Eternal Tale

Chen Xun didn’t say much, instead he shifted the topic, ”Young man, here to buy wood carvings, right?”

”Yes, yes.” The man’s eyes lit up slightly, almost forgetting, he quickly took out a few broken spirit stones from the saddlebag on the side of the horse, ”Boss, I’ll buy this humanoid wood carving in your hand. Although its eyes have some flaws, it doesn’t matter.”

”Alright.” Chen Xun nodded, still carving meticulously, ”But it doesn’t have any flaws. These eyes are very bright. Young man, you’re in luck, you’ve bought a wood carving of a great figure from the stories.”

The man chuckled foolishly, saying nothing more. If the boss said so, it must be true. He didn’t believe such a warm-hearted boss would deceive him.

A faint smile appeared on Chen Xun’s lips, ”Since you have this fate, I hope these bright eyes can help you discern right from wrong and reduce some of the worldly troubles.”

”He is quite an extraordinary person, someone who can amaze a lifetime.”

Chen Xun continued to murmur softly, his eyes carrying a barely noticeable hint of respect.

The man was surprised and asked, ”Boss, can you tell me which story it is? We can also buy a copy to read.”

Xiao Wuhen also looked at Chen Xun with curiosity, wanting to ask as well.

”The Mortal World.” Chen Xun replied without thinking, smiling, ”Young man, you can search the vast world for it. This story is hard to find and requires time.””Thank you, boss.” A hint of joy flashed in the man’s eyes. He would definitely buy it to read when the time came, knowing the name was enough.

After a stick of incense.

Chen Xun stopped his hands. The humanoid wood carving appeared very aged, with one hand behind its back and the other holding a large paintbrush. Its dim eyes stared into the vast distance, as if wanting to paint the entire world, the warmth and coldness of human emotions.

But the posture of the paintbrush carried a hint of hesitation, seemingly unsure where to start or end, with a heart that had no anchor, drifting between heaven and earth...

It was the first time the man had seen the boss personally finish carving a wood sculpture. He kept gasping, and after witnessing the process, he felt that this wood carving was immensely precious.

Moreover, it contained an inner meaning that was too profound for him to understand, truly elegant...

”Boss, little brother, the broken spirit stones.” The man straightened his expression, ”I won’t buy anything else.”

”Alright.” Chen Xun nodded, handing it over.

The man carefully received it with both hands, treating it like a treasure. This scene made Xiao Wuhen secretly laugh; there was no need to be so solemn about something his father carved casually.

”Boss.” The man suddenly laughed, ”After so many years, you and the little brother haven’t changed a bit in appearance.”

”The passage of time is like a dream, why be burdened by form?” Chen Xun clapped his hands, deciding not to carve anymore today, and said with a smile, ”Young man, until we meet again.”

Upon hearing this, the man’s body shook, his eyes staring brightly at Chen Xun, ”My name is Bai Xinghan, Xinghan as in the brilliant galaxy. This horse is my brother on the journey, Shidian, nicknamed Silly Carving, Dian.”

As he said the last sentence, his mouth slipped, and at that moment, a murderous look came from the side, making his back feel a bit cold.

”Got it.” Chen Xun looked at the man and horse, a faint smile always on his lips, without introducing himself, then turned to Xiao Wuhen, ”Son, pack up, we’ve earned enough for today.”

”Father, it’s still early, we haven’t sold much, and we need to bring some food back for the villagers.”

”Enough.”

Chen Xun stood up, dusted off his clothes, and said with a pout, ”Those people have big appetites, your father won’t buy for them, it’s a loss.”

”Haha... Father.” Qian Wuhen laughed mischievously, immediately understanding, ”Then we’ll say business was bad, and we didn’t sell anything.”

”Ah~” Chen Xun raised an eyebrow, pointing at Xiao Wuhen with a smile, ”Smart.”

They chatted openly in front of Bai Xinghan, who seemed a bit dazed. This plain-clothed boss now seemed to lack the aura of a worldly master.

As if the transcendent feeling just now was merely their illusion.

