"Roar—!"

A roar echoes across the Sunset Grassland.

It seems like the entire earth shudders for a moment. The Beast Clan army, entangled with humans, becomes suddenly fearful after hearing this roar, turning direction without warning and panic-strickenly fleeing back to the Canglan Mountain Range.

This scene leaves everyone in a state of confusion.

They admit the roar was indeed terrifying, but could it really frighten the entire beast horde like this?

The grand hunt’s opening act had only been underway for two hours!

Is it over so soon?

The hunters eager for more still wish to pursue.

However, the commander of Xuan Yue shouts out, "Don’t chase a cornered enemy, beware of deceit!" Waking everyone up from their frenzy.

Mu Qingge stands in place, a hint of puzzlement flashing through her clear eyes, thoughtfully gazing into the distance. That roar, she knows all too well. But why does the Huo frighten the beasts at this time?

Upon the distant mountaintop, the Huo glowers at Si Mo.

While Si Mo’s lips bear a faint smile, his amber eyes fixate on him, causing the Huo’s hair to stand on end.

The Huo lets out a whimper, resignedly lowering his head, his heart imagining Si Mo’s torment a hundred times over! Wait until his cultivation recovers, wait until his cultivation recovers!

"Today’s performance is over, time to bring Qingge home." Si Mo remarks indifferently.

His tone shows not an ounce of envy!

...

On the Sunset Grassland, apart from the Beast Clan corpses on the ground, no living beast is seen. People have completely calmed down, beginning to clean the battlefield and tend to their own wounds.

The Dragon Tooth Guards quickly gather around Mu Qingge, while Bai Xi and others slip away quietly, seeing no fun left. Yet, Han Caicai remains clinging to Mu Qingge’s side, with a lazy, smug smile on his charming face.

Mu Qingge casts him a sideways glance: "Why are you still here?"

Han Caicai’s narrow eyes are sparkling, indifferent to Mu Qingge’s attitude, "Naturally, to stay here and keep you company!"

"Not necessary." Mu Qingge decisively rejects.

Not to mention Mo Yang is nearby, even if Si Mo weren’t around, she can’t possibly let things get ambiguous knowing Han Caicai has feelings for her.

Besides, she strongly suspects the roar just now was somehow orchestrated by a certain man!

"Still as heartless." Han Caicai remarks.

Mu Qingge merely smiles faintly, replying, "Thanks for the compliment."

At this moment, Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen come over, both with some bloodstains on them. Mu Qingge’s gaze flickers, discerning that the blood is not theirs, she says nothing.

Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen were initially intending to speak to Mu Qingge, but seeing her surrounded by others, they remain silent.

"You two head back first." Mu Qingge tells them.

Sang Xuewu and Sang Yichen nod, reluctantly glancing toward the Third Elder who gazes back.

Han Caicai’s eyes land on the pair, hinting at Mu Qingge, "Sang Family members? If I’m not mistaken, that young lady is the West Continent’s top beauty, Sang Xuewu of Fusha City Sang Family, ranked 126th on the Cub Phoenix List, oh, now climbed to 97th. The man beside her is her twin brother Sang Yichen, a Young Master lacking talent in Artifact Refining."

’Lacking talent in Artifact Refining!’ Mu Qingge’s eyes contract, thoughtfully watching Sang Yichen’s departing figure.

With just a glance, she coolly looks away, her gaze sweeping to Han Caicai, "You certainly are informed."

"Of course, for you, I must do some homework." Han Caicai flashes a charming smile. After parting ways with Mu Qingge last time, he secretly investigated the Sang Family.

"By the way, there’s something else to tell you. The Earth Emperor Pill you refined is now with Sang Xuewu." Han Caicai drops another piece of intel.

Mu Qingge looks at him astonished, deeply shocked within!

She never imagined her West Continent map comes from the Sang Family, nor that the Earth Emperor Pill she crafted is needed by Sang Xuewu.

No! That can’t be right!

Mu Qingge’s eyes turn dark, suddenly realizing the crux of it all! The one needing the Earth Emperor Pill isn’t anybody else but Mu Liancheng—her father!

