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After Xiao Hanxing finished dealing with the rabbit, Liu Yunshu took it from him.

When their fingertips accidentally touched each other's, they both paused slightly before casually moving their hands away.

Liu Yunshu took out several jars of seasoning from her bosom and lightly sprinkled some on with her fingertips.

The oil sizzled as it heated up, releasing an aroma that instantly filled the air, carrying the warmth of the charcoal fire and dispelling the dilapidated and chilly atmosphere of the mountain god temple.

"Miss Liu is quite meticulous, even bringing these with her when she goes out."

Xiao Hanxing leaned against the door frame, playing with the folding fan. His gaze fell on her skillful movements, and his eyes showed genuine appreciation.

Liu Yunshu's lips curved into a smile as she turned back, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling.

"My master liked this, so I carried it with me at all times, and over time it became a habit."

The flickering light from the charcoal fire illuminated her smiling eyes and brows, adding a touch of warmth and humanity to her gentle demeanor, making her captivating.

Xiao Hanxing's fingers holding the fan paused slightly, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily. For the first time, he felt that women weren't so troublesome after all.

"You can eat now," Liu Yunshu said with a smile, greeting the three of them.

Xiao Hanxing took a piece first and took a big bite.

The rabbit meat was tender and flavorful, with a subtle aroma of spices. I couldn't help but exclaim, "Delicious! Miss Liu, you have excellent skills!"

Shen Run also took a piece, but didn't eat it right away.

Instead, he first tore off a piece of the tenderest meat and handed it to Mu Yunling, saying gently, "Miss Mu, please try it. Yunshu's cooking is excellent."

Mu Yunling stared blankly at the piece of rabbit meat, her heart trembling slightly.

Even though she knew that Shen Run was gentle to everyone, she still couldn't help but cherish this rare care.

"Thank you... thank you, Brother Shen."

She thanked him softly, her fingertips trembling slightly as she took the food and bit into it.

The fresh aroma spread between the lips and teeth, and a secret sweetness rose in the heart.

After eating the rabbit meat, the group sat around the fire.

At this moment, Xiao Hanxing looked at Liu Yunshu, smiled, and said, "Miss Liu, would you be so kind as to ask me for some pointers?"

"I'd love to experience Alliance Leader Xiao's 'Frosty Star Sword Technique' firsthand," Liu Yunshu said, a hint of excitement in her eyes. "Please!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Yunshu's figure swept out of the temple like a flowing cloud.

Xiao Hanxing's eyes were full of interest. He quickly closed his folding fan and followed closely behind, leaping out of the temple gate.

Shen Run and Mu Yunling exchanged a glance and quickly got up and walked to the temple entrance, quietly observing the two people in the scene.

In the clearing in the woods, the night wind rustled the fallen leaves.

Liu Yunshu stood in the moonlight, her figure as graceful as a bamboo stalk under the moon.

Xiao Hanxing held a folding fan in his hand, and his dark blue robe accentuated his tall and straight figure.

The playfulness in his eyes vanished, leaving only his extreme focus on martial arts.

"Miss Liu, please enlighten me!"

As soon as Xiao Hanxing finished speaking, he swung his folding fan out suddenly, the fan ribs carrying a sharp gust of wind that went straight for Liu Yunshu's face, the move as fast as lightning.

Although a fan is used instead of a sword, it still exudes ruthlessness and sharpness.

Liu Yunshu twirled lightly, displaying her "Treading Snow Without Leaving a Trace" lightness skill to its fullest extent.

Her body darted backward several feet like a drifting catkin, easily dodging the attack.

At the same time, he flipped his wrist, and the long sword at his waist was drawn. The sword light poured down like flowing clouds, accurately blocking the fan ribs.

With a crisp clang, sparks flew, and both men staggered, each taking a half-step back.

Liu Yunshu's wrist, gripping the sword, felt a slight numbness, and she inwardly praised it:

The Cold Star Sword Technique truly lives up to its reputation; with such formidable power, it's no wonder it can awe the martial arts world.

Xiao Hanxing was also shocked. Although he only used 50% of his internal strength in this attack, it was blocked by Liu Yunshu so easily.

"Alright! Again!" Xiao Hanxing's fighting spirit intensified, and his moves became even more swift as he opened and closed his folding fan.

Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, Mu Yunling clutched her stomach, her cheeks flushed red.

"Brother Shen, I... I feel a bit unwell and would like to go out for a bit."

Upon hearing this, Shen Run immediately abandoned his interest in watching the martial arts demonstration and asked with concern, "Did you eat something bad? It's dark and the roads are slippery outside. I'll go with you."

"No, no need!"

Mu Yunling quickly waved her hand, shaking her head like a rattle drum. How could she let a man accompany her on such a private matter?

"I can go by myself. It's nearby, and I'll be back soon."

After she finished speaking, without waiting for Shen Run to persuade her further, she walked into the depths of the forest under the hazy moonlight, her figure quickly disappearing among the swaying shadows of the trees.

Shen Run watched her staggering figure, still worried, and finally told her to "be careful."

He stood guard at the temple entrance, glancing occasionally in the direction she had left, his attention mostly diverted to her.

A fierce battle was raging in the open space outside the temple.

Shen Run suddenly heard Mu Yunling's exclamation from not far away, and his expression changed drastically. He no longer cared about watching the martial arts.

