Ling Yunxi frowned.

It can't be that incident again, can it?

I thought it was all in the past.

She followed the orc to a secluded place.

The beastmaster waited with his back to him.

Ling Yun spoke first, asking, "Beast Master, you were looking for me?"

“Hmm,” the beast master turned around, his expression serious. “Ling Yunxi, the Peacock Clan is currently preparing for the Blooming Screen Ceremony, which is their annual celebration and is of great significance.”

"The Peacock Clan Chief wants to find some skilled culinary beastmen from our Beast Academy to help them prepare food."

The meat you grilled was pretty good.

I just recommended you to the Peacock Clan. Do you have any objections?

After the beast master finished speaking, he looked at her.

Ling Yunxi breathed a sigh of relief once again.

However, the way the Beast Master asked the question left room for her to refuse.

Seeing that Ling Yunxi did not answer immediately, the beast master continued, "Don't worry, if you prepare well, the peacock clan chief will not treat you unfairly. They will reward you, uh... I think it's their peacock clan's..."

The Beastmaster added, "Feathered Fruit, yes, this is a precious fruit unique to the Peacock Clan. It can help beastmen replenish their special abilities and may even help them break through the bottleneck of advancement."

Upon hearing that there was such a good prize, Ling Yunxi's eyes immediately lit up.

"I'm going to the Beastmaster!"

The beast master said with satisfaction, "We'll set off after lunch the day after tomorrow."

Ling Yunxi nodded. "What ingredients do we need to prepare this time?"

"In the past, the Peacock Clan would prepare their own ingredients. You and the other orcs just need to prepare something new and with new flavors."

The Peacock Clan's festival begins on the second day of their rest day. Once you arrive in their territory, just tell them what ingredients you need.

"Okay, I understand."

After talking with the beast master, Ling Yunxi returned to the team.

On the way back this time, besides Qi Liyuan, Ling Yunxi was also accompanied by Xiao Yeyu.

Ling Yunxi and Qi Liyuan both knew that Xiao Yeyu had returned to his seat and was alone, so neither of them said anything.

After this trip to identify ingredients, the three of them seemed to have developed a more subtle and different kind of bond than others.

On the way back, the beastmen were much happier, but also more tired.

When they were nearing the fork in the road, Ling Yunxi, who was staying out all night, decided not to return to the Beast Academy with them.

"Yan Che, see you tomorrow."

On her way back, Ling Yunxi encountered Pu Yueling saying goodbye to Mo Yanche.

Their homes were in different directions, and they would have to part ways at the next fork in the road.

Mo Yanche's residence is behind Ling Yunxi's.

There was originally another place to live near Ling Yunxi's place, but later, unable to stand her anymore, he moved to a place further away.

Ling Yunxi knew how much Mo Yanche disliked her, so she walked straight away as she passed by him.

Unlike the original owner, she didn't actively try to get close to him.

Gazing at Ling Yunxi's retreating figure, Mo Yanche's silver eyes held an unfathomable depth.

He did nothing today, but for some reason, he felt a pang of guilt towards her.

He didn't know.

Ling Yunxi felt a familiar chill coming from behind her again.

This morning, it was because of this feeling that she stepped on a pebble and almost tore Qi Liyuan's clothes off.

"Eek!"

She shivered and quickened her pace.

It was already evening, and the crimson sunset illuminated the entire world.

The weather is gradually getting cooler.

Despite being drenched in sweat, Ling Yunxi felt a chill run down her spine as she walked.

"Ling Yunxi".

Suddenly, Mo Yanche caught up with her from behind.

After seeing that the person who came was Mo Yanche, Ling Yunxi ignored him and continued on her way home.

Mo Yanche frowned slightly when he saw that she was ignoring him.

"What happened today... was my fault."

Mo Yanche didn't know how to start the conversation. He couldn't get her understanding, and he felt like there was a stone weighing on his heart.

"I'm sorry." He said in a low voice, squeezing out three words.

Ling Yunxi stopped in her tracks, looking puzzled.

Why are you apologizing to me?

Mo Yanche was silent for a moment, then said, "You didn't push Pu Yueling at the beginning."

"Right?"

Ling Yunxi looked at him, feeling quite surprised.

Mo Yanche actually apologized for such a trivial matter?

Doesn't he hate her...?

"There's nothing to apologize for. I made up for it later, so it's okay. You don't need to apologize to me."

"It's getting dark, let's go home."

Ling Yunxi intended to pat his shoulder as usual, but realizing something, she withdrew her hand.

After saying that, Ling Yunxi was about to turn around.

Suddenly remembering something, she turned back to look at his silent, handsome face and said, "Thank you for saving me that day."

"If you don't mind, I still have some meat that I just grilled, some wild vegetables that I picked myself, and some seasonings. As a token of my gratitude, you can have these."

Ling Yunxi opened the animal skin bag for him to see, and Mo Yanche's cold eyes widened in surprise.

He didn't expect that she wouldn't be angry, but instead would give him gifts.

"Mo Yanche's aversion value decreased by 2, and there are 62 points left to complete the mission."

I just didn't expect her to remember that day.

Memories he had almost forgotten attacked his brain again.

"Cough cough..."

Mo Yanche coughed strategically.

"That day was just a coincidence."

His deep, clear voice explained, "Don't misunderstand, I will save anyone from our wolf clan."

As soon as she finished speaking, the tips of her ears turned red.

Looking at the bulging bag in her hand, I said, "You don't need these, you can keep them for yourself."

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