Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 187 - 151: Roll Over Here (Two-in-One) _2

Chapter 187: Chapter 151: Roll Over Here (Two-in-One) _2

"Master said, cultivators should punish evil and promote...."

"I’m asking you, not your master," Xu Yuan interrupted Ran Qingmo.

Ran Qingmo pursed her lips and nodded:

"I... want to save them. Do you have a way?"

Looking at the complexity in her usually cool eyes, Xu Yuan took a deep breath:

"It’s difficult. You’re right; the other counties won’t necessarily send troops to rescue immediately. They will definitely first report the incident, from the county to the prefecture and then to the province, and it may even be reported to the Imperial Capital’s court before a decision is made. Given the current situation in Shengshan County, we can’t afford to wait."

"However...."

As he said this, Xu Yuan stared at her and bent his eyes into a smile, raising a hand to lightly tap his own cheek.

Ran Qingmo looked puzzled.

Xu Yuan grinned:

"Kiss me once, and I’ll help you."

"..."

Ran Qingmo stepped back half a step warily, her sword slightly raised:

"How... can you help?"

Xu Yuan spread his hands and whispered:

"Don’t forget, my dad is the current Chancellor. I can contact him directly and have him issue orders straight from the court."

After listening carefully, Ran Qingmo was somewhat silent, then asked in a soft voice:

"Oh... Okay, but what do you mean by a kiss?"

Xu Yuan smiled slightly:

"It means just as it sounds..."

Before he finished speaking, the sword was already in motion.

"Swish!"

A glint of cold light flashed,

Xu Yuan watched as a strand of hair by his temple silently drifted down, his eyebrow twitching. Meanwhile, he raised his hand and quietly backed away:

"...Isn’t this too much?"

Ran Qingmo, holding her sword, stepped forward steadily, her gaze deep:

"Master said that only spouses should do such things, and if anyone else tries to do it to me outside, they are indecent and can be executed outright."

Xu Yuan continued to retreat, speaking quickly:

"It was just a joke; Mr. Ran, don’t take it seriously."

"Ran Qingmo." Ran Qingmo’s gaze was serious, unceasing in her advance.

Xu Yuan coughed lightly:

"Ahem, okay, Ran Qingmo, just stand there and don’t come any closer."

Her approaching figure with sword in hand reminded him of the days back at the deep mountain temple.

Ran Qingmo fell silent for a moment, then suddenly asked:

"But if I don’t come over, how can I kiss you?"

"....."

Silence suddenly fell in the cave.

After a while,

he said:

"Then why were you going to cut me just now?"

She thought about it seriously and replied:

"...I couldn’t help it."

After a quiet few moments,

Xu Yuan couldn’t help but laugh and waved his hand:

"I was joking just now. Even if you don’t agree, I’ll still do it."

Ran Qingmo stared unwaveringly at his cheek:

"So... no kiss then?"

Xu Yuan shrugged:

"Naturally, I’m personally not too keen on forcing anyone in that regard."

"...."

After a quiet moment, Ran Qingmo kept her gaze on him for a few breaths, then her lovely eyes slowly looked down:

"..Oh, okay then."

"...."

Xu Yuan walked over and casually ruffled her hair.

Ran Qingmo reflexively looked up, her eyes cool, gripping the hilt of her sword tightly.

In the silent confrontation,

Xu Yuan’s mouth twitched:

"It’s not another thing your master said, is it?"

Her voice was cold:

"No."

At that,

the Big Ice Lump leapt straight out of the cave from the opening in the ceiling, leaving Xu Yuan alone in place, deep in thought...

...

...

...

The direction in which Xu Yuan and Ran Qingmo were heading was not to any nearby border town but to a market known as Huanglong Market.

This was the decision Xu Yuan made after studying the map.

They did not require help at present, only needed to find a Communication Crystal so Xu Yuan could inform his father.

Upon the military map provided by Colonel Wang, the scale of Huanglong Market was quite large, its bustle derived from being adjacent to three main roads and a canal.

In such a sizeable market, there would likely be a Source Crystal for communication.

More importantly, Huanglong Market was the closest in a straight line to Shengshan County.

Traveling at full speed by foot, Xu Yuan and his companion would probably only need about a day’s time.

And if Huanglong Market lacked a Communication Crystal, the two of them could set out from there to the nearby border town of Zishan County, which would only be about half a day slower than heading directly to the nearest county town.

A day hurried by,

Tonight there was no moon, and the wild countryside was plunged into darkness, but this only made the line of lights on the horizon especially conspicuous.

Xu Yuan gazed at the lights of Huanglong Market in the distance, his eyes filled with barely concealed exhaustion.

Ran Qingmo could manage without sleep, but he couldn’t.

