Chapter 41: with translation of chapter title

Soon, the guard found Long Yan.

At that time, Long Yan was taking Su Mo on a tour of their tribe's hot spring pool, while two Dragon Cubs beside them enthusiastically invited her to soak after dinner.

Su Mo looked at the hot spring pool, her face full of anticipation.

The guard reported the outside situation to Long Yan, who looked at Su Mo with puzzlement.

Su Mo frowned, a silent thought rising inside her: "Didn't I leave a note for those three?!"

Could it be that they didn't see it?

That can't be; if they didn't see it, how did they find this place?!

Long Yan pondered for a few seconds and said, "Invite the person in first."

The guard nodded and hurried to fetch the person.

Su Mo thought for a moment and said, "Wait, I'll go over together."

Long Yan and the two Dragon Cubs, seeing this, also went over together.

【I have no idea what medicine those gourds are selling, but since they came looking for me, I'll go meet them and send them away.】

【Don't even think about disturbing this lady's evening soak; I'm in the mood to admire some abs!】

As they approached, Su Mo's inner thoughts were heard clearly by the people at the door.

"Wife Master," Fei Yan called out first.

The three immediately sized up Su Mo, and upon seeing she was fine, they all silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Mo walked toward them, frowned, and asked, "Why did you come?"

Fei Yan explained, "Our home is in ruins; we worry about Wife Master, so we followed your aura all the way here."

Su Mo smiled, "I'm fine. Didn't I leave you a note? I'm just out for two days of fun; no need to be so tense."

Yue Ying waved his fan, shamelessly declaring, "We didn't see any note, only a mess."

Su Mo squinted, "Now then, since you've confirmed I'm safe, perhaps we should first…"

Yue Ying let out a light laugh and interrupted, "I've long heard the Dragon Tribe is a feng shui treasure, great for nurturing people. Minor General governs wisely, and the tribe's affairs are orderly. I wonder if today we're fortunate enough to go in for a tour."

Su Mo suddenly widened her eyes 【What does Dead Fox mean?! Is he trying to linger again?! No, no! We must not let them stay.】

Long Yan hadn't spoken yet when Su Mo narrowed her pretty eyes and said, "Aren't you all quite busy? Perhaps another time then."

Yue Ying waved his fan, speaking softly, "Whatever Wife Master says, since you're here, we'll naturally stay with you; even the biggest affairs are nothing compared to you~"

Then, feigning jealousy, he asked, "Or perhaps Wife Master fears we're spoiling your good time here?"

After speaking, he shifted his gaze to Long Yan, "Of course, if Minor General truly doesn't welcome us, we won't force you to stay. After all, caring for Minor General those days was voluntary, and we wouldn't expect Reciprocal Kindness."

Hearing that, Long Yan was startled; indeed, the Dragon Cubs had told him that these three had also helped Su Mo look after him for some time.

He laughed awkwardly, "How so? Please, come in!"

"Then thank you, Minor General."

Yue Ying waved his fan and entered first, with Mo Xiao and Fei Yan following.

Su Mo clenched her teeth silently.

【What on earth are these three Wen Shen trying to do? They're insane…】

Yue Ying slowed his pace, stayed beside Su Mo, then leaned to her ear and said.

"We traveled thousands of miles to chase after you, Wife Lord (Honorable), so you needn't be overly moved; in the future, just think of our kindness often…"

Su Mo: "…"

【Heavens, please strike down a lightning bolt quickly and stun this trouble‑making stinky Fox!!!】

【Could it be that I owed him in a past life, which is why he keeps opposing me?!】

Yue Ying waved his fan, smiling with pure delight.

Who cares about those petty past‑life grievances? In this life, she is his Wife Lord (Honorable).

Fei Yan and Mo Xiao followed calmly behind, and sometimes they even liked Yue Ying's brazen attitude.

Otherwise, we truly wouldn't have gotten in today.

Long Yan led the group inside, ordered tea to be served, then sent someone to inform the Military Advisor and prepare extra dinner.

The Military Advisor, upon receiving the news, was also startled.

He stroked his beard and asked, "You mean those several fiancés of Miss Su also came along?"

The Attendant nodded, "That's right."

The Military Advisor waved his hand, frowned, and looked at his subordinate, "We need to increase the number of patrols tonight."

