Chapter 12

Wen Xingyun searched her room several more times but still couldn't find it. At this moment, she finally realized that she had given the two-man dual cultivation novel she had been reading to Mu Qingzhou.

All she could do now was pray that Mu Qingzhou wasn't interested in these storybooks and would just leave them in a corner, and that he wouldn't read them.

Wen Xingyun spent the morning praying, and when she learned that Shi Anxu felt bored resting at home, she invited them to go out for a stroll together.

At that time, Wen Xingyun was still kneeling on the ground, praying to the gods in heaven to protect the storybook from being seen by Mu Qingzhou. Before her knees even touched the ground, there was a knocking sound at the door that made her heart jump.

Wen Xingyun assumed it was Mu Qingzhou who had come looking for her after reading the storybook, and asked in a trembling voice, "Who...who's outside?"

Mu Qingzhou's emotionless voice reached Wen Xingyun's ears from outside the door, "My senior brother asked me to invite you to go for a stroll with us."

Judging from Mu Qingzhou's calm voice, Wen Yueci believed that he hadn't looked at the storybook she had placed on the table.

That's true, why is she so worried? With Senior Brother Mu's cold personality, he wouldn't care about these things at all. Maybe they're still neatly arranged on the table if she goes to look now.

Thinking of this, Wen Xingyun's mood improved again, and she replied sweetly, "Okay, Senior Brother Mu, I'll be right out after I've packed up!"

Mu Qingzhou hummed in response and then fell silent, standing at the door waiting for Wen Xingyun to come out.

On the surface, he was waiting for Wen Xingyun, but in reality, he was planning how to keep Wen Xingyun and his senior brother at a distance.

Wen Xingyun didn't keep Mu Qingzhou waiting for long. She changed her clothes, applied a little makeup, and then came out.

Seeing Mu Qingzhou still standing at the door waiting for her, she felt a little excited. "Sorry to keep you waiting, Senior Brother Mu, I'm going now."

Mu Qingzhou nodded and took the lead in walking towards where Shi Anxu lived.

Wen Xingyun jogged to catch up with Mu Qingzhou and walked alongside him.

The young man walked intently ahead, accompanied by a beautiful girl with a radiant smile.

When Shi Anxu came out of the house to wait for the two of them, this was the scene that greeted him.

Just walking side by side, Shi Anxu felt that Mu Qingzhou and Wen Xingyun were a perfect match, and he really wanted to accept this marriage on Mu Qingzhou's behalf.

Seeing that Shi Anxu was already waiting outside, Mu Qingzhou quickened his pace and walked towards Shi Anxu.

Shi Anxu had already seen them walking towards him, and feeling embarrassed to stand still and wait, he took a few steps toward Mu Qingzhou and the other person.

The three soon "officially met," and Shi Anxu asked Wen Xingyun, "Xingyun, you're familiar with places in the human world, do you have any recommendations?"

Wen Xingyun thought for a moment and said, "I think the most interesting place on the whole street is Zui Xian Lou. It's a restaurant, but every day there are storytellers there telling stories or strange tales."

Shi Anxu actually wanted to go for a stroll on the street, buy some novel trinkets, and see if he could find something to give to Mu Qingzhou. As his senior brother, he had never given Mu Qingzhou a gift before, and he could also prepare this year's birthday gift at the same time.

But now that Wen Xingyun said that, he became interested in Zuixianlou. He wanted to add some warmth to Mu Qingzhou's cold personality, otherwise he was afraid that Mu Qingzhou would grow old alone.

However, whether or not to go through the tour this way still depends on everyone's opinion. He asked, "Shall we go out and look around the streets first, and then go to Zuixianlou to rest when we're tired and listen to the storyteller's tales?"

After Mu Qingzhou realized that he was in love with Shi Anxu, he naturally agreed with everything Shi Anxu said, so he answered "Okay" before Shi Anxu had even finished asking his question.

Wen Xingyun had wanted to go to Zuixianlou for a long time, but Mu Xize wouldn't allow her to go. Now that she finally had the chance, how could she refuse? "I agree, Senior Brother Shi, your arrangement is wonderful!"

Seeing that the two agreed, Shi Anxu went to Mu Xize to tell him that he wanted to take Wen Xingyun out.

"Go."

With Mu Qingzhou and Shi Anxu present, Mu Xize felt at ease, and he also trusted Wen Xingyun's abilities. He didn't want to spoil the two children's rare visit.

“We will return as soon as possible, Master’s wife,” Shi Anxu said.

"Okay, I'll prepare some food for you when you get back. I'm going to rest now." Mu Xize waved his hand, indicating that Shi Anxu could leave.

Shi Anxu left the room and closed the door for Mu Xize.

As soon as she saw Shi Anxu come out, Wen Xingyun went up to him and asked, "Did Father agree?"

Shi Anxu patted Wen Xingyun on the shoulder.

When Wen Xingyun saw Shi Anxu pat her shoulder, she assumed that Mu Xize had not agreed, and her head immediately drooped.

Seeing Wen Xingyun's drooping head, Shi Anxu said with amusement, "Master's wife has already agreed."

Wen Xingyun immediately raised her head happily again, "That's great!"

As Mu Qingzhou watched Shi Anxu and Wen Xingyun interact, his face grew increasingly dark. At this moment, his desire to kidnap Shi Anxu reached its peak.

Meanwhile, Shi Anxu was completely unaware that danger was quietly approaching. He was still discussing with Wen Xingyun where they should start their stroll.

He realized halfway through the discussion that he seemed to have forgotten someone, so he stopped talking. "Wait, we don't think we've asked our junior brother for his opinion yet."

