Chapter 30

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Chapter 30: Spying

Hua Qing looked at Cancan calmly. Cancan didn’t realize what she said wrong, but suddenly, everything became silent. Maybe Cancan’s voice was too loud and woke up Yu Xiu, who sat up and asked, "What’s going on?"

Hua Qing turned away calmly, "Hua Yun will escort you back to Qilian Mountain to recover. Your father will be informed that Cancan will be staying there for a while. I will come later to bring her back."

Speaking very openly, as if leaving your own pet at someone else’s house for a few days, Yu Xiu hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Cancan. Cancan pouted, pulling at her shirt uncomfortably. Seeing her like this, Yu Xiu hesitated but then nodded, "Okay."

Hua Qing looked Cancan up and down, seeing her still looking angry, he said, "You go ahead first. If I don’t find them within a year, I’ll come to get you."

Cancan frowned instantly, wondering if her concept of time was different from his.

"You said ‘a period of time’ earlier, now you’re saying ‘a year’. I thought a ‘period of time’ meant three to five days." Cancan glanced at Hua Qing and muttered.

Hua Qing’s lips twitched slightly, and he said bluntly, "If you’re not going, then leave!"

Cancan wilted immediately. Yes, she was this kind of person. She was strong when you were weak, but when you were strong, she… wilted.

Except for Cancan, no one expected that the cold and aloof immortal Hua Qing would say such words. Everyone was shocked for a moment, feeling like this was unbearable. The word ‘leave’ doesn’t really fit with your high and cold demeanor, dear, it’s true, dear!

Cancan pointed her finger, "Fine, fine, I’ll go. Geez, such a bad attitude." After a moment, Cancan snuggled up to Yu Xiu, smiling, and asked, "Yu Xiu, how are you feeling?"

Yu Xiu’s expression was very cold, "I’m tired." She then arranged her blanket, not sure if she didn’t want to see Cancan or if she was really tired. Hua Yun chuckled.

Cancan ignored the unfriendly Hua Yun and went straight to Hua Qing. She said seriously, "Hua Qing, you need to protect yourself. If you meet bad people and can’t fight them, just run away. Don’t be afraid of looking bad. It’s better to retreat and preserve yourself." Then she added, "I don’t think your apprentice is that strong. When he brings us back, don’t let him join your fights; he’ll only hold you back."

Hua Yun got angry and said, "Can you please speak more quietly and respectfully when talking about others? Have you ever thought about the feelings of the person being talked about?"

Cancan awkwardly smiled and put her arm around Hua Qing’s neck, trying to pull him aside. She couldn’t really move Hua Qing, he just went along with her.

After adjusting her position, Cancan continued, "Hua Yun is not good at fighting, so don’t bring him. Brother Wolf is also clumsy, so leave him behind too. It’s risky for you to go alone, but if you need help, I’ve hidden some money under the third tree at Shu Mountain. You can use that money to hire some henchmen of the Demon Lord. That way, you’ll be well-prepared for battles."

Cancan thought she was extremely clever.

Hua Yun and Big Green, who were looked down upon, didn’t want to deal with Cancan, a silly fox, who was even sillier than them, making fun of others and planning to recruit henchmen of the Demon Lord. Hua Yun was fed up and left first.

Big Green glanced at Cancan, then followed Hua Yun out. Cancan, looking puzzled, asked Hua Qing, "Did you notice Brother Wolf seems to be more willing to follow Hua Yun? Could it be… Brother Wolf has a crush on Hua Yun’s little white face?" The thought scared Cancan.

Hua Qing couldn’t tolerate it anymore, he slapped Cancan and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Go to sleep now. We’ll set off tomorrow." After a pause, Hua Qing looked at Cancan’s delicate face and said, "When you go to Qilian Mountain, it might be better to stay in your original form. Of course, you look great like this, but remember, looking exactly like Xian Yue could cause trouble. That’s why I insist you learn magic."

Cancan realized, "You care about me and don’t want others to harm me." She smiled brightly.

Hua Qing saw her happy smile, and thought to himself that she was indeed innocent. He said slowly, "Yes, that’s why you should study hard. This way, you can protect yourself and maybe even help others when needed."

Cancan nodded seriously and kept it in her heart.

The next day was sunny, Hua Yun left with a few other people, and as soon as Cancan stepped outside, she almost slipped. Her once clean face was now dirty with some soot.

Hua Yun controlled his anger and asked, "Why are you doing this?"

Cancan proudly said, "This way, everyone won’t think that Xian Yue and I are the same person. Although I don’t really like you, I won’t cause trouble for you."

Hua Qing smiled and patted Cancan’s head. In Hua Qing’s eyes, Cancan was like a little fox, even when transformed into a human.

