Xin Xia knew very well what kind of person Mo Fan was—he was not only a bit of a flirt but also a man with a strong sense of possessiveness. If Mo Fan found out that someone was pursuing her, she had no doubt that he would beat them up badly. To avoid this unnecessary trouble, Xin Xia had lied.
But who was Mo Fan? With his innate knack for attracting chaos, he wasn't just someone who brought problems wherever he went—he was also extremely sharp.
"Xin Xia, you're not being honest." Mo Fan whispered in her ear, his voice soft yet teasing.
As he admired her delicate beauty, he added, "Naughty girls deserve to be punished."
"Brother Mo Fan~~" Xin Xia turned her head, her soft, delicate face blushing with a pleading expression in her watery eyes, as if begging for mercy.
But Mo Fan wasn't the type to hold back.
Even if most people would feel pity and wouldn't want to bully someone so gentle, Mo Fan still did.
What could Xin Xia do? This was her Brother Mo Fan, and if he wanted to tease her, she could only allow it.
After "punishing" her for lying, Mo Fan gently pulled her into his arms and brought her to the large windows overlooking the scenery outside.
"Brother Mo Fan..." Xin Xia was a bit worried about their situation.
Mo Fan, knowing what was on her mind, reassured her: "Don't worry. I've used some black magic on the mirror. No one can see us."
Xin Xia still felt a little uneasy and turned to hide in Mo Fan's arms.
Just as Mo Fan had finished teasing Xin Xia, his senses suddenly sharpened—he realized that someone was watching them.
It was unexpected, but Mo Fan could tell that someone was spying on them. This wasn't the work of the people guarding Xin Xia—those protectors were far too strong for him to detect. No, whoever was out there was likely after him.
The Church, perhaps?
As Mo Fan considered this possibility, he quickly dismissed it. The Church should be preoccupied with their plans in the ancient capital. So who could it be?
"Xin Xia, someone's watching us. They're probably after me." Mo Fan whispered into her ear.
Xin Xia, who had been relaxed just a moment ago, immediately became alert and tried to look around for the spy.
Mo Fan stopped her, reassuring her with a smile: "Don't worry. If I can sense them, it means they're not that powerful."
This eased Xin Xia's mind a little. Her biggest concern was that something might happen to her Brother Mo Fan. As long as he was safe, she could handle everything else.
"I'll take you back to school first, then I'll deal with this." Mo Fan said calmly.
"But Brother Mo Fan..."
"There's no point living in constant fear. I can't always be with you. If they ever come after you, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself." Mo Fan said, his voice serious.
In truth, Mo Fan was someone who couldn't tolerate unresolved threats. Now that someone had made a move, it didn't matter who they were or what grudge they held—they had to go!
Xin Xia knew Mo Fan's temperament, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change his mind. So, she could only softly remind him to be careful.
As the sun set, casting a golden hue over the sky, Mo Fan pushed Xin Xia's wheelchair along the lakeside path, enjoying this rare moment of peace and happiness.
But as they left the quiet pavilion by the lake, a strange man wearing a large hat watched them from behind a tree. His eyes gleamed with a mad, twisted joy.
"Mo Fan... finally, I've found you. I'll make sure you suffer to your last breath." the man muttered to himself with a sinister expression on his face as he stared at Mo Fan's back.
This man was none other than Lu Nian, who had been missing since the incident in the wasteland city.
After that event, Lu Nian had escaped from Zhan Kong and had been searching for Mo Fan ever since. For months, he had combed through the wilderness but found nothing. However, he did stumble across the charred and electrified remains of numerous Lizard Skull Giant monsters, some of which bore traces of light magic.
Based on Lu Nian's analysis, he assumed Zhan Kong had entrusted someone to protect Mo Fan.
Initially, Lu Nian had considered seeking out Zhan Kong to see if he could track Mo Fan that way. But by chance, he had learned about Mo Fan's heroic deeds in Hangzhou. At first, hearing that Mo Fan had ridden a colossal serpent into battle shocked Lu Nian. But later, he found out that the Totem Xuan Serpent was merely a guardian deity of the city, not Mo Fan's personal beast.
(End of Chapter)