Mu Qingge’s heart sank; it seemed that Sang Xuewu and the others hadn’t lied to her. They had been striving to resurrect Mu Liancheng.

Mu Qingge suppressed the emotions in her eyes and said to Han Caicai, "Don’t interfere in my matters anymore."

The blunt rejection dimmed the light in Han Caicai’s narrow eyes. He sneered, "Mu Qingge, I help you, and not only are you not grateful, you even refuse my help?"

Mu Qingge’s clear gaze fell on him, not retaliating, merely looking at him coldly.

Defeated by her gaze, Han Caicai had to compromise, "Alright, I understand. I won’t interfere, but come to me when you need help."

"Our cooperation has been going on for some time; I want to review the accounts," Mu Qingge suddenly said.

Han Caicai was taken aback, immediately raising his eyebrows with anger, "Do you not trust me?"

Mu Qingge slowly shook her head, "I just want to see how much I currently possess."

"Hmph." Han Caicai snorted coldly, his voice low, "I’ll organize it for you later."

Mu Qingge nodded lightly and walked towards Mo Yang.

Seeing Mu Qingge hardly paying attention to him made Han Caicai incredibly irritable. At that moment, Han Yiren accompanied Ruan Qinglian to Han Caicai’s side. Noticing the gloom on his face, she asked with concern, "Second brother, what’s wrong?"

"Nothing," Han Caicai replied grumpily.

"Second brother, do you know that Mu Qingge?" A few days ago, Mu Qingge’s name had already spread throughout the Sunset Grassland, so Han Yiren naturally knew.

Han Caicai grunted in acknowledgment, his eyes involuntarily drifting towards where Mu Qingge was.

Han Yiren kept an eye on Han Caicai’s reaction, feeling a vague sense of surprise. She also looked towards Mu Qingge and was instantly stunned. That androgynous beauty surpassed countless others.

The blood-red battle robe made them stand out in the crowd, so dazzling that it seemed to dim everything around.

Han Yiren collected herself, then looked at her second brother again, noticing he was still staring at Mu Qingge, her heart skipped a beat. She looked at Ruan Qinglian beside her, somewhat flustered.

Ruan Qinglian was also looking at Han Caicai, her delicate features filled with grievance.

She seemed quite displeased with Han Caicai’s indifferent attitude.

Han Yiren quickly pulled Han Caicai aside, warning him in a low voice, "Second brother, what’s going on? Why are you staring at Mu Qingge?"

"I just like looking at her, so what?" Han Caicai responded matter-of-factly.

This answer startled Han Yiren, her expression changing, "That Mu Qingge is indeed very beautiful, stunning even. But no matter how beautiful, he’s a man, second brother, you can’t make such a mistake!"

Han Caicai’s narrow eyes flickered with clarity, immediately understanding what Han Yiren misunderstood.

His gaze shifted away from Han Yiren, drifting towards Ruan Qinglian. Capturing her annoyed expression, a gleam appeared in his eyes. He then said to Han Yiren, "You’ve seen through me; I indeed only like men. Furthermore, I just like Mu Qingge. So, stop trying to push Miss Ruan on me. For the sake of her being your close friend, I won’t mind. But if she continues to pester me, don’t blame me for being impolite."

Han Caicai’s confession made Han Yiren’s eyes shrink drastically, her whole face filled with shock.

It wasn’t until Han Caicai walked past her, ignoring Ruan Qinglian’s presence, heading towards Mu Qingge, that she snapped back to reality.

"Brother Cai and that Young Master Mu seem to have a very good relationship," Ruan Qinglian said sourly.

Han Yiren smiled awkwardly, not having fully recovered from the shock, and not knowing how to deal with Ruan Qinglian or explain things to her. She could only stall, saying, "They... they seem to be friends."

"I see." Ruan Qinglian smiled and said to Han Yiren, "Since he is Brother Cai’s friend, why don’t we go over together?"

"Well..." Han Yiren was hesitating, but Ruan Qinglian’s pleading gaze defeated her, so she could only nod in agreement.

Mu Qingge was conversing with Mo Yang when Han Caicai approached, and the three major heads of the Flowing Guest Realm also came towards them. Surprisingly, they arrived in front of Mu Qingge first.

