Morning Star

Mo Xinglan looked at her sullenly and sat on the stool, no longer looking at her. But as soon as she sat down, she heard a small hiccup, which came again after a pause.

After a moment of confusion, he looked towards the source of the sound. He saw Chujiu still sitting there, his body twitching due to hiccups.

After watching her hesitate for a moment, he finally sighed, came to her, squatted down, stretched out his hand to lift her chin and let her look at him.

She didn't know whether it was because of his cold fingers or because she was frightened. When Mo Xinglan touched her chin, she shuddered and stared at him blankly. Suddenly, she was frightened and stopped hiccuping.

Mo Xinglan realized that she was crying when he saw her.

It was so pitiful. His two red eyes were full of tears, which made people feel distressed.

He frowned, feeling very annoyed.

Why are you so scared?

Seeing her like this, he unconsciously used his fingertips to wipe the tears from her face, but it was useless, the more he wiped, the more tears appeared, making him more and more annoyed.

"Stop crying!" His voice was cold as if he was giving an order.

However, Chujiu was frightened again by his sudden words. Her tears did not stop, but the hiccups that had just stopped started again.

Mo Xinglan: “…”

He had a terrible headache and regretted having scared her like that just now.

After thinking for a while, he sighed and simply sat on the ground. He glanced at her tear-stained face, hesitated for a moment, hugged her in his arms, and placed her head on his chest.

A hand gently stroked her back, and the voice became rare and gentle: "Be good, don't cry."

Chujiu leaned stiffly in his arms, tears falling silently, not daring to move. Only her body was twitching due to the hiccups, which she couldn't stop.

Perhaps Mo Xinglan's comfort worked, or perhaps it was the sweet fragrance on his body that had a calming effect, her stiff body gradually relaxed, and her highly tense emotions also eased.

I was already feeling sleepy before, and then I was frightened to the point of being extremely nervous. Now that I had relaxed and smelled the sweet fragrance on his body, I felt sleepy again, and I leaned on his arms and gradually fell asleep.

Hearing the even breathing sound coming from his arms, Mo Xinglan was extremely depressed. He supported her body and pulled her out of his arms.

I saw that she had her eyes gently closed, with a tear that had not yet fallen hanging on her long eyelashes. The area around her eyes was red, and even her fair and tender cheeks had two blushes.

She just let him play with her quietly, like an exquisite porcelain doll, looking so cute and adorable no matter how you looked at her.

"..."

Mo Xinglan frowned, but his heart was beating faster than usual.

How could he think she was good and cute? Was he crazy?

Thinking of this, he wanted to push her away. But just as he let go of her hand, he saw her lose balance and fall to the ground, so he quickly supported her and hesitantly held her in his arms again.

His cheeks turned slightly red, and his ears also turned red. His hands, which were cold before, were now warm.

Looking at the person sleeping in his arms, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth unconsciously.

Why is this idiot like a little stove?

She was obviously afraid of his failure, yet she dared to sleep so soundly in his arms. What was wrong with her brain?

He sighed, stretched his body, and stood up holding her. He felt dizzy as soon as he stood up, and his body swayed, but fortunately he managed to keep steady.

After a while, he held her and came to sit beside his bed. He put her on his lap, lifted her feet and took off her shoes, and untied her tied hair.

Her long dark brown hair instantly fell down on her body. The hair on both sides blocked her ears and fell down from her temples, making her look like a sleeping elf.

Mo Xinglan stood up and gently placed her on the bed, then smoothed down the hair that had brushed her face.

His eyes fell on the clothes she was wearing, and his fingertips unconsciously touched the belt around her waist. But he was startled and withdrew his hand.

What is he doing? It's crazy.

It must be because he lost too much blood and his head was always dizzy, which made his brain and body out of control.

*

While Chu Jiu and Mo Xinglan were staying in the inn, Chu Furong and Gao Yashan were outside looking for opportunities for training or treasure hunting in the near future.

Chu Furong heard about the psychedelic forest a few days ago and came here today to see if she could find out more information.

I heard that most people who go to the psychedelic forest are new disciples, or people who really want to get the treasures inside.

After all, the psychedelic forest is full of dangers, and there are many monsters, and you might lose your life if you are not careful. However, there are only two treasures in it, one is the Beauty Painting, and the other is the Soaring Cloud Whip. If you want to get these two treasures, you have to go through the test of the psychedelic dream.

After going through one level after another, not to mention the test of psychedelic dreams, only a few people can reach the end. Even if they reach it, it is mostly based on luck. And the way back is just as dangerous.

Because of this, only new disciples who want to gain experience, or those who are young and energetic and think they can make it to the end, will enter the psychedelic forest.

Chu Furong was not very interested in the beauty paintings and the Lingyun Whip inside, but mainly wanted to broaden her horizons. Of course, it would be best to get treasures. After all, there must be some gains from going out for experience.

In a few days, the fog in the psychedelic forest will dissipate. Now there are many people on the street holding signs recruiting teammates to form a team and enter the psychedelic forest.

In addition, because there are new people entering, there are also many sects and organizations recruiting new disciples.

Chu Furong was not interested in this, she would just stop and take a look when passing by.

Gao Yashan, who was following her, stopped when she saw her stop and asked her if she wanted to join.

She always shook her head and said she was just taking a look.

Later, she heard that a white-haired old man wrote the clues in the psychedelic forest into a book and gave it to others. However, the old man had a problem, and if she wanted to get the book, she had to help him solve the problem. Later, a woman with a rabbit head took the book away.

It’s a pity, but it’s fate and she won’t force it.

Speaking of rabbit heads? Are there normal people with rabbit heads?

Of course, in addition to gathering information, she also wanted to try her luck to see if she could come across any rare elixirs or pills.

But after looking around, I didn't see many things I liked, so I decided to go to the auction house to have a look.

On the way, Gao Yashan followed her like a personal bodyguard.

Chu Furong suddenly stopped walking, closed her eyes, took a deep breath and exhaled, then turned to look at Gao Yashan and asked in confusion: "Why do you keep following me?"

Gao Yashan saw her stop and hurriedly stopped. Hearing her question, he was a little at a loss. He looked around and stared at her seriously: "I promised the wife of the head of the family to protect you and the third young lady. Now the third young lady is in the inn with Master Mo by her side, so she will not be in danger. I... can only follow the second young lady."

He looked innocent when he said it.

Chu Furong was silent after hearing this, and then she sighed after a moment: "You should have things you want to do, so you don't have to follow me. There is no danger here."