The Newlywed's Sweet Honey: Husband, Pamper Me to the Bone!-Chapter 1024: Hatred (18)

"If I see a prettier one, I’ll pick it for you." Yan Sijue said nonchalantly.

Mu Yiliang replied with an "Hmm," but still looked back longingly. She didn’t understand why she cared so much about that flower.

She couldn’t help but recall the proud smile the man had on his face while holding the flower towards her earlier.

Yan Sijue noticed her reluctant expression and chuckled silently.

He suddenly realized that even though her rationality might be overtaken by other thoughts, she was still herself, without turning into someone else.

Plotting to kill him... that might be too difficult for her after all.

Soon, they reached a wide open space.

Mu Yiliang tugged at his sleeve, "Sijue, let’s rest for a bit. I want to check on your scratches."

"No need." He refused without hesitation, opened his backpack, and handed her a bottle of water. "We have one last climb before reaching the summit."

Mu Yiliang took the water, murmured softly, and frowned, troubled.

She realized she had oversimplified things, thinking she’d find an opportunity at Xiang Mountain.

But after walking for so long, she only had one chance, and she clumsily ruined it.

Even if they descend the mountain later and he walks ahead, is she certain she could strike accurately? Mu Yiliang began to doubt. Although Xiang Mountain is steep, it’s not a sheer cliff, and the slope has various plants obstructing the way. She might only cause him minor injuries like before.

Maybe it’s better to give up for today and wait for another chance to use poison.

No, last time she tried to poison him, but the man swapped her poison. Managing to get poison without him noticing is genuinely tough.

Mu Yiliang frustratedly raked her fingers through her hair.

"What’s wrong?" The man’s voice came cool and distant.

"Uh... nothing." Mu Yiliang laughed awkwardly. She was plotting how to kill him; of course, she couldn’t let him know.

Yan Sijue focused on her for a moment, smiled faintly, and extended his hand to her, "Let’s go, we’ll continue."

Mu Yiliang obediently placed her hand in his palm and stood up. The man’s gaze shifted to behind her, and suddenly his face changed dramatically!

The next second, he pulled forcefully, causing Mu Yiliang to collide into him as he wrapped his arm tightly around her waist and spun them onto the ground!

Mu Yiliang’s mind went blank! Her first thought was: Did he find out that she wanted to kill him, so he struck first?

The man atop her seemed to let out a muffled groan, his brows furrowed, and his thin lips pressed tightly together, looking in pain.

"Sijue?" Mu Yiliang finally sensed something wrong.

She saw him supporting himself with one hand on the ground, while the other reached towards his calf, grabbing something and forcefully throwing it away!

Mu Yiliang’s face turned ashen immediately!

The thing he tossed away was twisted, slick, and slender—what else could it be but a snake!

Seeing the man’s pale lips, Mu Yiliang felt a chill throughout her body!

Is he poisoned?

The snake earlier was aiming for her, and Yan Sijue got bitten trying to save her...

"Sijue, are you okay?" Her voice quivered with fright.

Yan Sijue felt a tingle on his tongue and his vision dimming.

Strangely, he felt the urge to laugh.

He originally wanted to create an opportunity for her to take action. As it turns out, it’s unnecessary. It’s hard to say whether they’re lucky or not—it’s poison snake season this time of year...

"I’m fine, don’t be afraid..." he rasped out those words, managing to roll over, attempting to sit up but failing.