Chapter 1910 Azure Dragon and White Tiger (Part 3)

Su Mo gently clasped his hands:

"Goodbye."

"Your Highness, please wait."

Cheng Zhenlu quickly spoke up.

Su Mo glanced at him:

"Any further advice?"

"I dare not."

Cheng Zhenlu hurriedly said:

"I see Your Highness has quite a few companions.

"Though your martial prowess is unrivaled, you are nonetheless a noble body.

"I hope Your Highness will allow us to accompany you, to ensure your safety."

"That is unnecessary."

Su Mo waved his hand:

"I have been traveling the Jianghu for many years, and long have been accustomed to it.

"You come with a crowd, which only draws attention and potentially invites trouble.

"Alright, I will tell you the path to the deep in the clouds.

"You may go on your own...

"As for my journey to deep in the clouds, I will discuss it with the Taoist Master when I meet him."

"This..."

Cheng Zhenlu’s face showed a sign of distress at once.

But seeing Su Mo’s demeanor, he dared not speak further and could only comply.

Deep in the clouds had already been emptied by Su Mo and his team.

He didn’t mind explaining the situation to them, allowing them to venture in.

With their thorough search, maybe they would stumble upon a couple of things that had previously slipped through.

After explaining the gateway, Su Mo turned his horse around and headed towards Imperial Court Mountain.

He proceeded with little words.

Two days later, one night, Su Mo and his two companions rested by the roadside.

This place was neither near a village nor an inn; they could only camp out temporarily.

For dinner, Xiao Xiao had personally hunted a wild boar.

The surroundings were deserted, no hunters, resulting in wild boars growing fat and robust, possessing infinite strength, roaming in packs.

These wild boars charged and roamed recklessly.

Unfortunately, they encountered Zhen Xiaoxiao.

In terms of size, these wild boars naturally dwarfed Zhen Xiaoxiao.

Speaking of numbers, even more so.

However, the outcome was predictable...

When the first wild boar charged forward, it was effortlessly slapped away by Zhen Xiaoxiao, rolling several meters, causing the remaining boars to hesitate.

And when Zhen Xiaoxiao swung the boar’s leg, turning it into a great windmill, smashing it here and there, causing the ground to tremble.

The other boars couldn’t withstand it.

They fled frantically and disappeared in an instant.

Zhen Xiaoxiao was planning to chase them, but Su Mo called her to stop.

"Enough to eat, no need to slaughter them all..."

Zhen Xiaoxiao mumbled:

"I can eat them all!!"

"You’re impressive..."

The wild boar meat was divided into several portions and roasted over the fire.

Sizzling with oil.

Su Mo took some spices from his belongings and expertly seasoned the meat, making Zhen Xiaoxiao lick her lips and savor endlessly.

Finally, she fell asleep clutching a large boar hind leg...

Su Mo looked at her wearing clothes that appeared quite ’ethereal’, now shiny and oily, ruined.

He shook his head.

Wei Ziyi glanced at Su Mo, then at the surrounding darkness:

"They’re still following us."

Su Mo nodded and sighed:

"Why don’t you all come out for a chat?

"Just as there is too much wild boar meat, my old glutton is asleep, and the rest we two can’t finish, it can be shared with you all."

Not long after he finished speaking, silhouettes began to appear around them.

Leading them was a graceful figure.

She stepped forward, kneeling on one knee:

"Greetings, Your Highness."

It was none other than White Tiger Qu Hongzhuang.

Su Mo glanced at her and smiled:

"You call me ’Your Highness,’ yet you don’t heed my words at all.

"So let’s just forget about this ’Your Highness’ business?"

Qu Hongzhuang nodded slightly:

"We are genuinely concerned about Your Highness’s safety.

"Please forgive us."

"I’ve said no need for ’Your Highness’ anymore."

Su Mo gestured with his hand:

"Since Miss Qu and everyone is here, please sit and share this feast of wild game."

Qu Hongzhuang glanced at Su Mo, seeing no pretense in his expression.

After a brief hesitation, she gathered her courage and came forward, carefully sitting on a stone.

Su Mo handed her a golden-brown rib.

He gripped it firmly with both hands and split it apart.

The crispy outside and tender inside, the enticing aroma of pork filled the air.

He passed a piece to Qu Hongzhuang.

Qu Hongzhuang quickly knelt on one knee, respectfully accepting it.

She then sat back down and took a cautious bite, her eyes lighting up:

"Delicious."

"...Miss Qu might need more practice in flattering."

Su Mo chuckled:

"With Imperial Dao’s power shaking Beichuan, Miss Qu, as one of the Four Saints, stands at the pinnacle, what delicacies haven’t you enjoyed?

"It’s just a piece of pork; why so surprised?"

Qu Hongzhuang quickly said:

"It truly is delicious... I’ve never tasted such tasty pork in my life."

"If you enjoy it, have some more."

Su Mo handed another piece to Wei Ziyi.

Wei Ziyi was visibly exhausted:

"I can’t eat anymore..."

As she spoke, she glanced at Qu Hongzhuang, smiling:

"Lord Qu doesn’t seem very old.

"She might even be younger than me...

"I didn’t expect you’d already be in such a high position, clearly talented, impressive."

"I dare not."

Qu Hongzhuang looked at the exchange between Wei Ziyi and Su Mo, understood their deep connection, and spoke softly:

"My achievements are entirely due to the Taoist Master’s guidance.

"My aptitude is dull.

"I’ve merely been somewhat diligent."

"Somewhat diligent..."

Su Mo sighed gently:

"What an understatement of diligence."

"Speaking of... unmatched talent, who in this world could compare with Your Highness?"

Qu Hongzhuang stole a glance at Su Mo:

"At a young age, commanding heroes, conquering half the land.

"Since traveling the Jianghu, you have been invincible.

"Your actions are unparalleled!

"We pale in comparison, akin to fireflies against the moon.

"Now, Xizhou, Nanhai, Beichuan, are all under Your Highness’s rule.

"Restoring Da Xuan’s former glory is just within reach!"

As she said this, her emotions seemed somewhat stirred.

Yet she managed to restrain them.