"Young Master Mu, Dragon Teeth has indeed shown great skill today. In today’s battle, many of our people suffered losses, yet Dragon Teeth didn’t sustain any damage," Commander Xuan Yue said, implying something.

Mu Qingge turned her eyes to him, smiling faintly and calmly saying, "Just luck."

"Luck? Heh, I hope Dragon Teeth can maintain this luck until the end of the grand hunt," Commander Giant Spirit mocked.

Mu Qingge still smiled, saying, "Thanks for the kind words."

Her response felt like a punch landing on cotton, causing Commander Giant Spirit to snort.

At this moment, the commander of the Bailian stepped forward and said to Mu Qingge, "Generally, the opening match of the grand hunt should last an entire day before ending. But this time is strange, first with the beasts being fiercer than usual, then suddenly retreating halfway. The three of us have discussed this, and we suspect something might happen, so we wanted to discuss it with you, Young Master Mu."

"Oh, do you gentlemen think there’s a conspiracy involved?" Mu Qingge’s eyes twinkled.

The three leaders exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement.

The Xuan Yue Commander said, "According to the rules, after the opening match ends, everyone will rest for five days on the Sunset Grassland. Five days later, we will divide into teams and enter the Canglan Mountains to continue the grand hunt. We just discussed, and we want to use these five days to send a small team into the Canglan Mountains to gather intelligence, to see if we can find some clues, and also to ensure the safety of others so they don’t fall into the Beast Clan’s trap."

Mu Qingge knew in her heart that it was because of the call of the hou that the Beast Clan retreated in a hurry. However, she couldn’t say it outright, so she nodded, "Okay."

The Bailian Commander immediately said, "Since Mu Gongzi has no objections, then we have four Heavenly Level teams, each sending out a small team, entering the Canglan Mountains from four directions to gather intelligence."

Before Mu Qingge could speak, the Giant Spirit Commander added, "As a Heavenly Level team, you should take the lead and shoulder the responsibility. If Dragon Teeth can’t do it, it’s better to withdraw early."

His tone was full of dissatisfaction.

Upon hearing his words, the other two said nothing.

Mu Qingge curled her lips slightly with indifference and said to Mo Yang, "Arrange two groups to enter the Canglan Mountains."

"Yes!" Mo Yang responded, his eyes cold as he glanced at the three leaders.

Seeing that Mu Qingge agreed, the three said no more and each left to return to their teams. Unlike the Dragon Tooth Guards, who were unscathed, they still needed to deal with their casualty lists.

After the three walked away, Han Caicai came to Mu Qingge’s side, saying coldly, "When did your temper become so good?"

Mu Qingge, however, didn’t mind. "Dragon Teeth’s sudden rise naturally displeases them. If they seemed remarkably happy, then I’d find it strange."

She turned her eyes to Han Caicai, only to see two pretty young women walking towards them, raising an eyebrow.

"Brother Cai," Ruan Qinglian called out.

This call caused Han Caicai’s gaze to darken.

"What are you two doing here?" Han Caicai’s tone turned cold.

Han Yiren, disheartened by Han Caicai’s ’preference’, could only smile awkwardly when questioned. Ruan Qinglian, however, beamed sweetly at Mu Qingge, "Mu Gongzi, you’re Brother Cai’s friend, so you are also our friend. You’re really good-looking."

Mu Qingge, with a playful look, glanced at Han Caicai and smiled at Ruan Qinglian, "Miss, you are very beautiful as well."

Her polite compliment made Ruan Qinglian blush, shyly glancing at Han Caicai. "Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Ruan Qinglian, Brother Cai’s childhood friend. And this is Yiren, Han Yiren, Brother Cai’s sister."

"Shut up. What right do you have to introduce yourself here?" Han Caicai coldly rebuked.

Ruan Qinglian’s face turned pale, disbelief in her eyes as tears welled up while she looked at Han Caicai.

Mu Qingge also raised an eyebrow, surprised.

"Second brother, Qinglian meant well," Han Yiren quickly tried to mediate.

