Chapter 35: His Hidden Identity

Su Mo glanced again silently at Fei Yan's expression.

【What's going on? He was just blushing, now he looks like "no strangers allowed"?】

【The villain's mind is indeed ever‑changing and hard to guess! Only a fool would pick a villain as a Beast Husband.】

Fei Yan's hand hanging at his side tightened again, and he still preferred the Wife Master when she was drunk, at least she wouldn't make him feel so cramped.

He took a deep breath, quickly steadied his emotions, went to the bedside and handed over the dress he had bought yesterday.

"Your clothes are dirty; change them before we go out to eat."

"Thank you."

Fei Yan stepped out on his own and closed the door.

When Su Mo emerged wearing the light‑green dress, he stood at the doorway with his hands clasped behind his back, lost in thought.

Hearing the movement, Fei Yan turned, casually took the dress she was holding, and said, "Let's go."

Leaving Baihe Pavilion, Su Mo couldn't help but glance back at the doorway behind her.

She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she felt as if someone were watching her.

Could the Original Protagonist still have any enemies?

Su Mo shook her head; it was unlikely, after all in the original story she was just cannon fodder, appearing in only five episodes and never part of the main plot.

Moreover, judging by the current storyline, it's unlikely to be Fei Yan's enemy, since they haven't turned dark yet.

She has no connection with the heroine at all, so she must be overthinking.

Inside Baihua Pavilion, a beastman half‑concealed behind the gate stared with jet‑black pupils that glowed coldly, fixed on the frail silhouette ahead. The lingering scar on his face made his gaze even more ominous.

The beastman attendant at his side bowed his head and said respectfully, "Gate Master, everything is ready."

The man raised an eyebrow slightly, his face grim, and said, "Alright, proceed as planned."

Fei Yan took her to a small restaurant on the next street.

A young servant with a beastman look greeted them warmly, "What would you two like to eat? Take a seat and relax."

In the morning Su Mo still preferred light food; although it was no longer early, it was still the first meal.

So she ordered a bowl of something like a mixed‑grain porridge, plus a stack of side dishes.

Fei Yan added a piece of flatbread to her order.

After finishing the meal and paying, the two left the place.

Fei Yan asked Su Mo, "Shall we go back, or keep browsing?"

Su Mo squinted and smiled, "Let's keep browsing on the way back!"

Fei Yan nodded and led her to another street.

This street wasn't as bustling as yesterday's, but there were still many people.

Along both sides of the road, many beastmen, or females, were selling goods.

There weren't many items, but they looked rarer than those on yesterday's street.

Some herbs were hard to find on the market, and some game as well.

Transactions were either for coins or by equal exchange.

However, the prices were two to three times higher than Su Mo expected.

Fei Yan saw Su Mo's puzzled look and explained, "This is the Black Market; goods traded here are generally scarce and hard to obtain, so prices are higher. Sellers wait for buyers, and buyers wait for sellers."

Su Mo nodded, indicating she understood.

So the price is set by market conditions.

In the Black Market, she saw a hairpin similar to the one Yue Ying had placed in her hair.

However, the head design and the embedded gems differed slightly from his.

Someone nearby asked the price, and Su Mo listened with one ear,

then instinctively widened her eyes.

【That fox hairpin is pretty pricey. He's a good‑for‑nothing stinky fox, yet he really splurges~】

【Wait, he also seems to have a hidden identity. What was it again?】

Su Mo couldn't recall at the moment; she had watched that night too quickly, and some information had flashed by.

Suddenly, someone walked up to Fei Yan and greeted, "Is the High Priest out shopping today?"

Fei Yan smiled, and the person continued, "Why haven't we seen Lord Moonshadow lately? I just got two good items and want to ask him to handle them for me!"

"He should come over in a couple of days," Scarlet Face said with a smile, exchanging a few words.

Then, meeting Su Mo's curious gaze, he explained, "Yue Ying is in charge of managing the nearby Black Market."

Su Mo was startled, then nodded in understanding.

【The Black Market is also where Mo Xiao and a few other villains operate, a crucial source for later useful clues. The heroine later greatly fears this line.】

After finishing at the Black Market, Fei Yan bought some snacks, and the two hurried toward the village.

On the way back, Su Mo wanted to stroll and admire the scenery, and Fei Yan followed her.

Passing a small grove, she discovered some herbs inside.

She crouched to dig a bit, and Fei Yan helped.

When Su Mo had dug enough and was about to stand, suddenly another person appeared before her!

A man wielding a long knife, masked, stood before her, and the blade suddenly slashed toward her head!

Su Mo's eyes widened instantly, a flash of terror in them.

No way, someone actually wants to kill her?!

"Wife Master!"

Fei Yan shouted anxiously, "Wife Master!", but at that moment he was also entangled, unable to break free.

At the critical moment, Su Mo reached into her waist and pulled out a silver needle, which she thrust into that person's left eye!

Then a "dong" sound rang out, and the opponent fell to the ground in response.

She couldn't help but sigh in relief; fortunately, before leaving yesterday, she had taken some self‑defense weapons from the system.

Fei Yan, seeing that she had dealt with the man in front of her, let out a sigh of relief.

Frowning, he said to her, "You go first; I'll come find you in a moment!"

"Alright!"

Su Mo watched his fierce technique and thought he shouldn't need her help.

With her three‑legged cat skill, she couldn't be of much help, so she decided to… make a quick escape!

After running a few steps, Su Mo turned back and called, "Fei Yan!"

Then she pulled a pouch from her waist and tossed it, saying, "Quick strike, quick finish!"

After throwing the item, she sprinted outward.

Fei Yan leapt to catch it, felt the contents of the pouch, and immediately understood.

The leading man in black, a masked figure, tried to break free and chase Su Mo, but Fei Yan blocked his path with a single slash.

Their techniques were evenly matched, and for a moment it was impossible to tell who would win.

Fei Yan worried about Su Mo's safety, because at that moment he couldn't be sure whether other dangers lay ahead.

He had to deal with the opponent quickly before he could go find her.

Fei Yan took out the powder from the pouch and, the moment he scattered it, held his breath and steadied his Qi.

Soon, the opponents across fell one after another.

The leading masked Beastmen also staggered, and Fei Yan raised his blade to thrust forward.

That person staggered backward and then fled the scene swiftly.

Fei Yan dealt with the few on the ground, but ultimately decided not to pursue.

He transformed and quickly went after the Su Mo ahead.

Su Mo ran out of breath, squatting on the spot to rest.

When she lifted her gaze, she saw another person standing before her.

Fei Yan grabbed her from the ground and asked anxiously, "Are you okay?"

Su Mo shook her head, panting, and asked, "All… taken care of?"

Fei Yan frowned, "One got away."

"Hm?"

Su Mo, puzzled, asked, "Who exactly was the opponent?"

【They actually evaded my Super Love Potion; looks like a formidable character!】

Fei Yan frowned; he actually sensed it as well.

The opponent was wounded yet could still match him, suggesting their level is above his.

If it weren't for the Wife Master's Confusing Drug, he would probably have tangled with them longer.

"Let's go back first and discuss later."

Fei Yan transformed, hoisted Su Mo onto his back, and then flew out of this realm.