Chapter 638 519: This Little Brother Is So Unromantic

After leaving Cold Mountain Academy, Xiao Mo and his group arrived at the academy's Outer Sect.

And just as Xian Xichun had said, the Cultivators sent by the Tushan clan were already waiting for them.

"Greetings, Miss."

Upon seeing Tushan Jing Ci, they all bowed in unison.

There were five Cultivators from Tushan in total.

Two women and three men, all of ordinary Fox Race bloodline.

And as a Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, Tushan Jing Ci was no different from a member of the Royal Family in their eyes.

"I will be counting on you for the journey ahead."

Gazing at the five of them, Tushan Jing Ci gave a slight nod. Her expression was no longer the playful one she wore around Xiao Mo, but had instead taken on a dignified and composed air.

"You are too kind, Miss. Protecting you is our duty. After you, Miss," the man in the lead said, stepping aside.

He then casually summoned a leaf-like flying boat. The boat grew with the wind, rapidly expanding into a large vessel ten zhang in length.

"Xiao Mo, let's go." Tushan Jing Ci ignored the man, turning her head to give Xiao Mo a small smile.

"Yes, Miss."

Xiao Mo nodded and followed Tushan Jing Ci closely aboard the vessel.

Seeing this, the three Tushan men couldn't help but frown.

The two women, on the other hand, couldn't hide the glimmer of delight and fervor in their eyes the moment they saw Xiao Mo.

They even began to sway their hips more seductively in his presence.

After all, this man possessed the elegance of a Confucian Scholar and the ethereal grace of a Daoist—a combination they found thoroughly appealing.

The Array activated, and the flying vessel set off, sailing steadily toward Tushan.

"Miss, it will take us approximately three days to return to Tushan. Please get some rest in your cabin during the journey."

Aboard the flying vessel, the man named Huang Mingwei spoke respectfully to Tushan Jing Ci.

"It's fine, I don't mind." Tushan Jing Ci turned to look at Xiao Mo, her tone softening. "In that case, Xiao Mo, you can stay in the cabin next to mine."

"Well…"

A troubled expression appeared on Huang Mingwei's face as he carefully chose his words.

"Miss, according to the rules of Tushan, everyone besides your Maid, Yue Shi, is required to stand guard on deck. Therefore, no room has been prepared for your Attendant."

"…" Tushan Jing Ci's brow furrowed, a hint of displeasure on her face. "What kind of rule is that?"

"It's alright, Miss. I'll be fine standing guard on the deck."

Seeing Tushan Jing Ci about to get angry on his behalf, Xiao Mo tried to placate her in a calm voice.

"No one else is sleeping in a cabin, so why should I be treated any differently?"

Tushan Jing Ci wanted to say more, but she relented when she saw Xiao Mo gently shake his head.

"Miss, let's go inside and rest," Yue Shi said softly, stepping forward. "You will only be busier once we arrive at Tushan in a few days."

"I know," Tushan Jing Ci replied, biting her lip.

Tushan Jing Ci walked up to Xiao Mo, lifted her head to look at him with soft eyes, and earnestly reminded him, "If anything happens, just tell me directly. Don't keep it to yourself, understand?"

"I understand," Xiao Mo replied. "Well then, Miss, I'll be heading out."

"Mm." Tushan Jing Ci gave Xiao Mo a long look, her eyes filled with reluctance and worry.

"We shall take our leave now as well, Miss." Huang Mingwei and the others then departed.

Once everyone had gone, only Tushan Jing Ci and Yue Shi remained in the cabin.

"Sister Yue Shi, what do you think Tushan is playing at?" Tushan Jing Ci asked, her brows tightly furrowed with a mix of confusion and displeasure.

"What else could it be?"

Facing her mistress, Yue Shi saw no need to beat around the bush and spoke bluntly.

"It seems Tushan is deliberately putting you in your place, Miss. You are Tushan's Nine-tailed Celestial Fox, while Xiao Mo, like Huang Mingwei and the others, is nothing more than a servant. He's not even on par with a humble maid like me."

...

On deck, Xiao Mo sat cross-legged, watching the scenery streak past. He couldn't help but feel a swell of emotion.

'I know my comfortable, leisurely life at Cold Mountain Academy is well and truly over now,' Xiao Mo thought.

'From now on, I shouldn't be surprised by anything that happens.'

Before he knew it, Xiao Mo slowly closed his eyes, calming his heart to nurture his spirit.

Huang Mingwei of the Fox Race came out onto the deck. Seeing Xiao Mo meditating with his eyes closed, a vicious glint flashed in his eyes.

"Alright, alright, it's not like he's some innocent maiden. Staring at him like that… don't tell me you're interested in men, Brother Huang?" the Fox Race woman named Xiang Niang said with a teasing lilt, covering her mouth as she giggled.

"Or perhaps… you want to take his place, so Miss Jing Ci might spare you a glance?"

Her words having hit their mark, Huang Mingwei's expression darkened. "Watch what you say. Miss Jing Ci is of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline. How could we harbor such improper thoughts? And that lowly human is even less worthy!"

"Hehehe… yes, of course…" Xiang Niang laughed flirtatiously, her gaze roving. "But no matter the bloodline, there is one area where you simply can't compare to him."

"I can't compare to him?" Huang Mingwei grew even more resentful, his face as dark as night.

"You, my dear… are not nearly as handsome as he is," Xiang Niang said with a beaming smile.

With that, Xiang Niang and the other Fox Race woman began to saunter toward Xiao Mo, swaying their slender waists.

"Pah! Shameless vixen! Going into heat the moment you see a remotely handsome man. You have no decency!"

Huang Mingwei spat viciously on the deck, his heart filled with resentment and indignation.

"You must be Xiao Mo, correct? It must be so boring sitting here all by yourself. How about I keep you company for a while?"

Xiang Niang walked over to Xiao Mo and slowly knelt beside him, her voice as soft and sweet as dripping honey.

As she spoke, she reached up and pulled at the collar of her dress.

Xiao Mo slowly opened his eyes and turned his head, only to see a sliver of pale cleavage revealed by her loosened collar.

Noticing his gaze, Xiang Niang's lips curved into a slight smile. She instinctively straightened her posture, making her proudly jutting Zishan Snow Sea all the more prominent.

At the same time, she let out a soft, fragrant sigh, a faint blush on her cheeks as if she were drunk and ripe for the picking.

"I'm not bored, actually. I find cultivation quite interesting, so there's no need to trouble yourself," Xiao Mo said with a faint smile before averting his gaze and closing his eyes once more.

"Tsk…"

Seeing Xiao Mo's perfect Righteous Gentleman act, Xiang Niang inwardly clicked her tongue.

'This boy really doesn't know how to appreciate a woman's charms.'

'But that just makes it all the more interesting.'

'If he were that easy to win over, that lord wouldn't have wasted so much time talking to me.'