If Huanglong Market didn’t have a Communication Crystal, then it was highly likely Xu Yuan still wouldn’t be able to sleep the following day.

Without sleep for two days and nights, he wondered if he might die of exhaustion.

As he pondered, a cold voice arose beside his ear:

"Xu Yuan..."

Xu Yuan channeled his Blood Essence Meteoring Art to muster his energy and replied telepathically:

"What is it?"

"Once we reach Huanglong Market, do you want to find an inn to rest for a bit?"

The tone remained cold, but it was the first thing Ran Qingmo had said to him on this journey.

Clearly, the Big Ice Lump was angry about the previous joke.

But upon hearing these words of concern, Xu Yuan smiled faintly:

"No need, though tired, the cultivation technique helps me hold up."

"Oh." Ran Qingmo said no more.

In the silence, the ten miles quickly passed, with the lights of Heaven’s Loom becoming ever clearer.

Looking down from the sky, the Huanglong Market below was almost like a city without walls.

The streets and houses were closely packed, the streets so bright with Bright Pattern Lamps that pedestrians moved among them easily, with various decorated boats floating on the canal; the nighttime lights were even busier than some county towns.

Perhaps in ten or so years, if there were no war, the government of Dayan might build a sizeable city here.

The lights shone bright at the south gate of Huanglong Market, with streams of carriages and horses creating a noisy scene as merchant caravans bustled past.

Suddenly, two figures descended from the sky.

Once they landed, both immediately drew the astonished gazes of many onlookers.

Their travel-worn appearance clearly indicated a long journey, and maintaining flight for such a time was at least a symbol of Fourth Grade cultivation.

Such powerful practitioners were rare in a market beside this region.

Ignoring the gossiping crowd, Xu Yuan led Ran Qingmo straight into Huanglong Market, where Source Crystals for communication would likely be found in such a large-scale market.

All he wanted now was to finish his business as soon as possible and then find an inn to rest.

...

...

...

Huanglong Market, west gate entrance.

A convoy of carriages was leaving the marketplace, with one particular carriage engraved with a black coiling dragon drawing considerable attention.

As it passed, pedestrians on the road gave way.

Soon, the convoy traveled unimpeded along the market road and onto the broad main road outside.

In the crisp sound of horse hooves, the caravan gradually moved away, leaving behind a crowd of merchants murmuring in its wake.

Having traveled for miles, the surroundings gradually became desolate, and the caravans on the road became scarce.

Zhou Ziqing, riding a Flame-Hoof Horse, slowly decreased her speed to ride alongside the central Panlong Carriage of the convoy.

After a moment of silence,

The curtain of the Panlong Carriage was drawn from the inside, revealing a gentle face with a soft water-like tenderness.

Xu Xinyao smiled slightly:

"Ziqing, what’s the matter?"

Zhou Ziqing’s face showed an apologetic look as she bowed slightly:

"Xinyao, I’m sorry, my junior sister and brother love to play and have fun, and we were delayed for a day."

Xu Xinyao shook her head gently, her voice soft:

"How can we call it a delay? We are out for experience, and when we arrive somewhere, it is natural to see the local customs and practices."

Pausing for a moment, Xu Xinyao glanced sideways at a young man and woman riding horses behind them and whispered with a smile:

"Besides, after we leave Shengshan County, Zhonghua will depart. Luo Xi, that girl, you know what she feels for Brother Zhonghua. Letting them stay together for one more day is good—after all, once they part, who knows when they will see each other again?"

Zhou Ziqing’s beautiful eyes sparkled, and a teasing smile curved her lips:

"True, from here to Shengshan County, we probably have only about five days’ journey left. That girl Luo Xi will then likely head to the sect looking for Zhonghua..."

Before she could finish,

Zhou Ziqing suddenly looked up into the dark sky behind them.

After sensing for a moment, she immediately drew the fine sword on her back, her expression serious as she whispered:

"Xinyao, someone is coming; activate the carriage formation."

Seeing Ziqing’s expression, Xu Xinyao’s eyes flickered slightly:

"Are they strong?"

"Judging by the aura and speed, they should be two Great Grandmasters, heading straight for us!"

Without another word, Zhou Ziqing began to channel her cultivation technique.

The next moment,

"Buzz—"

A buzzing sound filled the air, and dust rose on the main road as two figures landed from the sky right in front of the convoy, blocking the way.

Zhou Ziqing exchanged a glance with Li Zhonghua behind her, nodding to each other before leaping forward to land in front of the convoy, their gazes heavy as they watched the rising cloud of dust.

Before the dust had settled, a voice tinged with chill and warmth commanded:

"Xu Xinyao, come over here."