The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2343: A Word of Advice (1)

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Previously on The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space...
Flame handed the rare Divine Incense to Jin Yuka, gaining the pledge of Miaojiang's thirty thousand warriors. After Jin Yuka and Ran Lei departed, Flame affirmed Ran Lei's ongoing usefulness to Moxie. In a hidden cave, Flame taunted the captive King Yun, Qi Jingyun, about his human vulnerability to Yang Ruxin and pondered her potential value, while noting Qi's role as a bargaining chip amid questions of rebellion.

"Hehe," Qi Jingyun chuckled, "Why not take a guess?"

Flame paused in surprise for a second, then burst into laughter too, "Lord Yun, you have a sense of humor yourself."

Qi Jingyun offered no response.

"Still, I pity you somewhat. Compared to the Crown Prince, you hold the shorter end. He only has the heir's position." Flame fixed his gaze on Qi Jingyun, "Yet the Emperor clearly favors the Crown Prince."

"No need to stir me up." Qi Jingyun lifted his gaze coolly, "I know exactly what I pursue and act upon. No matter the turmoil in our Daxuan, it remains our own matter. We won't permit foreigners to meddle, nor tolerate invaders ravaging our territory and hurting our citizens."

Abruptly, Flame began applauding, "Imagine if your father heard those words! Sadly, he won't, and even if he did, he'd likely ignore them. Yet I feel privileged as your listener. I get where you're coming from, at least."

"Believe what you want; my heart stays pure. I can stride in daylight with honor, unlike you." A mocking grin crossed Qi Jingyun's face before he half-shut his eyes, refusing to prolong the exchange.

Flame observed Qi Jingyun briefly, "In our clash, though, you lost." Saying that, he spun around and departed.

"Flame, one defeat isn't defeat forever," Qi Jingyun's eyes snapped open, "It doesn't guarantee your victory either." A soft sigh escaped him, "Given our lengthy chat, take this counsel: stay away from Ruxin if true success is your goal, or else..." The words trailed off, though his voice hinted at certain doom.

Flame halted briefly, then pressed on without pause.

The stone cave's iron gate slammed closed with a clang. Instantly, Qi Jingyun's eyes flew wide, brows furrowing deeply. Why did Flame evoke such an eerie familiarity, as if they'd crossed paths before, yet the memory stayed fuzzy? Who was he?

He racked his brain for acquaintances he barely knew, but drew a blank in the end.

With another sigh, he eyed the shackles binding his wrists and ankles. For now, enduring and biding time was all he could manage.

On the other side, after dispatching her pregnancy announcement to Gu Qingheng, Yang Ruxin felt an odd yearning for his response. Only at twilight did Xiaohei finally show up.

Eagerly unrolling the missive Xiaohei delivered, Yang Ruxin's lips pursed. It held just four words: "Wife, wait for me!"

Yet her pout quickly turned to a grin, "That silly man." She grabbed her brush once more to pen a note, requesting Gu Qingheng name their baby. Right before slipping it into the bamboo canister, a thought struck her; she fetched the Silver Thumb Ring from Song San, tied it to Xiaohei's neck with crimson cord, and stroked its wings. "Off you go, stay safe." Gu Qingheng understood the ring's story, so this gesture would reveal her intent.

Gu Qingheng had anticipated her letter, patiently awaiting word from Ruxin.

Indeed, as darkness settled, Xiaohei's call echoed through the night.