"After you left, we heard you urgently calling for help. We chased after the sound, but we couldn't catch up. Instead, we encountered a swarm of venomous snakes. It took us a lot of effort to escape." Yingyu still shudders when he recalls being surrounded by venomous snakes. He remembers that there were snakes everywhere, and they would chase people, which was terrifying.
“You’ve been fooled. The one crying for help wasn’t me; it was a snake that can mimic human speech. I was fooled too, but thankfully I realized what was happening and didn’t believe it,” Yun Qingran said.
"What? A talking snake?" Pei Chen exclaimed in horror.
"The snake that tricked me back then was imitating your voice." Yun Qingran imitated the snake's voice, "Miss Yun, Miss Yun..."
"Miss Yun, please stop imitating me. I'm getting goosebumps all over." Pei Chen rubbed his arm.
"This mountain is too mysterious." Eagle Feather secretly rejoiced that he was lucky and strong enough, otherwise this trip to Crimson Dragon Peak would have definitely resulted in heavy casualties.
"Alright, alright, you can put these eggs here. We need to get back as soon as possible." Yun Qingran was very worried about Jun Molin.
Although there is still plenty of time, who knows what might happen in the capital, so we must return as soon as possible.
“Alright, let’s set off immediately.” Pei Chen was also very worried about Jun Molin.
"Be a good boy and stay here. I'll come back to see you when I have time." Yun Qingran patted the head of the Rock Cave King Serpent.
Everyone: You called a giant python that's over ten meters long "Good boy/girl"!
"Woo woo woo..." The Cave King Serpent whimpered pitifully.
Is its new, ruthless master about to leave?
"Good boy." Yun Qingran patted it again, then got up and led everyone outside.
Wu Yuan and Zhao Xingyun walked at the very back. Wu Yuan turned his head and looked at the pool with a deep gaze.
After exiting the cave and climbing up the vines, Yun Qingran was still a little worried. She found a lot of herbs on the mountain to stop bleeding and heal wounds and sent them back to the cave for the Rock Cave King Snake.
After returning, Yun Qingran was finally relieved, and everyone went down the mountain together.
"Miss Yun, who is this Young Master Wu?" Pei Chen asked Yun Qingran softly on the way.
"I don't know either, I only know that they must be rich and powerful, definitely not ordinary people," Yun Qingran replied.
"That's what I was guessing too," Pei Chen nodded. They encountered Zhao Xingyun on their escape route, and Zhao Xingyun accompanied them ever since.
According to his observation, Zhao Xingyun was highly skilled in martial arts and was definitely not an ordinary martial arts practitioner.
"Don't worry, we'll part ways with them soon," Yun Qingran said softly to Pei Chen.
Whether it was because the country's anti-fraud measures were too thorough in her previous life, or because she had witnessed a lot of things with her third uncle, Yun Qingran was extremely wary. Although Wu Yuan had saved her life and the two had faced life and death together, she still couldn't trust him as much as she trusted Jun Molin.
Hmm? Why did I mention Jun Molin? Let me explain. Actually, I don't really trust Jun Molin that much. It was just a slip of the tongue.
After they came down the mountain, the boatman was still waiting for them on the shore. When he saw them return, he said happily, "Thank God you are all safe and sound."
"Thank you for waiting for us, boatman," Yun Qingran said gratefully.
"You gave me so much money for the boat fare, it's only right that we wait for you," the boatman said with a smile. "Everyone, please get on the boat."
"Ranran, we have our own boat, so we won't be joining you. Let's part ways here!" Wuyuan and Zhao Xingyun stood on the shore, not boarding the boat.
"Okay, then please be careful on your journey," Yun Qingran instructed.
"Yes, until we meet again." Wu Yuan smiled at her.
"Okay." Yun Qingran nodded, then told the boatman to start the boat.
A sea breeze blew, and the boat moved quickly, soon sailing far away until the group of people gradually became indistinct.
"Zhao Xingyun, send men to ambush them. Leave no one alive except Yun Qingran," Wu Yuan said slowly, his gaze fixed on the distant ships.
At this moment, he was still dressed in flowing purple robes, with unparalleled beauty, but his entire demeanor had become gloomy and chilling, exuding endless killing intent, like a messenger from hell.
"My lord, why spare Yun Qingran's life?" Zhao Xingyun asked, somewhat puzzled.
Yun Qingran came to Crimson Dragon Peak to find the gallbladder of the Rock Cave King Serpent to heal Jun Molin's injuries. If she couldn't bring back the gallbladder, Jun Molin would surely die, and Southern Chu would win without a fight. Why spare her life?
Could it be that the Lord has truly developed feelings for her that he shouldn't have?
“Do you remember that rumor we heard? That a prince was buried at Crimson Dragon Peak, and that his treasure was buried there as well. Crimson Dragon Peak does indeed contain the remains of a prince, and the treasure might actually be real. The Cave King Serpent, as the tomb pet of the Fortune King, is now behaving well towards Yun Qingran. I suspect that the Cave King Serpent took her to see the location of the treasure. So she cannot die,” Wu Yuan explained.
"I see, Your Majesty is indeed very thoughtful. I understand, I will do it immediately." Zhao Xingyun clasped his hands in agreement.
Wu Yuan's explanation was reasonable and well-founded, but Zhao Xingyun overlooked one point: his master usually did whatever he wanted, so when would he explain things to him in such detail?
"Don't let the High Priest know about this for now," Wu Yuan said to Zhao Xingyun.
Zhao Xingyun was not an ordinary subordinate; he was placed by the High Priest to protect him and also to supervise him.
"Rest assured, my lord, I will not tell the High Priest." Zhao Xingyun nodded.
"Okay, go and bring our boat here."
"Yes, my lord."
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