Chapter 611: I've got something good for you

Ke Remu did not answer, merely patted Kang An's head: "What you saw today, do not mention it to them when you go back."

Kang An asked, puzzled: "Why, Babayi? Aren't they all our clansmen?"

Ke Remu shook his head: "If they knew the giant fish in the lake were actually just small fish, who knows who might develop greed and go down to fish them out."

"Those night pearls are fine, but Wu Jin Mud will bring disaster; let them sink to the lake bottom, otherwise the whole Western Regions will be in constant conflict over this."

Kang An nodded solemnly: "I understand, I won't say a word."

"Good," Ke Remu paused, "you must always keep your father's deeds in mind; in everything, prioritize the lives of our clansmen."

Kang An felt a chill in his heart, and understood his grandfather's painstaking efforts even more deeply.

Xiao Ningxun nodded silently, this old clan head truly meant well: "Please rest assured, elder, we will keep our mouths shut and not utter a word to outsiders."

Xiao Ningyuan also clasped his fists: "Exactly, that is only proper."

Ke Remu looked at the night pearls piled into a small hill, remained silent for a long time: "These things, you also need to think about how to explain them when you bring them back."

Everyone was startled.

Ke Remu's gaze was deep: "The secret of the Wu Jin Mud raw stone is unknown to anyone; even if you openly transport this pile of stones back, no one will ask further."

"But you made a trip to White Mountain and brought back so many night pearls; the King of Kucha is not stupid, he could probably guess it."

"By then, this mountain, this lake, and our lives will all be impossible to preserve."

Tuan Tuan laughed upon hearing: "Don't worry, Grandpa, Da Da won't."

"Da Da?" Ke Remu exclaimed in shock, "You actually call Bai Boluo Da Da?"

Kang An recalled Bai Boluo's affection for Tuan Tuan: "Exactly, that King of Kucha treats Tuan Tuan very well; as long as Tuan Tuan is around, he won't do anything to us."

Tuan Tuan nodded firmly: "Exactly, Grandpa, I will tell Da Da that Xiao An'an is my family, and of course you all are too."

"My family, Da Da will surely not harm them, rest assured!"

Ke Remu's heart settled back into his stomach: "Thank you, little lady."

He paused, looking at Tuan Tuan with an inquisitive yet admiring gaze: "The fish in this lake can actually show their true selves before you without hesitation; it shows you must have deep blessings."

"Let's go, I'll see you out. These things don't need to be seen by them."

"Good!"

Everyone carried what they could, shouldered what they could; even Tuan Tuan and Kang An each held two night pearls, following Ke Remu to the canyon entrance once again.

Kang An took Tuan Tuan's little hand, his eyes rimmed red: "Tuan Tuan, will you come see me again in the future?"

"Of course!" Tuan Tuan pointed to the night pearl in his hand, "Xiao An'an, this one, I give to you."

"Huh?" Kang An looked at the night pearl in his hand, only slightly smaller than a teapot, "Give it to me?"

"Right!" Tuan Tuan lifted his little face, looking at Ke Remu, "Grandpa, just this one, let Xiao An'an keep it, okay?"

Ke Remu lowered his head, silent.

Xiao Ningxun clasped his fists: "Elder, Kang An is not yet familiar with those clansmen; leaving this with him is merely to give him some face, beneficial and harmless."

Xiao Ningyuan nodded: "Exactly, with this, those people won't dare look down on him anymore."

Xiao Er advised: "That's right, Kang An is now the young master of our Ning Prince's Mansion."

Lu Qi said: "Yes, elder, you can tell them this is something the Ning Prince's Mansion left for Kang An, and no one knows its origin."

Ke Remu felt warm in his heart; these people truly meant well for Kang An!

"Good, then, An'er, you may stay."

He paused: "In a moment, openly carry it back, let them all see, my An'er has his own backing!"

Tuan Tuan handed the night pearl in his hand to Xiao Er, then hugged Kang An tightly: "Xiao An'an, you're going home, I'm so happy!"

Kang An's tears welled up: "Tuan Tuan! Wait until your father finishes his battle, you must come find me again! I will think of you."

"Mm-hmm!" Tuan Tuan wiped his tears, "Sure, sure!"

Ke Remu pointed at those forked paths: "Sharden knows you, I'm not worried, but you must remember the road: take the third fork from the right."

"When you encounter another fork, alternate left and right, and you'll find us."

Xiao Ningxun clasped his fists: "Thank you. Kang An, listen to your grandfather and get along well with the clansmen."

Kang An nodded.

Everyone entered the canyon, following the remembered path back to the carriage.

Xue Tong glanced around: "Kang An stayed behind? How did those people treat him?"

Tuan Tuan was tired, giving a little yawn as he climbed into his embrace: "Master, Xiao An'an's grandfather is the clan head, he treats him very well! Those clansmen dare not bully him."

Xue Tong held her in his arms, gently rocking: "Really? That's great."

Tuan Tuan wrapped his arms around his neck, drowsily planting a kiss: "Xiao An'an can speak well now! Master, you're amazing!"

Xue Tong laughed, gently swaying and patting, Tuan Tuan's little head tilted and he fell asleep.

Everyone carefully gathered the raw stones and night pearls.

Xiao Ningxun whispered: "Rest here for two hours, then set off for Jiashe City!"

"Yes!"

Everyone rushed through the night, finally entering the King of Kucha's palace at noon on the sixth day.

Bai Boluo, upon hearing the report, came out directly; seeing Tuan Tuan, his eyes lit up, completely ignoring others' salutations to him, he swept her up in his arms:

"Little Tuan Tuan, you're back, Da Da has missed you to death."

"These past few days without you, I find those little brats unpleasant to look at."

Everyone: "……"

"Aren't we all little brats?"

Xue Tong narrowed his eyes, looking at this king, he was annoyed!

Tuan Tuan blinked: "Why, Da Da?"

Bai Bu Luo finally raised his hand towards everyone, indicating he had seen: "They're all panning like monkeys, none as cute as you!"

Tuan Tuan was delighted, hugging his big face and planting a kiss: "Dada is really good!"

Bai Bu Luo hugged her, leading everyone into the house: "Please, have a seat."

Everyone sat down.

Bai Bu Luo then noticed Kang An wasn't there: "Did you send that child back?"

Tuan Tuan nodded: "Exactly! Xiao An'an and his grandfather are reunited! They're all my family, too!"

"Dada, we're going to take that bastard Yu Chi Guang to Khotan!"

Bai Bu Luo's face fell: "Just got back and you're already thinking of leaving?"

"You hurried back so fast, traveling day and night—aren't you tired? Why not rest a day before leaving, okay?"

"Just let them go to Khotan; you stay here with Dada and keep me company while we wait for them to return."

Everyone exchanged glances, is Bai Bu Luo thinking of keeping Tuan Tuan again?

Tuan Tuan's eyes darted: "Dada, I have something good for you!"

Bai Bu Luo raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"