Shi Mu had never seen anything like this before, and he was so frightened that he almost lost his mind. He tightly gripped Fu Ziyi's arm beside him, "Are these people so agitated? It's terrifying."
Fu Ziyi frowned and disgustedly pulled him off her, saying, "Stand still and don't touch me."
Xu Yuehuai gave a forced smile, responding to everyone's enthusiasm while thinking that she would definitely wear a mask every time she went out in the next few days.
After finally breaking through the encirclement and returning to her room, Xu Yuehuai took a big gulp of water to calm her nerves. Fu Ziyi, standing beside her, teased her relentlessly, "Senior Sister is still so popular. Unlike us, we don't get this kind of treatment. When we stay at an inn, the owner refuses to accept our money no matter how much we plead."
Xu Yuehuai shot him a sharp look, a smile on her face, as if warning him that if he said anything more, he would be the next one to die.
This time, Shi Mu truly felt the enthusiasm of the people of Duancheng for Xu Yuehuai. Even when he returned to Xuancheng before, there was a gathering at the gate, but the scene that time was obviously not as shocking or even surprising as this time.
That person just yelled, how could it attract so many people to come and see? Shi Mu couldn't figure it out at all.
After everyone rested at the inn, Xu Yuehuai went out wearing a mask and changing her clothes. Although Nangong Yu thought it was good to be cautious, he was somewhat shocked to see Xu Yuehuai changing her clothes. He said, "No, I understand the mask, but is changing clothes really necessary? Senior Sister, are you serious?"
However, Nangong Yu's words were too conservative. When they went downstairs, Xu Yuehua deliberately separated from them to avoid any possibility of her being recognized. Once they left the inn, everything else would be fine. But what she didn't expect was that even though she had disguised herself like this, others could still recognize her.
“Miss Xu, these are eggs laid by my free-range chickens. You must accept them. My child was in one of them. He came back and told me what happened. If it weren’t for you, I don’t know what I would have done. You are our savior. You must accept these!” A woman held a basket covered with a cloth. From the corners, it was clear that it contained eggs. She looked at Xu Yuehuai sincerely, hoping that she would accept her.
However, Xu Yuehuai really didn't expect that even though she was dressed like that, they could still recognize her. This group of people was really too terrifying.
Before she could say anything, the others chimed in, "Miss Xu, this is some homemade cured meat. Take it home and try it; it'll definitely taste great! You won't find it anywhere else. My child isn't in it, but I am. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be who I am today. Please accept this!"
“Miss Xu, this is wine I brewed myself. Last time, you and another girl came to my house to buy wine. I thought you two were very beautiful and had a unique temperament, so I remembered you. I never expected that you would actually become a great hero who saved us all! I kneel down here to thank you for your contributions to everyone. Thank you!”
Looking at the many enthusiastic people in front of her, Xu Yuehuai said loudly to everyone, "I appreciate your kindness, but please take the things back. There's no need to say anything more. My actions not only saved you, but also saved myself. I also need to live, so you don't need to feel grateful to me. I was just trying to save myself."
After Xu Yuehuai said this, everyone looked at her with even more admiration, feeling that her state of mind was unmatched by anyone else.
"Your presence here is already affecting the boss's business. Please don't do this. I appreciate your kindness, but at the same time, I hope we can keep some distance." Xu Yuehuai said this calmly, without any concern that her words would offend anyone. She was frank and earnest.
Nangong Yu clicked his tongue in admiration at the door, "Senior Sister is indeed brilliant. Her words not only gave everyone face but also made her even more revered in their eyes. A person who doesn't seek fame or fortune will be welcomed anywhere. What I didn't expect was that even dressed like this, she could still be recognized. I really didn't expect that."
A man who had entered the inn to see Xu Yuehuai scoffed at his words, "Of course it's good! In Duancheng, the most common thing now is portraits of Miss Xu. All kinds of portraits, from the side, from the back, from the front, you name it, we can draw them! There's nothing you can't imagine that we can't draw!"
The man spoke with great pride and smugness. Nangong Yu was truly surprised, but after thinking about what Xu Yuehuai meant to them, she accepted the situation. The group patiently waited outside the door without showing any impatience.
After Xu Yuehuai finished speaking, everyone probably realized how much trouble their behavior had caused Xu Yuehuai. They were all quite old, and now they all lowered their heads like children who had done something wrong. "Alright, everyone go back first and stop crowding around."
Everyone obediently dispersed, and Xu Yuehuai took the opportunity to go out. Once outside, she breathed in the fresh air, feeling reborn, and was incredibly happy.
No one mentioned the matter again. They turned and headed towards the Azure Sky Forest, which was very close to Dragon's Roar Valley. However, there were no inns nearby. Since the last incident, everyone felt that the place was not auspicious, so they chose to move away. Only a few families still lived there. They had nowhere else to go and no other choice, so they stayed there. Otherwise, they would have moved away too. When they saw Xu Yuehuai, they were extremely excited, their eyes shining.
As Xu Yuehuai spoke, she removed her mask, her face softening as she looked at the woman and girl before her. "I've come here to inquire about the Azure Sky Forest. Would you be so kind as to speak with me?"
As Xu Yuehuai spoke, she glanced at their expressions, as if waiting for them to say something.
Upon hearing the name "Azure Sky Forest," the two people in front of them paused for a moment, exchanged glances, and seemed to be struggling with whether or not to tell. After a short while, the little girl said, "Go ahead and tell us. Anyway, Miss Xu can't harm us."
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