At everyone's insistence, Jing Zhe went to the market and bought another batch of live sheep. The mutton stall owner's mouth almost twisted into a grin as he stared at Jing Zhe's back, laughing like a fool.
The group chatted and laughed, and happily left the city.
Before long, we arrived at the foot of Mangshan Mountain.
Chen Mo looked up at the towering, steep mountain peaks and sighed, "I've climbed many mountains, but few are as precipitous as Mangshan. No wonder the prefect here has petitioned the court several times for support in besieging Mangshan, but to no avail. The mountain's terrain must have played a significant role!"
"Heh, even if they had a few times the courage, they wouldn't dare to come!"
"Anyone who dares to besiege Mangshan will be sent there never to return!"
Big Guy and the others looked proud and said fiercely.
"Besides, this court is rotten to the core. The old emperor only knows how to compose poems and lyrics, and the ministers are all sycophants who cater to his tastes. Does the whole of Da'an still have a capable army?"
"So even if the imperial court really sends people to support us, we are not afraid!"
Fat Ball patted his chest, equally smug.
"Oh? You really think that there isn't a single army in Da'an that dares to fight and can defeat Mangshan?"
Chen Mo raised his eyebrows, a half-smile playing on his lips.
"Of course, I don't believe any army can—"
Before he could finish speaking, a fearsome image of a female army suddenly appeared in Fatty's mind, made him shudder, and he fell silent.
Seeing this, Chen Mo chuckled twice. "So, there are capable armies, but the people in the court aren't all as bad as you say. They can still distinguish between good and bad."
"..."
Jing Zhe was the only layman among them and had no idea what the two were talking about, so he asked curiously, "What are you talking about?"
"hehe…"
Neither of them seemed interested in answering. They walked quickly forward, up the mountain, leaving Jing Zhe alone, bewildered in the wind.
...
"The young chieftain is back?"
"Young Master is so fair-skinned!"
"Young Master is so fat!"
As soon as Jing Zhe entered the mountain village, a group of people who were cooling off outside surrounded him.
While everyone was talking about the young chieftain, their eyes never left the dozen or so fat sheep. They were so white and plump.
What kind of insane and rabid words are these?
"Fatty, take some men and get rid of these sheep. We'll have another whole roasted lamb feast tonight!"
"Aww!"
The crowd cheered wildly.
"Yes, young chieftain, I'll take men there right away!"
Ever since Jing Zhe opened the door to barbecue for these country bumpkins, they've been completely hooked, dreaming of eating barbecue again. So, they're naturally very excited right now.
"Oh, right, let's set aside more meat today, and find some more willow branches so we can grill some lamb skewers—you know how to skewer, right?"
"I can!"
Hanhan volunteered to take all of Jingzhe's leftover skewers that night and shared them with him. He naturally knew exactly how to skewer lamb skewers.
As soon as the sheep left, the crowd of onlookers who had been gathered around also left in a flurry.
It seems that his charm as the young chieftain is far inferior to that of the sheep!
Since arriving at the mountain, Chen Mo hadn't said much, but instead watched with great interest the bandits talking to Jing Zhe.
This was the first time she had come into close contact with so many bandits, and she discovered that they were just like ordinary people, with two eyes, two ears, a nose, and a mouth.
His servant, Guizhi, seemed quite nervous, huddled up and cautiously looking around.
"Brother Chen, is it as you imagined?"
Seeing Chen Mo looking around, Jing Zhe asked.
"Same, yet different."
Chen Mo shook his head and smiled, "Now I'm really looking forward to Young Master Kun's grilled lamb skewers. I wonder what kind of deliciousness they are that makes so many people so eager to eat them."
"Haha, Brother Chen, come inside with me to escape the heat. In another hour or so, they'll have slaughtered the sheep and we can roast it!"
Chen Mo nodded and followed Jing Zhe forward.
After walking a few steps, a tall, slender, hot, and beautiful woman walked towards us, seemingly possessing all the virtues a woman could have.
What a beautiful woman!
"I never imagined that such an extraordinary person could be born on this desolate mountain," Chen Mo thought to himself.
I just don't know who this woman is.
As Chen Mo was observing the woman, she also looked over and stared at him intently.
Chen Mo wasn't intimidated and met his gaze.
Jing Zhe sighed inwardly. This Brother Chen had a somewhat feminine appearance and would blush from time to time, which once made him mistakenly think he was gay. But the best way to test a man is his reaction when he sees a beautiful woman.
And he is undoubtedly outstanding. Even when he first met Lu Li, he was too embarrassed to look at her for so long. This shows that Brother Chen is a real man!
"Brother Chen, this is the elder sister I told you about!"
Eldest sister?
Wouldn't that be the chieftain of Mangshan?
Chen Mo was a little shocked. It was truly astonishing that such a beautiful woman could lead a mountain bandit group.
"Sister, this Brother Chen is a friend I met down the mountain."
"Brother Chen...?"
Lu Li frowned, her tone rising, clearly questioning him.
"Don't let Chen's good looks fool you into talking like that. I can vouch for him, he's a real man!"
Jing Zhe pulled Lu Li aside and whispered something.
"A real man? Him?"
Lu Li scoffed, then raised an eyebrow, "You can testify? How can you testify? You wouldn't happen to be with him..."
Instantly, some strange images flashed through Lu Li's mind.
"You...you've got the wrong idea! I've known Brother Chen for a while now, and I know his ways and personality very well. Of course I can testify to this. Otherwise, why would I have brought him up the mountain?"
Seeing Chen Mo looking this way, Jing Zhe smiled at him, and then lowered his voice and said, "Brother Chen is my friend. I invited him to be my guest. Sister, would you please give me some face?"
"oh."
Lu Li gave a soft reply, then looked thoughtfully at Jing Zhe and Chen Mo.
The two walked back, and Chen Mo cupped his hands and smiled at Lu Li, saying, "I am Chen Mo, greetings to the chieftain! I have troubled you greatly today on your journey up the mountain!"
Lu Li did not reply, but simply nodded, her gaze seemingly lingering on Chen Mo's slightly protruding chest.
Chen Mo blushed and quietly turned her body to the side.
Seeing this, Lu Li seemed to be deep in thought.
Without asking any more questions, he turned and left.
"this…"
Jing Zhe hadn't expected Lu Li to be so disrespectful, so he could only laugh awkwardly and say, "Brother Chen, please don't mind. My older sister is just like that; she doesn't even acknowledge me when she sees me!"
Chen Mo nodded, tilting his head, seemingly lost in thought.
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