Chapter 1424 - 1420: When Something Unusual Happens, There Must Be Something Odd!

In the end, it was only when Murong Xiao directly mentioned the identity of Dragon Spirit and his group that he suppressed those who were ready to move.

Although most of the people blocking them didn’t explicitly say it, Murong Xiao was very clear about their intentions.

They just thought this group of captured people could be valuable labor; capturing them outright could be useful for many tasks.

The camp’s guards watched from afar as a group headed toward them.

Though not enough to become tense, they still raised their level of vigilance significantly.

"Halt! This is not a place you can enter freely!"

Murong Xiao, fearing any unnecessary misunderstanding, quickly took out the token Dragon Spirit had given him.

"This was given to me by Mr. Long, these people..."

In a few words, Murong Xiao explained everything clearly, his demeanor exceptionally humble.

Over this period, the Young Prince’s confidants had seen all kinds of attitudes from people.

They had seen arrogance, humility, those who played the sympathy card, and even those who acted out tragic scenes, but never someone like Murong Xiao.

Just this simple dialogue was enough for the Young Prince’s confidants to surmise that the identity of the person before them was definitely not ordinary.

Even though the person looked quite haggard at the moment, his way of speaking was fundamentally different from ordinary people, or even some affluent families.

It made sense; if this person’s identity wasn’t noteworthy, Mr. Long wouldn’t have given him the token.

Within a few breaths, the guards at the camp entrance quickly placed Murong Xiao in their minds.

Immediately, they gave Murong Xiao a smile that was at least somewhat friendly.

"So that’s how it is. Since you’ve been entrusted by Mr. Long, come with me."

The tightly bound people were taken away for further questioning.

As for Murong Xiao’s group, they were escorted to a place on the camp’s outskirts, clearly a temporary setup for transitional purposes.

Allowing Murong Xiao and his group to stay here was most appropriate.

"You should stay here for now. When Mr. Long has time, he will naturally come to find you.

If you need anything during this time, just tell the camp guards directly.

Also, a warning: you cannot move around freely in the camp. It’s best not to cause trouble."

Murong Xiao quickly nodded.

"Rest assured, brother, we understand and will not cause any trouble for the camp."

The others with Murong Xiao also gave repeated assurances.

The guards saw that these people seemed sensible and well-educated, so they didn’t say anything harsh.

They had some basic supplies sent to them and then went about other matters.

The young woman’s tense nerves finally relaxed completely at this moment.

The child in her arms, perhaps sensing its mother’s emotions, babbled a few sounds.

The woman gently patted the child’s back: "Be good, Xiaobao, don’t be afraid, we’re safe now."

The baby seemed to understand and immediately quieted down, blinking its big eyes at its mother.

The others, at this moment, were also relieved to have survived the ordeal.

They each found a place to sit and relax.

If someone entered the makeshift tent now, they would see that even when relaxed, these people maintained their posture.

Completely different from those thoughtless in their stance and demeanor.

This showed that even if members of a Great Clan fell into hardship, their upbringing was still present in their bones.

"Nephew Murong, we’re temporarily safe now, but what should we do next?"

Their identities were exposed, staying among the refugees would be like handing a feast to wolves.

But if they don’t follow, they’re just a few, abandoned by their family, and wanting stability would be too difficult.

Murong Xiao also didn’t know what to do; ever since a stepmother entered his house, he, the legitimate eldest son, had become invisible.

Otherwise, during this escape, he wouldn’t have been deliberately left behind.

"Let’s wait and see. I also want to know if those people were merely after money."

Murong Xiao’s intuition told him it wasn’t.

The Murong Family was, after all, a Great Clan in the Xuan Sect, and even such a collateral branch had its insight.

Murong Xiao’s gaze subtly landed on the baby in the arms of the woman from the Zhou Family.

During their chase, even adults struggled with the hardship, yet the Zhou Family’s baby never cried throughout.

It was only after they settled that the baby made a few noises.

Adults are expected to have such discernment, but a baby, unable to control its own waste, being so perceptive?

There must be something unusual!

However, even with his suspicions, Murong Xiao didn’t intend to ask; sometimes, too much knowledge isn’t good.

The men beside him, upon hearing Murong Xiao’s words to wait, couldn’t help but nod.

Even if there was another way now, they wouldn’t plan on leaving immediately.

The recent days of upheaval had worn them down greatly; they needed some stable environment to recuperate.

The young woman, however, slightly shuddered.

It wasn’t fear, but rather a hint of reluctance.

Murong Xiao pretended not to notice, pulling out a small porcelain bottle from his tattered pocket.

This was something he had saved from the Murong Family’s allowances, containing a fairly ordinary Healing Medicine.

The wound on his thigh had stopped bleeding, but after walking so long, waves of tearing pain emanated from the wound.

A ripping sound was heard as fabric was torn.

"Nephew Murong, how’s your injury? Should I help apply the medicine?"

The middle-aged man breathing and resting with closed eyes opened his eyes upon hearing the sound.

He quickly saw the menacing wound on Murong Xiao’s thigh.

"The wound is too severe; I have experience handling injuries and can shorten your healing time."

Murong Xiao wasn’t someone who would take others’ kindness for granted; his face quickly showed gratitude when the companion offered help.

"Thank you, Uncle Liu."

"No need for formality. We’re all in this plight together; it’s natural to help each other. I even took care of you when you were young~"

The man’s movements were swift, quickly cleaning the wound with the camp’s prepared water and applying the medicine.

"Your wound missed any critical area; give it proper care, and it’ll heal quickly."

Murong Xiao nodded; now that they were in a safe place and the wound treated, fatigue washed over him, and he fell asleep without noticing.

He didn’t even realize when the camp guards came to bring them food.