Chapter 1119

“Although there are no ferocious beasts in the mountains during this hunting competition, we still need to be cautious. After all, it’s a forest environment and accidents can easily happen.”

Seeing Baili Xia nod in understanding, the old gentleman spoke unhurriedly.

“Furthermore, you have already scored quite a few points previously, this competition is not that crucial.

Remember, safety comes first.”

Baili Xia nodded firmly again: “I understand, Grandpa.”

Grandpa specifically admonishing her to be careful in such situations made Baili Xia feel a surge of warmth in her heart.

Mu Ziying called out to the old gentleman: “Don’t worry, Grandpa, I will protect our Xiaxia.”

After saying that, she winked at Baili Xia.

Xiaxia is now the treasure of the Mu family’s women’s group, whether or not they can take the final first place really depends on her.

If the first time’s archery was luck, then what about the second time’s martial arts?

Now, likely, nobody doubts that Baili Xia truly has the skills.

Even if outsiders still malign her as being just lucky, the Mu family members don’t think so.

Mu Ziqing and Mu Ziying put all their hopes on Baili Xia.

Grandpa said that if they take first place in the women’s group this time, everyone’s pocket money for this year will double.

Double!

That would be wonderfully great.

Baili Xia nodded with a smile, accepting Mu Ziying’s kind gesture.

“Am I hearing things, Ziying, have you thought it through, who exactly is protecting whom?” Mu Lingchuan’s voice came with a hint of teasing.

Mu Ziying blushed immediately upon hearing that.

Of course, Mu Lingchuan was implying that Baili Xia’s skills already far surpassed hers.

In the combat competition, Baili Xia even managed to overpower Sima Liuyue and took first place.

Even if her real combat ability might not be so strong, her current strength definitely ranks among the top in the women’s group.

Mu Ziying, with eyes wide open, stared at Mu Lingchuan: “It’s none of your business; of course, I will protect Xiaxia.”

“It’s fine, no matter who protects whom, we from the Mu family should cheer together.”

Baili Xia quickly smoothed things over, saving Mu Ziying from embarrassment.

During the conversation, the servants had already served breakfast.

The brief meeting ended, and everyone began to eat quickly, halting further discussion.

After eating, everyone checked their gear once more, then prepared to head to the competition site.

The old gentleman patted Ning Anran’s hand gently, saying softly: “Next time, Grandpa will take you to see.”

Ning Anran looked up, meeting his smiling gaze: “Can’t I go this time?”

Seeing the old gentleman’s smile pause, she quickly read the situation and immediately knew he was in a difficult position.

Laughing, she said: “But I also have things to do today, Grandpa. I will strive to qualify to go next time.”

Although Ning Anran’s words were a bit strange, seeing her so obedient and well-behaved, the old gentleman felt even more guilt towards her.

“Grandpa has to accompany the elder Sir all day today and won’t be able to look after you, and the kids are busy too…”

“Grandpa, I understand, I really have other things to do and wouldn’t have the time to go,” Ning Anran immediately said.

“Good girl.” The old gentleman smiled again.

Such a well-behaved child, how nice it would be if she were truly his granddaughter.

As they were leaving, Baili Xia intentionally stayed in the back, wanting to walk with Brother Ziying and the others.

She still had some thoughts about Mu Xiaojiu’s previous actions, and feeling somewhat defiant at the moment, she didn’t want to ride in Mu Xiaojiu’s car.