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Since Ouyang Zixin learned from Liu Ying and Liu Lu that it was Yun Tianmo who carried her to the top of Wannan Slope, a strange feeling occasionally arose in her heart.
It wasn't because she ultimately couldn't hold on, nor did she feel embarrassed about being carried by Yun Tianmo; rather, it was a sense of secret delight.
"Why is that?" Ouyang Zixin propped her head up with one hand, her face showing an indescribable confusion.
—Master, what do you mean?
"That feeling..."
—What feeling?
"It's just that Yun..." Ouyang Zixin weakly answered Nameless's question, almost saying Yun Tianmo's name before she managed to stop herself, "Mind your own business!"
"Let's go."
At that moment, Yun Tianmo's voice rang out, sounding cold and devoid of any emotion.
After another day's journey, they would reach the top of Lingchi Peak. It was said that the Mystical Beast there was the true king of this mountain, while those Mystical Beasts that had chased after Ouyang Zixin were merely child's play.
"Oh, okay, let's go." Startled by Yun Tianmo, Ouyang Zixin stood up in a flustered manner, her gaze wandering as she dared not look directly at him.
Casting her a glance, Yun Tianmo turned away indifferently.
"Phew, thankfully he didn't notice anything," Ouyang Zixin secretly sighed in relief, watching his back like a thief and comforting herself.
The group quickly set off toward the summit of Lingchi Peak.
Also heading toward the peak was Nangong Tuo's team. Since Sito Rongyan's disruption had ceased, the entire team's pace had noticeably increased. Nangong Tuo was quite pleased with this and eagerly anticipated Sito Rongyan explaining to Ouyang Zixin that she had nothing to do with him.
“Ouyang Zixin, wait for me, I will catch up with you soon,” Nangong Tuo silently thought.
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“Wow, Lingchi Peak is so beautiful!”
At the moment of reaching the summit, Ouyang Zixin was stunned by the scenery of Lingchi Peak.
Surrounded by ethereal white clouds, it resembled a fairy mist. Looking out, the lush green forest seemed to float in mid-air, shimmering with a crystal clear emerald glow under the sunlight. Occasionally, one could see birds soaring out from the dense woods, piercing the sky; their sharp cries softened as they cut through the air.
Liu Ying and Liu Lu also smiled and agreed that the scenery indeed looked better from a high vantage point.
As they walked along, all that had met their eyes were gray-brown trunks, but now being able to take in the scenery of Lingchi Peak made Ouyang Zixin cheer with joy, her lively demeanor reminiscent of when she first entered the secret realm.
While Ouyang Zixin was looking around in awe, Yun Tianmo was also observing the peak and confirmed that they were among the first to arrive.
“Yun Tianmo, where is the Mystical Beast?” Ouyang Zixin had completely forgotten about the awkwardness between her and Yun Tianmo and looked at him with anticipation.
“Wait,” Yun Tianmo replied with a single word. Seeing that Ouyang Zixin was still not giving up, he helplessly continued, “The Mystical Beasts on Lingchi Peak cultivate by absorbing the essence of the moon; they only come out at night.”
“Ah?” Ouyang Zixin's tone was filled with disappointment as she pouted and said, “Does that mean we have to wait a long time?”
“Miss Ouyang is waiting for This Prince?” At this moment, Nangong Tuo had also reached the summit. Hearing Ouyang Zixin's words, he smiled self-importantly and said, “How could This Prince let you wait long? Here I am!”
The moment Ouyang Zixin heard Nangong Tuo's voice, she froze. “What’s going on? Didn’t they say we shouldn’t talk about ghosts at night?”
Yun Tianmo stood close to her and couldn’t help but smile slightly upon hearing her mumble, though no one noticed.
“Miss Ouyang, I…” Nangong Tuo confidently approached Ouyang Zixin, but before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by someone.
“Miss Ouyang, we’ve been looking for you.” The speaker was none other than Sito Rongyan, who had been closely following Nangong Tuo. Although she was slightly out of breath at that moment, she was eager to position herself between the two.
“Miss Situ, stop joking. Why did you look for me?” Ouyang Zixin rolled her eyes and said irritably, thinking to herself that she wished she would never have to see the two of them again.
“Haha, look at Miss Ouyang. After just a few days apart, you've found yourself a new protector. I really feel sorry for the Third Prince,” Sito Rongyan finally noticed Yun Tianmo standing silently to the side and was secretly astonished by the extraordinary man. She then added with a hint of jealousy, “It's a shame that the Third Prince cares so much for you, only to find out you are like this…”
“Like what? You’re not suggesting that I’m fickle and unfaithful, are you?” Ouyang Zixin could guess what she was about to say even with her eyes closed, so she decided to say it for her. She then coldly laughed and said, “Miss Situ, don’t you think you’re being a bit too nosy? Or have you already taken it upon yourself to be the Third Prince's Consort?”
“Oh please, if that were the case, you should be worrying about him instead of me. If you can manage him well and stop following me around, I might even thank you,” Ouyang Zixin said disdainfully as she glanced at Nangong Tuo and spread her hands innocently. “I haven’t seduced him; don’t wrongfully accuse a good person, Miss Situ.”
Nangong Tuo felt his face flush from Ouyang Zixin's words. On one hand, he was angry with Sito Rongyan; on the other hand, he felt he had no standing in Ouyang Zixin's eyes. Clenching his fists, he found himself momentarily speechless.
Sito Rongyan was taken aback by Ouyang Zixin's retort but soon chuckled lightly, looking at her with an expression of disappointment. “Miss Ouyang, your denial is quite clean. You are so shameless; if your parents knew…”
“Sito Rongyan, I’ve tolerated you long enough. It doesn’t mean I’ll let you speak recklessly about my parents; you aren’t worthy of mentioning them!” Ouyang Zixin’s previously casual tone turned serious in an instant, her eyes clearly warning. If Sito Rongyan dared to say another word about her parents, Ouyang Zixin promised that she would ensure Sito wouldn’t be able to speak for at least a month.
“Pfft.” Sito Rongyan suddenly laughed upon hearing this and foolishly continued, “What? Afraid they’ll find out their daughter is so shameless? That’s why I said they…”
“Slap!”
A loud slap interrupted Sito Rongyan's words, followed by a scream—“Ouyang Zixin, you demoness! How dare you hit me!”
“Hmph, what’s wrong with hitting you?” Ouyang Zixin brushed off her hands with a disgusted expression on her face. “I’d rather not get my hands dirty.”
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