't you know?"

She kept accusing Luodan, and one could feel that she was really getting angry because she was too bored and had been waiting for too long.

So, Luo Dan planned to extinguish her anger.

"How about this, I take you out for a walk? Stop being angry and calm down!"

After hearing this, Xiaobai thought that this was pretty good, and finally a smile appeared on his face.

"Okay, then please go out with me. I really want to go out and have fun! I want to go to many places and eat many delicious foods!"

Luodan took Xiaobai out. It was dinner time and the number of people in the inn had obviously increased.

He seldom takes Xiaobai out, so when the waiter saw him, he subconsciously asked.

"Master Luo, this little girl, is she your daughter?"

Hearing this, Luo Dan was almost petrified on the spot, but he still forced himself to maintain a smile on his face.

"What daughter? Can you be a little more discerning? How can you say that? She's not a daughter! I'm not that old."

The waiter was stunned for a moment, then realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly changed his words.

"If she's not a daughter, then is she your sister? I wanted to say she's your lover, but you're obviously much older than this little girl!"

Luo Dan understood what the waiter meant.

"You mean, I'm too old, right? Xiaoer, I never thought you were such a person!"

Although it seemed that there was some blame in Luodan's words, there was a slight smile on his face, as if he was amused that the waiter would think so.

The waiter was a little dumbfounded. He was stunned for a while, as if his brain was spinning rapidly.

"That's not what I meant. That should be your sister."

When Xiaobai heard this, he was a little confused about how his sister was addressed in this way.

"What is a sister?"

Before Luo Dan could explain to her, the waiter immediately widened his eyes, as if he had eaten something big.

"Could it be that you two are not brother and sister? How dare you..."

Originally, Luo Dan didn't take these words seriously, but the waiter kept talking more and more outrageously. If Xiao Bai hadn't been next to him, he was afraid that Xiao Bai would learn bad things after listening, so he didn't intend to pay any attention.

However, when things got to this point, Luo Dan was already a little angry. Why didn't the other person understand what he was saying and kept arguing with him?

Luo Dan felt that this matter would never end and frowned slightly.

"Forget it, leave him alone. He doesn't look right. If we pay attention to him, it will seem like there's something wrong with us too."

Upon hearing this, the waiter sighed helplessly, feeling that what he said was absolutely right, and that Luodan was acting like this because he was angry and embarrassed after being seen through by him.

"My distinguished guest, I respect your personal space and choice. If you don't want to communicate with me, that's completely understandable and I won't force you. But I'm disappointed that you not only chose to remain silent, but also made personal attacks on me. Such behavior not only lacks basic courtesy, but also seems to be beneath your status. I sincerely hope that we can get along in a more civilized and respectful way."

Luodan was a little angry. After all, it was okay for him to be made fun of, but it would be bad if Xiaobai was a blank slate and was led astray.

"I don't know who made the personal attack by saying that I'm her father. I look so young, how could I have such a big daughter? If so, wouldn't I be a middle-aged man? You are deliberately trying to trick me, aren't you, waiter?"

The waiter reacted belatedly, slapped his forehead and smiled bitterly.

"Customer, don't be so excited. What I said was indeed a little illogical. Don't be angry."

Luo Dan sighed helplessly, and didn't want to continue to argue with this waiter, otherwise it would be darker later. "Forget it, I won't talk to you anymore, Xiaobai, let's go, don't waste time on meaningless people."

The waiter originally just wanted to say something nice about Luo Dan to entice him to stay for dinner, but now it seems to be deviating further and further from the main plot.

Now the waiter had no choice but to speak.

"Guest, it's dinner time now, how about having something to eat before leaving?"

Luo Dan subconsciously glanced inside the inn. There were too many people eating there. If he waited here, he would have to wait forever. Naturally, he was unwilling to wait.

"Forget it, I won't wait any longer. The food in your inn is indeed delicious, but the wait is too long. I'll just go out and eat something."

The waiter felt helpless. After laying the groundwork for so long, he still failed to keep Luodan.

He sighed. It was not easy to trick guests into staying for dinner these days.

The waiter came to his senses and continued to greet other guests who were waiting for their meals.

Xiaobai didn't understand why, she felt that Luodan was a little angry. She tilted her head slightly and held Luodan's hand with her tender white hand.

She followed Luo Dan, acting very well and was completely different from the little white girl who was fooling around in the room before.

Luo Dan looked at Xiao Bai's delicate facial features and pinched her face subconsciously.

"Xiaobai, you are so cute."

Xiaobai doesn't like him pinching his face because it makes him look like he is easy to bully.

"Can you be gentler? Every time you pinch my face, it stays red for a long time."

Xiaobai said angrily. Although she said that, she didn't realize that Luodan's movements were actually very light, and she blushed just because she was embarrassed.

After realizing what was happening, Luo Dan was a little confused. He thought it was probably because he practiced martial arts, so he was stronger.

Xiaobai is so delicate and tender that she naturally can't stand his pinching of the face.

So, Luo Dan let go and patted her head.

"Okay, I won't pinch you anymore. Don't be angry. I'll take you out for a walk. Haven't you wanted to go out for a while?"

The market outside was bustling with people and the vendors' shouts were like colorful notes dancing in the air. Xiaobai walked among them like a curious kitten, deeply attracted by all kinds of beautiful and cute pendants. Her eyes lingered on the stalls, and those crystal clear and sparkling jewelry were as bright as stars, making it difficult for her to look away.

Whenever Xiaobai stopped in front of a stall, she would stare at the jewelry for a long time, as if she was deeply attracted by the charm they exuded. Her eyes were shining with excitement and curiosity, as if she was telling of her endless love for these beautiful little things.

