Chapter 1272

“Brother, will you take care of me for the rest of my life?” Suddenly, she asked woodenly.

The moment the words left her mouth, even she was startled.

What on earth was she saying?

What was the point of saying something like that?

Mu Xiaoyao seemed to be slightly taken aback by her question, but it lasted only a moment before he resumed what he was doing.

“Still not fully awake? You think you’ll always be a kid? Someday, you’ll grow up.”

Baili Xia smiled faintly and said nothing more.

She didn’t know why she asked that out of the blue—maybe she really wasn’t fully awake yet.

Otherwise, why would she say something so odd?

After freshening up and changing clothes, Baili Xia hurried downstairs.

Her brother had already packed up her luggage, taking even her laptop—and her underwear that she had left on the little sofa last night, thinking she’d take it the next day…

Ugh!

He even packed her underwear for her!

Feeling a slight warmth on her cheeks, Baili Xia walked out of the hall.

As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Mu Xiaoyao waiting with her suitcase, Nangong Xu standing next to him.

“Why didn’t you wait for me at Sihai Residence?”

Baili Xia looked puzzled, but neither of them answered her and instead got into a sightseeing cart directly.

Seeing them ignoring her, Baili Xia pouted.

Fine, if they’re not departing from Sihai Residence, they probably have special arrangements.

Baili Xia didn’t overthink it and followed them into the sightseeing cart.

Before getting on, she glanced around.

Since they weren’t leaving from Sihai Residence, she wouldn’t get a chance to see Uncle before she left.

“Better to miss than to meet.

No meeting, then!”

“Actually, no, forget missing him altogether—never again!”

Once Baili Xia was seated, Nangong Xu stepped on the gas, and the cart began moving, heading toward the backyard.

As the cart drove away, a shadowy figure standing in the dark corner of the courtyard finally stepped forward.

In his line of sight, the sightseeing cart carried the girl toward the backyard.

Soon, they would leave here and head to Bei Miao.

Taking one last long look in the direction they were heading, he turned and started walking toward Sihai Residence.

Given Mu Xuri’s men were nearby, it was crucial to stay cautious at this time.

If Mu Xuri managed to fully track Baili Xia’s movements, nobody knew what dangers might occur during this trip.

Although Mu Xuri had promised not to act against the girl during this period, he didn’t like things slipping out of his control.

Her safety, after all, required utmost vigilance.

That’s why he had no choice but to advance their departure time on short notice.

Even though the girl had scolded him just last night—and did it to his face—he could only swallow his irritation.

With them by her side, it should be fine.

At least, that’s what he hoped.

…

“Brother, why are we heading toward the back mountain?”

Watching the sightseeing cart’s direction, Baili Xia felt puzzled.

To go to the Miao Domain, don’t we have to take a plane?

Why are we heading to the back mountain now?

“We’re heading there to take the plane,” Mu Xiaoyao replied calmly.

“The back mountain has an airport? What kind of plane is it—it wouldn’t be a helicopter, would it?”

Baili Xia blurted out the last part in surprise.

Seeing her somewhat fearful expression, Mu Xiaoyao quickly reassured her, “Yes, don’t worry. We’ll get there soon.”

Upon confirming it was a helicopter, Baili Xia grew even more nervous inside.

The last time she was in a helicopter, she had been unconscious, so she hadn’t felt much.

But this time, she’d experience it fully.

Soon, the sightseeing cart stopped at an open area on the back mountain, where a waiting helicopter was already parked.