He drew his sword and charged towards the direction from which the shouts came, his voice filled with anxiety: "Miss Mu!"

Liu Yunshu's ears twitched, and she paused when she caught the panicked cry for help.

The next second, Xiao Hanxing's fan ribs swept towards him with a sharp gust of wind.

Xiao Hanxing's pupils contracted, and he immediately withdrew his attack.

The fan ribs grazed her shoulder armor, lifting a strand of hair that drifted down, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow.

But he met Liu Yunshu's sword head-on.

Liu Yunshu suddenly flipped her wrist, forcefully changing the direction of the longsword.

The sword blade grazed Xiao Hanxing's dark blue robe, creating a sharp gust of wind.

Their bodies collided due to inertia.

The moment their bodies collided, Liu Yunshu instinctively raised her hand to brace herself against his chest.

Xiao Hanxing also reached out and supported her waist, the touch as smooth as flowing clouds.

The faint scent of cold plum blossoms lingered around my nose, mixed with the smoky aroma of the barbecue, which inexplicably brought me peace of mind.

Their noses were only an inch apart, their breaths mingling.

The moonlight shone on them, outlining ambiguous silhouettes, and the sounds of the wind and falling leaves seemed to stand still at that moment.

Liu Yunshu was the first to come to her senses. With a slight flick of her wrist, she stepped out of his embrace.

"Alliance Leader Xiao, you are too kind."

Her tone remained gentle, as if the near-collision just moments before was merely an accident during a friendly exchange.

However, a faint blush crept onto the tips of her ears.

Xiao Hanxing also released her hand, the smooth touch of the skirt still lingering on her fingertips, and her Adam's apple bobbed.

He tapped the folding fan in his palm, forcibly suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, and a playful smile curled at the corner of his lips:

"It was my rudeness, Miss Liu, please forgive me."

Even so, the interest in his eyes grew even stronger; this Liu Yunshu was truly becoming more and more to his liking.

"Let's go see Miss Mu first."

Liu Yunshu took the lead, her moon-white figure darting towards the direction from which the cries for help came like flowing clouds.

Xiao Hanxing followed closely behind.

Shen Run had just arrived at the scene when he saw Mu Yunling fall down in the grass.

Seeing him arrive, she immediately threw herself into his arms, her voice trembling with tears: "Brother Shen! There's...there's a snake!"

Shen Run quickly helped Mu Yunling, who had thrown herself into his arms, and his sharp gaze swept over the bushes beside her.

Sure enough, a small, bright green snake was coiled among the fallen leaves, its triangular head slightly raised.

The snake's tongue flickered in and out rapidly, carrying a chilling aura.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Shen Run gently comforted her, pulled Mu Yunling into his arms, drew his long sword, and with a flash of cold light, killed the venomous snake.

"Brother Shen, thank you, I..."

Mu Yunling buried herself in Shen Run's arms, her voice choked with sobs, her fingertips tightly gripping his clothes.

His whole body was still trembling uncontrollably, and his eyes were filled with lingering fear.

She had only been in this world for a few days when she was first chased by men in black, and now she had encountered a poisonous snake.

The dangers of this martial arts world were far more terrifying than she had imagined.

Shen Run patted her back, his tone becoming increasingly gentle: "It's alright, the snake has been killed, it's good that you're okay."

He looked down at the frail and helpless woman in his arms, his eyes filled with even more pity.

When Liu Yunshu and Xiao Hanxing arrived, they saw Shen Run holding Mu Yunling in his arms, gently comforting her.

Moonlight filtered through the branches and leaves, falling on the two of them, creating an atmosphere of inexplicable tenderness.

Without pausing, she walked straight forward, her gaze falling on Mu Yunling's pale face. "Miss Mu, what's wrong?"

Mu Yunling looked up at the sound and saw that it was Liu Yunshu. Her eyes were red and she stepped back a little from Shen Run's embrace.

Her fingertips were still tightly gripping his clothes, her voice trembling with lingering sobs:

"Miss Liu, just now... just now there was a snake, it scared me to death."

She then looked at Shen Run, her eyes full of dependence: "Thanks to Brother Shen, otherwise I..."

Liu Yunshu frowned slightly as she looked at the snake corpse.

"We shouldn't stay here any longer. Let's go back to the mountain god temple. There are many poisonous insects and wild beasts in the forest at night. Don't go out alone again."

"Um!"

Mu Yunling nodded quickly and subconsciously moved closer to Shen Run's side.

Shen Run responded gently, took her arm, and slowed his pace to walk back, his eyes filled with genuine concern.

Xiao Hanxing followed behind the two, watching this scene unfold.

He tapped his folding fan lightly in his palm, a hint of impatient sneer flashing in his eyes, and whispered to Liu Yunshu beside him:

"Brother Shen seems to be paying more and more attention to this. This Miss Mu is likely to become a troublesome one that he can't get rid of."

Liu Yunshu did not stop walking; the moonlight shone on her moon-white skirt, giving it a soft glow.

She glanced at Xiao Hanxing sideways, her tone flat:

"Brother Shen is kind-hearted and can't bear to see others suffer. Besides, Miss Mu is all alone, which is truly pitiful."

Xiao Hanxing curled her lips, looked at Mu Yunling who was close to Shen Run, and a hint of impatience flashed in her eyes. I knew women were troublesome!