When Wu Mo returned, the entire military camp was silent. His attitude towards Yu Ling also began to change, from disdainful but infatuated with her beauty to respectful but apprehensive.
[Host, did you scare them? You hit them too hard! She's still a girl!] The system still hadn't adjusted to the matriarchal world and felt a little sorry for the one who was overthrown.
"I've been a woman before, and I'm not without fault. If someone tries to sabotage a side quest, I'll beat them up without hesitation!"
They're not empresses, generals, deputy generals, or commanders-in-chief—people of high status. You can't just attack them without weighing the pros and cons.
[That's true! But... what if they complain to Wu Mo?]
No sooner had the system finished asking its question than Wu Mo handed Yu Ling a plate of delicious-looking fruit, showering her with concern and care, feeding her water, adding clothes for her, and giving her hugs from time to time, his clinginess increasing dramatically.
The system was fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).
[Okay, even if they complain, this love-struck commander will definitely think that none of this is your fault, host.]
That's right! The war is over, the Phoenix Kingdom has even provided a lot of food, Wu Tu will no longer lose his life due to the threat of the harsh winter, and Wu Mo has successfully retired and is completely free. Besides thinking about pampering the beauty, is there anything else important for him to think about? No!
She had also heard Qi Ruo recount how the original owner of the body, Wei Yichen, fell from a noble young master into prostitution, how he met princes and other remarkable women, how he offended the Crown Princess, and how he was banished to the army by the Empress.
After listening, Wu Mo did not look down on the other party; instead, he felt heartache. Now, he wanted to take good care of Yu Ling and make up for the void in his unfortunate life.
As for Yu Ling, she naturally had no empathy with the original owner. She didn't know what had gotten into this person, who was now speaking to her in a way that made her afraid to raise her voice and was extremely attentive.
However, it was enjoyable nonetheless, and it made her mission much easier. Wu Mo didn't dare to express any particular need, and since her purity was guaranteed, Yu Ling accepted it without hesitation.
Without him as a unifying force, Qi Ruo wouldn't dare to easily trust Wu Mo, and Wu Mo wouldn't be willing to take the initiative to propose a truce. After all, he's a meritorious person; what's wrong with being served a little?!
With their leader also siding with the beautiful woman whose combat prowess was off the charts, the Wu Tu soldiers dared not report anything, especially Wu La Mo, who had captured Yu Ling. He was terrified that his face would be recognized. Let alone enjoying the beauty's heart, he would be lucky if he didn't get killed by Wu Mo. He immediately hid in the most remote position.
After thoroughly packing their belongings and haul, Wu Mo, as the commander, led his men and his beloved Yu Ling toward their tribe.
As the view gradually opened up, herds of cattle, horses, and sheep passed by in the distance on the vast and flat grassland. The Wutu soldiers, as warriors who survive on horseback, also galloped freely, their pace not slow at all.
Wu Mo originally wanted to ride with Yu Ling, but Yu Ling thought that being lovey-dovey would waste time and drag him back to his lazy life, so she refused and mounted her own horse, riding just as fast as she did.
Wu Mo: Wow! My future husband is amazing!
She continued to praise and encourage, showing no sign of feeling that her dignity and status as a strong woman were being threatened; she was genuinely happy for Yu Ling's excellence.
[Hehe~ Now you don't have to live in fear anymore! General Qi sent word that the Empress has removed your lowly status, and you are now a perfectly law-abiding citizen~]
The system was undoubtedly the happiest. The side quest was saved, and not only would it not deduct money, it would also reward a rare item that couldn't be bought in the store!
"If you suddenly startle me again, believe me, I'll buy you another body to do the work!" Yu Ling was focused on getting on her way and really found the system's chatter annoying.
【Aww~ I'm sorry, host!】
The system went silent; it didn't want to be ridden like a horse by its host anymore.
"Hahaha...Young Master Wei, isn't my Wutu grassland much more beautiful than the Phoenix Kingdom?" Wu Mo looked at the distant green mountains and grass and galloped freely, full of energy.
"It's alright." Yu Ling had seen all kinds of scenery, and she herself was a rare mutated tree spirit, so she wasn't very interested.
Seeing that Yu Ling was not happy, Wu Mo assumed that he was scared because he was far from home. She shook off the reins and suggested that she compete with Yu Ling in riding skills to divert his attention.
Startled by the sudden disruption to her rhythm, Yu Ling quickly tightened the reins to avoid a collision. Seeing the other party's smug expression, she found herself in a better mood, even in this mission world, and said:
"Your skills aren't enough. A contest... isn't out of the question, but if you lose, you'll have to agree to one condition!"
"Oh? I won't agree to any of your conditions, but if I win, you can't be angry!"
The two of them joked and played all the way back. As soon as they stepped into the territory of the Wutu tribe, a group of men dressed in cool animal skin clothing surrounded them to welcome the warriors back.
Among them was a tall woman with pure black pupils, who was Ulana, the chieftain of the Wutu tribe. The people closest to her were her husbands, and some unmarried men were sizing up Yu Ling next to Wu Mo.
Compared to the sun-baked, grimy men, Yu Ling was practically glowing white, as beautiful as a work of art in a painting. As men in a matriarchal world, they loved anything beautiful, and this group of men almost squeezed Wu Mo out of the way.
Wu Mo: It's one thing for women to steal my beauty, but why are they even stealing my man?!
Chief Wu Tu welcomed Wu Mo's return and was pleasantly surprised by the news of peace she brought and the resources bestowed by the Phoenix Kingdom. As a result, he was also extremely gentle with Yu Ling.
And so, Yuling stayed in Wutu, where she shone brightly on the grassland with her rich knowledge and a well-worn "Wilderness Survival Guide".
Finally, he even enabled the resource-poor Wutu tribe to establish its own country on the grassland, and they continued to maintain equal and friendly relations with the Huang Kingdom.
During the days when she was treated as an honored guest, Yu Ling once again managed to survive the year.
[Ding! Main Quest: Survive! (Completed) Side Quest: Maintain your innocence until the quest is completed. (Completed) This is a cumulative quest. You will gain 100 survival points each year you survive. Survival points earned within a year will not be counted towards the total reward. Please keep up the good work!]
The system was overjoyed! The host had taken another step closer to becoming a top player, and its own update and upgrade were just around the corner!
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