Mu Xue and Mu Xue

Ziyuan nodded slightly, and after a moment's thought, she softly responded to Lin Mo's words: "Okay, let's set off and go back now. We can't let Xue'er wait anxiously. If she waits too long, it will not be good."

So, the two of them set out on the return journey together.

Along the way, Lin Mo suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind. He remembered the doubts in his heart and asked, "By the way, Master Ziyuan, how did you find me so accurately? Also, you found me at such a perfect time, is there something wrong?"

Ziyuan smiled and explained patiently: "It's because Xue'er woke up in the morning and didn't find you in your room. She was worried and came to me for help.

As for finding you, have you forgotten the life-level protective talisman you were given? This talisman has a magical locating effect.

Lin Mo suddenly realized and nodded in response: "Okay."

The two of them walked and talked along the way, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

As I was walking, I saw a very familiar figure on the way back.

"Eh? Xue'er? What are you squatting here for? Why are you holding a box in your arms?" Ziyuan was the first to notice, and there was a hint of surprise in her words.

Mu Xue was originally lost in thought over the seemingly ordinary box in her arms, with a hint of confusion in her eyes. She was startled by Zi Yuan's sudden call and suddenly came back to her senses. She looked up and saw the two of them and quickly responded, "Ah!

I saw that you hadn't come back for a long time, and I was really worried, so I thought of coming out to look for you.

But soon after I left the house, a man who looked hurried came running over and handed the box to me. He said that he had something to do immediately and would come back to take it in a while, and asked me to keep it for the time being.

But I have been waiting here for a long time, but he still hasn’t come back.”

"So that's how it is. What's in this box? Have you ever opened it to take a look out of curiosity?" Ziyuan asked curiously.

"No, although I am very curious and want to know what's inside, it's someone else's thing after all. What if there are extremely important and precious things inside? What if I open it rashly and accidentally damage or lose the things inside?" Mu Xue expressed her concerns seriously.

"What you said does make some sense. Do you plan to continue waiting here for the owner of the box, or go and fill your stomach first?" Ziyuan asked her plan with concern.

"I'd better choose to wait here. What if that man comes back just after we left and doesn't see me? He will be very anxious and may even slander us as the ones who took the thing for themselves." Mu Xue's eyes were firm and her tone was resolute.

"Well, Xue'er, you just wait here for the owner of the box. I'm going to eat first. After dinner, I will definitely bring you some delicious food!" Lin Mo hurriedly said, and then he walked quickly towards the food.

In this way, Mu Xue squatted there alone, holding the box tightly in her hands, looking around from time to time, hoping that the person she entrusted the box to would come back soon.

Ziyuan was certain that in this seemingly peaceful world, even if the current emperor's rule was slightly imperfect, few people would dare to commit crimes in the streets in broad daylight and in full view of the public, so Muxue should not encounter any danger here.

Not long after, Lin Mo and Ziyuan finished their breakfast and hurried back.

I saw Mu Xue still squatting quietly there, still holding the box tightly in her arms, her posture had not changed at all.

"That person hasn't come back yet? Why don't you stop waiting? Give the box to me, and I'll ask Li Yunlong to use some means to help you find that person." Ziyuan really couldn't bear to see Muxue waiting so persistently.

"It's okay, it's okay. I'm bored anyway, so it's okay to wait here for a while." Mu Xue said nonchalantly as she took the breakfast handed to her by Lin Mo, not knowing that she would have to wait for the whole morning.

"Well, I still have some things waiting for me to deal with. You guys chat here first, I'll go ahead." After saying that, Ziyuan turned and left with a steady and calm pace. She did not fly away directly, only because she always adhered to her own code of conduct of "obeying the law" and strictly demanded herself as a "good citizen".

"Brother, you should go back and practice! Don't let me delay your practice! The competition is coming soon. If you don't practice more, how can you stand out and win the first place in the competition?" Mu Xue was full of worries and tried her best to persuade Lin Mo not to waste this precious practice time because of her.

"Oh, it's okay, it's just a short period of time. It won't matter if you wait a little while." Lin Mo smiled warmly, trying to soothe Mu Xue's anxiety.

Mu Xue and Lin Mo were arguing over this matter, each holding their own opinion and refusing to give in to the other.

At this moment, Ziyuan came back in a hurry, as if he had something very important to tell him.

Ziyuan's eyes lit up as if he suddenly remembered something, and he said, "By the way, I've arranged a sparring partner for you.

Didn't you tell me last time that you wanted to familiarize yourself with your own abilities? This time, by chance, I have this opportunity. Don't refuse it! This opportunity is truly rare. Come with me!"

Without any explanation, Lin Mo was hurriedly taken away by Ziyuan, leaving only Muxue's lonely figure there.

Ziyuan brought Lin Mo to an extremely open place. Looking around, there were many arenas scattered around in an orderly manner.

Each arena is about one hundred meters square. Although it is not grand or huge, it is spacious enough to accommodate a fierce competition.

"Here? Who are you fighting?" Lin Mo turned to ask Ziyuan with a puzzled look on his face.

It was not the first time that he had asked Ziyuan to practice with him, but each time, Ziyuan politely refused him with various reasons.

"Come with me, the person I'm making an appointment with is the eldest prince here! That's why it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Ziyuan said mysteriously.

"Oh! Crown Prince!?! Are you sure???" Lin Mo widened his eyes in shock, his mouth slightly open, his face full of disbelief.

He really didn't expect that Ziyuan could actually invite the eldest prince to be his sparring partner.

He knew in his heart that Ziyuan was extremely powerful, but even so, being able to do this was still beyond his imagination.

"Yes!" Ziyuan answered firmly.

Lin Mo was led by Ziyuan to a platform at the edge of the venue.

At this time, a person was sitting on a chair beside the ring.

The man was wearing extremely gorgeous clothes, the fabric was embroidered with exquisite and intricate patterns, and it sparkled brightly under the sunlight. He had a belt inlaid with various gems around his waist, and his every move showed the graceful demeanor of a man of high position and power.

"Sister Zi is here! This must be the brother Lin Mo you were talking about! Hello!" When the young man saw the two approaching, he immediately stood up from his chair, walked to them with graceful steps, and a warm smile on his face.

"Hello, hello!" Lin Mo responded with a slightly stiff and unnatural expression. After all, this was the first time in his life that he met and communicated with a person of such a noble status as the eldest prince.

"You guys practice first, I have something to do, so I'll leave now!" Zi Yuan said, turned around and left, leaving Lin Mo "voluntarily" standing alone on the stage, facing the noble Crown Prince, with mixed feelings in his heart, nervous but also a little expectant, wondering what the next sparring session would be like.