Yet, Mu Qingge noticed that when Han Yiren looked at her, it seemed mixed with a hint of displeasure and disdain.

’What’s going on here?’ Mu Qingge felt puzzled.

At first, out of respect for Han Caicai, she had a good impression of Han Yiren. But now, she felt they weren’t on the same side.

"Qingge, I’ll take my leave. I’ll visit you another day." Han Caicai said to Mu Qingge.

Then he left in long strides.

Seeing Han Caicai leave, Ruan Qinglian immediately chased after him, while Han Yiren stayed, her gaze cold as she warned Mu Qingge, "Stay away from my second brother. Not everyone can associate with the Han Family."

After speaking, she turned and left.

Mu Qingge stood there, letting out a cold laugh and slowly shook her head.

When did she ever need to associate with the Han Family?

...

Han Caicai walked forward in a hurry, his meeting with Mu Qingge being ruined just like that. Moreover, he didn’t know how Mu Qingge would perceive his relationship with Ruan Qinglian.

If there was a misunderstanding...

Suddenly, Han Caicai stopped abruptly, bitterness rising in his heart while complex emotions flickered in his narrow eyes. He reproached himself inwardly, ’How could a heartless woman ever care about him?’

"Brother Cai, don’t be angry. Qinglian was wrong," Ruan Qinglian caught up, saying to Han Caicai.

Her humble tone and submissive attitude made Han Caicai even more frustrated.

At this moment, Han Yiren also caught up and admonished Han Caicai, "Second brother, Qinglian was not wrong. You can’t treat her like this."

In the distance, a figure approached. Clad in a mystic robe with ink black hair, tall and elegant. He seemed to be holding a rabbit, with eyebrows like the sun and unmatched beauty, as if glowing in the glow of dawn.

He resembled a god descending from the heavens, with the entire lands only able to submit to him, at his command.

Yet, such an outstanding person, such a globally captivating figure, appeared unnoticed, meandering through the Sunset Grassland.

People hurriedly passing by didn’t seem to notice him at all.

No one else saw it, but Han Caicai did.

Suddenly, he froze in place.

Beside him, both Ruan Qinglian and Han Yiren saw him too. Upon seeing him, the two seemed awestruck, as if they lost their souls, captivated by Si Mo’s appearance, forgetful of themselves.

Han Yiren’s beautiful eyes shone with brilliance. The person she had searched for a long time seemed finally to have appeared before her.

This unparalleled, extraordinary young master was the one she had been searching for thousands of times!

"Why are you here?" Han Caicai’s face turned grim, his body faintly trembling. Si Mo’s aura almost made him unable to breathe, yet Han Yiren and Ruan Qinglian felt nothing.

Si Mo’s appearance exceeded his anticipations.

He greatly did not want this man near Mu Qingge.

Si Mo stopped before him, faintly smiling with an unattainable aloofness in his amber eyes. "Am I not supposed to be here?"

A casual answer, yet holding a strong warning.

Han Caicai pressed his lips tightly, a struggle in his narrow eyes.

"Do not provoke me," Si Mo said in an exceptionally normal tone. Then, he walked past him.

After he left, Han Caicai’s back was drenched in cold sweat, his whole body akin to being drained of energy.

"Second brother, who is he?" Han Yiren did not notice Han Caicai’s abnormality, her heart filled with Si Mo’s image, gazing at his disappearing figure, unable to return to her senses for a long time.

Yet, she quickly realized that she had lost track of him, as if he had suddenly vanished before her.

Tearing her eyes away regretfully, Han Yiren faced Han Caicai’s cold gaze.

She was startled.

Han Caicai’s tone was icy as he warned, "He’s not someone you can provoke. Don’t let your foolishness drag the whole Han Family with you!"

Having said this, Han Caicai’s demeanor became even colder.

He advised his sister not to act stupidly, but what about himself? Han Caicai closed his eyes. Knowing well that he should not provoke that man, yet unable to let go of Mu Qingge, was he not playing with fire too?

Han Caicai smiled bitterly; wasn’t their Han Family always playing with fire?

He knew that Si Mo had a mysterious background and formidable strength. Yet despite his efforts, he couldn’t uncover Si Mo’s origins. From that time, he knew this man was not someone he could provoke.

