"Good news, Third Master. You've returned from outside? You've had quite a haul."
As Mo Qian and her group approached, a bandit patrolling halfway up the mountain, clearly a minor leader, spoke to the third leader with a hint of flattery on his face.
"What are you talking about! These people are the ones I invited to help! Don't talk nonsense." The third leader then glanced at the man, his face showing displeasure, and his voice rose a few decibels.
"Brother, don't take it personally. This guy's brainless. Don't bother with him," the third leader said to Mo Qian after reprimanding the underling.
"It's nothing, Third Master, you're too kind," Mo Qian replied to the Third Master, her expression unchanged and her voice as calm as ever.
"Hmm, that's good, that's good." Then, when no one else was paying attention, the third leader gave the little leader a look and glanced at Mo Qian!
When the little leader saw the change in the third leader's eyes, and then looked at Mo Qian, he suddenly realized!
So that's how it is!
The leader was initially puzzled that the third leader hadn't tied up the group, but after seeing the look in the third leader's eyes, he understood why!
It turned out to be Mo Qian, dressed in a white robe, with a tall and straight figure, a face as handsome as Pan An, and an extraordinary temperament!
The little leader immediately thought of the second-in-command on the mountain!
But I really prefer the scholar type!
They probably didn't tie her up because they were afraid the second-in-command would find out and cause trouble later, since the second-in-command is known for his chivalry!
After figuring it out, a playful glint appeared in his eyes.
"You all continue to guard this place. Detain any unauthorized personnel!" The third leader then led his men and took Mo Qian and her group back up the mountain.
After traveling for a quarter of an hour, we finally arrived at Black Wind Village on Black Wind Mountain!
The village is nestled among the mountains, with a winding path leading to its entrance.
At the entrance to the mountain stronghold, bandits were stationed to guard the entrance.
After entering the mountain stronghold, the third leader and his men ordered someone to take Mo Yu and two servants away.
And he said to Mo Qian.
"Brother, I need your help later, but they're just getting in the way. Besides, they've walked so far, they must be tired. Let them go and rest first."
The third leader spoke to Mo Qian, his voice hearty.
"Okay, then I'll do as the Third Master says." Mo Qian didn't refuse directly. After giving the three of them a reassuring look, she replied to the Third Master.
"I believe the Third Master will take good care of them," Mo Qian said to the Third Master with a look of trust on her face.
"Of course, we'll all be family from now on! Haha." The third leader looked at Mo Qian and smiled, his tone tinged with amusement and his face beaming with joy.
After hearing what the third leader said, Mo Qian looked puzzled, as if she hadn't understood!
Afterwards, Mo Yu and two servants were taken away, while Mo Qian followed the third leader towards the largest room in the stronghold.
"Big Brother, Juanniang, I'm back!" The Third Master shouted as soon as he entered the door, his face beaming with a big smile, his voice loud and boisterous!
The two leaders, who were sitting and talking in the room, stopped talking and looked towards the door after hearing the sound coming from the doorway.
"Second brother, you're finally back! We were just talking about you. What's this with you?" The leader said to the third leader as he entered, a smile on his face.
Then, upon seeing Mo Qian behind the Third Leader, he put away his smile and looked at the Third Leader with a serious expression, asking...
Meanwhile, the second-in-command's eyes lit up as soon as Mo Qian entered the room, and he stared intently at her!
Although Mo Qian felt the gaze directed at her, she did not make any move and pretended not to notice.
The third leader jogged up to the first and second leaders and whispered something.
"Big brother, this is young brother Mu Bai. I asked him to come and help!" When the third leader saw the lustful look on Juan Niang's face, he knew that this young man had caught her eye, and he praised himself for his good taste.
"What kind of help?" The leader looked at the third leader with a puzzled expression.
He kept thinking to himself, "Have I forgotten who I am?"
Who are you?
You're a bandit!
You've already cornered him, and you're still hoping he'll help you? What are you thinking?!
"Big brother, isn't Juan Niang just short of a suitable husband?" The third leader chuckled, glancing at the second leader before speaking to the first leader with a mocking tone.
"It just so happens that I saw this lad is a scholar, and Juanniang likes such gentle and frail scholars, so I brought him here," the third leader continued, a hint of smugness in his voice.
"Third brother, you're a true brother, even thinking of getting me a handsome scholar. In that case, I'll let you have this trip to the capital!"
After listening to the third leader's words, the second-in-command smiled with satisfaction and then spoke to the third leader, his voice filled with pleasure.
From her expression, it was clear that she was very pleased with Mo Qian's appearance!
"If we have a good relationship, then I'll thank Juan Niang for making this happen, haha."
When the third leader heard that the second leader wasn't going to compete with him for the trip to the capital, a look of surprise appeared on his face. He then replied to the third leader, his voice filled with excitement.
"No need, no need. I should thank you more for bringing me such a handsome scholar!" The second-in-command glanced at Mo Qian again and said.
After overhearing their conversation, the local chieftain knew what was going on.
Who knows, it was probably that the third son who wanted to go to the capital and happened to run into some scholar. Knowing that Juanniang had a fondness for scholars, he just offered himself up!
After understanding the whole story, the leader regained his previous composure and seemed indifferent to who went to the capital.
Besides, that kid looks like a weak scholar, he's not a threat at all!
Naturally, I didn't care that much!
Mo Qian, who was standing in the room, did not interrupt the three people who were whispering to each other. Instead, she stood quietly to the side.
In fact, while he appeared to be behaving properly on the surface, he was already discussing things with Xiaobai in his heart!
"Xiaobai, what's the situation with Black Wind Stronghold?" Mo Qian asked Xiaobai, her voice carrying a hint of coldness.
"Master, this Black Wind Stronghold is quite large, with tens of thousands of bandits! And it's heavily guarded!" Xiao Bai replied to Mo Qian in the space, his face still serious.
"Yes, I noticed there were quite a few bandits here when I arrived!" Mo Qian replied after hearing Xiao Bai's words, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
"Master, the back of that mountain stronghold is heavily guarded, and there are many bandits gathered there, as well as many other people!" Xiao Bai suddenly exclaimed, his face showing surprise and his voice filled with doubt.
"Do you know what they're doing?" Mo Qian asked hurriedly after hearing Xiao Bai's words.
"Master, those people seem to be digging for something?"
"Master! It's gold! They're digging for gold!"
"It's a gold mine!" Xiaobai exclaimed in surprise, his voice filled with excitement!
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