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Mei Shuang pondered for a moment, her expression turning to one of shock. In an instant, she found herself both disdainful of the actions of this Fake Nangong Nuo and begrudgingly impressed by his cunning tricks of deception.
She scoffed, mocking him, "Do you really think that the Emperor Xiao Luo of the Great Qin Empire would believe your words? You underestimate him far too much. Although I don't know him well, I can assure you he won't be easily swayed. After all, the truth cannot be disguised, and lies cannot become truth! If Xiao Luo truly believed in the Zhao Prince from before, he would know him deeply. You are not him, and sooner or later, you'll reveal your true self..."
The Fake Nangong Nuo remained unfazed by her words. "Enough of your concerns. Since you've recognized me, I won't beat around the bush any longer. We will set off for Qishan immediately... We have half a month; that's plenty of time for a round trip..."
"Don't you realize? That place has long been destroyed! Why would we go there?!"
"Do you think I'm going to Qishan just for those treasures?" The Fake Nangong Nuo's gaze was cold.
For some reason, Mei Shuang's heart skipped a beat. She maintained her composure and asked, "Then what is it for? Is there something more valuable than those treasures?"
"Naturally."
After saying this, he glanced at the time—it wasn't very late—and since Mei Shuang already knew his true identity, he didn't want to waste more words with her. He coldly stated, "Will you come with me willingly, or should I use force?"
Mei Shuang sighed in resignation as she looked at the food on the table. "You can't expect me to leave without eating something first, can you? Otherwise, how will I have the strength for a night journey?"
The Fake Nangong Nuo surprisingly showed some understanding and sat down at the table but spoke with a tone that was sharp and intolerable. "Then hurry up and eat; I don't want to be bothered by your endless questions."
Mei Shuang's hand trembled as she picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.
Although being watched while eating was indeed an uncomfortable experience, she had no other choice and could only take this opportunity to carefully plan her next moves.
Occasionally shaking her head in lamentation, she sighed, "Ah, such delicious food has gone cold; it tastes bland in my mouth now. I wonder if I'll end up with an upset stomach..."
Seeing that Mei Shuang continued to eat without being silenced, the Fake Nangong Nuo felt increasingly annoyed. However, he took this chance to observe this woman who was said to have changed so dramatically.
While they had interacted before, this was the first time he had been so close to her. Not only was she beautiful with striking features, but it was also no wonder that his brother—who had always held himself above others—would take notice of her and fall head over heels at first sight.
Thinking about this made him snort softly. It was astonishing how a woman who seemed so simple-minded could transform overnight and gain such importance in the eyes of the Emperor of the Great Qin Empire. Truly remarkable.
It was finally after Mei Shuang leisurely set down her chopsticks that he thought his patience had reached its limit.
Mei Shuang also noticed the man's restrained frustration in his eyes, so after wiping her mouth with a napkin from the food box, she stood up and said, "Let's go..."
Fake Nangong Nuo also stood up, clapping his hands twice. Soon, a figure in black emerged from the shadows, moving directly to the wall behind them. After feeling around for a moment, he waved his hand vigorously above.
Before long, the rock wall began to retreat on both sides, accompanied by the sound of mechanisms activating, revealing a gap less than half a meter wide.
As the gap opened, Mei Shuang, facing it directly, felt a cool breeze mixed with the scent of earth rush towards her, causing her to cover her mouth and cough several times.
The figure in black then stepped back, picked up a candle from the table, and slipped into the cave to lead the way.
"Please, Miss Mei Shuang, this is a shortcut..." Fake Nangong Nuo said to Mei Shuang.
After finishing her coughing fit, Mei Shuang cleared her throat. "May I ask your name? Since you are not Nangong Nuo, I find it hard to get used to calling you that. Besides, we should have something to call each other while traveling together..."
After a moment of silence, Fake Nangong Nuo replied calmly, "Then call me 'Mo Yi'..."
"Mo Yi? Nangong Mo Yi?" Mei Shuang repeated a few times but saw that he had already entered the cave.
She couldn't tell if it was her imagination, but she had clearly seen a hint of complexity in Nangong Mo Yi's eyes just now. She stepped forward to catch up. "Alright then, don't we need to prepare anything? You know that place is quite dangerous; if we aren't well-prepared..."
As she complained while stepping into the entrance, she intentionally or unintentionally dropped her handkerchief behind her.
Once inside, the gap behind them slowly closed.
What followed was a long and winding passageway that rose and fell; in wider sections, ten people could walk side by side, while in narrower parts they had to pass sideways.
Walking inside, all Mei Shuang could hear were quick footsteps and the rustling of skirts. The candle's light was limited; she dared not distance herself from the person ahead for fear that something might drag her away from behind.
They hurried along without encountering any danger. A question echoed repeatedly in Mei Shuang's mind: Had he not had an episode these past few days? Why was he in such a rush to find something instead of seeking out remedies?
She couldn't help but ask, "Are you feeling well these days?"
Nangong Mo Yi did not turn around. "Very well."
