Chapter 1983: Chapter 1964: Mysterious Woman

"Did you come from the provincial city? Venturing so deep into the mountains alone is very dangerous." Chen Yang’s gaze lingered momentarily on the woman’s face before he spoke.

"Yes... from the provincial city. Originally, I just intended to collect two herbs, but unfamiliar with the terrain, I got lost and wandered deeper and deeper." The woman spoke with a weak demeanor.

If he hadn’t witnessed her fierce action earlier, Chen Yang might have truly believed she was just a fragile woman.

"You’re injured. Can you leave on your own?"

Knowing this woman was quite formidable, Chen Yang wasn’t very keen on accompanying her, yet he wasn’t comfortable leaving her there alone.

He could tell that her body was genuinely weak, and it was continuing to weaken.

If it kept on like this, never mind encountering Spirit Beasts, even running into some random fierce beast might threaten her life.

"Little brother, do you think your sister can leave on her own like this? I’ve got injuries. If you do me this kindness and take me out, once I’m healed, I’ll definitely repay you well." The woman’s gaze was gentle and alluring.

Even though she hadn’t done anything, it was enough to stir one’s imagination.

But she was dealing with Chen Yang, and this tactic wasn’t very effective.

Chen Yang had seen many beautiful women, so he surely had the willpower.

"Come with me." After a brief contemplation, Chen Yang decided to lead her out of the mountains.

Judging by her appearance, she really seemed incapable of leaving alone, so he agreed to escort her out.

"Alright, thank you, little brother." As soon as the woman saw Chen Yang agree, a charming smile appeared on her face.

Chen Yang merely glanced at her, choosing not to say much more, and turned to lead the way ahead.

Although her body was consistently weak, she was still capable of walking independently, without needing any help from Chen Yang.

"Little brother, how old are you? I see your skills are pretty good, so you’re not a local, are you?"

As they walked, the woman’s soft voice suddenly came from behind.

Chen Yang didn’t respond to her initiation of conversation.

For in his eyes, this woman definitely wasn’t a good sort. Helping her get out was good enough; he preferred to avoid excessive interaction.

Heard laughter.

Being ignored, the woman instead covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Little brother, why aren’t you talking? Do you have some misunderstanding about your sister?" she said with a smile.

Chen Yang still did not respond.

But the woman, relentless, continued speaking behind him as if talking to herself.

"Little brother, don’t overthink it. Your sister is a good person. I just stumbled deep into the mountains searching for two herbs, no other intentions at all."

"You saved my life, which makes you my lifesaver. Once we’re out, I must properly repay you."

The woman said continuously, her voice filled with temptation.

The more she behaved like this, the deeper Chen Yang’s wariness of her became.

You can’t judge women solely by their appearance.

Trusting one who’s strong and outwardly deceivingly attractive is extremely risky.

"Little brother, what’s your name?"

Seeing Chen Yang still not talk, she tried again to strike up a conversation.

But Chen Yang still kept quiet, pretending not to hear.

She tried a few more times to engage him, but sensing that he truly wasn’t responding, she stopped embarrassing herself.

Two hours of trekking through the deep mountains had finally brought them out.

They reached Liuhe Village.

"The village has buses; you can take one to the county town."

Once in the village, everything was safe, and there was no need for Chen Yang to accompany the woman any further.

After such a long trek, the woman’s face turned a shade paler again.

Like white paper.

"Little brother, can’t you just do a good deed and take me home? My body is so weak; what if I encounter bad people on the way?" The woman spoke with a tender tone as if pleading with Chen Yang.

But Chen Yang had seen her fierce methods, where three toxic silver needles shot out in an instant. If not for the monkey’s timely reaction, it would have been deadly.

He didn’t trust the gentleness she showed.

"Encountering bad people is your problem. I’ve taken you this far, and that’s the extent of my kindness. You’ll have to find your own way." Chen Yang coldly said, intending to leave.

"Little brother, it’s not far to the county town. Just take me to the bus station, and I’ll give you Spirit Stones as a reward." Seeing Chen Yang about to leave, she quickly spoke up.

Spirit Stones?

Chen Yang halted.

"How many can you give?"

Seeing Chen Yang show interest, she instantly smiled again: "You saved me and brought me out; escorting me home is a great favor. It would take at least several dozen Spirit Stones to be adequate thanks."

She seemed to be calculating to herself, but was actually speaking for Chen Yang to hear.

Hearing it would be dozens of Spirit Stones, Chen Yang was indeed tempted.

Recently, he had used the Spirit Stones produced at the mine to recover the Alliance’s vitality.

Receiving dozens for free was a good deal.

It’s just to the county, not far.

"So, little brother, escort me just to the county bus station, and I’ll give you sixty medium-grade Spirit Stones as gratitude. It’s a deal you won’t regret." The woman said, batting her eyes with a captivating smile.