Chapter 96: It

Mo Xiao and a few others arrived at the Tiger Tribe Market, and the street was still crowded.

At a glance the crowd swirled, GeneralBaiChi frowned, "Where can we look for it…".

Mo Xiao said calmly, "General Bai, no need to rush; I'll circle around and meet you in front of the White Tribe's gate in a moment."

Having said that, he quickened his pace and made a round around the market.

He soon heard Su Mo's inner voice and, without much effort, found her smoothly.

At that time Su Mo was looking at this wooden lantern; she thought it could be made more exquisite and could fetch a good price.

Mo Xiao flashed forward to her side and said, "Wife Master."

Su Mo instinctively turned her head, saw him and laughed, "You came too?"

Mo Xiao, in a few words, told her that the Tiger Tribe Steward wanted to see her.

Su Mo, puzzled, asked, "Why does the Steward want to see me?"

He replied, "They say they want to thank you in person for saving their general; they have fine wine and dishes ready, the hospitality is hard to refuse—Wife Master, go meet them."

Just then, GeneralBaiChi also came over.

He shouted excitedly, "Miss Su! Finally found you!"

Then he said the same words as Mo Xiao just now, warmly inviting the people opposite, and since Su Mo was already among the Tiger Clan, there was truly no reason to refuse.

So she nodded in agreement.

GeneralBaiChi immediately led the group, hurrying to the Tribe, to the residence of Xuan Shuang, the several missuses and the young master.

At this moment.

Xuan Qing and Jin Yan had just stepped through the main gate when they saw Xuan Shuang and Xuan Wei come out together to greet them.

Xuan Shuang, seeing them, had a flash of disappointment in his eyes and said, "Why is it you?"

Xuan Qing asked puzzled, "Second Sister, who are you waiting for?"

He replied, "Of course it's Miss Su; I've already sent GeneralBaiChi to invite her. I haven't had time to tell you, while the guests haven't arrived yet, shall you step aside?"

Xuan Qing frowned, wondering why he hadn't seen GeneralBaiChi on the street earlier.

Never mind, perhaps GeneralBaiChi wanted to bring Miss Su to experience the Tiger Clan's customs.

After a few seconds of silence, he said calmly, "No need to step aside."

Upon hearing that, Xuan Wei's face showed a hint of surprise, and Xuan Shuang exchanged a glance with her.

A victorious smile flashed in his eyes.

Xuan Wei smiled, "If you're willing to gamble and accept defeat, whatever you covet in my room, just take it."

Xuan Shuang chuckled, "Then I won't be polite!"

Xuan Qing didn't need to ask; he knew what they were betting on, it was always this boring.

He slightly frowned and said, "They should be arriving soon; have the household Attendant prepare tea."

"I'll go check!" Xuan Wei said, then headed to the kitchen.

Xuan Shuang turned and followed.

When the two returned, they saw Jin Yan walking toward them.

He said he was to receive the Ten‑Whip punishment.

Xuan Shuang asked the reason; Jin Yan recounted what had just happened, causing her to let out a light laugh.

He said, "Sure enough she's a shrewd one; do you know where she's from?"

Jin Yan shook his head, "Anyway, the aura on her isn't that of the Tiger Clan; we Tiger Clan Beastmen would never marry such a shrewd woman."

Xuan Shuang squinted and smiled, "Interesting! In a moment, go find the Hei Hu Steward and receive the ten whips yourself."

"Yes!"

Jin Yan was about to turn when a voice came from the doorway.

The loudest voice, naturally, was their GeneralBaiChi.

Xuan Shuang's eyes lit up, and he immediately called his sister Xuan Wei to go to the doorway.

Not far away, Xuan Qing also came over, looked at Jin Yan and said, "First go welcome the guests, then later you can receive the punishment."

Su Mo and her party entered the house and saw three unfamiliar faces walking toward them.

Leading the group, Xuan Shuang spoke first, "I suppose this must be Miss Su, right?"

Su Mo calmly met her probing gaze, bowing slightly.

GeneralBaiChi introduced, "Miss Su, this is our Tiger Tribe Steward, Lord Xuan Shuang."

Xuan Shuang said, "I'm the second in the family order; Miss Su may call me by my name, or you may address me as Second Miss."

Su Mo smiled slightly, "Second Miss."

The few people behind her also gave a slight nod toward Xuan Shuang.