Luo Dan watched Xiao Bai from the side, and couldn't help but smile. He knew girls' minds very well, and knew that they always had a special liking for these sparkling jewelry. He quietly stayed by Xiao Bai's side, watching her intoxicated in this dazzling world, and his heart was filled with warmth and satisfaction.

"Do you like it? I can buy it for you. You're welcome. You can buy whatever you want."

Xiaobai strolled in the market full of beautiful things, her eyes were attracted by those exquisite little things, her eyes sparkled with curiosity and surprise, like the stars in the night sky, shining brightly. Those little things, some colorful, some unique in shape, some emitting a faint fragrance, all exuded an alluring charm.

However, although these little gadgets were eye-catching at first glance, Xiaobai only stopped for a moment and gradually lost interest. Her eyes began to wander, no longer focusing on those colorful objects. Perhaps it was because her heart was more eager to find something unique and meaningful, rather than these superficial beauties.

The main thing was that she suddenly thought of herself following Luodan, eating and wearing Luodan's food and clothes, and going out to have fun and spending Luodan's money. Would Luodan think she was troublesome?
She quickly suppressed this thought in her heart.

Then, Xiaobai smelled a very sweet scent in the air. She moved her nose and, with interest, pulled Luodan to the place where the crowd gathered.

It seemed to be a small stall, and there were quite a few people waiting to buy.

Xiao Bai stood quietly by the side, his eyes closely following the sugar spoon in the boss's hand. The boss flicked his wrist lightly, and the sugar spoon drew an elegant arc in the air, and the syrup in the spoon trembled slightly. Then, the boss skillfully manipulated the sugar spoon, and a stream of hot brown syrup flowed like a stream, gently drawing a curved and rhythmic sugar line on the drawing board. The whole process was smooth, just like an artist creating a beautiful painting, which made people admire it.

After a while, the boss drew a butterfly and handed it to a woman in front of him, then looked at Xiaobai and Luodan.

The boss said with a smile.

"My candy figures are delicious, and I can draw you in any shape or form. If you don't like them, I can draw small animals. Young lady, young man, do you want to buy a candy figure?"

Xiaobai glanced at Luodan with longing in his eyes, and it seemed that he really wanted this sugar man.

After Luo Dan noticed it, he asked gently with a smile on his face.

"Xiao Bai, can you buy a candy man? I will draw a candy man based on your appearance."

She nodded and shook her head, making Luo Dan a little confused about her thoughts.

"What's wrong? You nod and shake your head. What does this mean?"

Xiaobai looked at Luodan cautiously and stretched out two fingers to make a number two.

"I want two sugar figures, one for you and one for me. How can you only draw me?"

Seeing this, Luo Dan grinned.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you! Just do as you say, no problem! Boss, please make two sugar figures for me, one for each of us. And, boss, you are a craftsman, you must help me paint this sugar figure exquisitely and vividly! I want a majestic, handsome and unrestrained sugar figure that can perfectly set off my handsome temperament. I believe in your craftsmanship, and you will definitely be able to tailor a unique sugar figure for me, so that I can feel your ingenuity in this sweetness."

Upon hearing this, Xiaobai followed suit, nodded, and spoke seriously.

"Boss, please help me draw a beautiful picture. Even if it's not beautiful, it has to be cute. Okay?"

The boss smiled and agreed immediately.

"Don't worry, I promise to follow the two guest managers' requests and I won't give you any perfunctory treatment."

Then, the boss looked at the two of them and drew a sugar man for Luodan first.

He was fully focused throughout the process, worried that the sugar man he drew would not look good, and did not dare to be careless in the slightest.

Luodan put on a serious look, hoping that his sugar man would look better. He thought that his appearance was pretty good.

If the Tang people in the painting are not good-looking, Xiaobai will probably laugh at himself for a long time.

Then, after the boss finished drawing the sugar man and handed it to him, Xiaobai snatched it away.

Her eyes sparkled as she looked at the sugar man who was carved out of the same mold as Luodan, and smiled with her pointed little fangs.

"Sure, it's cool! This candy man looks just like you. The boss is really amazing."

Luo Dan rarely eats sweets, mainly because he thinks they are too greasy, so he doesn't like to eat them on weekdays.
Xiaobai bought two sugar figures this time because he wanted to, otherwise he would have asked the boss to draw only one.

"Xiao Bai, this is for you. I rarely eat candy. Maybe only girls or children like to eat candy."

Hearing this, Xiaobai didn't bother to be polite with Luodan. He put the sugar man in his mouth, but didn't bite it off. Instead, he used the temperature in his mouth to slowly melt the sugar.

Then, the boss began to draw the sugar man of Xiaobai. Originally, the boss was a little nervous because of the two people's requests, but now seeing that the first one was so successful, his men drew the second sugar man very quickly.

After a short while, Xiaobai's sugar man was finished.

After Luo Dan paid, they both left the shop.

Xiaobai was eating the candy man, but was soon attracted by other things. "Luo Dan, look, this is a beautiful hairpin. Will it look good on me?"

Luo Dan noticed that Xiao Bai was very fond of the hairpin, so he gently reached out his hand and gracefully took the exquisite hairpin from the stall. He carefully adjusted the angle and inserted the hairpin into Xiao Bai's hair. The jewels on the hairpin sparkled in the sun, as if they were shining against Xiao Bai's white jade skin.

Then, Luo Dan gracefully took two steps back, and looked intently at the little girl in front of him who looked like a delicate jade sculpture. Her face was cute and lovely, and her eyes were clear and bright, like an uncut gem. The embellishment of the hairpin made her even more elegant and smart, like a fairy walking out of a painting. Luo Dan looked at the scene in front of him, and his heart was full of satisfaction and joy, as if the whole world had become more beautiful because of it. (End of this chapter)