Free Web NovelChapter 77: Chapter 75: My Wife Likes Me the Most
Now that Su Mo had confirmed Jin Tong’s identity, she felt much more at ease.
She wasn’t afraid of a powerful enemy, just one whose methods she couldn’t figure out.
That night before bed, Su Mo summoned Jin Tong’s attendants and handed them a medicinal formula.
She told them to gather all the listed medicinal herbs for her before noon the next day.
The attendant scanned the list and frowned. "A few of the herbs on here can’t be found on the mountain."
Su Mo arched an eyebrow. "If you don’t have them, find a way. These herbs are for your Master’s antidote!"
With that, Su Mo turned and lay back down on her bed.
She knew, of course, that a few of the herbs were hard to find. They were rare, and as soon as they sprouted, Beastmen would dig them up to sell on the black market at exorbitant prices.
She had used these same herbs for Fei Yan before. As long as the attendants contacted the black market, Yue Ying would surely find out.
Then she wouldn’t have to worry about being unable to reach them.
She couldn’t rely solely on Ye Yuan; she had to make more preparations on her end as well.
The attendant took the list Su Mo had written and went outside, whispering to the person waiting for him, "A few of these herbs can probably only be obtained from the black market. But we don’t deal with those people. What should we do?"
The other man frowned. "Should we go ask the Sect Leader?" freēwēbnovel.com
"Are you crazy? Disturbing the Sect Leader over something so trivial? Do you have a death wish? San just got thirty lashes. We can’t afford to get into trouble."
The man thought about it and agreed.
"Then let’s figure out how to contact the black market. It’s not like there’s a written rule in the village against it. We’ll do it secretly. Worst case, if the Sect Leader asks, we’ll just say we gathered them on the mountain. I doubt he’ll make a fuss over it."
After a brief discussion, the two attendants came to a cheerful decision.
They went to the Beastman in charge of the village’s finances to withdraw some coins. When he heard it was to procure an antidote for the Master, he didn’t ask any questions.
Meanwhile, Fei Yan had already made a rough estimate of the herbs Su Mo would likely need, based on her usual practices.
Mo Xiao had already taken a few men to the nearby mountains to put the appropriate countermeasures in place.
The attendants, being of a lower Level, would be unable to see through a Level Seven Beastman’s Blinding Technique.
They left Ye Yuan there to keep watch.
He and Fei Yan decided to check out the mountain behind the village to familiarize themselves with the terrain.
Yue Ying, for his part, had already contacted the black market liaison in a nearby tribe, telling them to inform him immediately if anyone came looking to buy herbs at a high price.
Before he could even head back, he heard that someone from the village had arrived, wanting to buy herbs at a high price.
Yue Ying immediately ducked aside to hide. He had already instructed his contact to sell to them if they came to buy.
So, after a brief negotiation, his contact accepted the money and arranged for a pickup early the next morning.
After the men left, Yue Ying emerged from the shadows.
He decided to go find Fei Yan and the others first.
Meanwhile, Fei Yan and Mo Xiao had gone to scout the mountain behind the village.
Afterward, the two arrived at the location Ye Yuan had mentioned. Suddenly, a figure appeared behind them.
Yue Ying fanned himself. "You’re here too?"
After a brief silence, he sighed. "I wonder if wife is asleep. I miss her so much."
Fei Yan and Mo Xiao remained silent, their expressions as calm as ever.
But only they knew what they were truly thinking.
The moment they saw Su Mo abducted by the men in black, a bone-chilling cold had shot up their spines, almost suffocating them.
Su Mo slept until the middle of the night, when she was woken by the heat.
Tossing and turning in bed, she couldn’t get back to sleep. She estimated the time.
’At this hour, that damn pervert Jin Tong should be asleep, right? I need to find a way to get out of here and get a good look at my surroundings!’
Su Mo had already been out once after being locked in that afternoon, but that pervert was too cunning. He had someone cover her head every time she left the room.
But with Little Nine as her helper, Su Mo could still gather some useful information.
However, they had moved too quickly that afternoon, and Little Nine hadn’t gotten a clear view of the southeast corner. She had to see it again!
Just then, the voice exploded in the minds of the three men who had been squatting on the mountain all night. In an instant, all three of them snapped their eyes open.
Yue Ying said excitedly, "It’s wife’s voice!"
The three of them instantly moved behind the compound wall.
Su Mo sat up in bed and began trying to sweet-talk the Beastman guarding the door.
"Hey, are you out there? My stomach suddenly hurts really bad. Can you let me out for a minute?"
The Beastman, who had been fast asleep, grumbled, "Why are you so much trouble! It’s one thing after another with you!"
Su Mo put on a pained expression. "I really can’t hold it. Please... I just need to use the latrine. It won’t cause any trouble."
The Little Beastman kept grumbling and refused to cooperate.
