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Xia Muxin tidied herself up and stepped out with a few changes of clothes in hand. She glanced around at the pitch-black surroundings and calmly said, "If you don't hurry, you'll be buried."
Perhaps her words had an effect, or maybe Rong Li's wooden-headedness had finally cleared up. Even though they hadn't tied her up or silenced her, she showed no intention of leaving. Her actions stirred a commotion throughout the military camp.
It was still early, and everyone was awake, sitting outside the tents either cooling off or chatting. Rong Li was nearby, instructing someone on something. Xia Muxin had a small bundle slung over her shoulder, which contained all her belongings. Seeing the puzzled yet frustrated looks from the crowd, she coldly snorted.
"Time is running out; if you don't leave now, just wait to be buried."
With that, she walked away with graceful steps toward the direction they needed to travel.
Rong Li's eyes darkened. Indeed, he shouldn't have let her go free. This woman truly did not regard him at all. Giving her a smile only seemed to embolden her further. After a long day of travel, they were already weary, and this place was not suitable for traveling at night; they were bound to encounter some trouble. Suddenly, he felt a slight tremor beneath his feet.
"What’s happening?"
"Ah... it's an earthquake."
"The carriage... the carriage..."
In an instant, the entire camp erupted into chaos as they felt their position shaking and even sinking. Not far away, a carriage was swallowed up at an alarming speed. Although it was nighttime and the stars and moon were visible above along with nearby campfires, visibility remained poor, plunging everyone into a state of unknown panic.
"Everyone evacuate quickly!"
Rong Li's handsome face turned as dark as coal as he thought about Xia Muxin's various actions. His fists clenched tightly; was she trying to create a diversion?
Did she think that by doing this someone would notice her and come to rescue her? Hmph, what a beautiful daydream! He shouted commands loudly, and several leaders or vice-captains began directing everyone to leave swiftly while Rong Li quickly followed in Xia Muxin's footsteps.
"Xia Muxin, have you learned witchcraft?"
Xia Muxin knew he was following her, but at that moment, she had no time to deal with him; escaping was the priority, or she would truly be buried here. However, Rong Li's words still made her burst out laughing.
This was the Third Prince, after all. Did he not even attempt the most basic of things?
"Why don't you just call me a monster?"
"......"
Rong Li thought that spending years with someone like Xia Muxin was truly a testament to longevity, as her mind was always filled with strange ideas. Her way of speaking was even more peculiar; she hardly resembled a woman. Just like when they were eating lamb earlier, she had her legs crossed, making loud smacking sounds while eating and constantly licking her fingers. He couldn't bear to look away, yet somehow ended up watching her finish her meal.
Rong Li felt he must be going insane. After spending this time together, he had likely picked up some of Xia Muxin's eccentricities and was becoming increasingly odd himself.
By the time dawn broke, the main group finally emerged from the desolate desert. Everyone was exhausted and simply collapsed on the ground to rest. Xia Muxin was equally worn out, drenched in sweat. With a human skin mask on her face, she felt extremely uncomfortable and itchy, constantly wanting to scratch it. Suddenly, she turned to Rong Li, who appeared unfazed and calm.
"Third Prince, I think I might be allergic. If I take off this cursed mask and ruin my face, I’ll drag you down with me."
Damn it, it really itched; it was driving her crazy. As she spoke, she began scratching at her face, her expression looking quite unnatural as if she were genuinely suffering.
Rong Li became serious at that moment. He could not underestimate Xia Muxin; with just one word, she could turn a desert into a shaking earth in Water Continent. Ruining his appearance would surely be even easier. The thought of his handsome face being destroyed sent a shiver down his spine.
Moreover, everyone knew that his appearance was what he valued most.
Suddenly, he grabbed Xia Muxin's hand and said coldly, "Follow me."
At that moment, they arrived at a tent that had already been set up, presumably built specifically for Rong Li. He dragged Xia Muxin inside without hesitation. Along the way, Xia Muxin saw nothing but horrified and incredulous gazes; it seemed this misunderstanding had escalated significantly.
"Hey, hey, do you have a girl you like?"
Upon entering the tent, Rong Li walked over to a box resembling a medicine chest. After a while, he returned carrying it. Xia Muxin glanced at him and suddenly asked.
Rong Li paused in his tracks, quietly gazing at Xia Muxin before he finally relaxed his tone.
