“It’s different.”
In Mu An Xiao’s opinion, she and Gu An were not the same person at all.
Naturally, Yan Bian was not her friend either.
She thought, Yan Bian must think the same way!
The rattan spirit asked, “How is it different?”
“Then how are you the same?”
If Yan Bian weren’t here, Mu An Xiao truly wouldn’t have bothered with this rattan spirit whose identity had been revealed.
“You are Gu An, and Gu An is you. In my view, it’s just a difference in names.”
“…”
“What, am I wrong?”
Mu An Xiao smiled, “The father-in-law is right, the mother-in-law is right. You think you’re right, and I can’t refute it. In short,” she waved her hand, “I don’t need your help. As long as there’s…”
That’s right, she had forgotten Yan Bian’s name!
Yan Bian asked, “You didn’t remember my name?”
Mu An Xiao gave a sheepish smile, “Sorry, I didn’t remember.”
“I am Yan Bian.”
“Yan Bian? Is it the Yan from ‘yanse’ (color), and the bian from ‘bianjiao’ (corner)?” Mu An Xiao asked this to salvage the awkward situation.
Yan Bian replied, “I am the Yan from ‘yanse’ (color).”
“Oh.” Mu An Xiao felt awkward.
The rattan spirit couldn’t help but laugh.
Hearing this, Mu An Xiao shot a deadly glare at the rattan spirit, “What are you laughing at?”
The rattan spirit pursed his lips, “I just find you particularly amusing. You can’t even remember a name, so naturally, you won’t be able to defeat those monsters. So, you should let me help. Don’t suffer for the sake of pride. Let’s go.”
“I don’t want you to come.”
Mu An Xiao felt that the rattan spirit wished for her death. His current eagerness only made her feel that he had a scheme!
The rattan spirit asked, “Why? Give me a reason?”
“My reason is that I have no reason.”
“You…”
“Stop saying ‘you.’ Hurry up and get away from me. Thank you.”
The rattan spirit: “…”
Mu An Xiao glared at the rattan spirit, then turned to Yan Bian, “Yan Bian, let’s go.”
“He is also for your own good.”
“You don’t understand.”
“I…”
“Let’s go.” Mu An Xiao tugged at Yan Bian’s arm.
Yan Bian sighed, “…” Turning with Mu An Xiao, they left.
The rattan spirit stood in place, a thought striking him, “If you and Yan Bian go together, those monsters won’t appear.”
Hearing this, Mu An Xiao immediately stopped and turned halfway back to face the rattan spirit, “What do you mean by that?”
“What I mean is,” the rattan spirit walked up to Mu An Xiao, “the monsters will only come for you alone.”
“How do you know?”
“I have a connection with the monsters. They asked me to relay this message to Shen Xian.”
“Then why are you following me?”
“I,” the rattan spirit’s eyes darted away, “Shen Xian was worried about your safety, so she asked me to follow you, quietly. I really didn’t expect you to find her midway. Of course, I didn’t intend to warn you, but haven’t you noticed how unusually quiet this demon forest is?”
“…” Mu An Xiao looked around.
The rattan spirit continued, “This indicates that those monsters are about to leave.”
“…”
“So, I have a plan now.”
Mu An Xiao: “…” She didn’t believe the rattan spirit’s words. She felt he was putting on a show, or perhaps he was colluding with the monsters, and this was a trap.
Seeing Mu An Xiao’s silence, Yan Bian interjected, “You.”
Instantly, the rattan spirit shifted his gaze to Yan Bian’s face, “You and I will secretly follow her, without letting the monsters notice. This way, we can also help her from the shadows.” He pointed at Mu An Xiao.
Yan Bian said, “This plan,” she paused, looking at Mu An Xiao, “what do you think?”
Mu An Xiao wanted Yan Bian to accompany her for peace of mind. Now, with the rattan spirit’s interference, it had become like this.
However, it was better to believe it than not. What if, as the rattan spirit said, the monsters didn’t appear?
Then her trip today would be in vain, and not only that, it would delay things, and she’d have to come again tomorrow!
Death was inevitable, whether sooner or later.
So, she simply agreed, “Then I’ll listen to you.”
The rattan spirit was secretly delighted, “Then Miss Yan, let’s go.”
“Then I’m leaving.” Yan Bian patted Mu An Xiao’s shoulder.
Mu An Xiao nodded slightly.
Yan Bian added, “Don’t worry, he and I will protect you from the shadows.”
“Mm.”
At this moment, Mu An Xiao trusted Yan Bian, because Yan Bian was Gu An’s friend!
The rattan spirit smiled at Mu An Xiao.
In the next moment, the rattan spirit left with Yan Bian.
Mu An Xiao stood alone, looking around, suppressing the tension in her heart, and continued to walk forward.
A quarter of an hour later.
Yan Bian was led by the rattan spirit to the entrance of the demon forest and stopped.
The rattan spirit said, “Alright, let’s just stay here!”
Yan Bian glanced around, then looked at the demon building faintly appearing in her sight, and asked, “Isn’t this… a bit too far?” As she spoke, she turned to look in the direction Mu An Xiao had gone.
The rattan spirit replied, “Only then can the monsters appear.” Saying this, he sat down by a tree.
Yan Bian: “…”
On the other side.
Mu An Xiao stopped alone by the lake. Then, she looked at the lake surface shimmering with red light, and then looked up at the large expanse of dark clouds. She frowned, spread her hands to summon the silver rope, and prepared herself.
Gusts of wind came.
Monsters appeared one by one on the trees and behind them.
The monster leader descended, landing behind Mu An Xiao, “Mu An Xiao!”
Hearing this, Mu An Xiao’s nerves tightened. She slowly turned to look and was stunned, “Monster!”
“Mu An Xiao, you killed my brothers yesterday. Did you enjoy it?”
“…”
“You don’t recognize me?”
Every monster here looked the same, so naturally, Mu An Xiao couldn’t recognize the one in front of her as the monster leader from that night.
At this moment, she only felt confused!
“Aren’t you just a monster?”
“…”
“Is there something wrong with me?”
“It seems your memory is very poor.”
“Do you know who I am?”
“You are the reincarnation of Gu An.”
“You know that, then,” Mu An Xiao still remembered the promise she made to Shen Xian and asked, “Do you know how Gu An died?”
“Why are you asking this?”
“Just asking.” Mu An Xiao glanced at the trees behind him and instantly spotted the monsters with glowing red eyes. She then gave a silly chuckle.
“What are you laughing at?”
“I didn’t expect you to bring so many monsters.” Mu An Xiao took half a step back.
The monster leader said, “We’ve met before, you’ve forgotten.”
“What…”
“That night!”
“That…” Mu An Xiao repeated, recalling the events of the previous night, and exclaimed excitedly, “Oh, you’re that monster who couldn’t find anyone?”