Yun Zhī's legs went soft and she fell to the ground with a thud, trembling as she said: "M...Miss?"
Mo Qingchen's face changed, this sharp and delicate crying sound was clearly the woman's cry she had heard in the woods beside her grandfather when they were burying her father that day!
"Yunzhi sister, don't panic, we... hurry up." Mo Qingchen said in a low voice.
Yun Zhi, an ordinary little girl, stood out among many maids to become Mo Qingchen's servant. Her quality was naturally good. Upon hearing this, she quickly regained her senses and stood up. Fortunately, the food box in her hand was still tightly held and not damaged. With one hand supporting Mo Qingchen, they rushed forward quickly, master and servant together.
Mo Qingchen only felt that his feet were treading on fallen leaves, the rustling sound was exceptionally clear, accompanied by the woman's intermittent sobbing, and that feeling was truly indescribable.
After running wildly for an unknown period of time, the two finally walked out of the forest.
"Miss, are you alright?" Yunzhi asked breathlessly.
"I... I'm fine." Mo Qingchen spoke breathlessly, after all she was small and had short legs, and running with Yun Zhi made her feel like her legs were going to break.
"Miss, look, from this side, passing through the fake mountain can reach the elegant bamboo residence of the 14th master." Yunzhi pointed ahead and said.
Mo Qingchen smiled and said: "It's okay, at least we didn't worry for nothing."
Yun Chi handed a handkerchief to Mo Qingchen to wipe the sweat while scolding: "Miss, you said it yourself, rushing like this isn't worth it. In the future, even if I die, I won't dare take you there again. Although Old Man Wu will worry when we return late, it's still better than you getting frightened."
Meng Qingchen smoothed out his airway: "Sister Yunzhi, you're right. I was too rash. Sister Yunzhi, why would there be a woman's crying voice in that forest?"
"Who knows? It's too scary. Ah, even thinking about it now makes my legs feel weak."
Looking at Yunzhi's gesture of patting her chest, Mo Qingchen said: "Sister Yunzhi, do you know where the dense forest is adjacent to?"
Yun Zhi's eyes lit up and said: "Right, behind that dense forest is Yuan Yue Tang!"
"Yan Yue Tang?" Mo Qingchen blinked in confusion.
Yun Zhi nodded and said, "Yes, it's said that if someone in the clan commits a serious mistake, they'll be locked up in the Moon Concealing Hall and not allowed to take half a step out. The clansmen all think it's unlucky there and won't casually approach that place."
It turns out that there is such a place in the clan, and was that woman locked up in the Moon Concealing Hall? What mistake did she make after all? Why would she appear in the forest behind the mountain on that night? And why would Grandfather be so shocked that he didn't return until midnight?
A series of questions came, forming a huge doubt in Mo Qingchen's heart. She always felt that the current Mo Mansion was calm and peaceful, her own days were also stable and flat, but vaguely, there seemed to be some bad shadow looming.
"Miss, we've arrived." Yunzhi finally put his mind at ease and said with joy.
Forget it, what can a six-year-old girl do anyway? I'd better take care of my own affairs in front of me.
Mo Qingchen thought so and put these things aside, smiling at Yunzhi: "Then let's go quickly."
The thatched hut is getting closer, the soft misty rain after the sky is blue, and the hazy yellow light comes through the window gauze, a clear and thin shadow is clearly reflected on the window gauze.
Mo Qingchen stopped a few dozen feet away from the bamboo hut and called out in a loud voice: "Fourteenth Uncle, are you there?"
The room was quiet for a few seconds, then the silhouette moved and the bamboo door creaked open. Mo Fourteen, wearing a moon-white long shirt, stood at the door with a gentle smile: "Is it Liao who has come? Come in quickly."
A warmth rose in Mo Qing's heart as he stepped inside.
"Ah Niang, why are you coming over so late?" Mo Fourteen asked.
Mò Qīng Chén said with a smile, putting the food box on the table: "Fourteenth Uncle, today Qīng Chén set up a banquet in the courtyard to invite everyone from Cháo Yáng Táng to taste wine and eat peaches. Thinking that those peaches are so delicious, how can I not send some for Fourteenth Uncle to try?"
Mo Xiuxiu burst out laughing: "You little devil, it's been a few days and your mouth has become sharper."
Mo Qingchen bit her lip and said, "No way, Fourteenth Uncle, I was thinking of you all along."
Mo Fourteen's face clearly showed a smile as he said: "Then thank you, girl. The sky is already late, Uncle Fourteen will send you on your way, go back early."
Mo Qingchen lowered his head and continued: "Of course... Mo Qingchen has one more small favor to ask of Fourteenth Uncle..."
Mo Xiangu was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing in a low voice: "You little girl, it turns out you only come to the Three Treasures Hall when something's up. What is it? Tell your Fourteenth Uncle about it."
Mo Qingchen raised his head and looked at Mo Fourteen: "Fourteenth Uncle, do you know about the Cangjing Pavilion?"
Mo Xiuyi was taken aback: "The Scripture Pavilion? The place where our clan stores secular martial arts secret manuals?"
"Mm." Mo Qingchen nodded heavily.
"Hey girl, what are you doing there?" Mo Shisi asked with a puzzled tone.
"Fourteenth Uncle, Qingchen is ashamed to say that he still can't guide the energy into his body. However, with the year-end small competition approaching, Qingchen was wondering... would it be possible for him to take a look at the Cangjing Pavilion?"
Mo Xiuzhi was silent for a long time before stretching out his hand to pat Mo Qingchen's head, saying: "Girl, you must remember that time is extremely precious for cultivators, so it's absolutely impermissible to confuse the primary and secondary goals and take a detour."
Mo Qingchen nodded and said: "Fourteenth Uncle, Mo Qingchen can tell the difference between what's important and what's not. I just want to get through this current crisis."
"Alright then, little girl, come with me." Mo Fourteen finally nodded his head.
"Yunzhi sister, wait for me here." Mo Qingchen said as he was pulled away by Mo Fourteen.
The sky had already darkened, and Mo Fourteen was once again using the Wind Control Technique. Although there were rows of large red lanterns hanging under the eaves of the long corridor, Mo Qingchen still hadn't been able to see clearly where she was walking. Of course, even if she could see, she wouldn't remember - from her modern days, she had always known that she was a super big route idiot!
"Halt! Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter the Cangjing Pavilion after hours!" A guard dressed in a simple yet elegant attire stood at the entrance of a three-story pavilion.
Mo Xiande gave the guard a faint glance.
"What are you staring at? If you don't leave now, don't blame me for being rude!" The guard said, but then he noticed his companion constantly tugging on his clothes.
"What's wrong, Shunzi?" The guard glanced at his companion.
Only saw companions pale face, trembling and shaking single knee down said: "See... see fourteen lord!"
"Fourteenth Master?" The previous guard had not yet come to his senses, and the companion next to him hastily slapped his knee with his palm, causing the guard's leg to go soft and he knelt down with a thud.
As soon as his knee hit the ground, it happened to land on a small stone. The piercing pain made him clear-headed, and he suddenly realized who the Fourteenth Master was. He couldn't help but say: "Fourteenth Master, I'm so blind..."
"Stop it, the 14th Master has already gone in." said another companion.
The guard raised his head and looked at the empty entrance, feeling a inexplicable sense of sadness.