Bai Xinghan licked his lips, silently bowing to bid farewell, not wanting to disturb the father and son any longer.

He led the horse away gently, taking one last look at the dimly lit Wucheng. Since meeting this boss, he felt no regrets in his heart, everything was just fine.

Just as they walked far, suddenly a loud laugh came from behind:

”Young man.”

”Boss!”

Bai Xinghan abruptly turned his head, looking through the gaps in the crowd on the bustling street at the slightly blurred wood carving stall in the distance.

”Take care on your journey.”

Chen Xun’s expression was gentle, holding Xiao Wuhen’s hand, waving lightly beside the stall, ”There’s a horse-shaped wood carving in Shidian’s saddlebag, a gift for it, play with it sometimes.”

Though separated by a distance, Chen Xun’s voice could still be heard clearly in their ears.

Neigh~~

Shidian was overjoyed, snorting continuously, its front legs bouncing up, startling the surrounding people. This horse seemed about to go wild!

It quickly thanked the boss, finally someone noticed it after all these years!!

Shidian deeply remembered Chen Xun’s appearance, it was the first time someone gave it something... and even called its name!

Bai Xinghan’s hand holding the horse trembled slightly, nodding heavily towards Chen Xun, deeply remembering this boss and his son, amazed by such extraordinary people in the world, leaving a lasting impression.

But just as everything seemed harmonious, the unexpected finally happened.

The soldiers under the city tower mobilized, shouting loudly:

”Where is the mad horse causing chaos in the city, disturbing the order?!”

”Boss, over there, it’s that mad horse jumping up, very conspicuous!”

”Outrageous!! Brothers, seize it!”

...

More than ten soldiers charged aggressively in this direction, Bai Xinghan suddenly turned his head, cold sweat pouring down, ”My goodness, Silly Carving, run!! Something big happened!!”

Neigh~~

Before he finished speaking, Shidian’s pupils contracted violently, it knew a small path leading out of the city, its hooves lifted and accelerated instantly, as fast and fierce as lightning, escaping!!!

”Silly Carving!!!”

Bai Xinghan let out a piercing cry, hurriedly chasing after, still shouting in surprise, ”Take me with you!! I run slow and will be caught!!”

The piercing cries, the soldiers’ shouts echoed on this street, their figures gradually disappearing into the long night, becoming more and more blurred.

Chen Xun stood in place, smiling as he watched the chase in the distance, his gaze deep, just watching for a long time.

Qian Wuhen giggled, not expecting someone to actually be chased by the city soldiers... it was quite comical.

After a long while.

Chen Xun finally withdrew his gaze, slowly packing everything.

Suddenly!

His eyelids twitched wildly, his brow trembled, his hand froze in place, oh no, a great omen of misfortune!

Chen Xun’s eyelids twitched more and more violently, as if he had forgotten some promises over the years, indeed getting old... memory not as good as before.

Definitely, absolutely, undoubtedly, all the fault of getting old!

At this moment, the atmosphere around was filled with a sense of killing, the night wind blowing fiercely.

The pedestrians on the street became quiet, their eyes simultaneously looking in one direction, filled with shock, amazement, unparalleled... all sorts of meanings filled their pupils, making the entire street fall silent.

An... an immortal fairy sister?!

Even Qian Wuhen was a bit stunned, never having seen such a uniquely charismatic big sister, so domineering... but at a glance, not as approachable, still better with his own relatives.

This woman stood not far from the stall, wearing a flowing blue long dress, the hem cascading to the ground like a waterfall, gently rippling.

As she moved, her long sleeves fluttered, the ends adorned with delicate feathers, gently swaying as if carrying an aura different from the mortal world.

However, her gaze carried a sense of competence and dominance, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance, even with an intimidating presence, clearly someone accustomed to high positions!

Yet, her domineering eyes carried a hint of playfulness, the night wind gently brushing past, her red lips parted slightly, with a faint, indifferent smile:

”Boss, how’s business lately? Judging by your appearance, business must be so good you can’t spare time to come to the Jade Terrace, right?”