Chapter 76: Quietly Writing Love Letters

When Mo Xiao and his companions returned to Xiao Shulin, they learned that Jiao Li, the Lord Jian Yi from the East Sea, had also arrived.

The three politely greeted the East Sea strategist, and Lord Jian Yi's meaning‑laden gaze swept over the three of them, then he gave a slight nod.

This was their second meeting with Lord Jiao Li; the previous encounter had been when he went on behalf of Ye Yuan His/Her Highness to the North Wing to discuss with them the issue of canceling the marriage with the Wife Master.

This time Jiao Li came because he was uneasy about Ye Yuan His/Her Highness; after all, in his view there is only one little His/Her Highness in the East Sea, and it wouldn't matter if the Highness's Wife Master changed—whoever the Highness chooses will become his Wife Master.

Before Mo Xiao and the other two returned, Ye Yuan had already briefed him on the current situation.

What surprised Jiao Li was that the Highness's fiancée had recently acquired some medical techniques, and not only that, she was even adept with poisons?

What exactly had she gone through to change so drastically?

Could it be that Su Mo, unable to bear the humiliation of a broken engagement, threw herself into hard study?

But can a person's learning ability truly become that powerful? So far, he has never heard of such a prodigy.

So this is why the little His/Her Highness, who has never understood love, suddenly became infatuated with that woman?

The few tribe members in the North Wing are also odd; clearly at the last meeting they were sitting at a table discussing how to have the Tribe Chief break off his marriage, yet now they all seem so concerned about that woman.

Jiao Li was riddled with doubts, but now was not the time to ponder them; everything would become clear once they rescued Su Mo.

Fei Yan drew the village's diagram, and the others examined it.

Lord Jian Yi furrowed his brow and asked, "Where did the High Priest obtain this map?"

Fei Yan replied, "It was obtained from the Wife Master, so it can't be wrong. The opponent must not be underestimated; we need to be fully prepared before acting."

Jiao Li frowned, "Wasn't she locked up? How can she communicate with you?"

Fei Yan glanced at the opposite Ye Yuan, and in a calm voice said, "Lord Jian Yi doesn't need to know that; in any case, this map is accurate."

Ye Yuan immediately responded, "Lord Jian Yi, rest assured, it will definitely be fine."

Yue Ying also reported on the earlier attempt to contact the Black Market liaison, saying, "The Wife Master's main medicinal herbs will be shown to me first, and then I can get in touch with the Wife Master."

Mo Xiao frowned and said, "As long as she knows, we will act from outside while cooperating with her inside."

This time we must capture that damned Jin Tong once and for all; anyone who dares to touch this fox is downright reckless!

In Mo Xiao's and Fei Yan's eyes, a murderous intent involuntarily flashed.

The Lord Jian Yi standing nearby furrowed his brow slightly, unable to believe that these people were the same as those he met last time.

After all, he knew very well that these few were far more scheming than the little His/Her Highness, and certainly not the kind‑hearted type.

Beastmen are all eager for strength; the capable Beastmen are even more so.

He grew increasingly curious about Su Mo's recent transformation.

Before dawn, someone arrived at Yue Ying with medicinal herbs.

After preparations, Yue Ying sent him back with the herbs.

Shortly after, a few young, robust Beastmen from the village also went into the mountains to gather herbs.

Once they left, Yue Ying and his companions emerged from the forest, exchanged a glance, and immediately sprinted toward Hou Shan.

Su Mo was still half‑asleep, vaguely hearing a door opening outside.

Then she heard an impatient voice say, "Get up, the medicine is here!"

After speaking, the person rudely slammed the basket in his hand onto the table, then quickly turned and left, closing the door.

It seemed as if hesitating even a second would have gotten him eaten by Su Mo.

Su Mo let out a light laugh and sat up from the bed.

She called out to the person at the door, "Handsome little brother, remember to bring me breakfast later! I love your wild‑vegetable porridge, bring more of it! Skip the corn cakes; I can't chew them."

The young male Beastman couldn't help but blush, his tone stiff, "You certainly have good taste; that wild‑vegetable porridge is made by our best‑cooking little cook girl!"

Su Mo raised an unamused eyebrow. She had been here less than a day, yet this was the third time she heard that Attendant praising that little cook girl, so it was clearly his sweetheart.

Su Mo, brazenly, said, "Tell your little cook girl to bring me more side dishes! By the way, I also love those marinated bird eggs!"

"I'll give you whatever you eat! Stop talking to me, I won't respond to you."

After saying that, he muttered to himself, "Why should I bother her? The Gate Master said this female is full of tricks, so I shouldn't talk to her…"

Su Mo smiled and said to the person at the door, "Want to become the Beast Husband of the little cook girl? Let me give you a few tips?"

The person outside's eyes lit up for a moment, but he quickly muttered, "Who wants to bother you, a cunning female!"

Su Mo sighed deliberately, "Her cooking is that good, so many Beastmen must want to be her Beast Husband. Your competition is a bit tough~ I'm the sort of person who can't stand a Beastman's deep, loyal wish being unfulfilled; I usually love to make others happy."

"I'm just giving you a move to help you chase her, I didn't even let you release me, what are you afraid of? Tsk, you're so timid, no wonder you're single."

"You!"

The young Beastman outside was indeed provoked.

He reconsidered and thought Su Mo's words made some sense, so he quietly approached the doorway and whispered, "Do you really have any method?"

The prey is on the hook!

Su Mo wasn't in a hurry, "I'm busy now; when I have time I'll explain it to you in detail."

The little Beastman at the door hurried, "Then you can be sure, I... I'll get you a few more bird eggs later!"

Su Mo gave no reply.

Because she was currently studying the herbs on the table, turning them over one by one; at the root sections, faint tiny characters indicated that they were already outside the village, ready to strike at any time.

Another one bore the inscription, "Missing you like a madman, almost to the point of illness—Yue Ying."

Su Mo 【This damned Dead Fox really never forgets to use flowery words at any time.】

When she was about to stop, one of the plants suddenly turned into a slip of paper.

She quickly snatched up the slip!

Message — the village terrain map is known, looking forward to an early return; I will pen eyebrows for you and speak of longing. — Mo Xiao, personally.

Su Mo: "…"

Su Mo 【Even Stinky Snake has learned his routine? What are they all up to... Is this the moment to bring it up!】

At this moment, outside the wall.

Yue Ying, however, kept a calm expression.

Although Mo Xiao still wore a calm face, his slightly red ear tips still betrayed his current mood.

At this moment, I suddenly felt that the Wife Master's inner voice leaking out had both advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage was that even a slight action would let the rivals easily know.

It's not that I feel embarrassed; I simply really don't want the rivals to know these trivial details.

Ye Yuan asked with a puzzled look: "What did you all write for the Wife Master?"

Yue Ying waved his fan, smiling pleasantly: "Nothing much, just letting the Wife Master know that I want her."

Ye Yuan furrowed his brows, looking at Mo Xiao: "Is the Young Master the same? Did you also write a love letter to the Wife Master?!"

Mo Xiao gave a light cough and remained silent.

Ye Yuan felt somewhat wronged: "Why not ask me to write one as well..."

Fei Yan smiled at the side without speaking.

No wonder the Young Master and Yue Ying had been doing these behind their backs before.