Chapter 333: Leading Her Into A Trap
The Yang Mirror thought for a moment before answering Bai Hanyun’s question.
[If we can gather more devotees, we can accumulate merit faster. The more merit we obtain, the sooner I can break through to the Spirit God Realm.]
Bai Hanyun nodded in understanding. Eager to see the space gate established, she said, ’Got it. I will do my best to convert the people in Xiquan City to our side.’
Hearing that, the Yang Mirror’s fighting spirit ignited.
[Excellent. Now that I have fully recovered my spiritual energy, I can help you transport some items from your world to this one. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to let me know. I will gladly assist you!]
Having set a small goal and made their plan, Bai Hanyun got down from the altar. Before she could move, Feng Xiyan entered the main hall and approached her.
Seeing him coming, Bai Hanyun smiled. "Feng Xiyan, you are here!"
Feng Xiyan looked at her smiling face, and his mood immediately lifted. Standing by the altar, he gently picked her up and helped her down.
Holding her hands, he said, "Miss Bai, it’s time to depart for Xiquan City. The others are already waiting outside the city gate. Do you need to go home to take anything?"
Bai Hanyun had already packed her belongings before coming to the temple, so she shook her head. "No need. I already packed everything here."
Seeing her pat the Qiankun Pouch hanging on her waistband, Feng Xiyan said, "Let’s go then."
"Alright."
Just as she took a step, Bai Hanyun’s legs gave out, and she almost fell.
"Ah!"
Seeing this, Feng Xiyan quickly caught her. "Be careful!"
Fortunately, Feng Xiyan caught her in time. Otherwise, Bai Hanyun would have fallen flat on her face.
"Are you alright, Miss Bai?" he asked worriedly.
Bai Hanyun winced and replied in embarrassment, "...My feet are numb. I can’t walk."
Hearing that, Feng Xiyan looked at her for a few seconds, then said, "Please excuse my offense."
Before Bai Hanyun could react, he picked her up and carried her in his arms. Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, Feng Xiyan calmly carried Bai Hanyun out of the main hall.
Too embarrassed to show her face, Bai Hanyun wrapped her arms around Feng Xiyan’s neck and buried her face in his chest.
Feeling the warmth of her body against him, Feng Xiyan’s heartbeat quickened, and his ears flushed red.
Watching the two walk toward the main entrance of the temple from the rooftop, Gui Ying glanced to his side and asked, "Young Lady, don’t you want to record this sweet scene?"
Reminded by him, Yi Bai snapped out of her daze and hurriedly wrote down what she had just witnessed in her small notebook.
Standing on the rooftop, Feng Wu glanced at the two of them before following his master and Bai Hanyun.
After leaving the temple, Feng Xiyan rode directly to the eastern city gate. When they arrived, Zhan Qi, Tuluo Cheng, and the five thousand soldiers of the Feng Army were already waiting there.
Taking the veiled hat handed over by Zhan Qi, Feng Xiyan waited until Zhan Qi joined the others before he carefully put it on Bai Hanyun.
"Miss Bai, although the temperature has already dropped here, it’s still quite hot in other regions. Please wear this veiled hat for now to block the dust and heat."
Bai Hanyun nodded and let Feng Xiyan help her tie the hat’s ribbon beneath her chin.
Except for Zhan Qi and the shadow guards, who were already used to seeing the two of them behave so intimately, Tuluo Cheng and the soldiers were all stunned to see their strict Great General being so gentle toward a young lady.
Curiosity was both the greatest strength and the biggest flaw of the Tuluo Tribe. When Tuluo Cheng witnessed this shocking scene, he couldn’t hold back and rode closer to Zhan Qi.
Sitting on his warhorse, Tuluo Cheng asked in a low, curious voice, "General Zhan, who is that young lady?"
Zhan Qi still didn’t fully trust Tuluo Cheng, so he didn’t want to reveal Bai Hanyun’s true identity. Glancing at him, Zhan Qi calmly lies without blinking.
"That young lady is the future mistress of the Feng Clan."
Zhan Qi didn’t lower his voice when he said that, and many soldiers in formation behind him overheard his words.
The moment the soldiers heard this shocking statement, they couldn’t help but secretly glance at Bai Hanyun. Unfortunately, Feng Xiyan sensed their gazes and turned toward them.
As Feng Xiyan’s sharp eyes swept over the soldiers, they shuddered, quickly lowering their heads and silently complaining in their hearts.
’The Great General is so stingy. He won’t even let us take a look at the future mistress.’
Seeing Tuluo Cheng’s and the soldiers’ still stolen glances at Bai Hanyun, Feng Xiyan’s face darkened.
With his arms wrapped around Bai Hanyun, he leaned closer and whispered in her right ear, "Miss Bai, the soldiers must be very curious about your identity. If you don’t want them to know that you are my Fairy Bai and avoid much trouble, we need to give you a new identity."
When Feng Xiyan’s warm breath brushed past her sensitive ear, Bai Hanyun shuddered and blushed.
She lowered her head, only to remember that she was wearing the veiled hat and nobody could see her red face. Taking a deep breath, she tried to calm her racing heart.
Nodding slightly, Bai Hanyun turned to him and whispered, "Then do you have any suggestions for what identity I can use while staying here?"
The corner of Feng Xiyan’s lips curved up when he heard her question. As if he was guiding her, Feng Xiyan gently said, "The military has an iron rule—no women are allowed in the barracks or on campaign."
Bai Hanyun already knew this rule and nodded in agreement. "I know about that rule."
Although she didn’t know why he brought it up, she had a feeling that Feng Xiyan was slowly leading her into a trap.
And as expected, his next words confirmed her instinct.