Now he has finally tasted the taste of home again, which is a feeling never before, but also very safe.
Though Ah Jun longed for his family, life in the Jianghu often forced him to leave home again——. Soon he found himself traveling once more, this time not only with Ais protection but also accompanied by Xiaomian, his newly adopted sworn brother, Ah Juns close friend, and his third brother Xiaoxi—his trusted companion on this new journey.
This was what the brothers had agreed to do, after all, Xiao Xi also needed to participate in the pilgrimage to get a stamp, so they hit it off.
Xiaoxis parents were overjoyed and reassured, knowing Ah Jun would receive better care while assisting the elderly couple in looking after Xiaoxi... The next day at the city gate, Ah Jun immediately received requests from his adoptive parents. He readily agreed, with Xiaoxi enthusiastically chiming in with exaggerated remarks —— Despite the words, Xiaoxi remained obedient, as her brother always spoke with such reason that it felt like she had no choice but to comply, yet willingly so.
Then, at their mothers suggestion, the children chose a shortcut to the south. In this way, they did not have to travel too much. It would take about half the time, or even just a slow walk, to get there faster. If all went well, they could reach it by tomorrow night.
Before leaving, Xiaoxis mother still couldnt bear to part with her child, holding Ah Juns hand and chatting away. Ah Jun listened intently, but as the conversation stretched past three oclock in the afternoon, Xiaoxi glanced at her father. The two then coordinated their plan —— Dad provided cover while Xiaoxi seized the moment to slip away with Ah Jun and Xiao Tianmei... The air was filled with intermittent sobs that kept echoing through the night.
While walking along, Ah Jun kept looking back and waving his hand —— It would take a long time to meet the new family he had just met. But fortunately, there were still Xiao Xi and Xiao Tianmei around.
The children stopped for a rest after walking for a while. Ah Jun opened the holographic map on his wristband to get familiar with the road section, because in a few more minutes, they would pass by the White Tiger County where their home was located.
As for Xiao Xi, he was skillfully using his signature talents nearby. Of course, he also prepared lunch. Xiao Xi had become quite capable now. Ah Jun and Xiao Tianmei thought he could even open a restaurant like the owner of the small restaurant.
After lunch, the children took a rest. Xiao Xi and Xiao Tianmei played with A Jun in a new game for a while, and then continued to travel —— but to A Juns surprise, Xiao Xi had packed another meal and left it on a stump.
The food was packed by Xiao Xi before they ate it, and it was absolutely hygienic, but it was a little inappropriate to leave the food in nature now.
Ah Jun is a bit of a purist. He doesnt like what Xiao Xi is doing, so he plans to take it away. It can be eaten. Just turn it on the microwave in a place.
But Xiao Xi seemed to have another idea. He took Xiao Tianmei and smiled with him to pull Ah Jun on the way, and then explained that this was his mothers idea to reassure him that it would not waste or pollute the environment.
Although Ah Jun only knew a little about it, he probably understood his godmothers idea, which was to let the animals taste the food, right? Well... Then, under the guidance of his companions, Ah Jun did not think too much about it.
Of course, this was not the intention of my godmother, because she knew the existence of Ai, and it was precisely because of this that my mother felt at ease with the two children traveling alone, just like Ah Juns family.
As for the food, it was still hot, and the packaging had a self-regulating temperature effect. In the future, Ai would no longer have to eat the dry and delicious rations, and she would improve her diet, as instructed by the chieftain of the White Tiger Clan.
With the company of Xiao Tianmei and the care of Xiao Xi, Ah Jun felt that the journey would not be boring, and he was no longer worried... Unconsciously, the children had already arrived at the mountain ridge far away in the east of Baihu County.
So, they stopped and looked at their home —— Ah Jun wanted to go home and wonder how her old master was doing? Did the eldest sister and brother-in-law quarrel? How was the youngest sister and the kitten doing?
While Xiao Tianmei was bored accompanying Ah Jun, she occasionally urged him on because she didnt want to go home. At this moment, Xiao Xi suddenly voiced Ah Juns thoughts beside her, suggesting that he could go home to check things out since it wasnt too far away, and they could just keep traveling tomorrow.
But Ah Jun managed to suppress his inner impulse. He glanced at Xiaoxi, gave a gentle shake of his head, and then led the group onward. For this young man, determined to emulate his predecessors resolve to "pass through the family gate without entering," he needed to seize every moment to complete all trials swiftly—fulfilling both his own aspirations and those of his family. This was now Ah Juns paramount mission.
Of course, the child also knew that the reason why the senior was so heartless was for the welfare of everyone... and he was just for himself. This comparison seemed a little shameful in his heart, but his firm will was the same.
Of course, even with Xiao Xi and Xiao Tianmei as company, there will always be strange beast friends around every corner. Occasionally, you can even see two bears... just in varying numbers —— As for Ai, she is still in the shadows, strictly guarding and helping the children pave the way.
Moreover, although Xiao Xis antics kept the young sweetie laughing until she nearly fell over backwards, Ah Jun didnt seem to be enjoying himself. While tending to his own well-being and considering his siblings feelings, he hurriedly made his way closer to the destination. Of course, such a pace would take ages to reach their goal.
It was dusk as they reached the foot of a mountain, and the sun and moon were shining on them, continuing to light their way into the distance.
Following their godmothers advice, the children began searching for a place to stay that night. Ah Jun eventually spotted a unique town called —— Beast Town on the map. Using the holographic navigation system in their wristbands, the siblings set off together. As they grew tired and hungry, the town seemed just around the corner. After ten minutes of walking, they arrived to find Xiao Xi beaming with anticipation—her mother had promised the town was full of delicious food.
Soon, the children came to a strange-looking gate, a stone statue of a guardian and a wolf-like beast shaking hands, and that was the entrance to the town.
After passing the deserted guard post, they came to this interesting place. As far as the eye cqould see, there were all kinds of strange beasts everywhere. No wonder it was called Strange Beast Town.