Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 580 - 580 581 Cant Cure You_1

Chapter 580: Chapter 581: Can’t Cure You_1 Chapter 580: Chapter 581: Can’t Cure You_1 “Muniang grumbled, “I was just saying it offhand; I couldn’t really set a fire. But what should we actually do now?”

After thinking for a while, Yu Ze replied, “You wait here, I’ll go in and scout around first.”

Muniang was still somewhat uneasy, so Yu Ze said, “I will leave marks along the way. If I can’t find the path, I’ll come out.”

Muniang wanted to follow him, but realizing that she was not skilled and might just be a hindrance to him, she nodded her head, letting Yu Ze go.

“Be careful then.”

“Hmm.”

Yu Ze entered the forest, and Muniang sat on the ground, supporting her head and pondering, why would the Divine Doctor with such great skills make an exception for Nangong Anan, a person from Qilian Kingdom, to the extent of giving her face like this.

Suddenly, Muniang’s ears twitched, sensing someone approaching. Muniang hurriedly hid to the side. The person’s footsteps were quite ordinary, lacking the lightness of those practiced in martial arts—a habit that couldn’t be changed. Since this person was not a martial artist, Muniang relaxed a little.

Since Muniang was originally sitting in the bushes, in a fairly concealed spot, naturally no one would notice her. Now, as she quickly moved to a new position, it was even harder for the person to spot her.

Muniang quietly lifted her eyes and was instantly stunned. A figure was heading straight into the bamboo forest, and though she only caught a glimpse of his side profile, she was shocked. Wasn’t that the same old peasant from before?!

Before Muniang could take another look, he was already wobbling into the forest, seemingly unconcerned by the dense fog-like atmosphere, and soon vanished into the thick mist.

He muttered as he walked, “People these days, they’re getting more and more timid. They retreat after a few words, but at least that grants me some peace.”

Muniang’s eyes widened in disbelief. That old man had actually deceived them; she had really thought he was just an old peasant. She had missed her chance just like that.

However, Muniang noticed something different about his steps this time. The old peasant had clearly been impaired in his legs and walked slowly before, yet now he moved nimbly, not at all like an elderly person, but rather with the agility of a young man!

Muniang’s mind gradually cleared up. The Face Changing Skill was especially formidable in Qilian Kingdom, and this Divine Doctor must have used it. It was very likely he was actually a young man. As for his good relationship with Nangong Anan, making an exception for her and even arranging for Yu Jin to stay near this forest, she guessed they must have been acquainted back in Qilian Kingdom.

But why would a Divine Doctor from Qilian Kingdom bother coming to Daqian Dynasty?!

This was something Muniang couldn’t fully understand, but she didn’t bother to think too much about it. What was most important now was to get inside!

The Divine Doctor came over without any guard because Muniang had previously mentioned leaving; he thought he wouldn’t encounter anyone, considering the forest had a reputation for being a bizarre place in Little Jade Mountain, where no one dared to approach, deserted and uninhabited. Thus, he let his guard down early.

However, he didn’t know that behind him, a pair of eyes had, in a single glance, flipped his secrets upside down.

By the time Muniang reacted, the “old man” had already entered the forest. Not daring to approach the forest easily, she anxiously awaited news from Yu Ze.

It wasn’t until dusk began to fall that Yu Ze came out of the forest. Muniang quickly got up to meet him, “You finally came out, I was so worried. How did it go?”

Yu Ze wiped the sweat from his forehead, “It took me an hour to figure out about half of the path. If I persist, I should be able to find it.”

“Then why did you come out?”

“I was thinking it’s getting late, and it’s almost dark outside. I’m not at ease with you being alone in these wild terrains. Better come back tomorrow morning.”

Muniang felt a warmth in her heart, took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat off Yu Ze’s forehead, “It’s good that you came out, saves me from worrying. I have something important to discuss with you.”

“What’s that?”

“Let’s talk while walking. It’s best to descend the mountain before it gets dark.”

“Hmm, okay.”

Yu Ze led Muniang down the mountain, and on the way, she told him all about the old farmer’s situation and her various suspicions.

“However, I am certain of one thing—he should be without martial arts. At that time, he didn’t even notice my presence, and he was in a very relaxed state, walking briskly. He even inadvertently revealed his age but still didn’t have the gait of someone trained in martial arts. He should be easy to deal with.”

“Even if this man has no kung fu, he might not be easy to handle. Look how tough this forest is. My skills are of no use here; once inside, one has to rely on their wits.”

Muniang gave a light snort, “We might not be able to handle him inside this forest, but outside, it’s not necessarily impossible.”

“What do you have in mind?”

After a moment of thought, Muniang said, “He came down to the village at the foot of the mountain today; I don’t believe he won’t come out tomorrow. Looking at him, he seems like the kind of person who can’t sit still. We will definitely catch him.”

“Then let’s go back to the village at the base of the mountain tomorrow morning to look for him.”

By the time Muniang and Yu Ze returned to the inn, it was already dark. Qingya had been anxiously waiting for them. Seeing Muniang return, she finally let go of the worry in her heart.

“Lady, why are you back so late? It’s dangerous to wander around in an unfamiliar place. I can’t settle down without following you.”

“What could possibly happen? The master was with me, wasn’t he?”

Qingya thought about it and agreed, but still said, “But it’s too late. Have you found a place to stay, Lady?”

Muniang vaguely answered, “Not yet, we’ll look again tomorrow.”

“Oh.”

The next morning, Muniang and Yu Ze headed out once again, originally planning to go straight to the village at the foot of Little Jade Mountain. Unexpectedly, they bumped into an acquaintance on the main street—as fate would have it, it was the day of the tri-weekly village market!

The early morning bustle was filled with countryside folk selling vegetables they’d grown. When Muniang laid eyes on the old farmer dressed in coarse hemp clothes, her steps immediately halted as a smile curled at the corner of her mouth, “Now I want to see if I can’t deal with you outside the forest!”

Zhuang Yile was still casually browsing the various stalls for daily necessities, oblivious to the fact he was being targeted.

Suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd, a woman screamed, “Catch the thief, catch the thief! Someone stole my bundle!”

A man in grey clothes ran swiftly, the woman’s bundle in his hands, having knocked over several stalls in the chaos, sending the whole market into an uproar.