And yet, he couldn’t bear to give up, wanting to compete for a woman with him!

He said Han Yiren shouldn’t act foolishly, yet wasn’t he doing the same?

Suddenly feeling dispirited, Han Caicai walked somewhat absentmindedly back towards the Han Family’s camp. Ruan Qinglian followed worriedly, while Han Yiren seemed distracted.

Han Caicai’s words only made her more curious, more eager to approach that dangerous man!

Perhaps she wouldn’t bring disaster to the Han Family, but fortune? This confidence instantly lifted Han Yiren’s spirits, reflecting a determined gleam in her eyes.

...

After sending Han Caicai away, Mu Qingge did not expect another unexpected person to arrive.

Jiang Tianhao!

Mu Qingge looked at him, feeling speechless. She thought after their battle outside Yu Shui City, they were already even. Seeing him appear before her now, does he intend to challenge her again?

"You’re not my opponent." Mu Qingge slowly shook her head.

However, Jiang Tianhao remained unyielding, raising his weapon.

Mu Qingge sighed inwardly. In the previous fight, she hadn’t used her spiritual power, relying solely on the Linglong Spear Technique, her own speed and strength, combined with the Star Beginning Step to battle.

The arrows that were released earlier, though containing some spiritual power, were too fast and distant, making it hard for people far away to see clearly.

Mu Qingge raised her right hand, a silver light flashing in her palm.

Jiang Tianhao’s eyes narrowed suddenly, his face tense, as he turned to leave. As he departed, he threw back a sentence, "I will come again."

Mu Qingge’s lips twitched, she secretly cursed in her heart: This competition, has stuck like a dog-skin plaster!

"Mu Qingge."

A voice brought Mu Qingge’s thoughts back.

’So busy!’ Mu Qingge sighed inwardly. Right now, she really wanted a good sleep; that man had tormented her all night, not willing to let go even at dawn. Even if her recovery ability was remarkable, she would still feel tired.

Furthermore, after fighting such a big battle!

Unexpectedly, after the fight, she had to deal with a wave of people one after another!

Mu Qingge took a deep breath inwardly, turned around, and looked towards Ying Ze who was approaching her.

"Young Master Ying, any advice? By the way, the other day I left in a hurry, I heard from my subordinates that you insisted on seeing me personally before conceding, right?" Mu Qingge smiled. No matter how tired she was, she had to muster up the spirit to deal with it.

Ying Ze looked at her indifferently, "I came to tell you that the matter of you cutting off Ying Chuan’s tongue is settled. However, between you and me, it has just begun."

"What matter between you and me?" Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows.

The flames in her heart were blazing!

Ignoring her gritting tone, Ying Ze continued in a proud voice, "No one has survived my three moves before, I really want the chance to have a proper bout with you. So, don’t make me wait too long!"

After saying this, Ying Ze turned and walked away.

Mu Qingge was stunned, looked at Mo Yang beside her, and asked, "Is he being disdainful of me?" Disdainful that she is not currently his match, then leaving words for her to hurry up and cultivate, then fight him again?

Mo Yang’s mouth twitched, Mu Qingge’s dazed reaction made him want to laugh but dared not, he could only stiffen his neck and nod.

"..." Damn! Mu Qingge was being despised!

But, she had to admit it! With her current cultivation at Silver Realm Second Layer, going against Ying Ze at Silver Realm Fourth or Fifth Layer is indeed seeking abuse!

"Mo Yang, your master still needs to keep working hard!" Mu Qingge said solemnly.

Mo Yang replied, "Little Lord, you are already very formidable!"

"Formidable but still despised. A heaven beyond heaven, there are always people better than you." Mu Qingge pouted.

Mo Yang smiled a bit, without replying.

"Mu Qingge, right!"

At this moment, a stranger’s voice once again reached Mu Qingge’s ears.

Mu Qingge sighed inwardly, ’Here again!’

Looking up, she saw a handsome man. His attire was very casual, even somewhat out of place with the crowd, yet it perfectly suited his temperament.

The face was grinning, appearing very kindly.

