Fu Yunchen carried Huanhuan and walked ahead.
Huanhuan, who is usually very noisy, was unusually quiet and obedient today. This made Mu Run feel very gratified; the child knew how to handle important matters.
Tuantuan remained curled up in his arms, practically glued to his body, too afraid to get down. Away from her familiar, comfortable environment, the child became exceptionally cautious.
Mu Run observed the two children and, without realizing it, walked quite a distance.
Moreover, Fu Yunchen seemed to have a knack for finding his way even when blind, without pausing at all. But whether he was on the right track or not depended on luck.
Fu Yunchen said, "I heard the sound of water. Is there a river?"
Mu Run looked ahead, but the poisonous miasma was so thick that she couldn't see anything. "I didn't hear anything, and I didn't see anything. Did you encounter a river when you came here?"
"I found one. Didn't you get one?"
"No, I was brought here directly."
Who brought you here?
“A friend. When my children and I were being hunted, we had to take refuge in Death Valley. They were only a month old at the time. After arriving in Death Valley, I raised them, built a house, farmed, and also kept some wild animals. But only the rabbits and pheasants were obedient. The others either ran away or were too wild and would rather die than submit.”
"Wild animals are difficult to keep in captivity. Then why were you being hunted down?"
"Who knows? The children were too young at the time, and I didn't dare to fight them, so I decided to run away."
"You can ask someone for help."
"Yes. It was my friend who brought us here. If it weren't for you, my children and I would still be stuck in Death Valley, and we would never have come out."
"But they cannot remain isolated from the world forever."
“I know, but they’re only three and a half, it’s still early. A few more years won’t be too late. However, I really should go out and buy some daily necessities, like firewood, rice, oil, salt, and their clothes, shoes, and socks.” At this point, Mu Run’s expression suddenly changed. “Oh no, I forgot to bring my money.”
She hadn't used this thing in so long that she'd forgotten it cost money outside.
"I'll give you the money after you take me back," Fu Yunchen said.
Mu Run glanced at his tall figure and the black clothes he wore. Although they looked ordinary, the material was excellent black brocade, costing three taels of gold per foot. This outfit alone must have cost several hundred taels, showing that he was definitely a wealthy man.
"You're a good person for repaying kindness."
“…Heh.” Fu Yunchen turned to look at Mu Run. “Are you tired? Why don’t you let me hold Tuantuan too?”
"No need, just holding Huanhuan for me will be a huge help."
"Mom, I can walk by myself." Huanhuan said. Actually, she had wanted to walk by herself for a long time, but she was being held too tightly. She struggled a few times but couldn't break free. Instead, she was held even tighter.
Fu Yunchen said, "Aren't you afraid of the poisonous insects and snakes on the ground?"
Huanhuan's eyes suddenly lit up. "Really? Where?"
Mu Run's brow twitched slightly as he scolded, "Don't even think about it!"
Then he said to Fu Yunchen, "Don't put her down. This girl likes strange and unusual things, otherwise why would she have picked you up?"
"..." Fu Yunchen looked at Huanhuan's eyebrows and eyes, which were as black as lacquer. "Huanhuan, is your uncle a strange thing?"
"No," Huanhuan shook her head, "Uncle is a treasure! A treasure that Huanhuan found!"
Fu Yunchen smiled and said, "Mm."
Mu Run: "..."
I can't be bothered with those two; they're both mentally challenged!
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