Chapter 372: Chapter 372, Laying a Trap
Yun Jinnian took out the Spiritual Poisonous Insect, coaxed it for a while, then followed it. After walking for a bit, he was carried on Chu Yu’s back. Chu Yu didn’t allow other men to carry Yun Jinnian, nor would he let them touch her at all.
After walking for a full two hours, everyone rested on the spot and took a few sips of water.
Yun Jinnian fed the Spiritual Poisonous Insect with her blood again before letting Chu Yu carry her and follow it.
"Jinnian, does it hurt?"
"This little blood is nothing; it’s just a few drops each time!" Yun Jinnian didn’t care at all.
But Chu Yu was deeply concerned, "After we get down the mountain, I will make sure to nourish you well!"
"I’m quite healthy!"
"Still, you can’t be careless!"
Chu Yu did not believe Yun Jinnian was as healthy as she claimed.
In her childhood, those years had taken a heavy toll on her health, and it was only with careful treatment in the valley that she got a bit better.
If she had still been in that condition, he would not have dared to bring her into the snow mountain.
Yun Jinnian smiled gently and did not argue with Chu Yu.
She let him be.
Zhou Yunshen and his group followed behind, with Zhou Yunshen paying close attention to Chu Yu and Yun Jinnian. He didn’t know what they were whispering about, but it was evident that Chu Yu cherished Yun Jinnian. Also, Yun Jinnian was quite open with Chu Yu, otherwise, she wouldn’t have let him carry her.
Moreover, Zhou Yunshen noticed that Yun Jinnian treated Chu Yu better than she treated anyone else.
Even if she didn’t say it, her actions proved it.
It was almost dark, and they still hadn’t found the Snow Lotus. Yun Jinnian and Chu Yu were fine, but Yuwen Ya was a bit anxious.
"Impatience won’t get us hot tofu. This Tian Mountain Snow Lotus is a rarity; it’s not so easy to find!" Chu Yu comforted Yuwen Ya.
Yuwen Ya took a deep breath, "I’m okay!"
But was he really okay?
Yuwen Ya glanced at Yun Jinnian, who was busy feeding the Spiritual Poisonous Insect, and sighed to himself.
If Yun Jinnian hadn’t complained, what right did he have to do so?
As a man, one should be silent and supportive.
Chu Yu patted Yuwen Ya’s shoulder, stepped forward to command setting up a camp in a wind-sheltered place, but he didn’t dare to do it at the base of the mountain for fear of not being able to escape an avalanche in time.
While Chu Yu’s group rested, Zhou Yunshen also ordered a rest.
This time, Zhou Yunshen didn’t have Teng Fei come to invite Yun Jinnian over for tea; instead, he sent over some meat.
Chu Yu accepted it with a smile.
Having lost the Spiritual Poisonous Insect, Amdo did not dare to keep it a secret and immediately sent people to the Moon Gazing Sect to pass on the message. When the five elders heard of it, their faces turned ashen.
Without the Saintess and the Sacred Relic, and now even without the Spiritual Poisonous Insect, the five elders of the Moon Gazing Sect were thrown into a panic. They could no longer afford to care that much and immediately issued orders, mobilizing the entire sect to search for the Spiritual Poisonous Insect.
The elders knew all too well how important the Spiritual Poisonous Insect was to the Moon Gazing Sect.
All at once, under the snow mountain, the crowd surged.
After dinner, Chu Yu took out his flute and played a tune for Yun Jinnian to listen to, as Yun Jinnian listened with a soft smile, peacefully content.
Yuwen Ya sat on the side, occasionally requesting a particular melody.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yunshen lay on his bed, feeling unwell for the past few days. Since he hadn’t given a silver note, Chu Yu hadn’t offered him any Tian Mountain Snow Lotus. Yun Jinnian hadn’t come to check his pulse, nor had she sent any medicine his way.
"It’s different after all!!"
Zhou Yunshen muttered and closed his eyes.
The faint intentions he harbored grew more intense.
He called Teng Fei in and whispered a few sentences into his ear, which left Teng Fei utterly astonished, "My lord, are you sure this is what you want to do?"
"Why, is it inappropriate?"
Teng Fei hesitated.
"The man isn’t married, and the woman isn’t wed. As a Crown Prince, it’s also time to take a wife. Great Zhou is willing to form a marital alliance with Tianchu Country, and the Emperor of Tianchu will agree!"