"Hua Qing, take care of yourself! Remember what I said!" Cancan kept turning back while shouting. Big Green sighed, "Don’t look at her, my goodness, if she keeps twisting her neck like that, she won’t find a husband in the future." Then realizing his mistake, he added, "Actually, she can’t find one now."

Cancan kicked up her foot.

Hua Yun always carried Yu Xiu on his back. In his opinion, a wolf and a fox were not trustworthy. He was a fairy, and even though Yu Xiu practiced magic, she was not successful and was just a normal person with some magical skills. Hua Yun feared that trusting them easily could harm Yu Xiu. Thinking of this, Hua Yun asked in a low voice, "If you notice anything wrong, tell me."

Yu Xiu understood and blushed, saying "thank you" shyly.

However, even so, she looked back and saw Hua Qing standing there, completely still.

Hua Yun rode his sword, while Cancan always found it hard to turn back into a fox to ride on Hua Yun’s back, who was already carrying Yu Xiu. Did he really have to carry a fox too? The scene was truly beautiful!

Cancan hesitated a lot, and at that moment, she realized how good Hua Qing was. If Hua Qing was there, she wouldn’t have to think so much!

"This is what happens when you don’t study hard enough," Big Wolf grabbed her arm. "Come with me, even though my magical powers are weak, I can still fly."

Cancan squeezed her eyes shut tightly, letting Big Green fly her while facing her fear of heights. It’s not easy to overcome the fear just by knowing magic. Cancan couldn’t cover her eyes, so she had to close them tightly. She was so scared that she unintentionally turned back into her original form. The scene was unbearable to watch…

After flying for who knows how long, just as Cancan felt she was about to faint, they finally landed. She immediately started vomiting uncontrollably. Seeing her in such a state, Yu Xiu couldn’t bear it anymore, "Let’s take a short rest. I’m feeling a bit tired."

Seeing Yu Xiu looking tired, Hua Yun said, "Alright!" They were now at the foot of the Qilian Mountains, so there was no rush. Hua Yun settled Yu Xiu down and helped her relax her muscles. After a while of meditation and rest, Yu Xiu’s breathing became steady, and she looked much better.

Cancan hugged a big tree and with a bitter laugh said, "Now I understand why Hua Qing is a fairy, and you are a fox."

Big Green was puzzled, asking, "What’s wrong?"

Cancan said, "Your flying skills are really bad. Look at me, I even vomited last night’s dinner. Such a waste, it was a good meal." Her eyes and tone were full of regret.

Yu Xiu couldn’t hold it in and vomited all at once, leaving Cancan stunned.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Yu Xiu paused for a moment and said, "I… I’ll go wash up over there."

Here, at the foot of Qilian Mountain, Yu Xiu was very familiar. She pointed not far away and said, "There’s a small lake over there." Thanks to Hua Yun infusing her with true energy just now, she was able to walk by leaning on a tree. Lingle quickly went to support Yu Xiu, but Yu Xiu coldly refused, "No need, you stay here, I’ll go alone."

Cancan insisted, "But you’re swaying, it’s easy to fall. Let me help you over there, it’s fine." She didn’t let go, trying to support Yu Xiu. Just then, Hua Yun spoke up, "I’ll help her over there, you both wait here."

Cancan immediately suspiciously examined Hua Yun, "Are you trying to sneak a peek?"

Hua Yun angrily replied, "I’ll smack you, you silly fox."

Cancan wondered why their sect members were so temperamental. Hua Qing was like that, and Hua Yun was too, not at all elegant like beings from the immortal realm. Tsk tsk, well fine, Hua Qing still had it, but Hua Yun – Cancan looked at him with disdain and scorn.

Hua Yun ignored Cancan and helped Yu Xiu to the edge of the stream. Yu Xiu blushed and asked, "Is it okay to leave them alone together?"

Hua Yun shook his head and said, "If my brother thinks it’s fine, then it should be alright. You should freshen up a bit, we’ve been through a dusty journey and you look tired."

Yu Xiu nodded, then said with a smile, "Thank you, Hua Yun. I’m sorry for causing trouble." After hesitating for a moment, she continued, "I wonder… if you could wait for me here?"

Hua Yun just said "Oh," feeling unsure, and stepped aside. Yu Xiu watched him turn away, then moved to the edge of the lake to freshen up. As the sound of splashing water filled the air, Hua Yun kept his eyes away. Yu Xiu thought for a moment, looked back, and saw that Hua Yun indeed hadn’t looked over. She chuckled, thinking she had been too cautious. Even though they had just met, Hua Yun was already enlightened and above worldly matters. She felt her worries were unnecessary. With this in mind, she adjusted her clothes, pulled out a handkerchief to wipe her shoulders. The hot weather and Hua Yun carrying her made her uncomfortable.

Yu Xiu took the opportunity to clean herself while wiping her clothes. Hua Yun, who was behind her, turned around after a while and was stunned…