Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Mysterious Beast

Su Muyao’s expression shifted slightly. "The Xie Clan?"

"Is it a powerful clan?"

The original self was arrogant, haughty, and domineering, looking down on others.

Normally, she only had some understanding of the nobility in Beast Emperor City, but knew nothing about the forces elsewhere.

As a result, when she transmigrated here, she couldn’t find any useful information.

She knew nothing about the surname Xie either.

Wen Nanxi explained softly, "The Xie Family is a noble family with a thousand years of history."

"The Xie Clan is at the top tier of the noble families."

"However, most of the Xie Clan’s influence is in the northern regions, so they’re called Frost State Xie Family."

"It’s said that the heir of the Xie Clan, Young Master Xie, moved to a separate courtyard for recuperation due to health issues at a young age, and has since not appeared in public, leading the Xie Family into a semi-reclusive state."

"Some even say that Young Master Xie has long gone."

"But those are just rumors."

Su Muyao’s expression shifted slightly. "Then is the Young Master Xie who arrived today the young master of the Xie Family?"

Wen Nanxi shook her head and said, "Not sure. The Xie Family has blocked all information, and no one can uncover details about Young Master Xie, not even his name is known to outsiders."

Su Muyao seemed deep in thought.

If Young Master Xie truly was the young master of the Xie Family, then that would be impressive.

Su Muyao dared not have any intentions.

"I understand now. Thank you for telling me this."

"If that’s the case, these crystal coins are nothing to Young Master Xie, and they’re not something I should covet."

Perhaps such an amount of crystal coins is nothing but a drop in the ocean for Young Master Xie.

Even if he isn’t the young master, the surname Xie itself suggests something unusual.

She wouldn’t think much about it.

...

By mid-afternoon, Hua Linye and Xiao Jihan had returned.

Wen Nanxi and Su Muyao didn’t mention what happened at noon.

Su Muyao felt there was no need to explain or justify to them.

Anyway, Hua Linye and Xiao Jihan would be leaving in three months.

As for Mei Qingchen, he was even more of a fringe figure.

The next day after breakfast, Su Muyao went with Hua Linye to the medicinal herb valley to gather herbs.

She needed to make more medicine bags, requiring more medicinal herbs.

On the third day, it was Xiao Jihan’s turn to accompany Su Muyao.

Su Muyao thought for a moment and decided to let Xiao Jihan take her into the forest.

Hearing Su Muyao’s words, Xiao Jihan was slightly stunned.

"Wife, you want to go into the forest?"

Xiao Jihan thought Su Muyao didn’t trust him, so she was afraid to let him accompany her into the forest alone.

Two days ago, when it was his turn, she didn’t go out either.

He thought it would be the same this time.

Su Muyao nodded, "Yes, let’s take a walk in the forest. We might discover something."

In a few days, it would be time for the mutual market. She wanted to prepare in advance to earn more crystal coins.

Su Muyao noticed any unusual expression on Xiao Jihan’s face and asked, "What’s wrong? Don’t you want to take me to the forest?"

Xiao Jihan quickly explained, "Not at all, it’s just I thought you might not trust me to take you to the forest."

As he spoke, Xiao Jihan slightly lowered his head, and his voice became gentle.

Su Muyao smiled and said, "Last time, when Mei Qingchen wanted to kill me, you stopped him. I think I should trust you."

"You’ll protect me, right?"

Su Muyao blinked her clear eyes at Xiao Jihan.

She hadn’t really paid attention to Xiao Jihan before.

Probably because the day she transmigrated over, Xiao Jihan’s cold demeanor made her feel uncomfortable.

But these days, she discovered that Xiao Jihan wasn’t what she thought he was.

Though he appeared cold, in truth, he possessed extraordinary qualities, untouched by the mundane.

Every action and gesture was well-mannered and poised.

He was originally of noble birth and was a man of his word.

He protected her diligently when needed.

That was enough.

She didn’t require much more.

Xiao Jihan met Su Muyao’s eyes, clear as water, and felt an unexpected softness and sweetness.

Xiao Jihan’s heart was slighty moved, and his frosty eyes softened.

Xiao Jihan spoke earnestly, "Yes, I will protect you. I won’t let anyone hurt you."

Su Muyao’s smile deepened, "Yes, that’s enough."

Truthfully, she just needed them to protect her temporarily.

"Then let’s head out!"

"Alright!"

Xiao Jihan immediately transformed into his true form—a majestic black wolf beast.

Once in his true form, a fierce aura emanated from him.

Overwhelming pressure.

His body was sleek and long, limbs powerful, with claws as sharp as blades.

As if a black wolf king, exuding unquestionable authority.

Instilling awe and reverence in all living creatures.

His black fur gleamed like satin under the sunlight.

So pure, as if imbued with the power of the night, elegant and mysterious.

Moreover, his true form was quite tall, nearly two meters by estimate.

Su Muyao had to look up to see him.

At this moment, gazing into his beautiful eyes, Su Muyao couldn’t help but marvel internally.

The true form was just as attractive!

However, his true form carried a chilling aura.

Xiao Jihan looked at Su Muyao, who seemed so small before him, and slowly crouched, bending his limbs to the ground, making it easy for her to climb up.

Seeing Xiao Jihan’s considerate action, Su Muyao’s expression shifted.

She didn’t expect him to be so thoughtful.

Su Muyao easily climbed onto him.

Su Muyao thought the texture of his fur felt really nice.

And he carried a faint, clean, pinewood fragrance.

Fresh and pleasant, calming and refreshing.

When Xiao Jihan stood, his movements were slow, as if afraid of startling her.

When carrying Su Muyao into the forest, Xiao Jihan didn’t move as quickly as Wen Nanxi and Hua Linye.

Instead, he slowed his pace, seemingly paying extra attention to her comfort.

Su Muyao thought this pace was nice, allowing her to stroll and observe her surroundings.

Suddenly, Su Muyao seemed to notice something, and her expression shifted. "Xiao Jihan, over there, those are sunflowers!"

Su Muyao didn’t expect to find sunflowers here, allowing her to make roasted seeds now.

When idle, she could snack on seeds.

If there were a lot of seeds, she could even sell them at the market.

Xiao Jihan looked at the sunflower nearby. Though he didn’t understand why his wife seemed excited, he still walked over.

Compared to Su Muyao’s excitement, Xiao Jihan was calm and deliberate.

Upon reaching it, Su Muyao discovered a large patch of sunflowers.

Su Muyao felt very excited internally.

"Let me get down first!"

"Alright!"

Xiao Jihan bent his limbs to crouch, making it easy for Su Muyao to get down.

After Su Muyao got down, she began picking sunflowers.

She could sell roasted seeds at the mutual market.

After picking, she stored them in her space.

Xiao Jihan came forward and helped silently.

When they had picked enough, Su Muyao suddenly heard a cold and pleasant yet weak voice.

It seemed like an injured beast’s sound.

She even smelled the scent of blood.

Su Muyao looked towards the direction of the sound.

She saw not far away, a beautiful snow-white beast lying on the ground, with a bleeding wound on its leg.

Its exquisite eyes looked at her, so breathtakingly beautiful.

"What a beautiful beast!"

She couldn’t even tell what kind of beast it was, but it was the first time she’d seen one so beautiful.

Seeing it injured, her heart softened.