Chapter 232: A Moment of Emotion

When Zhang Mu came out of the military camp, it was close to dusk. He didn’t want to leave so soon, but when Long Qi received the Soul Crystal from Zhang Mu, he quickly ran out, probably to give it to Long Er.

A powerful person with a special predicting ability is very important for him and the whole group. Especially Long Er, with his unique ability, is much more valuable once promoted, compared to a normal powerful fighter.

Zhang Mu is also unsure, he is debating whether to promote Yuan Rui to the second level now. She has enough elemental crystal and the beast core of the old white fox to help her advance. It’s just a matter of timing.

After carefully weighing the pros and cons, he decided to promote Yuan Rui now to avoid future trouble and since the biggest threat near Shan Xi City has been eliminated. Yuan Rui can safely advance in the city, and delaying the Era Merchant mission won’t be a big issue.

He quickly walked back to his tent and watched Yuan Rui play with the wolfdog, feeling calm.

“Uncle, you’re back? Is there anything else you need to take care of?” Yuan Rui put down her hand from the wolfdog’s chin, stood up, and eagerly looked at Zhang Mu.

In the past days, Zhang Mu has been very busy, not willing to involve her in dangerous matters. Being in Shan Xi City where she doesn’t know anyone, without the company of the Obsidian Beetle and the mutated wolfhound, she might have gone crazy from boredom. Now, she feels like everything is taken care of, and Zhang Mu finally has time to be with her.

A little girl’s thoughts are simple; she just wants Zhang Mu by her side. Having someone to rely on is what matters, Zhang Mu’s strength is just a bonus.

Zhang Mu suddenly realized that he hadn’t properly spent time with Yuan Rui in a long while in Shan Xi City, or had a good conversation with her. He naturally smiled and said, “Yes, everything is settled. We will soon leave here and return to Luo Yang City to finish the next task. We have plenty of time for the mission, so there’s no need to hurry.”

Since becoming an Era Sub-merchant like Zhang Mu, Yuan Rui understood why he had to travel between different cities. However, Zhang Mu had everything planned out, so she didn’t need to worry about it.

Zhang Mu looked at Yuan Rui, who was very close to him. Suddenly, he had a small idea in his heart, especially after being provoked by Long Er. His inner excitement began to grow uncontrollably.

He then glanced at the mutated wolfhound who had been playing with Yuan Rui but felt left out since Zhang Mu arrived. He squatted down, hugged the huge mutated wolfhound, and threw a tent outside in one go.

The mutated wolfhound, who was just thrown out by Zhang Mu without any explanation, was about to snarl at Zhang Mu. However, just a light sentence from Zhang Mu made it happily leave with its tail between its legs.

“Tomorrow, all the earth-type beast core you can eat is yours. Now, hurry up and get out!”

The softly swaying light, Zhang Mu looked at the blushing Yuan Rui, knowing her intention of chasing away the wolfdog. She shyly lowered her head, unsure where to place her hands.

Zhang Mu pretended to be experienced, slowly raised Yuan Rui’s chin, locking eyes with her. She closed her eyes directly, not daring to meet Zhang Mu’s aggressive gaze.

After a deep kiss, feeling her soft and cold lips, Zhang Mu was moved in that moment.

They kissed for a long time, their breath steady due to their evolution, without any awkwardness. Zhang Mu then lifted Yuan Rui, placed her on the bed, and looked into each other’s eyes, consumed by each other.

Zhang Mu’s heart was agitated, both good and bad. But for some reason, at that moment seeing Yuan Rui, he felt his heart calming down. He enjoyed the peaceful feeling.

Zhang Mu was afraid of losing himself in the pursuit of power, but Yuan Rui was the soothing medicine for his soul.

Especially when Yuan Rui’s healing powers awakened, he relied more on her peaceful and calming presence.

Feeling Yuan Rui’s trembling body, Zhang Mu suddenly calmed down, stopped his hands from wandering on her.

At that moment, Yuan Rui also opened her eyes, with a hint of confusion and fear of the unknown, looking at the familiar man in front of her.

Zhang Mu chuckled lightly, whispering in her ear, “I acted impulsively, now is not the time.”

The current situation could lead to his death at any moment in this unpredictable world, unable to make any promises to this girl, oh well, forget it.

Yuan Rui remained silent, but Zhang Mu’s words brought peace to her.

He rested Yuan Rui’s head on his arm, beginning to tell her about the events she had missed, including the thrilling battles in Jin Zhong City with the white fox and the zombie monk.

The captivating story drew Yuan Rui in, grasping his other arm tightly whenever Zhang Mu mentioned dangerous situations.

Zhang Mu’s voice unconsciously carried a bit of mental power, quickly putting Yuan Rui to sleep.

He also felt a bit tired these days, so he closed his eyes, stopped thinking, and prepared for tomorrow.

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