Slovic didn't reply to Qin Xiao's words. Instead, he looked at Qin Xiao and muttered to himself, "How could you... how could you ride on the back of a noble beast girl..."
Qin Xiao rolled his eyes and deliberately hugged Ilya's shoulder, leaning against her.
"Hey, hey, hey, snap out of it, Your Highness."
Slovic's gaze cleared, and he looked at Qin Xiao with a smirk.
"You guys go ahead, I'll follow."
Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised. So assertive?
Alright then, Qin Xiao wouldn't indulge her. With a slight push of his legs, Ilya took a step forward.
As her speed gradually increased, Ilya walked faster and faster. Although she was trying to accommodate Ye Qingya's beetle, her speed was not slow at all.
By this time, Slovic had already disappeared from sight.
Ye Qingya sat cross-legged on the beetle and said with a smile, "Little Qin, shouldn't we wait for our princess?"
Qin Xiao, with his eyes closed, leaned on Ilya's shoulder and said softly, "Why wait for her? It's not like she doesn't know the way."
As they talked, another three hours passed. By this time, they were on a road that was completely in the wild. They passed two small villages nearby, but Qin Xiao did not stop.
"That's enough, let's take a break."
As Qin Xiao spoke, he stopped riding Ilya.
Ye Qingya also put away her beetle. "I'll set up the tent, Xiao Qin."
Qin Xiao nodded, "No need, Mayor. You and Ilya can keep an eye on the area. Ilya can make a rock house for us later."
Ye Qingya glanced at Ilya and did not object.
"Mayor, please come up, let's take a look around the neighborhood."
Ye Qingya subconsciously licked her lips and climbed onto Ilya's back.
Qin Xiao took out the supplies he had prepared earlier from Youyou's demon realm: argali sheep, bighorn bulls, and some fruit.
"Ling'er, start a fire."
Bai Ling jumped down from the tree and breathed a mouthful of foxfire onto the pile of firewood on the ground.
With the fire raging, Qin Xiao deftly placed the meat on a grill to roast.
While sprinkling the seasonings, use a knife to cut open the thicker parts.
The aroma filled the air.
Just then, a gentle breeze swept by, and Slovic fell from the sky.
The four black wings folded away.
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, looking at the other person's labored breathing, "Oh, Your Highness, didn't you say you couldn't fly?"
Slovic walked to a rock and sat down, completely ignoring her exquisite black dress and the long, slender legs exposed as the hem slipped down.
The other party did not reply, and Qin Xiao did not continue to provoke them.
Soon, the barbecue was almost ready, and Qin Xiao spoke a few words to Ilya through the connection between his beast and his companion.
Ten minutes later, Ilya led Ye Qingya out of the woods.
Both women had some water stains on their bodies, so it seemed they had taken a bath.
"Here, the grilled meat is ready."
The two women sat down by the campfire, and Qin Xiao distributed the food.
Slovic remained seated on the rock, but seeing that Qin Xiao hadn't shared any food with her, her face visibly darkened.
"Your Highness, would you like to have something to eat with me?"
Ye Qingya looked at the two of them and said with a smile.
Slovic looked indignant. "I will not accept food made by lowly male creatures."
Ilya stood up. "Watch your words!"
Slovic was much nicer to the females, saying, "He's just a male, you don't need to defend him."
Qin Xiao waved while holding up a leg of lamb, "Ilya, don't bother with her, their thought process is different from ours."
Ilya felt a slight electric current surge through her body. She gave the other person a hostile look, but then turned and went back.
They're teammates, after all. If we resort to violence, it'll make things too ugly. We should at least finish the job first.
After all, they couldn't understand the markings on that animal hide map.
While the group ate their roasted meat, Slovich went into the forest and soon returned carrying a pile of fruit.
They ate the unripe fruit while watching the three people eating.
Qin Xiao's lips curled up. This little vixen is quite stubborn. She's obviously never experienced this kind of wilderness life before. She's not prepared for anything. Let's see how long she can last.
After eating and drinking their fill, Qin Xiao, Ilya, and Bai Ling walked towards an open space, chatting as they went, gazing at the starry sky of this other world, which was quite a unique experience.
At the campfire campsite, Ye Qingya and Slovic were also talking.
"Your Highness, please have something to eat. We still have a long journey ahead tomorrow. Eating only fruit won't keep you going tomorrow."
Ye Qingya said gently, cutting up the remaining leg of lamb and handing it to Slovic.
Slovic swallowed quietly, his expression subtle beneath the mask.
But the aroma still lured her fingers, and she took the food.
After eating for a while, Slovic asked curiously.
"What is your world like?"
Ye Qingya stared blankly at the starry sky above, "Our world has tall buildings, cars, the internet, and millions of ordinary people without any skills..."
Slovic couldn't understand Ye Qingya's words. Ye Qingya smiled, selected some videos from her bracelet, and projected them.
In the video, the mayor and Ye Qinghuan, wearing sunglasses, walk down the street, shop in stores, and eat delicious food in restaurants.
The variety of things, the unprecedented sights, broadened Slovic's horizons.
Seeing that the men and women on the street were all pure human figures, she was secretly alarmed.
"How wonderful, your world..."
Slovich sighed, "No war, no killing..."
Ye Qingya put away the video. "That's not the case. War gods and slaughter are everywhere, but they are kept out by the strong among humans. The new generation has enough time and space to grow. Ordinary people can live and work in peace and contentment, all of which depend on someone carrying the burden in the dark."
After saying this, Ye Qingya was somewhat moved, but she didn't notice that Slovic nodded in agreement, his eyes becoming increasingly firm.
Soon, Qin Xiao returned and had Ilya build a simple rock room.
"Get some rest, Mayor." After saying that, Qin Xiao went inside and took out the bedding.
Ye Qingya stood up, preparing to enter the house, when she saw Slovic looking somewhat hesitant.
"Your Highness, please come along too. I have extra blankets."
Slovic's expression shifted, and finally he made up his mind and went inside.
Finally, the three of them made up the beds. Qin Xiao held Ilya in his arms, while Ye Qingya and Slovic lay down in their respective bedding and sleeping bags.
Slovic was still a little unaccustomed to it, and Qin Xiao muttered something.
"Stop moving around like a maggot, okay?"
Slovic immediately fell silent, and the atmosphere in the room became quiet, with only the sound of their breathing and a faint fragrance remaining.
Outside the house, the mayor's flower fairy beast guarded the roof, softly singing a lullaby.
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