Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Whose Handsome Young Gentleman? (8)

When Fengniang saw Mu Qingge agree, joy burst forth in her eyes: “Thank you, little Lord!” She pursed her lips as if trying to explain: “It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s just that one person’s strength is ultimately limited.”

With her goal achieved, Fengniang quickly departed.

Before leaving, she generously lent the kitchen to You He to prepare a meal for Mu Qingge.

After she left, Mo Yang cautiously said, “Little Lord, do you need me to investigate this woman?”

“No need to bother. It’s just a deal,” Mu Qingge spun the dagger in her fingers, speaking casually.

…

The first night resting in Sunset Town was quite decent.

At least, Mu Qingge slept soundly. Upon waking, the scent of the forest hit her nose.

“Oh, I can’t stand those women. They act as if they’ve never seen a man before!” Hua Yue’s dissatisfied voice entered from outside the room.

Lying in bed and opening her eyes, Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow slightly.

You He’s voice also appeared: “Shh, keep your voice down. Be careful not to wake the little Lord.”

A hint of warmth flashed in the depths of Mu Qingge’s clear eyes.

She seemed to see Hua Yue nervously covering her mouth and You He shaking her head helplessly.

It’s good to have familiar people accompany her in a new place.

Mu Qingge’s mouth curled slightly, she pulled off the light quilt, and sat up.

The shadow swaying behind the curtains brought Hua Yue and You He over quickly, drawing the bed curtain open to reveal Mu Qingge’s just-woken, lazy appearance.

“Little Lord, did Hua Yue wake you up?” Guilt was all over Hua Yue’s pretty face.

“It’s not about you.” Mu Qingge said indifferently and asked, “What’s this about the women you mentioned?”

As this was brought up, You He covered her mouth and chuckled, while Hua Yue pouted even more aggrievedly.

“Let me explain. Isn’t it just because our little Lord is so charming that all the women in Sunset Town want to become our mistress,” You He laughed.

Mu Qingge squinted her eyes, rubbing her chin lightly with the pad of her finger.

“Little Lord, you wouldn’t believe it, those women were outside Mu Yi Inn at dawn, afraid that you’d sprout wings and fly away,” Hua Yue said teasingly.

Mu Qingge grinned, arms sweeping around, pulling both girls into her arms, wickedly saying, “Well, didn’t you tell them that this Lord already has no need for more bedwarmers?”

With her teasing, a blush rose on You He and Hua Yue’s faces.

“I wouldn’t dare say that. If I did, I might not make it out of Sunset Town alive,” You He said, covering her mouth and laughing.

Hua Yue, however, wrapped herself around Mu Qingge’s arm, twisting her slim waist, saying: “What’s there to fear with the little Lord here? No one would dare bully us.”

“Hua Yue understands this Lord’s heart,” Mu Qingge raised her hand to pinch Hua Yue’s pert nose, then her gaze swept over You He: “Do you know you were wrong, You He?”

You He helplessly nodded and said with a smile: “I know I’m wrong.”

“Good.” Mu Qingge chuckled softly, releasing the two girls, she stood up: “Help me freshen up.”

Under their deft hands, soon Mu Qingge was feeling refreshed and stepped out of the room.

Just stepping out, the three of them saw the innkeeper’s wife, Fengniang, at the end of the corridor. She was still in a plain dress, her appearance stunning.

Seeing the three, she moved forward gracefully, bent over and said, “Little Lord, Fengniang has prepared some food for you, I hope you don’t mind. Also, those women outside have all left, they won’t bother you.”

Mu Qingge’s eyes flashed, smiling with deeper meaning, “You are indeed considerate.”

Fengniang lowered her eyes, a faint smile on her lips, not saying anything else.

Mo Yang walked over from behind her, glanced at her, and came to Mu Qingge to report: “Little Lord, the supplies needed have been prepared by your subordinates. We can depart at any time.”

Mu Qingge nodded almost imperceptibly, her gaze skimming over Fengniang, and instructed everyone, “We’ll set off after breakfast.”

After their meal, with Fengniang’s help, Mu Qingge’s group avoided the craze in Sunset Town and quietly entered Sunset Forest. Instead of taking the safe route jointly opened by the two countries, they ventured into the adventurer’s path.

On the way, Hua Yue asked Mu Qingge for her impression of Sunset Town.

All that flashed in her mind was Fengniang’s face. She knew this woman had already piqued her interest.

Having agreed to find clues about her husband, Mu Qingge sent the Dragon Tooth Guards out once they entered Sunset Forest, both advancing and searching for leads related to Mu Yi.

Unfortunately, after ten days, there was no progress.

Mu Qingge had already anticipated this result.

If Mu Yi was so easy to find, why would Fengniang have waited in Sunset Town for ten years?

On this day, they had reached the heart of Sunset Forest, just a bit more, and they would reach the territory of Li Country.

In the distant view, the boundary markers between Qin Country and Li Country could be vaguely seen.

These days, Mu Qingge, Hua Yue, and You He had already abandoned the carriage, walking instead. The Flame Horse and carriage were taken by Mo Yang and ten Dragon Tooth Guards on another route, entering Li Country two days ago to wait for them there.

The remaining Dragon Tooth Guards continued their adventure in Sunset Forest with Mu Qingge.

“Little Lord, soon we will enter Li Country’s borders,” a Dragon Tooth Guard handed a water bag to Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge took the water bag and nodded slightly.

Sunset Forest was different from what she had imagined. Perhaps with her experience surviving in Qinling, Sunset Forest seemed too basic for her and the Dragon Tooth Guards.

Along the way, they encountered many wild beasts but few spirit beasts.

Even when they did encounter spirit beasts, they were merely low-level, Red Realm, and Orange Realm. The fiercest was a Middle Rank Yellow Realm Unihorn Tiger, and now its Beast Core quietly lay in Mu Qingge’s space.

Somewhat disappointed by Sunset Forest, Mu Qingge was about to instruct everyone to quicken their pace when suddenly, an urgent cry for help came from afar.

The Dragon Tooth Guards immediately became alert, and Mu Qingge put down her water bag, rising slowly from the large stone where she sat…

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