Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 178: Visiting (4)_1

Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Visiting (4)_1

Mo Yan shivered slightly under his icy gaze, and turned to Xiao Eleven in confusion, "Is it your master who is in a bad mood, or did I say something wrong?"

Xiao Eleven was also perplexed and gave Mo Yan an almost imperceptible shake of his head.

Xiao Ruiyuan’s gaze remained on Mo Yan from beginning to end; he did not miss her slight movement. For some inexplicable reason, his heart felt somewhat congested—he disliked that she would rather ask an irrelevant person than speak to him. For a moment, he found Xiao Eleven exceptionally annoying, and his icy eyes shot towards him, "You, get out!"

The innocent Xiao Eleven, caught in the crossfire, was befuddled. Even after stepping outside the courtyard, he still had no idea why his master had changed his face so suddenly—it seemed his mood had been fine when they first arrived!

Now only Mo Yan and Xiao Ruiyuan were left in the room, staring each other down. Locked under that icy scrutiny, Mo Yan felt extremely stifled and wished she could follow Xiao Eleven out immediately.

Ah, if only Zhenzhen and the others were here, it would’ve been better. Why did they have to go to Mu’s Shop with Lizhong today of all days? The only two remaining at home—Lixiu—didn’t want to see male guests and stayed in her room with the door closed.

This standoff couldn’t go on forever. Mo Yan sighed miserably and, steeling herself against his oppressive stare, began to make awkward conversation, "Sir Xiao, have your injuries fully healed?"

Was she showing concern for him? Xiao Ruiyuan’s expression softened and he uttered one word, "Yes."

"Sir Xiao, are you taking a rest today?"

"Yes."

"Would Sir Xiao like some tea?"

"Yes."

"How does Sir Xiao find this tea?"

"Not bad."

"..."

Facing such a man, Mo Yan’s inner world was almost collapsing. She really couldn’t think of anything else to say—she couldn’t possibly ask "Sir Xiao, what did you eat for breakfast this morning," could she? Wouldn’t that be even weirder?

Perhaps sensing that the conversation was too awkward, Xiao Ruiyuan took the initiative and asked, "Is Little Flower not here?" He owed his rescue that time to it as well.

Mo Yan’s eyes brightened, finally finding a topic they could talk about, "Would Sir Xiao like to see it? Little Flower has been staying in Liu Yang Village lately and probably went into the mountains now."

Xiao Ruiyuan’s expression changed, recalling Doctor Gui’s suggestion that night. "Does it go into the mountains every day? Aren’t you worried that the wild beasts might hurt it?"

"How could I not worry? But I can’t keep it locked up either. Luckily, it has companions looking out for it in the mountains. As long as it doesn’t wander off foolishly, it should be all right," said Mo Yan cheerfully, oblivious to his strange reaction.

Companions? Xiao Ruiyuan pondered for a moment, "Its companion, is it also a wolf? Have you seen it?"

"Yes, it is a wolf. The time Little Flower found you at the bottom of the cliff, its companion was there too. If it hadn’t been watching over you, you might have been dragged away by wild beasts before I arrived." Speaking of Dabai, Mo Yan’s expression became even more tender.

Although that area was Dabai’s territory, its pack lived there as well. If it hadn’t been for Dabai, Xiao Ruiyuan could have indeed been carried off by other wolves.

"Indeed!"

While Xiao Ruiyuan managed to keep his face impassive, his mind was filled with astonishment. He knew Little Flower was not like ordinary wolves—it was not only intelligent but also quite attuned to human emotions. However, he had never imagined its companion would be the same.

And this woman before him surprised him even more. Not only had she managed to make Little Flower rely on her, but she might also have a harmonious relationship with another wild and grown wolf—how did she do it?

Although he felt that asking her to enlist Little Flower and its companion’s help was the best way to find Red Python, Xiao Ruiyuan didn’t want to resort to that. Yet he couldn’t deny that the idea tempted him.

With a shift of thought, Xiao Ruiyuan said, "Miss Mo, Sir Xiao has an impertinent request to make. If it causes you any inconvenience, feel free to refuse."

His expression was extremely serious, clearly not wishing to trouble Mo Yan.

Mo Yan paused, then replied with a smile, "Please speak, Sir Xiao. If I can be of help, I will do my best."

Having more friends meant having more paths to choose from. Although this man before her was fraught with troubles, and being too close to him could bring nuisance to her own household, she remembered his kindness during their escape, and he had never considered the possible troubles. Later, she had saved him twice, and his presence had accelerated the advancement of "Space." In truth, her family owed him more if anything.

Seeing that she did not decline, a wave of warmth spread through Xiao Ruiyuan. He explained his urgent need to find Red Python’s Gallbladder to save someone. After finishing, he solemnly said to Mo Yan, "Sir Xiao only wishes to follow Little Flower into the mountains to seek out Red Python’s whereabouts. Once it’s found, we will ensure Little Flower’s safety first and prevent any harm."

After listening, Mo Yan frowned slightly. The Red Python was clearly a creature that had turned into a spirit after a century. It must be a dominant force on Yuhua Mountain just like Dabai, and to locate it would mean venturing deep into its territory. If discovered, wouldn’t Little Flower be in grave danger? Although this man had greater combat strength than Little Flower and would accompany it, she still couldn’t set her mind at ease.

Moreover, she was not Little Flower’s actual owner; so if she rashly agreed and Little Flower were to get hurt, she couldn’t explain herself to Yan Junyu. Actually, Xiao Ruiyuan should be seeking the consent from Little Flower’s true owner, Yan Junyu.

With this thought, Mo Yan said, "Sir Xiao, you know this matter is dangerous, and I am not Little Flower’s true owner. I cannot make this decision on its behalf. You are acquainted with Little Flower’s owner, so you should directly speak to him. If he agrees and Little Flower is willing, then there would be no problem."

Xiao Ruiyuan silently exhaled in relief, "There won’t be any issues with its owner."

Far from having issues, Yan Junyu simply had no way to control Little Flower.

Hearing his words, Mo Yan assumed he had already consulted with Yan Junyu, "In that case, tomorrow morning, Sir Xiao, come with me to Liu Yang Village. If Little Flower is willing, you can follow it into the mountain any time."

"Thank you, Miss Mo," Xiao Ruiyuan readily agreed.

Mo Yan smiled politely. If Little Flower was willing, she would necessarily follow as well—she simply could not be at ease otherwise...

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