kvmb Chapter 118 Greetings and Thanks
Chapter 118 Greetings and Thanks
Chu Qiuchi and Long Yueze walked to the side and exchanged pleasantries in hushed tones.
"Thanks! This time, we really owe you a lot. Otherwise, we don't know what would have happened to General Ji Mo." Chu Qiuchi looked at Long Yueze with a smile, her heart filled with gratitude.
Long Yueze smiled, a hint of amusement in his eyes, "So how do you plan to thank me? You think you can just brush me off with a flimsy 'thank you'?"
"Hey! Good heavens, you actually dare to ask for favors? Well then, tell me, how do you want me to thank you? Just so you know, I only sell my art, not my body!" Chu Qiuchi glared at him, his words tinged with a hint of teasing.
Long Yueze chuckled, "Selling your art but not your body? Then I'll have to think carefully about how to make your 'art' more worthwhile."
Chu Qiuchi was taken aback, then couldn't help but laugh out loud, reaching out to pat him on the shoulder, "Good lad, don't push your luck!"
"Let me think... I want... sweet and sour pork ribs, shredded pork with garlic sauce, twice-cooked pork, braised lion's head meatballs, stir-fried lamb with scallions, garlic shrimp..."
As Long Yueze rattled off more and more dishes, Chu Qiuchi quickly reached out to stop him, "Stop, stop, that's enough! So many dishes, are you trying to kill me with exhaustion!"
A hint of nostalgia flashed in Long Yueze's eyes, and he licked his lips slightly. "I don't care, I haven't had your cooking in so long. I helped you so much this time, aren't you going to treat me to a good meal?"
Chu Qiuchi smiled helplessly and shook his head. "Alright, alright, no problem. But when should I make it for you? Now that we've found General Jimo, we should be setting off back soon."
Before he could finish speaking, a large bag of ingredients and various pots, pans, and even firewood suddenly appeared before him. Chu Qiuchi was immediately dumbfounded, his lips twitching slightly. "What the heck? Are you serious?"
Long Yueze smiled smugly, his exquisite face becoming even more captivating. "Of course! I already knew what I wanted to eat when I came here. You have no idea how much I've been craving it! I've thoughtfully prepared everything for you, so you can just start cooking."
Chu Qiuchi rolled her eyes helplessly, "I really thank you for being so thoughtful!"
As the two were talking, they suddenly heard steady footsteps. Ji Moyu walked over slowly, glanced at the ingredients on the ground, then at the two people chatting and laughing. Her brow twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but ask, "What's this...?"
Seeing this, Chu Qiuchi immediately pulled Long Yueze aside and hurriedly explained, "This is Long Yueze, my... good friend. I secretly asked him to help me find General Jimo. So..."
After listening, Ji Moyu's gaze turned slightly cold, and he didn't say anything more. After a moment, he slowly extended his hand, and his clear, cold voice rang out: "Ji Moyu, and thank you."
Regardless of the circumstances, the person in front of him saved his father, and he should be grateful to them both emotionally and logically.
Long Yueze raised an eyebrow and smiled, then reached out to shake hands with Ji Moyu. "Long Yueze, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Their hands were clasped tightly, their eyes swirling with unspoken emotions. Chu Qiuchi glanced at one then the other, and seeing that they still wouldn't let go, a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes. He couldn't help but tease, "What? You two still can't bear to let go?"
The words had barely left his mouth when both of their hands snapped away almost simultaneously, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion. Long Yueze gave Ji Moyu a look of utter disdain. "Who's reluctant to part with me!"
Ji Moyu didn't speak, but lowered his head slightly, rubbing his hand that had been held, his eyes deep, as if he was thinking about something.
Chu Qiuchi looked at the two of them with amusement, then shook his head helplessly. "Little Fish, Long Yueze helped me, so I want to treat him to a good meal to thank him. If you're in a hurry, take General Ji Mo back first, I'll go back later."
Ji Moyu glanced at the two of them and frowned slightly. After a moment of silence, she shook her head. "No need, let's go together."
"Okay, then go tell Minghui and the others that I'm busy." Chu Qiuchi smiled and quickly turned around to tidy up the ingredients on the ground, secretly praising her own cleverness.
She knew that if Ji Moyu were to explain, it would be far more convincing than if she did it herself. After all, he was the team's recognized reliable person.
Ji Moyu nodded, turned and walked aside to send messages to the others. Seeing this, Long Yueze quietly walked to Chu Qiuchi's side and began to help her prepare the ingredients.
After all the dishes were prepared, the three of them sat down together, finally able to relax and enjoy the delicious food.
The table was laden with delicious-looking dishes, their aromas and flavors making mouths water, and the air was filled with an irresistible fragrance. Long Yueze couldn't wait any longer. He picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, savored it, and then let out a satisfied sigh: "Mmm! This is the taste! It's so delicious!"
While they were eating, Chu Qiuchi suddenly spoke up, "Long Yueze, do you know who is chasing General Jimo? What's the situation like in the inner perimeter these past few days?"
Long Yueze put down his chopsticks, his expression gradually becoming serious. "In the past few days, I have encountered several groups of people wearing black masks. They should be the ones hunting down General Ji Mo. But once they are captured, they immediately seek death, leaving no survivors. So I don't know who they are at the moment."
Chu Qiuchi frowned, a sense of unease rising in his heart. "What kind of skills do they have? Human? Or beast?"
“I’m not entirely sure if they’re beastmen,” Long Yueze replied in a deep voice. “Their aura is very chaotic, and their skills don’t feel entirely like beastmen’s. It’s quite strange.”
Chu Qiuchi and Ji Moyu exchanged a glance and immediately thought of the mutated beast race. Chu Qiuchi turned to Ji Moyu, and after receiving a confirming look from him, he briefly recounted their previous encounter with the mutated beast race.
After listening, Long Yueze narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he said, "Things are more complicated than I thought. The appearance of the mutated beast race is not good news for us."
His tone turned somber as he spoke, "It seems General Ji Mo has discovered something, which has led to such a fierce pursuit. I need to investigate this matter thoroughly. Xiao Qiuchi, if you have any news, don't forget to let me know."
"Okay, I understand. You too." Chu Qiuchi nodded. "Be sure to be careful when you're investigating. We'll exchange information immediately if there's any new information."
Ji Moyu watched the two of them quietly, a complex emotion gradually rising in his heart. The unspoken understanding and undisguised trust between them made him feel uneasy.
He lowered his eyes, concealing the darkness within them, but his thoughts drifted away—he wondered when they had met; their familiarity suggested a close relationship. Perhaps it was the body-strengthening potion from before…
He gathered his thoughts slightly, sighed softly, and then began to ponder the identity of the masked men and the conspiracy hidden behind them.