Chapter 008: Temptation

Chen Mu knew that he was being intimidated, but he was not quite clear about the purpose behind it

Chen Mu, Chen Mu

What does it mean, huh, what do you say

I, Chen Mu, said I haven't done it, so I haven't done it

Peng Hai, with a sullen expression, who usually wouldn't even glance at Chen Mu, today said with apparent seriousness: "Chen Mu, someone is looking for you"

Although Chen Mu did not understand why Peng Hai had such an attitude, he was afraid that Peng Hai would cause him trouble, and he responded, "But I still have a lot of work to do behind me"

What can you be busy with? The person I need from Peng Hai, does he still dare to take him back?" Qing Yi collected her thoughts and coldly snorted under some pressure, saying, "It's nothing much, just that I am missing some items from the Mercenary Guild. I have searched everywhere in the Mercenary Guild, but still haven't found them. I think...

Hmm?

Breaking free from the constraints of the green-clad figure, Chen Mu was filled with rage, having never been humiliated in such a manner. A surge of anger welled up in his heart, and he vowed that the green-clad figure would eventually pay for this affront

Seeing him like this, Chen Mu felt a chill in his heart and instinctively thought of the little monster he encountered in the woods. Could it be that some clue had been discovered by the one in the green attire? He knew he had no secrets and was not afraid of being investigated, but the origins of the little monster were unclear, and he feared that it might be discovered by the one in the green attire, who could then frame him for it.

Hmph, hmph

Forget it, I won't argue with you. The woman in green curled her lips, pretending to be indifferent, but her feet were constantly circling around Chen Mu, while her gaze was probing for something on Chen Mu.

Walking through the flower path in the backyard, Chen Mu looked towards the back door and saw Qing Yi dressed in green garments, clearly having changed into a new outfit, yet the style was identical to the previous one. Standing upright, he held a fan in his hand, which he seemed to have acquired at some point, presenting quite the appearance of a handsome young gentleman

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"Chief Peng, do you have any instructions?" Hearing the accent of the speaker, Chen Mu recognized it was Peng Hai, the steward of Fengming Pavilion. This individual was rumored to be a distant relative of the Duke Mu of Kyoto, which explained his lack of courtesy towards others. Only he would dare to address himself by his given name within the entire Fengming Pavilion.

Hearing the malicious snort from Qingyi, Chen Mu secretly felt relieved that the foolish little monster did not follow. Otherwise, if discovered by Qingyi, he would truly have nothing to say. He immediately asked, "My Lord Qingyi, is there something you wish to discuss with a commoner? If not, I believe I still have matters to attend to"

"Are you able to leave?" The Qingyi's arm moved, and in a flash, she blocked Chen Mu's path, exclaiming, "You think you can just leave without letting me search you? It's not that easy!"

Two calls echoed from the front pavilion of Fengming Pavilion, and Chen Mu immediately responded to the front hall: "Coming, coming"

"How did you arrive?" Upon seeing Chen Mu, the woman in blue's expression darkened, and she immediately confronted him.

Seeing Pei Yun hesitating to speak, and with other matters to attend to, Chen Mu did not press further and could only return to the backyard to start his tasks. Due to his age, Pei Yun only allowed Chen Mu to handle tasks within his capabilities. However, Chen Mu never shirked his responsibilities, and because of this, he approached every task with exceptional diligence.

Unaware of the situation, the young woman in blue noticed Chen Mu's expression, brushed off the sweat that had appeared due to her hasty exertion of energy, and mockingly said: "What, are you provoking me? Do you think I am afraid of you? Farewell, kid!" After saying this, she turned around and left as if nothing had happened.

What are you standing there for? Someone is waiting for you at the back door

Just after leaving Pei Yun's room, I heard someone calling for me from downstairs in the attic

"You don't have to do today's work; I will send someone to finish it later." Peng Hai cast a disdainful glance at Chen Mu and muttered, "Damn it, I don't know what kind of luck you have, but the Crown Prince Su Yala's retainer actually specified your name to meet you, haha... That is the renowned Seven Guests! I can't afford to offend them!"

I am very busy, sorry, I cannot accompany you! Chen Mu realized that Qing Yi was looking for something from him, unsure whether it was a deliberate provocation or genuine, but Chen Mu always felt that Qing Yi was definitely targeting him

"Very well, you have me search, then!" As she spoke, Qingyi did not wait for Chen Mu to agree. With a swift movement of her feet, she seized Chen Mu's hands tightly with one hand while the other hand rapidly searched from head to toe using her internal energy. The faster she used her energy, the more meticulous her search became. However, after several rounds of searching, Qingyi found no signs of anything unusual on Chen Mu, except for a few pieces of broken silver. After a long time of searching, Qingyi murmured in confusion, "It can't be, it can't be!" The faster she used her energy, the more meticulous her search became. However, after several rounds of searching, Qingyi found no signs of anything unusual on Chen Mu, except for a few pieces of broken silver. After a long time of searching, Qingyi murmured in confusion, "It can't be, it can't be!"

I was just busy with some tasks in the backyard, which caused a delay. I hope the esteemed Sir in green can forgive me

Chen Mu trembled at this, although he did not understand how he was related to Prince Su Yala, he had not forgotten the name of the Seven Guests. He had just parted ways with them in the morning; could it be that the one he was about to meet now was that person in green? With some doubts, and under the cold gaze of Peng Hai, Chen Mu walked towards the back door of the courtyard, while pondering how he would escape if that person in green were to cause him trouble later on.

"My lord in green, what do you mean by saying this?"