"Yes, let's quickly get Senior Brother Mu to join the discussion."

Wen Xingyun was also a little annoyed. How could he have let go of this opportunity to get closer to Senior Brother Mu?

When Shi Anxu heard Wen Xingyun's answer, she thought she was so innocent and cute. How could her senior brother Mu, with his cold personality, possibly join their discussion?

He said, "My junior brother won't discuss things with us. He's rather aloof and we need to warm him up. So we can ask for his opinion to make sure there's no awkward silence."

Wen Xingyun nodded emphatically, looking as if she had learned something.

Shi Anxu was very satisfied with Wen Xingyun's performance and was now going to help Mu Qingzhou.

He distanced himself from Wen Xingyun and walked to Mu Qingzhou's side, his tone apologetic, "Junior brother got so engrossed in the discussion earlier that he didn't ask for your opinion, so I've come to you to make up for it. This is what we discussed earlier..."

Mu Qingzhou listened quietly to Shi Anxu without offering any opinions.

Shi Anxu rambled on and on, only to find that Mu Qingzhou hadn't said a word.

Oh no, could it be that I got too close to Wen Xingyun and he's jealous and angry? I definitely need to stay away from Wen Xingyun later; I don't want to suffer Mu Qingzhou's "wrath."

Although that's what Shi Anxu thought, he still wanted to consider another possibility: what if his junior brother was just thinking and didn't express his opinion?

So he didn't ask, but gave Mu Qingzhou some time to think. However, he waited for a long time but didn't get Mu Qingzhou's opinion. The hope that shouldn't have appeared in his heart was shattered, so he decided to ask him himself.

"Junior brother, you..."

"Yuyin Street".

"Huh?" Shi Anxu was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized, "Okay, let's go to Yuyin Street."

After Mu Qingzhou finished saying the three characters "Yu Yin Street", he fell silent again.

Shi Anxu dared not approach Wen Xingyun again. As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, he quickened his pace and walked ahead alone, leaving the space for the "young couple" behind him.

When Mu Qingzhou saw that Shi Anxu was not following Wen Xingyun or chatting with her, his expression finally improved a little.

Who knows how he suppressed the urge to kidnap Shi Anxu? Whenever he saw Shi Anxu and Wen Xingyun together, dark thoughts would grow wildly in his mind. If Shi Anxu hadn't taken the initiative to talk to him earlier, he was afraid he would have lost control of himself.

But he had to control himself, otherwise his senior brother would run away. He liked his aloof appearance, so he would always be the aloof junior brother in his own eyes.

As long as his senior brother is always by his side, he will never tear down this facade.

Shi Anxu walked ahead, not having to worry about getting too close to Wen Xingyun and making Mu Qingzhou jealous. He felt much more relaxed and focused his attention on the street vendors.

However, after wandering around for a long time, all he saw were vegetables and fabrics; he didn't see anything he wanted.

I don't know why Mu Qingzhou chose this street. Could it be that he wants me to tailor clothes for him?

Impossible, impossible. How could he have imagined that Mu Qingzhou wanted him to tailor clothes? If Mu Qingzhou wanted to, he should have wanted Wen Xingyun to tailor clothes for him.

What is he thinking about all day long? He should be looking at the products properly, not daydreaming here.

Shi Anxu focused his attention on his eyes. Just then, he passed a stall selling hairbands and suddenly remembered that Mu Qingzhou had come of age, but had not yet undergone the coming-of-age ceremony due to his master's sacrifice.

He turned to look at Mu Qingzhou walking behind him, her white hair ribbon hanging down among her long black hair, dancing in the wind.

Shi Anxu was momentarily stunned. Perhaps his gaze was too intense, for Mu Qingzhou, who had been looking down, seemed to be about to raise his head.

Upon seeing this, Shi Anxu immediately turned his head back and pretended to walk to the stall to choose a hairband.

As soon as he walked up to the stall, he spotted a light blue headband in the very center and picked it up to examine it closely.

The headband is predominantly light blue, with the ends transitioning from light blue to white, and a few white snowflakes embroidered on the lightest part of the blue.

Anxu thought the color scheme was extremely beautiful. Blue is usually more conducive to highlighting the user's calm temperament, but the headband uses a light blue color, which makes the user's temperament appear softer, which can just balance out his cold aura.

Seeing how much Shi Anxu admired the hairband, the shopkeeper smiled and asked, "Young master, you have excellent taste. This is the best-made hairband in our stall. Is it a gift for your sweetheart?"

Shi Anxu immediately waved his hand and explained, "You misunderstood, I was going to give it to my junior brother."

The shopkeeper continued, "In that case, it must be for the handsome and dashing young master."

Shi Anxu smiled and replied, "Yes, how much does this headband cost?"

"Only one mid-grade spirit stone is needed."

Shi Anxu took out his money pouch, handed a mid-grade spirit stone to the shopkeeper, and then turned to leave.

Mu Qingzhou didn't want Wen Xingyun to go up to Shi Anxu, so he stopped Wen Xingyun and walked behind Shi Anxu with him.

Wen Xingyun couldn't wait to spend more time with Mu Qingzhou, so she followed behind him.

He noticed his senior brother watching him, but before he knew it, the senior brother had already turned around and started picking out things.

He originally wanted to go up and choose with his senior brother, but Wen Xingyun pulled him to another stall. After Wen Xingyun finished buying, he wanted to go find Shi Anxu, but Shi Anxu had already finished buying and was walking towards them.

"Junior brother, do you like this hairband?"