Chapter 45: Mysterious Beast
Su Muyao’s expression flickered. “The Xie Clan?”
“Are they a prominent noble family?”
Her predecessor had been arrogant and conceited, thinking highly of herself while being willful and domineering, looking down on everyone else. She had only been knowledgeable about the nobility in the Beast Imperial City and knew nothing about the powers elsewhere. Consequently, Su Muyao couldn’t find any useful information in her memories after transmigrating. She knew nothing about the surname Xie.
Wen Nanxi explained softly, “The Xie Clan is a prestigious aristocratic family with a thousand years of history.”
“The Xie Clan stands at the very top of the noble families.”
“However, since most of the Xie Clan’s influence is in the northern regions, they are known as the Frost Prefecture Xie Clan.”
“It is said that the current heir, the Young Master of the Xie Clan, moved to a separate estate to recuperate due to ill health when he was young. Since then, he has rarely appeared in public, and the Xie Clan has almost gone into semi-seclusion.”
“There are also rumors that the Xie Young Master passed away long ago.”
“But those are just rumors.”
Su Muyao’s expression shifted. “Then is the Master Xie who came today the Young Master of the Xie family?”
Wen Nanxi shook his head. “I don’t know. The Xie Clan has sealed off all information. No one can probe the background of the Xie Young Master; even his name is unknown to outsiders.”
Su Muyao fell into thought. If Master Xie truly was the Young Master of the Xie family, that would be incredible. Su Muyao dared not harbor any thoughts about him.
“I understand. Thank you for telling me this.”
“If that’s truly the case, then for Master Xie, these crystal coins are nothing, and they are certainly not something I can touch.” Perhaps such a large sum of crystal coins was merely a drop in the bucket for Master Xie. Or maybe he wasn’t the Xie Clan’s Young Master, but the surname Xie itself signified something extraordinary. She wouldn’t dwell on it further.
By mid-afternoon, Hua Linye and Xiao Jihan returned. Wen Nanxi and Su Muyao didn’t mention the events of noon. Su Muyao felt there was no need to explain these things to them. After all, Hua Linye and Xiao Jihan would be leaving in three months. As for Mei Qingchen, he was even more of a fringe character.
After breakfast the next day, Su Muyao went with Hua Linye to the medicinal herb valley to gather herbs. She needed to make more medicine sachets, so she required a lot of herbs.
On the third day, it was Xiao Jihan’s turn to guard Su Muyao. Su Muyao thought for a moment and asked Xiao Jihan to take her into the forest for a look around.
Hearing Su Muyao’s request, Xiao Jihan was stunned. “Wife Master, you want to go into the forest?”
Xiao Jihan assumed Su Muyao didn’t trust him and therefore didn’t dare let him accompany her alone into the forest. Two days ago, when it was his turn, she hadn’t gone out. He thought it would be the same this time.
Su Muyao nodded. “Yes, let’s look around the forest. Maybe we’ll find something.” The trade market would open in a few days, and she wanted to prepare in advance to earn more crystal coins.
Seeing the strange look on Xiao Jihan’s face, Su Muyao asked, “What’s wrong? You don’t want to take me to the forest?”
Xiao Jihan quickly explained, “No, it’s just that I thought Wife Master might not feel at ease with me taking you into the forest!” As he spoke, Xiao Jihan lowered his head slightly, his voice becoming very soft.
Su Muyao smiled and said, “Last time Mei Qingchen wanted to kill me, you stopped him. I think I should trust you.”
“You will protect me well, right?” Su Muyao blinked her clear eyes at Xiao Jihan.
She hadn’t paid close attention to Xiao Jihan before. Perhaps because on the day she first transmigrated, Xiao Jihan’s icy demeanor had made her uncomfortable. But over these few days, she discovered that Xiao Jihan wasn’t actually how she had imagined.
He seemed cold, but in reality, his temperament was extraordinary and untainted by dust. His every move showed good breeding and bearing. He came from a noble background and was a man of his word. When it was time to protect her, he did so with all his might. That was enough. She didn’t ask for more.
Meeting Su Muyao’s clear, water-like eyes, Xiao Jihan felt a soft sweetness. His heart stirred slightly, and his frosty brows softened.
Xiao Jihan said seriously, “Yes, I will protect you well and won’t let anyone harm you.”
Su Muyao’s smile deepened. “Mn, that’s enough.” Actually, she only needed their protection temporarily.
“Then let’s go!”
“Okay!”
Xiao Jihan transformed directly into his beast form, a majestic black wolf beast. Once in his beast form, a凛冽 (lǐn liè) – biting cold/stern aura surged forth. His presence was imposing.
His body was sleek and elongated, his limbs filled with power and explosive potential, his claws sharp as blades. Like a black wolf king, he possessed an unquestionable dominance that commanded awe from all living things.
His black fur shone like satin under the sunlight. It was so pure, seemingly imbued with the power of the night—elegant and mysterious. And his beast form was tall, visually estimating nearly two meters in height.
Su Muyao had to look up at him. At this moment, looking into his beautiful eyes, Su Muyao couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. His beast form was also so good-looking! It just carried a gloomy, cold temperament.
Looking at the petite Su Muyao in front of him, Xiao Jihan slowly crouched down, bending his limbs to the ground so she could climb up. Watching Xiao Jihan’s movements, Su Muyao’s expression moved. She hadn’t expected him to be so thoughtful.
Su Muyao climbed onto him easily. She felt the texture of his fur was also very nice. And he carried a faint, refreshing scent of pine wood. Clean, pleasant, and gladdening to the heart.
When Xiao Jihan stood up, his movements were slow, as if afraid of startling her. As he carried Su Muyao into the forest, he didn’t move as fast as Wen Nanxi or Hua Linye. Instead, he slowed down, seemingly taking extra care for her feelings.
Su Muyao felt that walking through the forest like this was quite nice; wandering around, she could see more of her surroundings.
Suddenly, Su Muyao seemed to spot something. Her expression shifted, and she said, “Xiao Jihan, over there, those are sunflowers!”
Su Muyao hadn’t expected to see sunflowers. Now she could roast sunflower seeds to eat. When she had nothing to do, she could snack on sunflower seeds. If there was a large patch of them, she could even sell them at the market.
Xiao Jihan looked at the sunflower in the distance. Although he didn’t understand why his Wife Master was a bit excited, he walked over. Compared to Su Muyao’s excitement, Xiao Jihan was unhurried.
Upon getting closer, Su Muyao discovered a large patch of sunflowers. She was thrilled inside.
“I’ll get down first!”
“Okay!”
Xiao Jihan crouched down, bending his limbs to let Su Muyao off.
After getting down, Su Muyao began harvesting the sunflowers. At the trade market, she could sell roasted sunflower seeds. She harvested them and stored them in her space. Xiao Jihan stepped forward to help silently.
When they were almost done harvesting, Su Muyao suddenly heard a cool, pleasant, yet weak voice. It sounded like an injured beast. She also smelled the scent of blood.
Su Muyao looked in the direction of the sound. Not far away, she saw a beautiful beast, entirely snow-white, lying on the ground with an injured, bleeding leg.
His beautiful, exquisite eyes looked toward her, his gaze breathtaking.
“What a beautiful beast!”
She couldn’t tell what kind of beast he was, but it was the first time she had seen one so beautiful. Seeing him injured, her heart softened along with him.
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