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"I know," Ouyang Zixin said casually.
Unlike Ning Zhiyuan, who looked as if he were facing a great enemy, Ouyang Zixin seemed completely unconcerned about someone stalking her.
"Young Master, we know too," Liu Ying and Liu Lu also looked at Ning Zhiyuan, not understanding why he was so tense.
"What? You all know?" Now it was Ning Zhiyuan who was surprised. He had thought that these three girls were unaware of being followed, but it turned out they had known all along.
"In fact, I have another companion named Nameless, but you can't sense his presence." Seeing Ning Zhiyuan genuinely concerned for her safety, Ouyang Zixin decided to tell him about Nameless.
It turned out that as soon as they entered Lingchi Peak, Nameless had already informed her that someone was following them. At that time, Ouyang Zixin had worried for a while, fearing that the person following her might take action and harm her. However, later Nameless mentioned that the person seemed to have no malicious intent, which eased Ouyang Zixin's worries somewhat.
"I can probably guess whose person that is," Ouyang Zixin confirmed this only in the past few days. Since arriving at Lingchi Peak, the ice mountain had mysteriously disappeared, and that person had only appeared during this time.
"Is it him?" Ning Zhiyuan frowned, surprised that Yun Tianmo would secretly send someone to follow Ouyang Zixin. What did he mean by this? Surveillance? Or protection?
Ouyang Zixin nodded and said she had only recently confirmed it was his people. Therefore, she didn't pay much attention to the one following her; after all, he wouldn't harm her and could serve as an extra bodyguard.
—Master.
As they spoke, Nameless returned from ahead.
"How is it?"
—There had been a fierce battle ahead, but now it was deserted. There were bloodstains everywhere.
"Do you know if it was people or a Mystical Beast?" Ouyang Zixin had been troubled by the absence of Baike; the words "Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan" felt like a thorn in her throat.
—Nameless believed it started with a battle between people and Mystical Beasts, followed by a conflict among people.
"So complicated?" What exactly happened ahead? It wasn't impossible for there to be murder and smuggling during the capture of a Mystical Beast; it just raised the question of who else wanted to play the role of a hidden observer like her.
"Did you see any corpses?"
—Yes. The White Bear Beast is dead.
Damn. I was a step too late.
Ouyang Zixin cursed inwardly and shook her head, causing her high ponytail to sway. "Take a detour."
"Miss, aren't you going to take a look?" Liu Lvy recalled how they observed the fighting scene during training camp. It was also a form of learning, and with such a strong smell of blood, the scene must be quite something.
"What’s there to see? The White Bear Beast is dead. Its gallbladder has definitely been taken by someone." Ouyang Zixin had no interest in the "crime scene." Besides, if others went there and saw her, they might think she was the one who took it. It would only bring unnecessary trouble.
"Understood." Liu Ying and Liu Lu obediently replied, no longer mentioning the idea of checking it out.
——Master, someone is coming this way.
Ouyang Zixin slightly closed her eyes, sensing the surroundings, and a smile crept onto her lips. "What a coincidence."
The newcomer was none other than Baike, the Legitimate Daughter of the Bai Clan, whom Ouyang Zixin had been thinking about.
In the night, Baike wore a black Night Cloak. Unlike her delicate appearance seen during the day, her long eyebrows and bright eyes shone with vitality. Without any makeup, her skin appeared flawless. After running quite a distance, her small face was flushed with a healthy glow. Her curvy figure was tightly wrapped in the Night Cloak; if it weren't for the outer cloak she wore, the movement of her bosom while running would have caused many men to nosebleed.
Raising an eyebrow, Ouyang Zixin stood quietly in place until Baike approached before cheerfully saying, "Miss Bai, what a coincidence."
Although Baike had run quite a distance, she managed to catch her breath when she stopped, indicating her high cultivation level. Looking at Ouyang Zixin, who also wore no makeup, Baike smiled warmly. "Miss Ouyang, I didn't expect to see you again so soon."
Watching Baike's delicate hand lift to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, Ouyang Zixin sighed inwardly—what a graceful act!
Even though Baike had not applied any makeup, several strands of dark hair fell over her forehead. Her jade neck was loosely tied up with a white jade hairpin securing it in place. With her head slightly lowered, she exuded an alluring charm.
Thinking about her own ponytail, Ouyang Zixin couldn't help but chuckle self-deprecatingly. "Could it be that Miss Bai is also here to hunt the White Bear Beast?"
"Oh? Could it be that Miss Ouyang is also here for its gallbladder?" Baike seemed momentarily surprised by the question but then smiled sweetly. "What a coincidence indeed."
Ouyang Zixin rolled her eyes inwardly, thinking that if it were really this coincidental, then something must be wrong.
Ning Zhiyuan observed Baike and recalled what Ouyang Zixin had once said about "lovers." He became intrigued; Zhao Feiyu and Sito Rongyan were definitely out of the question. Therefore, among those rumored to be Baike's lover, this beautiful woman right in front of him seemed most likely.
"And this young man is?" Baike could not have missed Ning Zhiyuan's interested gaze but couldn't recall if she knew him since he looked rather unkempt.
"Oh him? His name is A Three." Seeing Ning Zhiyuan's gaze filled with interest towards Baike, Ouyang Zixin devised a plan and said to Ning Zhiyuan: "Haven't you admired Miss Bai for a long time? Now that you've met her, why not introduce yourself?"
Ning Zhiyuan laughed heartily upon hearing this, casting a sidelong glance at Ouyang Zixin before awkwardly performing a bow that looked quite out of place.
Baike, being polite, returned the gesture but did not linger her gaze on Ning Zhiyuan; instead, she kept looking towards the direction behind Ouyang Zixin and the others.
"Miss Bai seems eager to chase after that White Bear Beast? Go ahead, we won't disturb you," Ouyang Zixin kindly stepped aside, secretly kicking Ning Zhiyuan while nodding towards Baike.
Ning Zhiyuan shook his head in confusion and then turned away from Ouyang Zixin, moving aside just like her.
Baike was indeed anxious and decided not to be polite any longer. She bid farewell and hurried off in pursuit.
"What are you doing?" After Baike had walked away, Ning Zhiyuan looked at the small hand twisting his arm with an innocent expression directed at Ouyang Zixin.
"Are you stupid? With such a beautiful woman, you should have said a few more words to get closer," Ouyang Zixin actually wanted to see if every man would be attracted to a beauty like Baike. Although she was scolding Ning Zhiyuan, she felt a bit pleased inside.
Ning Zhiyuan rubbed his twisted arm, shaking his head in fear. "Girl, don't put me in danger. The consort of the Ink King is not someone we can aspire to."
Seeing Ning Zhiyuan's frightened expression made Ouyang Zixin laugh uncontrollably.
Unfortunately, someone lurking in the shadows was not pleased. With a stiff expression, they thought about how to report this... (To be continued.)
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