Therefore, Mo Li took the lead in sending a message to the royal city to inform Wang Qiankun, Mo Chen, and others about Black Dragon Mountain, and went alone to verify the information.
At noon, Mo Li and Hei Song prepared to leave the military camp.
"Alright, everyone, let's stop here," Mo Li said.
Hei Song chuckled, "I didn't expect everyone to actually care about us!"
Mo Li slapped Hei Song on the head. "Can't you be serious for once?!"
Hei Song just chuckled, completely unconcerned about Mo Li's punishment.
Mo Li shook his head and smiled bitterly, turning to look at the crowd. Not seeing the person he longed for, he sighed and said to Elder Li, "Elder Li, I'm leaving..."
"Don't worry, I'll do what you asked me to do," Old Li said with a smile, stroking his beard.
Mo Li nodded and said nothing more before turning and leaving.
What he didn't see was that Mulan stood in the distance, watching Mo Li's departing figure, her eyes slightly red—
After Elder Li returned to his tent, Hua Mulan asked, "Elder Li, what...did he say to you?"
Old Li chuckled and took out a bottle of essence blood that Mo Li had given him, saying, "That kid was quite thoughtful. Before he left, he even brought me a bottle of good stuff and told me to take good care of you."
Hua Mulan was startled. Looking at the bottle of blood essence, she suddenly realized something. She remembered seeing him pale and with bloodless lips; he must have used her own blood essence to leave this for her. Old Li didn't know that the fox spirit was Mo Li herself, but she knew very well!
The warmth from holding the jade bottle in her palm sent a jolt through Mulan's heart. "This fool, why would he give me something like this..."
Hua Mulan looked at Old Li, her eyes filled with tenderness. "Old Li, what else did Xiao Li say? Did he tell you why he said those things that day..."
Hua Mulan asked anxiously, all she wanted was an explanation, but why wouldn't Mo Li speak...?
Thinking of Mo Li's worried and hesitant gaze, Old Li simply waved his hand and said, "That boy doesn't want to mention it to me. I suppose only when you ask him yourself, General, will he tell you. But, General, do you truly trust him?"
"I..." Mulan's heart trembled slightly.
She trusted him, but remembering what he had said last night, she felt a pang of heartache. He was the one who hurt her, so why did she have to be the one to speak first?
Isn't this a bit too proactive?
Old Li suddenly spoke with a serious expression, "General, although I don't know what that boy is thinking, I can tell from the fact that he left behind such a treasure before he left that he cares about you. If this matter is really just a misunderstanding, then the responsibility lies solely with you, General. You have overthought things and wronged that boy Mo!"
Hearing what Elder Li said, Hua Mulan subconsciously gripped the jade bottle in her hand tightly. Thinking of Mo Li's beautiful face, now pale, her heart ached terribly.
"I was wrong. I didn't trust him enough." Mulan placed the jade bottle into Elder Li's hand, picked up her spear, and stood up, saying, "I'll go after him right now and get to the bottom of this!"
Seeing Mulan rush out in a hurry, Old Li did not stop her. The two of them had already missed each other once, so it was better not to organize it this time!
Meanwhile, Tian Lan, hiding in the shadows, stared intently at the jade bottle in Old Li's hand, then turned her gaze coldly to the departing Hua Mulan...
With a憨厚 (honest and simple) smile, Heisong squatted by the river, grilling fish. Returning to Black Dragon Mountain was truly exciting, especially since he had brought powerful helpers this time, determined to reclaim his territory and become the master of the mountain stronghold again.
"Brother, the fish is ready, we can eat it!" Hei Song ran excitedly to Mo Li's side.
"Cough cough..." Mo Li leaned against the tree trunk, his gaze somewhat unfocused, his face growing paler and paler, and he coughed lightly from time to time.
Seeing Heisong trotting over, Mo Li subconsciously sat up and said with a serious expression, "You eat by yourself, I'm not hungry."
Hei Song handed the fish to Mo Li, saying, "Brother, have some, I guarantee it'll be delicious!"
Mo Li squinted and glared fiercely at Hei Song. "Get lost!"
"Alright!" Hei Song ran back with a grin. The more domineering Mo Li was, the more at ease he felt.
However, Mo Li's face grew paler and paler: "Cough cough... It seems I was pushing myself too hard."
A gentle breeze carried the delicious aroma of fish. Mo Li frowned, watching the smoke rising from the embers of a chimney in the distance, and suddenly sat up. "That idiot—"
Hei Song was eating grilled fish when he suddenly saw Mo Li running towards him angrily, "Hey bro, there's another fish..."
"You're absolutely stupid! Are you telling the people on the mountain that someone has come up?" Mo Li scolded, pointing at the rising smoke.
"Yes, yes, I didn't expect that..." Hei Song scratched his head and said.
Mo Li rubbed her head, feeling a headache coming on. "Alright, alright, just tell me the route up the mountain, and I'll just go straight up!"
"How can I do that! We promised to share joys and sorrows, I can't abandon my brother..."
"Get out of my way!" Mo Li shoved Hei Song aside with a slap. "Shut up! If you dare say another word to me, I'll kill you!"
Black Pine was so frightened that he quickly covered his mouth and dared not speak again.
Mo Li was so angry that she felt dizzy and didn't want to say anything more to Hei Song. She headed towards Black Dragon Mountain alone. Hei Song was a little anxious when he saw Mo Li staggering, but he didn't dare to chase after her to stop her. He could only watch as Mo Li walked further and further away.
Black Pine sighed, "Why is he even more irritable than I was back then?"
As he spoke, he stuffed the remaining grilled fish into his mouth and ate happily.
He didn't know how much time had passed when he heard the sound of horses' hooves behind him. Before he could see who it was, a sharp spear was placed against his neck from behind.
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