Chapter 303: Don't Run Around, Got It?

Nan Qinghuan really didn't know how to persuade him, so she stepped forward and stood beside him, "Senior brother, this place isn't yours, go back. Aren't you waiting for the full moon on the fifteenth? It's only a few days away. If you can truly return, then return. This ancient place is unsafe, threats are everywhere. I thank you for seeking me, but I'm sorry I can't go with you."

Hearing this, Li Xiang let out a deep sigh, and both calmed down, "Qinghuan, the people here are barbaric, your man is a wild man, you two were never a good match."

"There is no truly perfect partner in this world; they must adjust and change each other. I believe he can become a better, more civilized person. Senior brother, don't prejudice Ying. Though he is the Clan Leader, he never kills indiscriminately."

Li Xiang knew everything he said was pointless, so he said nothing more.

"Alright, look at you, arguing with me over Ying, it's not worth it. Let's stop arguing. If you don't go back, fine. I brought you something. Though that wild man treats you well, a wild man is still a wild man; who knows when he'll go mad. Take this!"

Li Xiang actually handed her a Dagger—one Nan Qinghuan had originally refused—but he insisted on stuffing it into her hand, "Take it; you'll need it someday."

Nan Qinghuan sighed helplessly, "Senior brother, I don't need to guard against him; he won't hurt me."

Holding the Dagger was of no use to her.

Yes, she recalled every time they quarreled, even once when she tried to run away and he caught her, he never raised a finger. In the past Ying would hit other women, but now that she says he mustn't hit women, he no longer does.

He has changed many, many of his foul temperaments.

Li Xiang, seeing her trust Ying so much, gave a bitter smile, "If you don't guard against him, still take it; your father asked me to bring it."

Hearing that, Nan Qinghuan's nose twitched with sourness—Father… "Is he okay?"

Li Xiang gave a bitter smile, "You still care about whether the teacher is well; I'm leaving."

Li Xiang deliberately hurt her like this, making her feel very upset; if she could truly return, she would bring Ying along.

Let father see his future son‑in‑law.

After Li Xiang left, daylight broke.

Nan Qinghuan clutched the Dagger with a heavy heart; it was a carved Dagger her father had bought for her. Though she is a girl, she has dreamed of being a heroine since childhood and is fascinated by weapons, so her father, while traveling in Xi'an, bought it for her to play with.

Thinking of her father made her feel very sad.

If there were truly a chance, she would take Ying with her.

"Goddess, what is this?"

Behind them, Ashu heard all their words, though he didn't understand what they were saying, he was still very interested in the thing Li Xiang gave Nan Qinghuan.

The item was small and looked very nice.

Nan Qinghuan quickly put it away, "It's a knife, Ashu. Let's hurry back; if Ying discovers it, it won't be good."

"Knife?"

Ashu thought it would be fine; Ying wouldn't know, but before he could finish, a group arrived nearby, led by Ying, who was calmly sitting on Xiao Guai and slowly approaching them.

He was as calm as if taking a stroll.

Ashu felt uneasy seeing this, "Bad, Ying is here."

Nan Qinghuan, seeing him arrive, took a deep breath, sheathed the knife calmly, and said, "Ashu, don't rush."

"Qinghuan"

Ying, upon seeing her, leapt down from Xiao Guai's back, rushed toward her, and held her tightly.

He held her in that embrace so tightly, as if she were his whole world, making Nan Qinghuan feel he truly lacked love, and this wild man was also very insecure.

Since senior brother appeared, he has become even more insecure, always feeling he is unworthy of himself.

"Ying, I'm fine."

Dashan, seeing Ying so frightened, wanted to mock him, "Ying, look at you all nervous. Isn't Oumu here?"

Dashan was truly speechless about Ying; when he woke up and found Nan Qinghuan missing, he searched everywhere, got very anxious at not finding her, so he went out with Xiao Guai to look for her.

He didn't expect them to be here.

Nan Qinghuan quickly patted his shoulder, "I'm fine. I got up early and came with Ashu to patrol our territory, and also to see how the Road building is going, right Ashu?"

She was a first‑rate liar; she couldn't let Ying know she had seen Li Xiang.

The man was still a bit petty; he feared senior brother would take her away, so she dared not provoke him.

Ashu naturally helped her hide it from Ying, "Yes, the leader said he couldn't sleep and wanted to check on the Road building, so I brought her out."

Ying actually believed that, "Nonsense, Qinghuan, you have a child; you must rest more and not run around, understand?"

Ying's words, though affectionate, were also a warning.

Nan Qinghuan could only nod and go along with him; although the man had changed a lot, his domineering temper remained.

"Hmm, I'm not running around; I'm within my own clan. So, why did you come early this morning just to find me?"

Ying, seeing she was fine, finally relaxed, "Hmm, I came to find you. In two days we'll go to the Bolan Festival; you should prepare."

"Prepare? I have nothing to prepare, Ying. Where is that place?"

She had heard about the Bolan Festival for so long but seemed not to know where it was.

Of course she had never been there.

Ying didn't want to say much, "When you go, you'll know. Alright, let's go back."

Today's Ying seemed off, but Nan Qinghuan didn't press further. Ying helped Nan Qinghuan onto Xiao Guai's back, "You go back first; I'll check how the clan's Road building is going?"

Nan Qinghuan didn't think much and nodded, "Alright, come back early; A Mu and I will have a meal ready for you."

"Alright."

After Nan Qinghuan left, Ying stared at the silent Ashu, his expression changing instantly.

He smiled warmly at Nan Qinghuan, but was cold to everyone else.

"Ashu, tell me the truth: what exactly is Qinghuan doing here?"

Indeed, he's not stupid; Qinghuan couldn't possibly come here to patrol territory.

Hearing his questioning, Ashu's complexion wasn't good.

"Ying…"

How is Ying so clever, knowing everything? Ashu felt even more guilty.

Ying turned his head, gave him a sharp glance, his eyes icy, "Ashu, even if you don't say it, I know—did she meet that person?"