"Has your headache stopped?" Mei Shuang inquired.
"Headache?" Nangong Mo Yi suddenly paused, causing Mei Shuang to stumble and fall against his back. A faint, indescribable fragrance immediately surrounded her nose; it was unfamiliar.
Mei Shuang straightened up, rubbing her sore nose, and complained, "Could you not say something before you stop?"
Nangong Mo Yi turned around, his dark eyes scrutinizing Mei Shuang. "How do you know I have a headache?"
Mei Shuang nearly bit her tongue in surprise at the question. She instinctively wanted to blurt out that it was him who had the headache a few days ago in front of her. However, she swallowed the words and replied in astonishment, "I thought everyone who returned from Qishan had this problem. Are you the exception?"
After observing Mei Shuang's bewildered expression, Nangong Mo Yi finally turned away and coldly stated, "I have never had a headache!"
"......"
Mei Shuang was once again astonished; this was truly bizarre!
However, Nangong Mo Yi's own words seemed contradictory. Mei Shuang couldn't determine which statement was true and which was false, so she could only keep silent and follow along.
The journey continued without further conversation.
Mei Shuang's hands fidgeted inside her wide sleeves several times, but ultimately she lacked the courage to take out what was inside. However, now there were only two people on the other side; if she unexpectedly sprinkled the medicinal powder on Nangong Mo Yi, she could probably escape. But the problem was that she was completely unfamiliar with the terrain.
After traversing an incline with a steepness of about sixty degrees, the ground became slightly flatter. The man in black ahead extinguished the candle he held and tossed it into the nearby bushes.
Suddenly, darkness enveloped them.
Mei Shuang closed her eyes, paused for a moment, then opened them again, feeling that the surroundings had become much brighter. She looked up and saw a full moon hanging in the sky.
A chill ran through her heart; had she really come out of the cave?
Looking around, under the moonlight, the cave behind her resembled a giant beast with its mouth open, while in front were jagged rocks and various strange trees with twisted roots and branches, casting eerie shadows on the ground. Aside from the silence, there was an unsettling strangeness all around. The cold moonlight did not enhance the beauty of the place but instead made it feel ominous and spine-chilling.
Unconsciously, a sense of fear arose in Mei Shuang's heart. "Where is this?"
After exiting the cave, Nangong Mo Yi stood with his hands clasped behind his back. He first looked up at the sky, then scanned his surroundings but remained still as if waiting for something.
The black-clad figures had vanished without a trace at some point. Exhausted from her journey, Mei Shuang decided to sit down on a nearby stone.
As she sat down, she felt an icy chill seep through her clothes, and to her surprise, it was not as hard as ordinary rock. Curious, she leaned down to inspect what kind of stone it was.
After taking a closer look, she let out a startled cry and jumped back far away, her heart racing almost out of her chest.
This was no rock; it was a yellowish python coiled up that resembled a stone.
Its body was as thick as a water bucket and coiled neatly; from a distance, it did look like a stone. Coupled with the dim night light, it was no wonder Mei Shuang had been deceived.
Nangong Mo Yi was deep in thought when he was suddenly startled by Mei Shuang's sharp scream. He turned to see Mei Shuang, pale-faced and trembling, pointing at the ground. "Snake! Snake!"
He sighed in relief and replied irritably, "They're everywhere here; there's no need to make such a fuss."
"Ah?!" Mei Shuang exclaimed in shock, tears nearly spilling from her eyes. "But this one is huge!"
"What’s big or small?" Nangong Mo Yi said impatiently. "All the Dragon Pythons here are under my care; what are you afraid of?"
"......"
Hearing this, Mei Shuang looked again at the distance where it seemed all the rocks were shaped like pythons. Her legs trembled as she nearly sat down right there.
I see, the large snake at the entrance was actually from the family of Nangong Mo Yi.
After waiting for a while, the black-clad person had not returned, and Nangong Mo Yi seemed a bit impatient.
Turning to look at Mei Shuangse, who was trembling, he couldn't help but feel more annoyed. "Why were you not so afraid back in Qishan, but now you're scared?"
Upon hearing this, Mei Shuang's pent-up resentment burst forth. "Back then, I was mentally prepared and had a few companions to share the hardships with, so naturally, I was less afraid. But now? Can we even compare? Besides, with just the two of us going back to Qishan, isn't that just walking into death!"
Clearly, Nangong Mo Yi was quite sensitive about Mei Shuang's words "walking into death," and immediately interrupted her sharply. "Nonsense! I've been to Qishan many times; it's like walking on flat ground for me. If you don't understand, don't speak carelessly!"
The two exchanged words for a while. Mei Shuang stood in what she thought was a safe place, sulking alone, while Nangong Mo Yi continued to wait for something.
Due to the presence of the Dragon Python, she had to put her plan to attack Nangong Mo Yi on hold. Even if she temporarily drugged him, it wouldn't be easy to avoid becoming food for the Dragon Python.
But why were these Dragon Pythons lying there so obediently? Even sitting on them didn't seem to disturb them; were they truly sleeping soundly?
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