’Who is he?’ Mu Qingge’s eyes narrowed, she pondered secretly.

The person before her seemed approachable, yet exuded a powerful aura, impossible to ignore.

"My name is Ji Yaohua." Ji Yaohua pointed towards himself with a reversed hand gesture, showing white teeth, his eyes smiled like crescents.

Ji Yaohua!

Mu Qingge’s eyes suddenly narrowed.

Standing before her was Ji Yaohua, ranked second on the Green Talent List!

Mu Qingge was secretly vigilant. "So it’s Young Master Ji, I wonder what Young Master Ji wants with me?"

Ji Yaohua nodded and said, "Indeed, there are matters to find you."

"Please speak, Young Master Ji." Mu Qingge said.

Ji Yaohua’s smile unchanged, his tone was very friendly: "I hear you survived three moves from Ying Ze?"

Mu Qingge’s mouth twitched.

What’s this kind of question? Didn’t see her standing here well, yet asking if she survived!

"It was luck." Mu Qingge said solemnly. She couldn’t gauge Ji Yaohua’s intentions, nor knew whether he was friend or foe.

Ji Yaohua shook his head, "Luck or not, don’t be so falsely modest okay? Being able to withstand his three moves shows you’re capable."

"Young Master Ji flatters me." Mu Qingge replied lightly.

Ji Yaohua waved his hand and said, "It’s not flattery, merely stating the truth." After speaking, he gave Mu Qingge another big, radiant smile.

This made Mu Qingge frown slightly.

Ji Yaohua smilingly looked at Mu Qingge and said, "Since you fought Ying Ze, why not have a bout with me too? How about it? Regardless of win or loss, it would greatly help your reputation!"

"Not fighting!" Mu Qingge swiftly and decisively refused.

Fighting with Ying Ze was unavoidable. And that wasn’t a fight, but surviving three moves. Ji Yaohua wanting a bout with her, is it necessary?

She really wasn’t going to send herself for abuse!

"Why not! What about me isn’t as good as Ying Ze?" Ji Yaohua immediately frowned upon hearing Mu Qingge’s refusal.

"Can’t beat, why fight?" Mu Qingge said frankly.

From Ji Yaohua’s tone, she could discern that his relationship with Ying Ze seemed good.

Could he be coming to stand for Ying Ze?

She withstood three moves from Ying Ze, gaining fame, while Ying Ze’s reputation had a blemish, so this second-ranked person on the Green Talent List suddenly appeared to avenge Ying Ze?

This was the only reason Mu Qingge could decipher; aside from this, she couldn’t figure out what about herself would attract Ji Yaohua’s attention.

Mu Qingge’s answer made Ji Yaohua laugh. "You are indeed honest. But what if I insist on having a fight with you?"

Mu Qingge frowned, "Why?"

"No reason, just feel like having a fight with you." Ji Yaohua blinked eyes, looking entirely innocent and candid.

This answer made Mu Qingge’s eyes darken.

She spoke, "I refuse. I never fight meaningless battles." Upon saying this, she turned and walked towards the other side, thus ending this pointless conversation.

Ji Yaohua didn’t stop her, only muttering to himself with sparkling eyes, "Not fighting meaningless battles, then surely a reason must be found. Truly troublesome."

...

Ji Yaohua also left, and Mu Qingge didn’t bother with him.

"Not happy?" A familiar voice suddenly emerged.

Mu Qingge turned and looked, finding Si Mo surprisingly by her side, while people around seemed unaware of his presence.

"Why are you here?" Mu Qingge asked in surprise.

Her gaze fell upon the rabbit mentioned in his speech, immediately said, "Moments ago, the thumping sound was your doing, right."

Si Mo nodded, his tone gentle, "Just putting on an act is enough; do you really intend to fight all day? Aren’t you tired?" His words appeared ordinary, yet made Mu Qingge’s face inexplicably blush.

"See, you look weary, all because I couldn’t restrain myself." Si Mo promptly added another sentence.

Mu Qingge’s face flushed red instantly.

She said to Si Mo, "Hey, mind the occasion when speaking!"

Si Mo was nonchalant, saying, "No one else hears."