Jin Yan stood at the back row, finding the woman's voice somewhat familiar, and couldn't help but sneak a glance out of curiosity.

That glance almost made his eyeballs pop out.

"Second Miss is hosting a banquet for this shrewd woman?!"

GeneralBaiChi continued, "This is Miss Xuan Wei, the young lady."

Su Mo politely nodded, "Young lady."

Xuan Wei looked at Su Mo's complexion and frowned darkly; from a healer's perspective, Miss Su's facial color seemed somewhat abnormal.

He said, "This is the Third Young Master, Xuan Qing."

Su Mo followed his gaze, and when her eyes landed on the white‑clad man behind Xuan Wei, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes.

Xuan Qing no longer wore a veil; his pristine, otherworldly face was fully visible, eyebrows like snow‑capped distant mountains, eyes like a cold pool reflecting the moon, hair silver as a waterfall; for a moment one could not tell whether he was human or spirit. From head to toe he exuded an aloof chill that seemed untouched by mortal smoke.

【Is that him?】

But I didn't say much just now, so it shouldn't count as a grudge, right???

Those who heard it—Yue Ying and the few behind him—were all taken aback.

Yue Ying thought it over briefly and realized it must be the Third Young Master, whom Wife Lord had met and recognized while he was conversing with the Tiger Clan Black Market people earlier.

Cang Lan's look at Young Master Xuan Qing was far from friendly, since Wife Lord had glanced at him three times just now!

Annoying fellow.

Yue Ying regretted not having helped Wife Lord push this aside earlier.

After all, the Wife Lord of their family loves looking at faces the most…

Although he considered his own face to be of decent quality, he still couldn't help feeling wary.

Fei Yan had already regained his composure; although Wife Lord says she likes handsome men, she is actually very principled about certain matters.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have to expend such effort just to stay by her side like this.

"Third Young Master."

Su Mo politely greeted.

"Miss Su."

Xuan Qing still had that cold, clear voice.

Xuan Shuang had already absorbed the surprise that flashed in Su Mo's eyes, and she said calmly:

She said brightly, "Everyone, please come in!"

Su Mo and the others followed her toward the main hall.

After entering the room, Xuan Shuang brought up Bai Chi's injury and politely expressed her gratitude.

"Second Miss, you are being courteous. As for Jin Tong's matter, we should also thank you properly. We have prepared a modest gift today; please do not disdain it. When you go to the North Wing another day, we will certainly treat you with great hospitality."

Xuan Shuang laughed brightly: "With such back-and-forth thanks, it's better not to thank at all!"

Su Mo gave a slight smile: "Exactly that intention."

Xuan Shuang across from her laughed again upon hearing it; she realized that Su Mo dislikes such petty formalities.

Just so, she also dislikes them!

With that understanding, the atmosphere of the subsequent conversation became much more relaxed.

Before long, Tian Huan also arrived.

Su Mo and her several fiancés, whom he mostly knew as well, politely greeted him.

When his gaze fell on Su Mo, a trace of wariness inevitably appeared in his eyes.

This woman is full of schemes; she can, on her own, poison Jin Tong's subordinates and even personally shoot dead Jin Tong's close aides, showing her methods are indeed ruthless.

It's unclear what Second Miss thinks, insisting on inviting people into her home.

After the conversation, Xuan Shuang led Su Mo and her party to take their seats.

When taking seats, Xuan Wei, under the pretext of helping Su Mo sit down, felt her pulse.

Mo Xiao, Fei Yan, and Yue Ying all kept thinking about the herbs, appearing somewhat absent‑minded.

After all, their main purpose for coming today was to look for medicine.

During that time, Mo Xiao excused himself to step out, and Fei Yan followed suit.

But they found nothing.

Such rare herbs are unlikely to be left in conspicuous places for anyone to pick.

In such a setting, Su Mo inevitably had to drink a few cups of wine.

Her tolerance for alcohol is truly poor, and now she feels a bit dazed.

Xuan Shuang said, "I've prepared a side room for you; you may take Miss Su and go rest for a while."

Fei Yan and the two others exchanged glances, still thinking of the herbs, and agreed.

If they can't find any clues this time, the next attempt may be indefinitely postponed.

After Su Mo and her party left, Xuan Wei summoned Xuan Shuang and Xuan Qing to the study.

She frowned and said, "That Miss Su..."

Before Xuan Wei could finish, Tian Huan shouted from outside, "Miss, something's wrong!"