Tian Haoze and Bei Minghaotian looked at the few sections of lotus root in Nangong Ziyan's hand, which were covered in mud and whose color was no longer discernible. Tian Haoze looked at Nangong Ziyan with disdain.
"Yan'er, can this be eaten? All I see is mud."
Nangong Ziyan looked and saw that her hands were indeed stuck in the mud; they were covered in black mud.
"Why can't we eat it? It's delicious! I'll make it for you tonight. There are so many ways to cook lotus root!" Nangong Ziyan turned around, found a low-lying spot, and washed the mud off the lotus root. After washing it clean, it had a light pink color. Nangong Ziyan was overjoyed. This was a taste she hadn't had in a long time!
"Hey! Who are you people? What are you doing in Lotus Village? I've never seen you before."
At this moment, two simply dressed villagers walked over and looked at the three of them warily.
Nangong Ziyan quickly threw the lotus root into her spatial ring and ran to the two men to explain.
"Excuse me, gentlemen. We were just passing by and stopped to take a look because the scenery here is so beautiful." Nangong Ziyan didn't want to alert the thief; the child thief might be nearby.
"Is that so? Then you should leave as soon as possible! It's very unsafe here lately, especially at night." The villagers were very simple and honest, and they believed Nangong Ziyan's words without question.
"Okay! Thank you for your guidance, brothers." Nangong Ziyan smiled brightly, and in Beiming Haotian's eyes, she was so charming. He liked her smiling face at all times, like the warm sun in winter, which warmed his heart.
"Haotian, I really don't understand you. Yan'er has personally said she wants to marry you, so why don't you show any reaction? Aren't you afraid that Yan'er will be heartbroken by her sincerity? I know what you're worried about. If Yan'er is sincere, she will definitely forgive you." Looking at Bei Ming Haotian's knowing smile, Tian Haoze couldn't help but scold him again.
Bei Ming Haotian remained silent, quietly watching Nangong Ziyan. His gaze always followed her every move. She was like a happy lark, never frowning in front of him.
Tian Haoze shook his head speechlessly. He knew that the biggest obstacle to communicating with Haotian was the language barrier. If Haotian didn't want to talk, you couldn't pry him open his mouth even if you used an iron bar.
That night, Nangong Ziyan cooked a lotus root feast for the two of them. After eating, the three of them went their separate ways.
Nangong Ziyan naturally stayed with Beiming Haotian, guarding the last house with a child at the end of the village. If they were lucky, they would find out how the child had disappeared tonight.
Tian Haoze stood guard alone at the village entrance. There was no movement around him. Leaning against a thick tree branch, and having eaten quite a lot, he actually began to doze off.
Bei Ming Haotian led Nangong Ziyan to hide in a large tree, concealing their presence.
Nangong Ziyan looked up. The night was very quiet. From this height, the stars in the night sky were clearly visible. Moreover, with Beiming Haotian by her side, even though she was afraid of the dark, she didn't feel scared at all.
"Haotian, look, the starry sky is so beautiful. The stars are twinkling and sparkling. My favorite thing is when I'm lonely, I climb up to the roof and count the stars. As I count, all my worries disappear."
Bei Ming Haotian looked down at Nangong Ziyan. Did she have worries too? He had never imagined that someone with loving parents and brothers would have troubles.
"Hey! Haotian, look, there's a flying shadow flying by, and it even has a tail!" Nangong Ziyan tugged at Beiming Haotian's arm in fear. To be honest, this was the first time she had ever done something like this. After dark, she never went out; getting a good beauty sleep was extremely important.
Bei Ming Haotian's eyes narrowed, and he followed closely behind with Nangong Ziyan. Through the shadows, a long tail could be seen.
Nangong Ziyan looked puzzled. Could it really be a demon beast?
Just as Nangong Ziyan was wondering, the shadowy figure quickly entered the room, moving so fast that it was impossible to see clearly. By the time Beiming Haotian landed, the shadowy figure had already brought out the sleeping child, demonstrating its incredible speed.
Upon seeing this, Bei Ming Haotian's killing intent surged. "Yan'er, close your eyes."
"Okay!" Nangong Ziyan obediently closed her eyes; she was afraid of heights! She knew she couldn't get rid of this bad habit.
Bei Ming Haotian held Nangong Ziyan tightly, instantly catching up with the rapidly running black shadow and following closely behind.
After following for half an hour, the dark figure stopped at the edge of a steep cliff. Near the edge of the cliff was a huge stone cave. The man in black flashed and flew inside.
"Yan'er, we've arrived. It really was the work of demonic beasts. But why did they steal the child?" Bei Ming Haotian looked at the cave in front of him. Demonic beasts rarely appeared on the Netherworld Continent. They usually gathered in the Dark Continent, making them difficult for humans to find.
"Let's go, Haotian, let's go in and take a look. Demonic beasts are spiritual beings, and those with high cultivation can even speak. Moreover, demonic beasts generally don't harm humans easily, unlike magical beasts. Perhaps they've encountered some difficulties." With her special power, Nangong Ziyan wasn't afraid of demonic beasts or magical beasts at all.
"Let's go in and take a look first. I hope all the children are alright." Bei Ming Haotian embraced Nangong Ziyan and quickly flew into the cave.
Upon entering the cave, it wasn't as damp and dark as Nangong Ziyan had imagined. The air was circulating, and the interior was illuminated by yellow crystal stones, though the light was still somewhat dim.
The two walked carefully, and the further they went, the more they could hear the child's soft cries.
Nangong Ziyan felt a surge of excitement; the children were still alive.
Just as Nangong Ziyan was feeling happy, a figure about the same size as Beiming Haotian suddenly blocked their path. Behind him stood a tail about the same height as him. Nangong Ziyan's eyes widened in shock. This was a demon beast that was almost fully transformed. It was a man with a very handsome appearance, much fairer than a human. His appearance was similar to that of a human man, except that he had an extra tail.
"Who are you?" the demonic beast asked angrily, its words incoherent, clearly surprised by the appearance of Nangong Ziyan and Beiming Haotian.
Especially when he saw Nangong Ziyan, he couldn't help but back away in fear. He didn't know why, but he was just afraid of Nangong Ziyan. It seemed that there was a very strong force on her body that resisted his approach.
-End of this chapter-
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