Chapter 309: Unexpected Danger (1/2)

Jun Huang chuckled, her laugh desolate like the night wind. Nan Xun pursed his lips without a word, his eyes filled with reluctance. Jun Huang lowered her head and didn't say anything.

They stayed like that for some time until they couldn't afford to. Jun Huang met Nan Xun's gaze. “Don't worry too much about me after my departure.”

“You are my wife,” Nan Xun replied. “How can I not worry for you? My only wish is for you to put your safety first and return as soon as you can.”

Jun Huang schooled her expression and took a deep breath. She gave Nan Xun a final nod before walking out of the tent. She ran into Ji Bo on her way to the stable. He was dressed in a silver robe.

“Where are you going?” Ji Bo turned to her when he heard her footsteps and arched an eyebrow at her.

Jun Huang came to a stop. “I'm just going back to the village to retrieve something. It's easier for me to go at night because of my ident.i.ty. You know that as well. Why haven't you gone to sleep?”

Ji Bo didn't question her explanation. He looked up at the sky and said after a pause, “Couldn't sleep. Figure I can use the time to observe the stars like people used to do in ancient times.”

Jun Huang's eyes flashed, trying to decipher Ji Bo's words, but couldn't identify any hidden meaning. “See anything interesting?”

She averted her gaze when Ji Bo turned to her, her lips curved. Ji Bo shook his head. “Nothing. You should go and return soon. That'll lower the risk of running into trouble.”

Jun Huang nodded and walked away. When she paused and turned to check, Ji Bo had disappeared already, leaving only the moon as her companion. She frowned. Something was bothering her, but she couldn't pinpoint the source.

She sighed. Perhaps she was being overly sensitive. She made her way to the stable and relaxed when she was sure that no one was watching. She picked a white horse with a meek temper, sorted out its reign, and mounted it. She looked over at the camp from afar, letting out a sigh. She then nudged the horse to direct it into a narrow path.

Nan Xun had told her about the route. She soon reached the outskirts of the Eastern Wu camp. She could hear noises coming from a distance, but she wasn't going to stay and check what's making the noises. Keeping her guard up, she traversed the area with gritted teeth, doing all she could to not make any sound.

The city gate entered her view. She got off the horse and looked up at the dawning sky. She quickly took off her armor and changed into a green robe, disguising as a scholar to avoid attracting attention.

Not long after she was ready, the city gate opened. There was now more traffic in the area. Jun Huang left her horse at a relay station outside the city and paid them to take care of it for her. She then took out a foldable fan and walked to the gate.

Security check had become stricter these couple of days. Jun Huang let them search her. She'd hidden everything that might expose her real ident.i.ty.

“Get in.” A soldier pushed her through the gate. She stumbled and almost fell. Fortunately, a young man near her caught her.

Jun Huang frowned. Did every Eastern Wu soldier act like that? She pushed aside her anger and thanked the man who had helped her before walking away.

She didn't immediately visit the House of Heavenly Fiends' operation base. She'd just entered the city. She didn't want any eyes on her. She wandered around the city like a regular tourist for some time and only made her way to the tavern in the afternoon.

There were a lot of patrons from different walks of life. Some dressed expensively, and others dressed in peasants' clothes. They provided good cover for her. She looked up at the sign and waved her fan.

“Are you seeking a place to rest?” a clerk ran up to her and asked with a smile.

Jun Huang considered the clerk and realized that he'd a.s.sumed she was a regular patron. She nodded with a smile and walked into the tavern.

Out of her view, the clerk stared after her for a moment. He was a young man. He'd seen many powerful people in the tavern, but not someone as beautiful as Jun Huang. Her smile made him feel lightheaded.

When he recovered from his trance, Jun Huang had disappeared into the tavern. He hurriedly chased after her and asked, “Where is the esteemed guest from? What is your business here? Are you on your own, or have you invited friends?”