Su Mo had to play her trump card. "That game from this afternoon... I know other ways to play. I can teach you when I get back."
"I’m not learning! Never again! The Sect Leader said you’re a devious Female, and I’m not falling for your tricks!"
Su Mo replied, "I just taught you a game. How is that devious? I’m just a weak Female. What could I possibly do to you? Your Sect Leader has no guts, and neither do his men... tsk tsk tsk."
"Nonsense! Our Sect Leader is the strongest! It’s just a trip to the latrine! Wait, I’ll open the door! You think I’m scared someone like you could run away?"
Standing behind the door, Su Mo’s lips curled into a faint smile. ’Young, hot-headed, and witless Beastmen are so easy to fool. Just a few provoking words and he’s wrapped around my finger!’
After she came out, the young Beastman tried to put the black cloth over her head.
Su Mo frowned. "It’s the middle of the night. I can’t see anything anyway. Isn’t this a bit much?"
The man considered this, saw her point, and relented. He escorted Su Mo outside, keeping a firm hand on her.
Su Mo quickly called out to Little Nine in her mind. ’Quick, help me see what’s outside!’
’Okay, Host!’ Little Nine replied.
Su Mo spent a few moments in the latrine, in no hurry to leave.
’How’s it going? Did you memorize the layout?’
’Memorized,’ Little Nine reported. ’To the west is the armory, a restricted area. To the east are their food stores. I’ll give you a detailed description of the layout when we get back, Host!’
’Good! I deliberately listed a few herbs that can only be found on the black market. Hopefully, my guys will find me soon. I don’t have time to play games with this Reincarnator!’
’Reincarnator? How did you know Jin Tong is a Reincarnator? I can’t even find any information about him~’
’Then what good are you! Still, it was just a guess, but I’m pretty sure I’m right! It’d be best to take this Reincarnator down in one go so he doesn’t get in the way of me living the good life in the Beast World! I don’t know what his problem is. Why is he fixated on a cannon fodder character like me? Shouldn’t his target be the female lead?’
She and Little Nine hadn’t finished their conversation when the guard outside shouted impatiently, "Are you done in there? Did you fall in?!"
"Done! I’m coming out now!"
The moment Su Mo stepped out, someone grabbed her by the shoulder and hauled her back to her room.
Outside the wall, Yue Ying, Fei Yan, and Mo Xiao exchanged a look. Thanks to their previous experience, they could now grasp the general meaning of the word ’Reincarnator’.
Their only comfort was that, judging by wife’s thoughts, she seemed to be doing okay.
Fei Yan frowned. "This Jin Tong seems to be quite a complicated character."
Back in her room, Su Mo started working on the map with Little Nine. As Little Nine dictated the layout in her mind, she drew it on the dirt floor with a twig.
The three men outside listened intently. Fei Yan, twig in hand, drew the diagram forming in Su Mo’s mind as he listened.
He couldn’t guarantee it was a perfect match, but it should be close enough. At the very least, they were now crystal clear on the important locations inside.
After finishing the map, Su Mo lay back on the bed and let out a long sigh. ’How am I going to get this map out?’ freēwēbnovel.com
Little Nine sighed as well. ’It’s so difficult. It’s easy to get things in from the outside, but sending something out is practically impossible...’
Su Mo couldn’t help but start complaining about him again.
’Other people’s systems are all-powerful, able to do anything! How come you’re always so useless!’
’Host, you! You! Hmph! This system is genuinely angry now!’
A moment of silence followed.
Su Mo called out to him a few times, but he really was ignoring her.
’Good Little Nine, my dear Little Nine! Your host was wrong, okay? I’ll accept any punishment you want to give me.’
Little Nine huffed. ’I wouldn’t dare. Your Beast Husbands would try to kill me!’
’By the way, Host, do you miss them at all?’
Su Mo sighed and thought for a moment before answering, ’A little...’
Little Nine asked, ever the gossip, ’So who do you miss the most? Fei Yan? Mo Xiao? Or Yue Ying and Cang Lan? Or perhaps that little Mermaid?!’
This question stumped Su Mo.
She rolled over, refusing to answer. ’I’m tired. Going to sleep!’
She said that, but now she couldn’t fall asleep no matter how hard she tried.
’Who do I really miss the most? The fox? The free-range chicken? The leopard? That crybaby fish? The stinky snake?’
Outside, the three men pricked up their ears, waiting for the answer.
They waited for a long time, but there was only silence.
Fei Yan chuckled softly. "Wife must have fallen asleep. Let’s go find Ye Yuan."
Yue Ying’s eyes crinkled in delight. "Goes without saying. She definitely misses me the most! I was first on the list! She likes me best!"
With that, he strutted off, fanning himself flamboyantly.
Mo Xiao frowned. Does that mean he was only ranked fifth?
’That’s impossible!’
