Chapter 612 Beast Badge in Critical Condition (2)_1
With everything satisfactorily resolved, and since it was getting late, Mo Yan proposed to take her leave, ready to return home with the five Beasts.
Knowing the capabilities of the five Beasts, and that even a young lady traveling at night would be safe, Emperor Huian did not insist on her staying, only mentioning that once he returned to the capital, he would have the Beast Badge crafted and sent to Liu Yang Village.
However, Xiao Ruiyuan was very concerned and, after seeking Emperor Huian’s permission, insisted on escorting Mo Yan back, but she refused him with her words, "After what happened today, everyone at the hunting ground must be uneasy. As the commander of the guards, you have too much to do. How can you leave so easily?"
Xiao Ruiyuan said nothing, but the look in his eyes conveyed a firm determination.
Mo Yan rubbed her forehead, feeling a headache coming on, "With the five Beasts here, Bro Xiao needn’t worry! Besides, The Emperor will return to the capital early tomorrow, and it will definitely be busy. With you coming back and forth, how can you get a good rest?"
Xiao Ruiyuan’s gaze remained heavy as he looked at her. Although he knew she spoke out of concern, the pleasure of being cared for was overshadowed by the gloom of rejection. They hadn’t seen each other for a long time; didn’t she want to spend a little more time with him?
Contemplating this possibility, his expression darkened, and he walked past her. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would be unable to resist demanding an answer.
Mo Yan was oblivious to what he was thinking—otherwise, she would have cried out injustice. Though their relationship had never been spoken out loud, after today’s events, who wouldn’t be able to see it? Despite possible troubles, it was no longer feasible to conceal anything. In future encounters, there wouldn’t need to be so much caution.