Mu Anxiao watched Mi Feng’s distressed expression, understanding that the man must have been given a time limit. Based on her shallow understanding of him, she surmised that the one who could cause Mi Feng such distress was undoubtedly the Wolf Demon. However, from a rational perspective, she now needed to reach an agreement with Mi Feng. Only then could she have a better chance of preserving the Wolf Demon’s life.
Thus, while Mi Feng was troubled, she offered a smile.
“What are you smiling about?” Mi Feng seemed to dislike Mu Anxiao’s expression, asking stiffly.
Conversely, Mu Anxiao paid no mind to Mi Feng’s attitude. Instead, she suddenly turned her gaze towards Ouyang Ye’s study, saying as if she knew nothing, “There’s another study.”
“Whose study is that? Don’t you know?” Mi Feng glanced in the direction Mu Anxiao was looking and retorted.
Mu Anxiao withdrew her gaze and continued to play ignorant, “If I’m not mistaken, it should be the study of the elder’s husband in this place of cultivation.” She feigned ignorance with a foolish look to highlight her lack of knowledge.
Mi Feng was left speechless.
Seeing Mi Feng suddenly fall silent, Mu Anxiao deliberately asked, “What, am I wrong?”
“That’s the Master’s study,” Mi Feng said through gritted teeth.
The moment Mi Feng uttered these words, Mu Anxiao’s eyes widened. “Shouldn’t the Master’s study be in… in his palace? Why…”
“Don’t ask what you shouldn’t. What I’m looking for is definitely not there,” Mi Feng softly interrupted and walked past Mu Anxiao.
Following him, Mu Anxiao lowered her gaze to think and then turned to follow Mi Feng.
In an instant, after following Mi Feng around a large loop, Mu Anxiao found herself back outside Xi’er’s study.
“Why are we back here?” she asked.
Initially, Mi Feng was annoyed by Mu Anxiao’s following him. However, after walking this path, he had a new idea. Based on this new idea, he intended to use Mu Anxiao. “Why are you following me?” he turned around and asked deliberately.
Mu Anxiao curled her lips. “Didn’t I already tell you? I want to find a master, and you are that person.” She knew that Mi Feng would not easily give up this opportunity for his ‘love,’ and she was unfamiliar with this place, so searching blindly would be a waste of time. Instead of wasting time, she might as well follow Mi Feng. First, she could supervise him, and second… the Wolf Demon’s life would be guaranteed. Why not?
“Do you truly intend to take me as your master?” Mi Feng was moved.
Mu Anxiao nodded.
Mi Feng had never been affirmed by any demon like this before. Now, looking at Mu Anxiao’s resolute reaction, he suddenly felt a sense of self-worth. He straightened his back and said, “Since that’s the case, I’ll tell you what I’m looking for.”
Seeing this, Mu Anxiao quickly raised her hands to cover her ears.
“What are you doing?” Mi Feng asked, confused.
Mu Anxiao, while covering her ears, said, “As for what the master is doing, the subordinate has no right to inquire or know. That is the rule.” Her gaze was resolute.
Mi Feng smiled.
Mu Anxiao lowered her head to emphasize her resolve.
Then, Mi Feng reached out and pulled away Mu Anxiao’s hands that were covering her ears, saying profoundly, “Since I am your master, there are some things you can know now.” As he spoke, he released his hands.
Mu Anxiao gave a wry smile. “This might not be good.”
“There’s nothing wrong with it,” Mi Feng said, tilting his body slightly to look at the study door. “You know about the topographic map, right?”
“What topographic map?” Mu Anxiao feigned ignorance.
Mi Feng said seriously, “The topographic map of this place of cultivation.”
“Place of cultivation…” Mu Anxiao repeated and immediately feigned surprise. “Master, what you want to steal… steal… Pfft, what you want to take is the topographic map. But… if I remember correctly, that thing is very important to the elder. If she finds out you took it, she will surely kill you.”
“If you don’t say, and I don’t say, the matter won’t be exposed,” Mi Feng said with confidence.
Mu Anxiao forced a smile.
Seeing Mu Anxiao’s reaction, Mi Feng frowned. “What, are you regretting it?”
“I…”
“I have already told you my secret. If you go back on your word,” Mi Feng interrupted, his eyes sharp, “I will kill you.” As he spoke, he spread his hand and conjured a dagger.
Then, Mu Anxiao looked down at the dagger and smiled. “Master, you’ve misunderstood me.” As she spoke, she pushed Mi Feng’s hand away with a fawning expression.
Unexpectedly, Mi Feng fell for Mu Anxiao’s act. “I knew you wouldn’t dare,” he said, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips as he retracted the dagger.
“Then, Master,” Mu Anxiao said, glancing at Mi Feng’s relaxed hand, “do you have any arrangements now?”
“Continue searching,” Mi Feng replied simply.
“Continue, but we didn’t find anything earlier. Now that we’re searching, it’ll probably be hard to find, won’t it? If you ask me,” Mu Anxiao pretended to offer a solution, “why not go look around the Master’s study? Perhaps the topographic map of this place of cultivation is just sitting on the Master’s desk.”
Mi Feng shook his head. “Impossible.”
“Why?” Mu Anxiao truly embodied a subordinate who knew nothing.
Mi Feng said profoundly, “Because the Master never manages matters concerning this place of cultivation.”
“That still doesn’t explain why the topographic map isn’t with the Master,” Mu Anxiao mumbled.
“What I say goes. If you disagree, I’ll kill you,” Mi Feng threatened.
“Master, I didn’t say anything.”
“I am your master now, and you should obey my commands. If you have your own thoughts again, I will truly do as I say.” Mi Feng became arrogant under Mu Anxiao’s ‘praise.’
Seeing Mi Feng elevated so highly by her, Mu Anxiao felt somewhat resentful. However, thinking of the Wolf Demon’s life, she had no choice but to continue to endure. “Understood, Master.”
“It’s good that you understand,” Mi Feng said, looking back towards the study, he asked, “What is your name?”
“My subordinate’s name… it’s better if you don’t know it,” Mu Anxiao said, too lazy to think of a name for herself, and dealt with it this way.
Mi Feng frowned. “I am your master, yet I don’t even know your name. How improper.”
“Master, this has nothing to do with propriety, does it? Besides,” Mu Anxiao said with a serious expression, “if you know my name and the elder and the Master find out, how can I take the blame for you?”
“You want to take the blame for me?” Mi Feng was genuinely surprised.
This was just an unintentional remark from Mu Anxiao, but Mi Feng reacted this way. Looking at him, Mu Anxiao couldn’t help but smile and say, “There’s always a ‘what if.’ Once that topographic map is taken, the elder will find out immediately. At that time, I will take the blame for you.”
“Truly?” Mi Feng’s eyes lit up.