The flower spirits generally followed Rose’s instructions, so when she gave the order, they had no further questions. Especially for the fourth flower spirit, who had been feeling guilty, this was a good opportunity to escape them. Therefore, the fourth flower spirit immediately followed Rose’s footsteps as soon as she approached.
The other flower spirits were reluctant to leave, but since Rose had already spoken, it was unreasonable for them to disobey. Helplessly, they had no choice but to depart.
Mu Anxiao stood in place, watching the backs of the flower spirits as they dispersed one by one. The corners of her mouth turned up, and she said, "Clean it up properly."
"Why are you doing this to me?" Ah Feng finally couldn't hold back.
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao ignored Ouyang Ye, who was still standing in the doorway, and turned to look at the bewildered Ah Feng. She said, "They say bees are very diligent, and also," she pursed her lips and smiled, "the facts prove you've always been looking for a chance to impress Rose. What, you're not happy I've given you this opportunity?"
"I'm afraid of water," Ah Feng revealed the truth helplessly.
"Afraid of water?" Mu Anxiao feigned surprise and then pretended to ponder. "Alright, that's a perfect reason. Then I'll go tell Rose that there's no need for a match. You... you truly can't compare to the wolf demon in anything, and moreover, your body is so weak. If you somehow, by a fluke, win against the wolf demon, wouldn't Rose be wronged for a lifetime, unable to save you if you fell into the water? Truly useless."
"Do you have to be so hurtful?" Ah Feng felt wronged.
Mu Anxiao blinked her eyes. "I'm hurtful, I apologize. I don't think my words are hurtful; on the contrary, I'm just telling the truth." Saying this, she prepared to leave.
Seeing this, Ah Feng quickly said, "Wait."
Hearing him, Mu Anxiao curled her lips and looked at Ah Feng impatiently, asking, "What is it now? You cowardly old man."
"I'm not an old man, you..." Ah Feng quickly processed Mu Anxiao's words and asked, "Are you really going to find Rose?"
"Otherwise? You, this kind of coward, who also lies, and..."
"How did I lie?" Ah Feng interrupted. He believed his boasting earlier had no flaws.
"And also loves to brag and is unaware of it," Mu Anxiao finished, then glanced down at the demonic sword and continued, "Inside, you were scared, weren't you?"
"You..."
"Don't argue illogically. They don't know, but I do. You," Mu Anxiao raised an eyebrow, "escaped from inside."
"..." Ah Feng was stunned.
Mu Anxiao continued, "I'm helping you, and this is the response I get," she clicked her tongue. "It's truly disheartening." After speaking, she lightly wrung her sleeve, and water dripped down.
Ah Feng glanced at the water stains on the ground. "Did you really confront it just now?" he asked, pointing to the demonic sword that was resting quietly in Mu Anxiao's hand.
"Otherwise? Do you think I really have nothing better to do than go for a swim?" Mu Anxiao looked at the naive Ah Feng with a helpless expression and said.
Ah Feng felt awkward. "So, you've been speaking up for me all along?"
"Otherwise? Remember one thing I say: opportunities are created by oneself. Of course," Mu Anxiao said seriously, "since you don't have the ability, I can only help you. Who knew you were such a cowardly idiot? Since that's the case, I'll give up on you."
"I'll go clean now. Whatever you want me to do, I'll do it." Ah Feng’s attitude changed instantly.
However, Mu Anxiao couldn't handle such a sudden change in Ah Feng. "You're changing too quickly," she said, her mouth twitching.
Ah Feng: "Since you're helping me and acting for my own good, I'll listen to whatever you say."
"Don't you fear water?" Mu Anxiao countered.
Ah Feng smiled: "That was just an excuse because I didn't want to work..."
"Stop smiling. It seems you've forgotten your roots." Mu Anxiao deliberately interrupted and then glared fiercely at Ah Feng.
Ah Feng was confused. "How have I forgotten my roots?"
"In people's eyes, bees are always the most diligent. Look at you, you wish you didn't have to do anything. You say you haven't forgotten your roots; who has?" Mu Anxiao spoke without leaving any room for him.
"What you're saying," Ah Feng said, cautiously observing Mu Anxiao, who kept speaking hurtful words, and nodded, "makes a lot of sense."
"What do you mean 'makes a lot of sense'? It inherently makes sense." Mu Anxiao finished, glared at Ah Feng, and walked away.
At this moment, Ah Feng took all of Mu Anxiao's words to heart. He turned to look at Mu Anxiao's figure, her steps slowed by the heavy 'water cloak.' His eyes darkened, and he quickly said, "Don't you want to change your clothes before you walk?"
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao raised her hand and continued forward.
Seeing this, Ah Feng sighed. Just as he turned around, he met Ouyang Ye’s gaze. "Master..." he was startled.
Ouyang Ye crossed the threshold and looked coldly at Ah Feng, who had just been lectured by Mu Anxiao. He said, "Mu Anxiao is quite right. If I ever find out you're slacking off in the future, you can wait to go to the screen wall for reflection." With that, he waved his hand.
Ah Feng consciously moved aside. "Understood, Master," he said, his voice trembling.
Ouyang Ye didn't even glance at Ah Feng and followed Mu Anxiao.
After a short while, Mu Anxiao stopped abruptly at the base of a rockery after walking a distance.
Ouyang Ye voluntarily stopped behind Mu Anxiao. "Why did you stop so suddenly?" he asked. Just as he was about to go around to Mu Anxiao's front, she turned around and looked up at him. Her gaze made him confused. "Why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face?"
"Ouyang Ye, you have a lot of free time." Mu Anxiao said plainly.
Ouyang Ye listened, completely baffled. "How am I free?" his tone was very low.
Mu Anxiao put a hand on her hip. "If you weren't free, why do you always come here to find me? You..." she said, then remembering Juan'er's rigid and proper demeanor, she continued, "You should leave, to avoid that woman coming to trouble me later."
"Can you not call Juan'er that?" Ouyang Ye understood Mu Anxiao's words.
"If you don't want me to call her that, then stop coming to find me."
"This is not only a place for cultivating demons but also where I conduct my daily business," Ouyang Ye said, the corners of his mouth curling. "Don't tell me you think I'm staying here for you?"
As it turned out, Mu Anxiao did think that! But hearing Ouyang Ye say this now, she felt reassured. "Is that so? Then don't come to find me unnecessarily."
"Then don't always stir up trouble and make me worry," Ouyang Ye said faintly.