Chapter 621 - 393: Everyone Actually Knows

Chapter 621: Chapter 393: Everyone Actually Knows

General Song thought the two were going shopping, and upon learning that they were going out, didn’t think much of it, even wondering if Wei Ziang had brought money.

In reality, once the two left the general’s residence, they headed straight for the stone forest.

On the way, Xiaomi deliberately lagged half a step behind, looking for a chance to secretly enter her space. It was just a moment of distraction, where she asked Ling’er to help check some information, and later got the answer when she went back in.

The downside of the space is that while she can see what’s inside from outside, she can’t communicate with Ling’er.

And when she enters the space, her body inevitably falls into a sleep state, and she can’t bring her physical body into the space. Up to now, she hasn’t found a way to solve this problem.

Fortunately, it only takes a breath to pass a message to Ling’er, and as long as no one is staring at her continuously, she almost won’t be discovered.

With the answer received, Xiaomi’s eyes lit up.

Ling’er said, based on the information from the books, the magnetic field’s disturbance likely indicates a large amount of metal ore underneath!

If, Xiaomi licked her lips, she said if it’s true, as soon as you enter this massive stone forest, you can clearly feel something’s not right, then how large must the metal ore below be?

Up ahead, Wei Ziang turned his horse around: "Xiaomi, what are you doing? Hurry up."

Looking at Xiaomi, who was slowing down, Wei Ziang sighed helplessly. Wasn’t she full of enthusiasm just now?

Xiaomi quickly snapped back, urged her horse forward: "Coming, coming, big brother. What do you think will happen if we really find treasure in the stone forest?"

This horse had long been swapped for the one she rode from home, a change she specifically made before entering Lishi City.

Seeing Xiaomi still full of enthusiasm, Wei Ziang didn’t think much of it either. Once she caught up, they rode alongside each other.

"For those people to prepare for three years in advance, with thousands going into the mountains searching, there must be something extremely valuable in that stone forest."

Xiaomi blinked: "And then?"

"If such a thing is truly found, naturally it should be reported to the court. If it’s indeed that valuable, Xu Yu’s border might have to push forward several dozen li."

Xiaomi was momentarily stunned, then slapped her forehead: "Gosh, I almost forgot, only a border of the stone forest is within Xu Yu’s territory, the rest is outside."

Saying this made it clear, if there really is treasure, at worst they could capture two more cities, bringing the entire stone forest into Xu Yu’s territory!

"Heh heh, big brother, we might actually become heroes who expand Xu Yu’s territory."

If it weren’t for riding a horse, with some distance between them, Wei Ziang would tap her on the head.

"Watch your words, before we find anything, that kind of talk should be kept to yourself. Be wary of those with ill-intentions overhearing."

Whether there’s truly treasure or if they can find it, he didn’t care.

Xiaomi wants to find it; he’ll accompany her.

If found, just report it. But before that, the news can’t get out, especially not letting Xiaomi fall into danger.

Xiaomi stuck out her tongue: "I know, I know, speak cautiously, after all, it’s a border city, and enemy spies must be abundant."

Moreover, her parents might visit. Even for them, some things can’t be spoken recklessly.

Wei Ziang nodded reassuringly, it’s good that she understood. He always didn’t want her parents to come over because of this reason.

At this moment, the two were riding on the road to the stone forest; Xiaomi looked at the barren ground, dry and devoid of water, with dust rising as the hooves trampled on.

"Big brother, is there any place within the borders that isn’t too far but has plenty of land?"

Wei Ziang replied, "Why, is Xiaomi really planning to stay here? Although Lishi City is not far from Cheng County, it’s quite different. Water loss is rapid, making many things unsuitable for farming."

Xiaomi originally just asked, but Wei Ziang’s words left her stunned.

This, this seems to reveal a lot.

Why did he say everything she was thinking?

She indeed had such thoughts, anyway, farming is the same everywhere.

Her father hasn’t ’dabbled’ in anything new these years, yet she thought of a treasure that’s been sitting in her space for years upon seeing this place.

Coincidentally, the land here looks suitable, and her parents might come over.

So having such an idea is normal.

What surprised her was, why did big brother suddenly explain so much?

Why does it feel strange no matter how she thinks about it?

Seeing Xiaomi gaze into space, Wei Ziang suddenly cleared his throat, issuing a tone so innocent and naive it couldn’t have been spoken by him.

"Big brother, this is my secret base, only I know about it. Hmm, now big brother knows too, but when you come to my home later, you can’t tell my parents, okay?"

Xiaomi was initially stunned, then her eyes widened abruptly, pointing a trembling finger at Wei Ziang.

"You, you, you..."

Holy crap!

She remembered; this was what she said back then to deceive Wei Ziang into leaving her space!

Wei Ziang raised his hand, clasping Xiaomi’s finger tightly in his palm, smiling faintly: "Don’t worry, big brother has never told anyone."

Xiaomi’s eyes rolled up, wanting to faint but unable to.

Looking at Wei Ziang again, eyes smiling, lips slightly curved, just watching Xiaomi as she tried to faint but couldn’t.

After a while, Xiaomi’s shoulders sagged, all her enthusiasm diminished: "I always thought I hid it well."

Wei Ziang chuckled lightly.

"Xiaomi, aren’t you underestimating everyone’s care for you? The things at home taste good sometimes, sometimes less so, and the food also keeps changing. Your mom and elder sister who cook daily, do you think they wouldn’t notice?"

Xiaomi felt her breathing almost halting.

"So, so everyone, everyone knows?"

But Wei Ziang shook his head: "Not quite, I just overheard our parents mentioning to let fewer people in the kitchen. As for Xiaomi’s secret base, definitely no one else knows."

Xiaomi was still dumbfounded.

She suddenly recalled, there was a time when big brother seemed to enjoy reading strange tales, all about deities and spirits.

So during that time, did big brother suspect she was a deity or spirit?

If remembered correctly, those books big brother had, didn’t the other siblings borrow them one by one?

Even her parents were no exception!

Xiaomi clutched her chest, feeling sad.

What she thought was a well-guarded secret, turned out to be only she herself thought of as a secret?

"Alright, stop thinking about it. Let’s keep it as it was before. Some things are better left unsaid, got it?"

A touch on the head; Wei Ziang maneuvered the horses to move a bit closer.

Xiaomi nodded blankly, her mind still in chaos.