Night fell.

The Dragon Tribe's bonfire banquet was nearly ready, and Long Yan led several guests to the venue.

Beastmen and females in the tribe sang and danced, with lively music drifting through.

Roasted lamb legs and suckling pig sizzled with oil, and fine wine and delicacies were laid out in a row.

The Military Advisor approached, humbly saying, "Time is short and we couldn't prepare fully; please, Miss Su and your several Beastmen fiancés do not disdain the offerings."

Su Mo smiled, "It's already great; we're the ones causing trouble for everyone."

"Miss Su, you're too kind, please sit."

Su Mo took her seat following the direction indicated by the Military Advisor's finger.

Fei Yan sat on her left, Mo Xiao on her right, and Yue Ying could only sit behind her.

Being pushed to the back, Yue Ying wore an indifferent expression; from there he could see Wife Master's every move more clearly.

The Military Advisor gave a brief thank‑you speech to Su Mo and her several fiancés.

After a round of applause, the banquet officially began.

Someone brought the portioned dishes to Su Mo and the others; Su Mo was not very interested in the food.

She took a bite of the fruit on the plate, her sparkling eyes fixed on the young beastman dancing ahead.

【There are plenty of handsome young guys in the Dragon Clan too~ Wow~ This dance is not inferior to Feiyun's!】

【Long Yan really is sensible! Knowing that watching this is good for my eyes~ Good dragon!】

【His waist movement is amazing—twisting feels even better than Mo Xiao shedding his skin! The scales flash so bright I'm almost blinded—just one look and you know his waist beats that stinky snake's by a mile! This trip was totally worth it!】

Mo Xiao, sitting beside her, gripped the rim of his bowl tightly.

Fei Yan smiled at the corners of his mouth, Yue Ying also wore a look of "I'm enjoying this show," and he deliberately wrote a few characters on Mo Xiao's back: "Can you or can't you?"

The teased Mo Xiao gritted his teeth and took a big gulp of wine, not knowing whether jealousy or the alcohol was stronger right now.

Basically, I just really want her to take a good look at me.

The more he thought, the more upset he got; suddenly he conjured a snake tail that swiftly wrapped around Su Mo's ankle.

Su Mo was watching intently when she felt a chill rise from below, startling her into widening her eyes.

All you do is stare at these pointless things—can't you spare him a glance?

Mo Xiao reached out and caught her hand resting on the table, leaning in to whisper: "Wife Master, does it look good?"

Su Mo stiffened the corner of her mouth and whispered: "Could you… please put your snake tail away first?"

The next second the snake tail coiled around her slender waist, and Mo Xiao gave a hard pull, dragging her into his arms.

Then he reached out and held her firmly; Su Mo lifted her gaze to meet the man's deep eyes.

Before she could speak, Mo Xiao leaned in, his unfathomable eyes locked on hers, and he asked in a hoarse voice: "How about, Wife Master, you try my waist tonight?"

Su Mo's eyes widened in shock【This crazy snake, what nonsense is he spouting?!】

She stammered: "You… you're drunk?!"

The next second her ankle was entangled by a fluffy tail.

Yue Ying gave a hard yank, pulling Su Mo out of Mo Xiao's embrace and setting her back on the stool.

Then he leaned close to her ear from behind, chuckling low: "The stinky snake's waist won't do—try mine~"

Su Mo: "!!!"

【No way, are foxes and stinky snakes this easy to get drunk?! Could it be that I teased Fei Yan like this last time? Oh heavens~ The scene is too beautiful, I dare not imagine~】

Su Mo glanced guiltily toward Fei Yan's direction, not knowing whether it was the fire's effect or the alcohol, but he seemed a bit flushed.

Su Mo turned her gaze and saw Long Yan and the two dragon cubs across from her staring intently in her direction.

Su Mo narrowed her eyes and put on a standard smile.

She totally didn't notice behind her, the snake tail and fox tail were locked in a fierce strangulation……

Until Fei Yan glared at them did they finally react.

Yue Ying followed Su Mo's line of sight, gritting his teeth, thinking: They're fighting bloody heads here, while she's fine and exchanging flirtatious glances with someone else?!

This dragon is really an eyesore!!!