Being reminded, Mu Qingge found truly no one was paying attention to their conversation. She asked in daze, "What did you do?"

Si Mo replied indifferently, "If I want them to see me, they will see me; if not, naturally they won’t."

Mu Qingge was stunned, inwardly forming a big ’admiring’ character.

Seeing her slightly open shocked mouth, Si Mo’s amber eyes darkened. He said to her, "Little Ge’er, let’s go back. Have a good rest, don’t overexert yourself."

Who knew, when he said this, Mu Qingge shrank back as if frightened, "What do you want to do?" The hidden meaning in the man’s words gave her the feeling of a sheep entering a tiger’s mouth.

She regretted it, regretted letting him indulge last night!

Thinking of how Si Mo asked her if she would regret it last night, she had proudly said that Mu Qingge never knew what regret was, and now she felt like being slapped in the face.

Ugh, her face hurt so much!

Mu Qingge felt that in the aspect of the art of physical combat between men and women, her endurance was far inferior to Si Mo’s!

"I don’t want to do anything, just think you should have a good rest, otherwise I’ll feel distressed." Si Mo said innocently. Seeing Mu Qingge’s wary eyes, he curved his lips into a smile and said, "What is Little Ge’er thinking?"

This sentence stirred Mu Qingge’s competitive spirit.

She immediately straightened her back and said righteously, "Thinking? I’m not thinking about anything. Yes, I am a bit tired. Let’s go, back!"

After speaking, she turned and instructed Mo Yang a few words, then left together with Si Mo.

Following behind Si Mo, she found that it seemed like she became invisible as well, striding through the crowd without attracting any gazes.

Returning somewhat dazed to the Dragon Tooth Camp, when Mu Qingge came to her senses, she was already embraced by Si Mo onto the bed.

Mu Qingge immediately grew wary, "Don’t do anything reckless! It’s broad daylight now!"

Si Mo blinked, his amber eyes utterly pure and harmless!

However, Mu Qingge wouldn’t be so easily fooled by him!

The woman’s wary glance amused Si Mo’s heart; he said softly, "Be good, I’ll do nothing now, wait for the evening."

"Uh... uh? What do you mean by ’wait for the evening’?" Mu Qingge immediately blew up.

Si Mo instantly displayed a dissatisfied look, pitifully saying, "Is Little Ge’er willing to see me suffer?"

Willing! Absolutely willing!

Mu Qingge screamed in her heart!

However, the hand gradually clutching hers made her realize if the answer she gave displeased this man, he might not even wait till evening.

"Not willing..." Mu Qingge said, wanting to cry without tears.

Si Mo leaned forward, his handsome face wearing a cunning smile, whispering by her ear, "Or perhaps you’re displeased with my service to Little Ge’er, is that why you disdain it? Let me practice a few more times, I promise to make you more and more satisfied."

Oh crap!

Mu Qingge’s face turned as red as a boiled shrimp.

She pushed Si Mo away, twitching at the corners of her mouth, awkwardly smiling and saying, "No... no need, I am very satisfied."

In Si Mo’s amber eyes, a dark glow simmered; he whispered temptingly, "There are still five days before we enter the Canglan Mountain Range, why don’t we just stay here during these five days?"

Mu Qingge gasped, her gaze becoming fearful. ’He wants to make sure I can’t get out of bed!’

"Enough! Do you two consider me dead or what?" A little bunny couldn’t take it anymore!

Mu Qingge and Si Mo simultaneously turned to look at him.

Hou said with a gloomy face, "Take the thing off my neck."

Mu Qingge’s eyes glinted, playfully saying, "If you have the ability, take it off yourself."

"You!" A fierce light flashed in Hou’s golden eyes.

Mu Qingge coldly snickered in her heart, raising her wrist and giving it a slight shake. The gold bracelet on her wrist immediately emitted a burst of brilliance.

Hou’s body suddenly stiffened, then fell to the ground, letting out piercing cries, "Ah—!"

His small body rolled and twisted on the ground in agony.

He kept shouting, "Stop it, stop it now! I was wrong! I was wrong!"

Mu Qingge put away the golden bracelet, and Hou’s body gradually calmed down.

