Gu Yan's voice gradually faded, and the money pouch in Mu Anxiao's hand also became lighter. She stopped, let out a sigh, and opened the pouch to find that the silver had turned back into silver needles. It was at this moment that Mu Anxiao understood that her magic was indeed not stable enough.
However, as she thought about how she had just taught Gu Yan a lesson, she couldn't help but feel satisfied.
In an instant.
Mu Anxiao returned to the outside of the dilapidated courtyard.
In the courtyard, Ouyang Ye sensed Mu Anxiao's spiritual energy, immediately withdrew his gaze fixed on Shu'er, turned to look at the damaged courtyard gate, and said, "You're here, come in."
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao's eyes sank. She stepped over the threshold and entered, "They haven't returned yet." As she spoke, she glanced at Shu'er lying peacefully on the ground.
Ouyang Ye: "I said I wouldn't hurt her, and I won't hurt her. You don't need to have that expression." As he spoke, he walked up to Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao stopped, looked up at Ouyang Ye, who seemed to have something on his mind, and asked, "What do you want?"
Ouyang Ye's lips curved into a smile. "I don't want anything, I just," he took a deep breath, "have something to ask of you."
"You have something to ask of me?" Mu Anxiao was surprised.
"I can feel that your spiritual energy is recovering well," Ouyang Ye said in a low voice.
In reality, Mu Anxiao didn't feel her spiritual energy had recovered at all. On the contrary, she wondered why she could use such powerful magic without any spiritual energy.
At this moment, Ouyang Ye's words provided Mu Anxiao with an answer.
However, even so, she didn't feel happy. Instead, she developed a dislike for Ouyang Ye.
"You really talk nonsense," she avoided his gaze, her tone stiff.
Hearing Mu Anxiao's words, Ouyang Ye couldn't help but show a wronged expression. "I'm telling the truth, why do you say I'm talking nonsense?"
"You talk nonsense quite often, don't you?" Mu Anxiao retorted with disdain.
"I've never lied to you. Saying this to me," Ouyang Ye frowned, "is too hurtful."
"You haven't lied? In my decades of knowing demons and monsters, you have the most lies. Also," Mu Anxiao became more audacious, "are you even human? You are a great devil." After saying that, she took a breath.
Conversely, Ouyang Ye smiled. "If I were human, would you then..."
"You really know how to make things up," Mu Anxiao interrupted suddenly.
Ouyang Ye frowned at Mu Anxiao's inexplicably strange words. "What do you mean?"
"Your bad luck has extended to yourself. If I remember correctly, you don't like me, do you?" Mu Anxiao wanted to end things with Ouyang Ye. She thought that perhaps this would deter Ouyang Ye from finding trouble for Feng Qishi.
Unexpectedly, after Mu Anxiao said this, Ouyang Ye laughed.
Mu Anxiao was stunned. "No, what are you laughing at?"
"Are you an idiot?" Ouyang Ye asked with a laugh.
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao rolled her eyes. "Speak properly, why are you cursing me?" As she spoke, she glared at Ouyang Ye.
Ouyang Ye was not angry, and he smiled with pursed lips. "If I didn't like you, do you think I would bother you? Of course," he said, his eyes fixed on Mu Anxiao's face, "I don't care if you like me or not. I think as long as I like you, it's enough."
"..." Mu Anxiao let out a cold laugh.
Ouyang Ye looked confused. "What are you laughing at?"
Mu Anxiao stared at Ouyang Ye's 'sincere' expression and smiled again. "You've learned all the sweet talk of mortals so well."
"You think I'm joking with you?" Ouyang Ye was surprised that Mu Anxiao would think that.
Mu Anxiao put on a stern face. "Do you dare say you're not joking with me, Ouyang Ye," she pouted, "I, Mu Anxiao, know exactly what you are."
"You know," Ouyang Ye repeated, his lips curving upward. "Then tell me, what am I, Ouyang Ye?" He raised his chin.
Mu Anxiao: "A ruthless great devil, an incredibly cunning great devil, a great devil who is a master of deception," she said, looking at the smile on Ouyang Ye's face, she suddenly lost interest. "In short, there are many other words to describe you, but I won't say them."
"Why not say them?" Ouyang Ye asked with a smile. He felt quite impressive being described like that by Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao looked at Ouyang Ye's flippant expression and felt even more disgusted. "I wouldn't believe you're not sick. Others would be angry when scolded, but you're happy about it." After saying that, she glared fiercely at Ouyang Ye.
Ouyang Ye said, "If others said that about me, I would be very angry. But only you, I'm not angry."
"Masochist." Mu Anxiao glared fiercely at Ouyang Ye, then, without another word, walked past him to Shu'er's side.
Then, Ouyang Ye turned around and looked at Mu Anxiao. "What are you doing?"
"Nothing," Mu Anxiao said, squatting down. The moment she reached out to hold Shu'er's wrist, she found that Shu'er actually had a temperature. Her body stiffened, and she quickly turned her head to look at Ouyang Ye and asked, "Have they returned?"
Ouyang Ye turned his face away.
Seeing Ouyang Ye deliberately ignoring her, anger surged within Mu Anxiao. "Ouyang Ye, are you deaf? I'm talking to you." She stood up.
Ouyang Ye sighed, turned his head to look at Mu Anxiao, and smiled faintly. "Mu Anxiao, I have a question that I don't understand."
"Speak quickly if you have something to say, fart quickly if you have to fart." Mu Anxiao couldn't control herself and roared.
Ouyang Ye was not angry, instead, he laughed even more unreservedly. "Are you concerned about Shu'er, or Feng Qishi?"
Hearing Ouyang Ye's words, Mu Anxiao realized that things were not as simple as she thought. Looking at him, she regretted trusting him. So, she clenched her fists, turned, and ran towards the dilapidated house.
Ouyang Ye remained standing in place, watching Mu Anxiao's retreating back as she frantically searched for Feng Qishi. He lowered his gaze and smiled, waving his hand towards Shu'er. Shu'er opened her eyes.
Immediately, Ouyang Ye ignored Mu Anxiao and walked gracefully to Shu'er's side. "How do you feel?"
Shu'er looked at Ouyang Ye, was stunned for a moment, and sat up.
At the same time, Mu Anxiao just ran out of the dilapidated house and saw Shu'er. She asked, "Shu'er, where is Shen Moyun?" She had no time to care about Shu'er.
Upon hearing this, Shu'er looked back at Mu Anxiao and pointed at Ouyang Ye.
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao's gaze once again shifted to Ouyang Ye. "Where did you hide him?" she asked, jumping down the steps and running towards Ouyang Ye like a madwoman.
Ouyang Ye was calm. "You want to know." He smiled.
Mu Anxiao narrowed her eyes. "Ouyang Ye, my patience with you is limited. If you say one more nonsense sentence, I'm done with you." She was completely anxious.