Xiang Nang spoke earnestly, "Don't forget your mission. If you go to find Feng Qishi, Shen Xian will definitely be jealous. Things will be difficult then. Can't you see that?"
However, Xiang Nang didn't realize that before Mu Anxiao could react, Xiang Nang's reminder made her think of Shen Xian's wavering demeanor just now. A smile played on her lips, "It's better if he's jealous."
"What?"
"Nothing. I'm going to find Feng Qishi." As she spoke, she turned and walked out of the room.
Xiang Nang sensed that the situation was not good and hurried to follow her.
A moment later, Mu Anxiao entered the reception hall with Xiang Nang. After surveying the surroundings, she walked up to the round table where Feng Qishi and the others were seated. "Feng Qishi, come out with me for a moment."
Hearing this, Feng Qishi looked up at Mu Anxiao. "What for?"
Mu Anxiao placed one hand on her hip. "What else? Just come out when I tell you to."
Following her words, Feng Qishi glanced at Shen Xian, who had turned his gaze towards them. "You idiot Mu, are you crazy!"
"I'm not crazy. I need to talk to you."
"You..."
"Let's go." Mu Anxiao immediately bent down and grabbed Feng Qishi's arm.
"Let go."
"I won't," Mu Anxiao tilted her head and said softly, "I have something to tell you. You'd better cooperate."
"....." Feng Qishi knew that Mu Anxiao was resourceful. Hearing her say this now, he put his worries aside and stood up.
Shen Xian frowned.
A Xia said, "I think it's better if you two stay apart. It's not good for Chen."
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao turned to A Xia. "What do you mean by that?"
"Chen is just a vent for that devil. Just now," A Xia continued, "because of you, the devil went to that room and beat Chen severely. He even said... from now on, if you make a mistake, he'll punish her instead, to relieve his anger."
However, Mu Anxiao had never expected Shen Xian to be such a petty devil. She immediately let go of Feng Qishi's hand and looked at Pia, who was staring at her, asking, "Why are you looking at me?"
Pia said, "That outfit really doesn't suit you."
Mu Anxiao: "....."
Feng Qishi was also thinking of Chen. That was why he had refused Mu Anxiao earlier. However, hearing Mu Anxiao's words and seeing her confident demeanor, he thought perhaps she had a plan.
"Get out."
Before Mu Anxiao could speak, Feng Qishi had assured A Xia that he would maintain a distance from Mu Anxiao for Chen's safety. His current actions surprised A Xia. "Feng Qishi, are you crazy?"
Due to the presence of many devils around, he ignored A Xia and walked away first.
Distance had to be maintained, and words had to be said.
Therefore, Mu Anxiao left without time to explain to A Xia.
"Are those two trying to watch Chen die?" A Xia said, preparing to get up.
Pia said, "You'd better not move. Maybe she has a plan."
A Xia asked, "How do you know?"
"Look at Mu Anxiao's confident expression just now. She definitely has a way. We should just stay put. This Shen Xian," Pia picked up her wine glass and took a sip, "is not to be trifled with."
Gu Xiao said, "I always thought you were better than him. Half an hour ago, I was wrong."
Pia glanced at Gu Xiao. "....."
Gu Xiao pouted. "....." He stared at the food.
On the other side, Xiang Nang walked up to Shen Xian, who was about to chase after Mu Anxiao. "You saw it."
Shen Xian retracted his stepping foot and looked towards the door with great concern. "What is Mu Anxiao trying to do?"
"She," Xiang Nang sighed, "doesn't like the clothes she's wearing and asked Feng Qishi to change them for her."
"Change?"
"Yes, to magically transform them into new clothes."
"Don't you know how to do that?"
"She likes men's clothes, not women's clothes."
"...." Shen Xian frowned and asked, "Why did you come over?"
"I came to tell you. Your eyes are almost on fire." As she spoke, she turned and walked away.
The devil beside him asked, "What's wrong?"
Hearing this, Shen Xian came back to his senses and looked at the devil. "It's nothing. Continue drinking. The wedding will begin soon." As he spoke, he kept an eye on Mu Anxiao while accompanying them.
Outside, Mu Anxiao led Feng Qishi to a secluded corner, away from any devils, and began to settle accounts.
"What do you mean?" Mu Anxiao pointed at Feng Qishi and asked.
Feng Qishi knew that Mu Anxiao would come to question him, so he had already prepared his explanation.
"This is the only way I can help you," he said earnestly.
"I don't need it."
"You're hurting me."
"Are you a person?"
"I..." Feng Qishi smiled faintly. "I'm not a person. I'm a god."
"....." Mu Anxiao was speechless for a few seconds and continued, "It's all because of you, my plan is ruined."
"You... no, how are you alive?"
"This is not the time for this. You... hurry up and take Chen away now, or I'm not done with you."
Feng Qishi said, "I'm not leaving."
"If you don't leave, Chen will marry Shen Xian. You..."
"What is your plan with that Xiang Nang?"
From the moment Mu Anxiao mysteriously appeared, Feng Qishi had been concerned about the demonic aura on her and her plans.
Of course, he didn't want to inquire or ask too much.
But seeing her drive him away like this, he felt it was necessary to know.
"There is a plan, but you ruined it."
Given their time together, Mu Anxiao felt that Feng Qishi, with his intelligence, would likely figure out some things even if she didn't say them. So, she decided it was necessary to clarify things.
To avoid future explanations!
Feng Qishi asked, "How did I ruin it?"
"My plan was to save you all. You, on the other hand, want to stay. You..."
"He told me to stay. Besides, I can't marry Chen, can I?"
"You can't marry Chen, but you can refuse. If you refuse, I'll help you leave... wouldn't that solve everything?"
"You mean, you'll stay by yourself?"
"Otherwise?" Mu Anxiao spread her hands.
"I won't let you stay here alone. It's too dangerous," Feng Qishi said seriously.
"Your presence here will only increase the difficulty of this mission. Don't you understand?"
Listening to Mu Anxiao's earnest speech, Feng Qishi couldn't help but smile. "As expected of someone who has been to the mortal world. You have quite the way with words now that you're out."
"Can we not change the subject?"
"....."
Mu Anxiao glared at Feng Qishi and continued, "Anyway, my current arrangement is for you to rescue Chen and then leave."
"The Ghost Cave is not easy to navigate."
"I have a way," Mu Anxiao said, extending her hand and conjuring a fire starter. "Take this, and they won't make a sound."
"What about Pia and the others?"
"Pia and the others are easier to save. You are the key."
"I've already said what I needed to say to Shen Xian. You want me to leave... it's completely unrealistic. Moreover," Feng Qishi looked troubled, "if I fail to escape and get caught, it would be truly humiliating."
"I don't care, Chen absolutely cannot marry him."