Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 164 The Jade-Faced Young Master and the Fox Girl

In about 15 minutes, we arrived at the foot of the mountain.

They found a secluded spot to tie the horse up, and the two of them set off up the mountain.

Along the way, Mo Shaoshang intentionally or unintentionally walked in front of her, kicking away weeds and dead branches to make it easier for her to walk.

Even though Gu Qingyue was slow to realize it, she also sensed his protection.

He was taken aback for a moment, then remembered that he was just a young boy, and chuckled as he suppressed the strange thought.

The two walked and made their way until they reached a secluded valley. When they saw the imposing gate in the distance, Gu Qingyue and Mo Shaoshang sat down to rest.

From Mo Shaoshang's words, Gu Qingyue also learned why he knew the location of Black Wind Stronghold.

It turns out that Mo Ji Pharmacy used to sometimes transport medicinal herbs from Nanzhao via that route, mainly because it was a shorter journey. Unfortunately, they encountered robbery by Black Wind Village several times.

Later, in order to protect the medicinal herbs, Mo Ji's manager voluntarily gave the bandits some tribute, hoping that the herbs would not be stolen, since some of them were very hard to find.

Over time, the manager got to know several leaders of Black Wind Stronghold.

Once, because the silver given was not enough, he was kidnapped and taken to the Black Wind Stronghold.

What the bandits didn't expect was that Mo Ji's steward had a special ability: he could remember every path he had ever walked.

Later, the steward told him the location of Black Wind Stronghold, in case the stronghold went too far in looting and became a threat to Mo Ji, so that someone could be sent to raze the stronghold to the ground.

Therefore, Mo Shaoshang really knew the location of this bandit stronghold.

After listening, Gu Qingyue was not only curious about the manager's abilities, but also excited about her upcoming mission to quell the bandit stronghold.

Unlike her last trip to Tiger Peak Village, the distance her spiritual power could cover now was vastly different, and she had no senior brothers to save, so she had no mental burden.

All she has to do now is wipe out this bandit stronghold and that's it.

So, while resting with Mo Shaoshang, she released her mental energy slightly, which allowed her to investigate the situation inside the village gate.

Groups of bandits, armed with long knives, were seen patrolling the village.

Although their steps were not synchronized and their clothes were of various styles and colors, they exuded an aura that clearly said, "I'm not someone to be messed with."

And look at the big stone gate of the village, wow!

The three tiger heads, their eyes wide open in death, hung evenly on the gate outside the village, looking truly majestic and invincible.

After resting, the two concealed themselves and approached the village.

Once they reached the low earthen wall outside the village, Gu Qingyue squatted in the corner and peered inside.

No wonder there weren't many people at the entrance; it turns out a distinguished guest had arrived.

It's clear that most of the bandits have now surrounded a large courtyard, three layers deep, with at least a hundred people.

What happened?

Looking again, Gu Qingyue saw that in the hall, which was heavily guarded by bandits, a refined-looking man sat at the head of the table, and a smiling woman sat at the foot of the table.

The two seemed to be on friendly terms, but what they said surprised Gu Qingyue greatly.

"Jade-Faced Young Master, it's been a long time! I never imagined that the Black Wind Stronghold, which is renowned throughout the southwest, is yours?"

The woman's eyes held a smile, yet they frequently flashed with a cold, sharp light.

"Very well, it's been two years. The fox woman is still as two-faced as ever, saying one thing to one person and another to another. Just like always!"

The handsome young man spoke calmly, but the murderous intent in his eyes was undisguised.

"Hehe------Young Master Jade Face is joking. We were quite amicable in front of Master Pan last time. What? You've already forgotten about me? Have you found a new love?" The woman was completely unconcerned about the other party's murderous intent. She twirled two Emei daggers in her hands, which gleamed coldly.

Pan Xiangye?

She had almost forgotten about this major villain; she could no longer find any trace of him in Lizhou and Liquan County.

According to Mu Yun Chu's speculation, he may have already gone to the capital of Nanzhao to hide.

They wiped out so many of his henchmen together, how come these two in front of us are also henchmen?

How far does this bastard's perverted hand reach?!

Very well, they'll chop off these two henchmen today!

The man frowned. This fox woman really hadn't changed her ways. She would pounce on any man she saw. It was one thing to be pretty, but how dare she call herself a fox woman with that long, horse-like face?

“I naturally know what to say in front of Master Pan Xiang, no need for the fox spirit to instruct me,” the jade-faced young master said, standing up and beginning to shoo her away: “Since you’ve come all this way to be a guest, fox spirit, go and rest. Don’t forget your place. If Master Pan Xiang finds out that you really gave birth to a daughter for Prefect Li, you know what will happen to you!”

"How...how did you know? What do you want to do?" The woman's smiling face immediately turned pale, and a hint of fear appeared on her face.

"Let me give you a piece of advice: a spy should act like a spy. You secretly removed all of our people from the Lizhou Prefect's office, leaving only yourself. Do you think you're safe? Fool! Do you really want to be that old man's concubine for the rest of your life?" The jade-faced man was no longer polite.

"Think about our master's family rules! Humph! Stupid and foolish! And you dare to call yourself a fox spirit?"

After saying that, the man turned and left the hall.

Behind her, only the woman remained slumped in her chair, her face filled with utter despair.

After a while, looking in the direction the handsome young man had left, she gradually came back to her senses, a ruthless and sinister glint flashing in her eyes.

Gu Qingyue withdrew her mental energy, closed her eyes, and began to quickly think of a solution.

It's highly likely that this fox woman is up to something, and something big at that!

Since she is such a vicious and selfish person, how could she possibly let go of those who know her secrets?

"Let's wait until tonight," Gu Qingyue said, turning to Mo Shaoshang to discuss the matter.

Mo Shaoshang lowered his head and thought. Indeed, it was still daylight, only noon. If they went in now, it would be too easy to be exposed. It would be better to act when it was dark.

He nodded, which was considered as agreement with Gu Qingyue's opinion.

As the last ray of light shone behind the mountains, the bleak autumn wind blew against Gu Qingyue's clothes, and she couldn't help but shiver.

It was already late autumn or even early winter. Gu Qingyue pulled her collar up, rubbed her hands together, and breathed on them, but her fingers still felt very cold and uncomfortable.

Mo Shaoshang saw all of her little actions.

The man's fingers had been clasped around his belt for a long time, but he hesitated to move. He wanted to take off his outer robe and give it to her, but he felt that it was inappropriate.

After hesitating for a long time, he began to quietly take off his outer clothes.

"Hey, hey, hey------What are you doing? It's so cold, why are you taking off your clothes? Are you trying to kill yourself?" Gu Qingyue's heart pounded when she saw the man next to her suddenly taking off his clothes.

Could it be that Mo Shaoshang suddenly wants to do something beastly at this moment?

Will you kick him over, knock him unconscious, or cripple him with a Foshan Shadowless Kick?