"Yes, didn't Your Highness say you were interested in her before?"
Xia Muxin rolled her eyes at him, pulled out a stool, and sat down. After pondering for a moment, she asked heavily, "My brother shouldn't be in your hands, right?"
It had been almost a month; she had kept track of how many people there were. Given the long journey, if Songzi were truly in his possession, he wouldn't have gone a month without showing himself. Therefore, either he wasn't in his hands or had been transferred elsewhere. Now that she thought about it, the former seemed more likely.
"Here you go, it's yours back. It was originally in my possession, but someone took it from me halfway."
Rong Li's expression changed slightly as he tossed the Heart Knot into Xia Muxin's hands and admitted generously. After all, they had already arrived here; it wouldn't be easy for her to return now.
Moreover, that little brat was quite nimble. Not only had he injured two of Rong Li's shadow guards, but during his escape, he was also snatched away by a sudden group of men in black. This item was something he had dropped, which he used to threaten Xia Muxin. He hadn't expected her to fall for it but was surprised at how quickly she saw through him.
Could those men in black be associated with the uncle?
Xia Muxin furrowed her brows as she contemplated Rong Li's words, but the fact remained that Songzi had indeed been captured.
"Thinking about what can't be changed is pointless right now. Come on, let Your Highness see your face."
Xia Muxin glared at him but still complied and lifted her face. Rong Li applied some ointment to her skin. Soon after, the mask was removed. Xia Muxin immediately dashed over to rummage through Rong Li's box until she found a small mirror. Then she shouted loudly and hurled the mirror at Rong Li before charging at him with punches and kicks.
Rong Li never expected Xia Muxin to be so aggressive. Caught off guard, he took several punches.
"Damn it! Look at my face! What have you done to it? Let me tell you, if I can't get back to how I was, you either kill me now or wait until I blow your country to smithereens."
As Xia Muxin continued to hit and curse, she finally grabbed Rong Li's clothes and covered his head, beating him relentlessly until she was exhausted and out of breath, collapsing onto a nearby chair.
"Xia Muxin, have you lost your mind? Don't think that just because Your Highness doesn't hit women, you can do whatever you want. Do you believe..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Xia Muxin leaned in close, her face covered in rashes—bumpy and uneven, a sight that was truly distressing. It was no wonder Xia Muxin was so furious.
Rong Li covered his mouth and ran out. Watching his retreating figure, Xia Muxin couldn't help but smirk in triumph.
*
"Boss, yesterday a desert suddenly turned into the Water Continent overnight, and there are traces of carriages and a large army nearby."
In a dense forest, dozens of figures suddenly flew in from all directions and stopped behind a man, reporting the recent strange occurrences.
The man turned around, his dark eyes filled with a heavy murderous intent. He had been searching for nearly half a month but still had no news of Muxin. The only lead he had was completely cut off by the Water Continent. In a flash of anger, he gathered his inner strength and struck a nearby large tree, which fell with a loud crash.
The men in black lowered their heads, not daring to speak further.
This man was none other than Shen Muhan, who had been brought back to the capital by the Shen Family. The one who should have been paralyzed now stood here radiating an aura of menace.
"Are they all alright?"
He forced himself to calm down before asking coldly.
"Very good."
With that affirmation, Shen Muhan waved his hand, and several shadows instantly vanished without a trace.
"Senior Brother, are you really going to do this? Traveling thousands of miles just to find one person's whereabouts? Aren't you afraid Ming Lie will resort to underhanded tactics again?"
Shen Muhan flicked his robe and was about to leave when a cool voice reached him. He frowned and reproached, "Did I not say you could follow?"
Qingyue stepped out in a pink dress, pouting in a very aggrieved manner. However, she felt quite pleased inside because she knew her Senior Brother was concerned about her. Suddenly, she twirled in place, lifting her skirt, and smiled charmingly, "Senior Brother, do you remember? You once said I looked best in this dress."
She couldn't believe that Xia Muxin could be so remarkable as to make him tell such a huge lie to deceive the world just to conceal her identity and find her. Did he know what kind of storm would ensue afterward?
"Hurry back. Ming Lie will recover in half a month."
This time, he hadn't been able to kill him with his own hands, but next time, he would definitely send him to meet the King of Hell.
- End of Chapter -
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