Mu Anxiao had never expected that after threatening the Madame for so long, she still couldn't completely fool her. Now, with just two sentences from Feng Qishi, the Madame was led by the nose. As she walked in the courtyard, her heart grew increasingly uneasy with every thought. She stopped, turned around without hesitation, and looked at Feng Qishi who was walking towards her, saying, "Do you think you're so amazing?"
Feng Qishi was completely baffled, "What are you talking about?" He stopped in front of Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao looked up and glared at Feng Qishi, then thought about his performance with Ouyang Ye, which made her even angrier, "What do you think I'm talking about? Having a high status, is that great? Do you feel like a savior now, as if this matter couldn't be resolved without you? If you have the guts, don't just bully people at home. Go out... and be arrogant with Ouyang Ye too." She rolled her eyes, "I get annoyed just looking at you."
"Mu Anxiao, what did I do to you?"
"Pretending to be clueless, keep it up. I can't be bothered with you." Mu Anxiao finished, and turned to walk ahead.
Immediately after, Feng Qishi suddenly remembered his actions at the General's Mansion. Then, watching Mu Anxiao's retreating figure in a rage, his heart sank. He quickened his pace to catch up, "Mu Anxiao, listen to me." He reached out and grabbed Mu Anxiao's arm.
Just like that, Mu Anxiao was forcibly held in place by Feng Qishi.
"Listen to what? Listen to you say... you did it for my own good, so you handed me over to Ouyang Ye. Feng Qishi," she no longer bothered to hide anything, "I know you mean well for me, but I just can't understand why you would do me good in this manner."
"Ouyang Ye treats you... quite well," Feng Qishi suddenly felt inferior again.
Mu Anxiao looked at Feng Qishi's deliberately evasive gaze, then down at his hand that had slightly loosened its grip, and... thought about his poisoning, as well as Ouyang Ye's incredibly high-profile methods. Her eyes sank... and she instantly felt the strong sense of inferiority emanating from him.
It was then that she remembered the proud, carefree Shen Yan from before. Back then, although Shen Yan liked to push her forward, he would never back down when facing powerful monsters. No matter what happened, he was always the most confident one.
Thinking about it, she looked at Feng Qishi and realized that she was also partly responsible for Feng Qishi becoming so insecure. Thus, she decided to face Feng Qishi with a different mindset, with the aim of making him completely give up on her, and for him to regain his confidence and live his life anew from then on.
"Yes, he is indeed very good to me," she said deliberately.
Feng Qishi's eyes darkened, "He, for you..."
"So, I'm not planning to escape from Ouyang Ye anymore. That bet between us doesn't count," Mu Anxiao interrupted, reaching out and taking Feng Qishi's arm.
"You want to stay by his side?" Feng Qishi was surprised.
Mu Anxiao lowered her eyes and smiled, "To be honest, I also think you're not as good as Ouyang Ye. Ouyang Ye, for me..." She took a deep breath, forcing herself up, "has done many things. You don't see it, but I remember it all. Even though he almost killed me, it was because I didn't cooperate with him. His domineering nature..."
"Stop talking," Feng Qishi became even more insecure.
"In short, he is just better than you, more confident than you," Mu Anxiao concluded, looking up at the sky, "Alright, let's go back to the General's Mansion."
"You want to come with me?" Feng Qishi was surprised.
Mu Anxiao nodded.
"But..."
"No 'buts.' I've been out for quite some time, and it's time to go back and see him. And by the way," Mu Anxiao forced a smile, "to save those people too."
"You..."
"It's been almost an hour," Mu Anxiao emphasized.
Upon hearing this, Feng Qishi quickly calculated the time and, without a second word, led Mu Anxiao away from the place.
The General's Mansion.
Ouyang Ye stood with his hands behind his back in front of the mansion gate, and chuckled, "Time is almost up." He said, glancing at A Mei, Xiaoyue, the coachman, Song Xu, Lin Zhao, and others who were held in place by shadows, and smiled, "It seems he really doesn't plan to save you."
Song Xu looked at Ouyang Ye's insincere smile and then at Liu Ye and the others being held nearby. He couldn't help but say, "I believe Shen Moyun will definitely come back to save us." His face was firm.
Conversely, Ouyang Ye's smile became even more unrestrained, "Believe, of all these people, only you believe..." He trailed off as the mansion gate behind him was knocked.
Song Xu smiled upon hearing this, "I knew he would come back."
Ouyang Ye let out a cold snort and waved his hand towards Song Xu. Song Xu was struck down by a black light.
Lin Zhao had been plagued by nightmares all along, so seeing the nightmarish scene before him now... he was so terrified that he didn't dare to utter a single word.
Xiaoyue and the others knew that Ouyang Ye's abilities were formidable, so they all dared not make a sound.
Song Xu felt indignant, but Ouyang Ye's methods were truly insidious. Just based on this... he didn't dare to move.
At the same time, Ouyang Ye turned sideways and responded, "Come in." Then the gate automatically opened.
Those people watched this scene... their nerves tightening one by one.
The next second, Mu Anxiao and Feng Qishi appeared within Ouyang Ye's line of sight. The moment Ouyang Ye saw this, his face darkened. "Why are you two together?" he asked coldly.
Mu Anxiao: "Didn't you ask him to find me?"
Feng Qishi had not told Mu Anxiao this. Hearing her say it now... he was also startled.
"You told her," Ouyang Ye shifted his gaze to Feng Qishi's face.
"I..."
"Whatever you, Ouyang Ye, want to do, you will do it by any means necessary. Knowing you, you must have pointed him towards a 'bright path'," Mu Anxiao knew that Ouyang Ye must have resorted to trickery from the moment Feng Qishi started asking about the whereabouts of her soul. Now that she stated it directly, she just wanted to tell Ouyang Ye... don't think you can act recklessly.
Upon hearing Mu Anxiao's words, Ouyang Ye smiled.
"Ouyang Ye, you truly do as you say," Mu Anxiao said, glancing at the people below the steps, "Your hands are itching, aren't they?" After speaking, she withdrew her gaze and glared at Ouyang Ye.
Feng Qishi: "I told you he would make a move." He lowered his head and stared at Mu Anxiao.
"I didn't defend him, and your words," Mu Anxiao glanced at Ouyang Ye, "will only make someone misunderstand."
Ouyang Ye smiled.
Seeing Ouyang Ye smile like this, Feng Qishi felt displeased in his heart. But thinking about the safety of those 'consciousness', he became anxious, "I'm back, you can let them go now." He looked at Ouyang Ye.
Ouyang Ye gestured, clearing a path for him.
Then, without a second word, Feng Qishi crossed the threshold and ran inside.