"Little Bead, since you are going back to the Poisonous Paradise, can I also accompany you?"
Just as Chi Hong was about to take Little Bean back, a familiar voice came from behind.
Upon hearing the words, Little Bean's face lit up with joy. When she turned around and saw Chen Mo, she could no longer contain her excitement. She smiled, stepped forward, and embraced Chen Mo's arm.
Chi Hong saw this scene and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, his face suddenly turning dark.
At this moment, the people under Chi Hong hurried up and whispered in his ear. This made his expression even more unpleasant.
"Little Moon, aren't you going to introduce me?"
Chi Hong put away the unpleasant expression on his face and forced a smile, asking.
Little Bean coyly hugging Chen Mo's arm, happily introducing, "Brother, this is Chi Hong, the cave owner of Wan Duo Cave. He is also my stepfather. He took good care of me when you were away."
"Stepfather, this is my brother, Chen Mo. As I've told you about my brother before, he is the very brother whom I often mentioned to you."
As soon as the words were finished, Chi Hong's smile stiffened. Little Bean had told him a lot about Chen Mo, and he was amazed at the time. Although Chen Mo had spent much less time with her than he had, he had a very vivid impression of him.
Even after three hundred years, he had never forgotten. This made Chi Hong angry for quite some time over Chen Mo.
Luckily, the brother who was so good to Little Bean is already dead.
This also made Chi Hong feel at ease.
But...
"Little Moon, didn't you say he was already dead?"
Chi Hong's tone, had added some coldness.
"Because..."
Little Bean was about to explain, but Chen Mo stepped forward, smiling, "That's because I've come back to life. What? Are you not satisfied, Lord Chi, that I'm alive again?"
"Ha ha, you're joking. It's not that I'm not satisfied that you're alive, but your name is too similar to the famous Taoist Chen Mo who made a name for himself three hundred years ago. I heard that..."
"I heard that Chen Mo didn't die, and in recent days, he was seen in Youzhou..."
"That's me."
Without waiting for Chi Hong to finish, Chen Mo directly spoke.
Chi Hong's expression changed slightly, "Are you the legendary Taoist Chen Mo?"
Chen Mo nodded slightly.
The few people around Chi Hong were staring at Chen Mo in disbelief.
"Ha ha, my brother is as powerful as this. Lord Chi, I mentioned this to you before as well. Have you forgotten?"
"Naturally, I haven't forgotten. But, this still makes me somewhat disbelief."
Chi Hong awkwardly smiled.
"Can I go back with you all, Lord Chi?"
Chen Mo asked with a smile.
Little Bean excitedly said, "Of course, you can. Although you're not a member of the Wan Duo Cave, you're mine. I believe, Lord Chi, have you rejected it?"
Speaking of this, Little Bean looked at Chi Hong beside her.
Chi Hong's face was unhappy, but he eventually nodded in agreement.
Since Chi Hong had already agreed, the people under his command naturally wouldn't dare to object. However, one person among them had a complex expression and stared at Chen Mo for a long time without speaking.
On the way, Little Bean showed Chen Mo a lot of affection. Chi Hong didn't say anything, but his expression became increasingly dark, and his gaze on Chen Mo was filled with malice.
This scene was noticed by Mu Qiuge, who was following behind.
Only until Wan Duo Cave did Chi Hong part ways with Little Bean. He gave the excuse that he had other things to attend to and left Little Bean behind.
Little Bean has been living in Wan Duo Cave for many years and considers it as her second home.
With Chen Mo's arrival, she was naturally delighted to introduce her little nest to him and even wanted to stay here forever.
She could spend her whole life with him, living together.
However, this wish was obviously not feasible at this stage.
Little Bean arranged accommodation for Chen Mo and his group, right next to her grand palace.
"I'll be straight with you"
Just as they sat down, Mu Qiuge couldn't wait to speak, "The cave owner of Wan Duo Cave, Chi Hong, is not a good person. Moreover, he has non-ordinary feelings for Miss Chen. He is not like a stepfather who cares for his stepdaughter in the usual way..."
Since leaving the inn, Mu Qiuge had been following Chen Mo, and her poisoned insect had been in a state of alertness.
Through the observations on the way, Mu Qiuge had a general understanding of Chi Hong.
"Hu saying"
Upon hearing this, Little Bean immediately opened her mouth to refute.
"The cave owner treats me like his own daughter. Since I entered the state of Mao, he takes care of everything for me. How can he be a bad person?"
"I admit that he might not be a good person in others' eyes, but he is genuinely good to me. He is truly like a real father to me."
In the three hundred years since Chen Mo's death, there were not many people who were close to Little Bean. Besides the original family, there was only Chi Hong.
It can be said that Chi Hong's kindness to her has even exceeded that of her original family. There is only Chen Mo, who saved her from hell, that can be compared to him.
Little Bean didn't believe that Chi Hong, who treated her like his own daughter, would do anything to harm her.
"Brother, listen to me. These years, it was all because of the cave owner..."
Little Bean immediately rushed to Chen Mo's side, hugging his arm, ready to tell him her experiences these years and Chi Hong's kindness towards her.
Chen Mo listened attentively for a moment, then gently interrupted Little Bean, "Little Bean, I know that he has been good to you over these years. You know a person's face but not their heart... Enough, these words sound like they're trying to stir up trouble, and I think you don't like hearing them either. Just know that I wouldn't harm you..."
"Brother, I know you won't harm me, but you can't doubt the cave owner like that."
"I must consider you. Do you know that I don't want you to be in any danger?"
Chen Mo gentlystroked Little Bean's head, comforting her while explaining, "You've been with Chi Hong for many years, but if he hides his evil intentions, you might not be able to detect them. Alright, I won't make you uncomfortable either. I'll act normally with him on the surface, but behind the scenes, I'll thoroughly investigate him."
"And you, just act like you didn't see anything. Don't get involved in these matters and don't tell him anything. Okay?"
Little Bean hesitated for a moment, looking up at Chen Mo's gentle eyes, and finally nodded.
"Little Bean will always believe in her brother."
At the same time, a tiny yellow bee was quietly lying in a corner of the roof.