"Having realized your mistake, why don’t you go outside and stand guard?" Si Mo said indifferently.

Hou climbed up from the ground, giving them an angry glare before reluctantly leaving the main tent to lie on the platform outside, seeming as if he were sunbathing.

Inside the tent, Si Mo took out a Jade Fruit, handing it to Mu Qingge, "This was found in the Canglan Mountain Range for you."

"Jade Fruit!" Mu Qingge immediately recognized the origin of the fruit.

She received it with some delight, saying to Si Mo, "Jade Fruits are rare, I didn’t expect you’d come across one."

"Strictly speaking, it was Hou who found it." Si Mo honestly said.

Thus, he briefly explained to Mu Qingge how he captured Hou in the Canglan Mountain Range.

After listening, Mu Qingge suddenly asked, "Why doesn’t Hou transform into a human form? Is it because he’s too severely injured?"

"It’s merely his unwillingness." Si Mo gave an unexpected answer to Mu Qingge.

"He would rather live like a rabbit?" Mu Qingge asked in surprise.

Si Mo then laughed, "There’s nothing wrong with being a rabbit; it lowers people’s guards, catching them off guard."

Mu Qingge’s eyes flickered, feeling Si Mo’s words made sense.

Many things may seem harmless but can pounce and bite you hard when you’re not looking.

"Truly cunning." Mu Qingge lightly nodded.

Mu Qingge’s thoughts drifted to Hou, which made Si Mo slightly displeased. He stretched out his hand, gently stroking Mu Qingge’s left ear, saying to her, "In the future, in front of me, just take it off."

He was referring to the Illusionary Artifact on Mu Qingge’s ear.

Mu Qingge blinked and nodded in agreement. When they were alone, she always appeared as a man, which indeed wasn’t appropriate.

Seeing Mu Qingge agree, Si Mo’s lips curved into a gratifying and satisfied smile.

As his hand touched the purple stud and was about to take it off, an earth-shattering voice suddenly resounded above Dragon Tooth Camp.

"Mu Qingge——!"

Mu Qingge’s eyes sharpened, yanking Si Mo’s hand away, leaping off the bed, and saying coldly, "It’s Ji Yaohua."

She strode out of the main tent, standing on the platform, looking up.

And this shout from Ji Yaohua alarmed the Floating Guests returning to their tents for rest from the battlefield.

They all walked out of their tents, looking up and discovering Ji Yaohua standing suspended in mid-air, along with a captivating woman he was holding.

"What happened?"

"Isn’t that the Young Master of the Ji Family, the second on the Green Talent List, Ji Yaohua?"

"Look, the one he’s holding seems to be Sang Xuewu from the Sang Family! The top beauty of West State! Truly lives up to the reputation."

"Hey, can you focus on the right point? Why would the Young Master suddenly assault Sang Xuewu, could something have happened again?"

"Who knows, it seems like he was calling out Mu Qingge’s name just now!"

"Are you blind? Didn’t you see he is above the Dragon Tooth Camp?"

"Xuewu——!" The Third Elder of the Sang Family rushed out from the crowd, heading towards the Dragon Tooth Camp in panic.

Behind him followed other members of the Sang Family, with Sang Yichen looking equally pale.

Ji Yaohua’s commotion alarmed not only the Floating Guests but also other families.

Mu Qingge stood on the platform, immediately seeing Sang Xuewu in Ji Yaohua’s grasp. She seemed bound, unable to move or speak, only able to express her intent through her gaze.

"Ji Yaohua, what do you mean by this?" Mu Qingge’s face darkened, asking coldly.

Ji Yaohua chuckled, "Didn’t you want a reason to fight me? Now, I’m giving you a reason. Promise me a battle, and I’ll release her. If not, I’ll kill her now."

Sang Xuewu widened her eyes, looking at Ji Yaohua, feeling creeped out by his smile. She turned to look at Mu Qingge, shaking her head desperately.

’He’s a madman! Capable of doing anything! Without any scruples!’

Mu Qingge’s eyes darkened dangerously, staring at Ji Yaohua’s smiling face, ultimately spitting out a word: "Fine!"