The caravan had a total of forty guards, more than a dozen of whom had just been killed in the assassins' attack. These bodies had to be taken away; they couldn't be left to rot in the wilderness.

If the bodies are left unattended for convenience, or if they are left untreated and ignored, it will inevitably demoralize the men.

Although Tang Yuyan was a woman, she certainly understood such basic principles and would not do such a thing.

So the guards busied themselves dealing with the body, and by the time everything was done, an hour had passed.

The convoy set off again, heading towards Nebula City.

On the swaying carriage, Ye Feng meditated while practicing his internal energy, while Luo Mengxuan leisurely enjoyed the snacks she had prepared beforehand.

Suddenly, a maid ran in from outside and jumped onto the carriage where Ye Feng and Luo Mengxuan were.

"These are some snacks that my young lady asked me to bring over. Please have a taste."

The young maid spoke in a clear, crisp voice, and placed a whole plate of exquisite pastries in front of Luo Mengxuan and Ye Feng.

Ye Feng didn't even glance at it, while Luo Mengxuan curiously picked up a piece and put it in her mouth.

The sweet, fragrant, and soft pastries melt in your mouth, are very delicious, and perfectly suit Luo Mengxuan's taste.

Once Luo Mengxuan tasted one piece, she couldn't stop. She ate almost half a plate before finally wiping her mouth with satisfaction.

"Who are you? Where are you from? What are your names?" the little maid asked again, her eyes looking at Ye Feng and Luo Mengxuan with curiosity, and even blinking.

Luo Mengxuan smiled and said, "We are disciples of the Xuanji Sect of the Northern Continent. My name is Luo Mengxuan, and this is my junior brother, Ye Feng."

The maid nodded and then asked, "What brings you to Xingyunze?"

Luo Mengxuan said with a smile, "Of course, it's for cultivation."

"Cultivation?" The little maid was even more curious.

Luo Mengxuan was in a good mood, so she chatted idly with the maid.

Both Luo Mengxuan and Ye Feng could tell that this little maid was actually sent by Tang Yuyan to get close to them and find out their identities.

But Ye Feng didn't mind, and neither did Luo Mengxuan.

For Tang Yuyan, Ye Feng and Luo Mengxuan appeared in time and helped her and her convoy defend against the assassins' attack, which was a great kindness to her.

But Ye Feng and Luo Mengxuan were complete strangers, so it was only natural for her to be wary; it would be abnormal if she weren't.

Moreover, this little maid was very endearing, with a particularly sweet tongue, and Luo Mengxuan had a pleasant chat with her.

Before they knew it, half an hour had passed, and the little maid finally left.

Back in the carriage, the little maid said in a clear voice, "Miss, I've found out. They are disciples of the Xuanji Sect of the Northern Continent. The man is called Ye Feng, and the woman is called Luo Mengxuan."

"They went to Nebula Marsh for cultivation. Miss Luo said that one of Young Master Ye's cultivation techniques must be practiced in Nebula Marsh."

Upon hearing the maid's words, Tang Yuyan's face showed a look of sudden realization.

After a while, Tang Yuyan said, "So they really weren't attracted by the unusual scenery of Nebula Marsh."

"Miss, aren't you overthinking this? They saved our lives, they certainly wouldn't do us any harm," the maid said.

"This is called 'you can't be too careful.' We're out and about, and we've already encountered danger once. How can we not be careful?" Tang Yuyan said, pinching the maid's little ear.

The day passed quickly.

As night fell, the convoy stopped and camped out there.

The guards set up camp and tents on one side of the road.

Tang Yuyan and her maid remained seated in the carriage, staying there except to take care of personal hygiene.

"It's a bit slow."

The night wind seemed to be talking to itself.

"The convoy's speed is indeed excessively slow, unable to compare with our flying speed," Luo Mengxuan said.

After a pause, Luo Mengxuan continued, "How about we fly to Nebula City and wait for them there?"

"Let's forget it. What if something happens to them on the way? We won't be able to explain ourselves then," Ye Feng said, shaking his head.

Luo Mengxuan knew that Ye Feng's worries were not unfounded, so she said no more.

Suddenly, a rich aroma of roasted meat wafted in from outside.

Luo Mengxuan peered out the car window and saw the guards sitting around the campfire, roasting meat over it.

The rich aroma of meat and spices stimulated Luo Mengxuan's olfactory nerves.

Luo Mengxuan's saliva was almost dripping from the corner of her mouth.

"Wipe it off," the night breeze reminded him.

Luo Mengxuan's cheeks immediately turned a little red, and a hint of shyness lingered between her brows.

"Junior brother, would you like some barbecue? I'll go ask for some," Luo Mengxuan said.

"Go if you want to eat, no need to ask me if I want to," Ye Feng said, then chuckled.

Luo Mengxuan is great in every way, except she's too greedy.

She's been talking non-stop the whole way, and she's still so greedy now. It's no wonder Ye Feng finds it funny.

But this can't be considered a flaw; on the contrary, it makes Luo Mengxuan seem rather cute.

Luo Mengxuan initially wanted to remain reserved, but as time went on, the smell of the barbecue became stronger and stronger.

She couldn't stand it any longer, so she jumped off the carriage and ran to the campfire.

"What kind of meat are you grilling?" Luo Mengxuan asked, looking longingly at the meat grilling over the campfire.

"It's the meat of the Five-Spice Fox," said Chen Jie, the head of the guards, with a smile.

Seeing the slight confusion on Luo Mengxuan's face, Chen Jie explained, "The Five-Fragrance Fox is a type of demon beast unique to this region, but it is only a first-grade demon beast and has little combat power."

"The meat of the spiced fox has a natural aroma, and no additional ingredients are needed when roasting it; the taste is already excellent. Therefore, the meat of the spiced fox is very popular, and there are even people who specialize in catching spiced foxes to make a living."

Luo Mengxuan laughed and said, "This kind of monster hasn't been eaten to extinction?"

"How could it be an extinct species? The Five-Spice Fox is extremely difficult to catch. Although the Five-Spice Fox has little combat power, even non-martial artists can defeat it, but the Five-Spice Fox is first-rate at escaping and is very fast. Moreover, the Five-Spice Fox is also very good at hiding. Its fur can change color to a certain extent, thereby concealing itself."

"That's why the price of spiced fox meat is even higher, and sometimes you can't even buy it if you want to. We caught these spiced foxes a few days ago, and we were lucky to catch so many."

Chen Jie explained at length with a smile, and Luo Mengxuan listened with sparkling eyes, her mouth starting to water again.

“Give me one, I’ll buy it with spirit stones,” Luo Mengxuan said.

Chen Jie shook his head and said, "No need for spirit stones. Miss Luo, you and Young Master Ye have helped us so much. Now we're just asking for a Five-Spice Fox. What's that?"