An Moxue left the tavern, went to the only grocery store in town, bought a bunch of food, and took it back to her courtyard.
Inside the courtyard, the group of people had been living in constant fear ever since they parted ways with An Moxue at the border of Lan Kingdom.
They always listened to An Moxue and always carried out her decisions very well.
They traveled quickly and crossed the Lancang border without incident, which put their minds at ease. They hadn't expected that the border defenses in Esayli would be so difficult to cross.
However, they didn't encounter anything until they reached the safe zone on the Osiri side. There wasn't a single person trying to cross the border illegally, and they didn't see any border patrol soldiers either.
They returned to town with trepidation, then split up, eager to find out more information.
"What? Such a big thing, and you didn't know?"
Ah Xia looked at the person in front of her with a blank expression, scratched her head and said, "I was worried that winter would be tough, so I took on a side job and was away from town for a few days before I came back!"
The person on the other end expressed understanding, saying, "That's true, you still have several younger brothers to support. But speaking of which, brother, what kind of work do you do? You guys seem to be living a pretty good life."
"Let me tell you what happened! As soon as I got back, I felt that something was off about the atmosphere in this town."
The person opposite him slapped his thigh and said, "No, that's right. You may not know, but just a few days ago, the 332nd Border Defense Squad's base, which is not far from us, was attacked by a pack of wolves at night. Although none of the soldiers died, many were badly bitten, and some even lost limbs."
As Xia listened to what he said, her face showed just the right amount of surprise, but her heart was in turmoil.
So, is that why your sister asked you and the others to come back so quickly?
When A-Xia returned to the courtyard after gathering the information, the others also returned one after another. He recounted what he had found out, and as soon as he finished speaking, the information they had all received was roughly the same.
So the group decided to stay in the courtyard for a few days until things calmed down before going out.
Only A-Xia went out each day, and the group of people waited anxiously in the yard for two days until An Mo-Xue returned with a large bag of food.
"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" An Moxue could tell from the way the people were looking at her that something was wrong.
Xia asked nervously, "Sister, are you alright?"
"All is well, everything is going smoothly. You all just stay put this winter, study hard, and there won't be any more big moves. But, who's going to take over the vegetables from my hands?" The last sentence broke the dull atmosphere.
"I'll do it." A-Jia, who loves cooking the most, took the groceries from An Moxue and went into the kitchen.
When did you get back?
A-Xia replied, "The day before yesterday."
An Moxue thought about it and realized that at their pace, walking would take them about the same time.
"Did nothing happen?"
"No, it went very smoothly."
Seeing that everyone looked like they wanted to say something but hesitated, An Moxue asked, "Just ask what's on your mind. Why are you beating around the bush?"
A-Xia glanced at the group and asked, "Sister, what about those wolves at night?"
An Moxue was amused by their cautious manner and said, "It's just what you think. There were no deaths! Just some injuries. We'll teach them a lesson so they'll respect the dead in the future."
An Moxue abruptly changed the subject, asking dangerously, "What?" The unspoken words were understood by the others in front of her.
"No! No! No!!" Several people shook their heads like rattles. They were desperate; they had no other thoughts than curiosity.
An Moxue looked at them amusedly and asked, "Want to know how you did it?"
Several people shook their heads and nodded, then looked at An Moxue with eager eyes.
An Moxue said, "I understand some basic wolf language, and that night I lured them there." As for the beast-attracting powder, it's not suitable for them to know yet. Creating a more mysterious image for herself in their minds can only be beneficial, not harmful.
The youngest, Kima, asked curiously, "Sister, you can also speak wolf language?" He was so curious; what other abilities did his sister have that they didn't know about? She was like a treasure trove, always full of surprises waiting for them.
“My sister raised two wolves, from the time they were born, so she knows a bit about wolves.” An Moxue’s eyes softened as she spoke of the two wolves.
Several people looked at her simultaneously, their expressions all showing the same curiosity. Kima asked, "And what about them now?"
An Moxue replied with a smile, "In the mountains of my sister's hometown. He's already the wolf king now, with a large pack of wolves."
"Wow!" Everyone gasped in amazement, even A-Jia stopped what she was doing in the kitchen and listened intently as she talked about the two wolves.
"Wouldn't that be amazing!" Kima exclaimed excitedly at the thought of the scene.
"No, we have to keep it a secret from the villagers, otherwise they won't let us keep it, fearing it might hurt someone. But hunting in the mountains is really fun!"
The group exclaimed in surprise, "Hunting with wolves? That sounds amazing!"
"I'll take you there sometime."
"expect!"
An Moxue smiled and asked A-Jia, "A-Jia, would you like to learn to cook and become a chef in the future? I see that you really enjoy cooking."
A-Jia asked nervously, "Is it okay?" Her heart was filled with caution and excitement, as well as a trace of uncertainty.
"Of course. If you want, I'll arrange for you to study there. As for how much you learn, that's up to you."
"As for you, if there's anything you particularly want to learn, you can tell me, and I'll do my best to help you achieve it."
Ah Xia shook her head and said, "No, I just want to study hard these next few years, get into Puda University, and then help my sister with her things."
The other three looked at them blankly. Gela thought for a moment and said, "It's good as it is now. I'm very content. I'll go to university like A-Xia and help my sister in the future." The other two nodded in agreement with Gela.
“Studying and learning what interests you are not mutually exclusive. It's okay, you can tell me anytime you have a goal, okay? Trust me, you are all amazing! Although you don't have parents or relatives, you still have your brothers and me, right?”
"Yes." The answer was unusually firm.
"Let's cook a nice meal, and then I'll be leaving. Take care of yourselves, and call me if you need anything."
As An Moxue spoke, she took out a wad of cash, divided it into five portions, and distributed them to them.
"Having money in your hands gives you peace of mind. Money gives you courage, so keep it safe and don't be stingy with it." After saying this, An Moxue looked at their excited expressions and continued, "This is not the end, this is just the beginning. In the future, you will earn more money, you won't have to worry about going hungry or freezing, you'll have big houses to live in, and cars to travel in. Let's work hard together, okay!"
"good!"
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