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Chapter 4836: Fierce Wind and Sudden Rain

She couldn't guarantee that the little stoic wouldn't recall something and then come looking for trouble.

Just like now, when being stared at by the girl's cold gaze, Duo Shanmei felt a flicker of fear in her heart.

Like a flash of electricity, some things crossed her mind.

For example, the Wangchuan Duo Clan had united with the Long Clan to besiege the young girl before.

And, for example, her family's Duo Shanming was still seemingly imprisoned by the little stoic on a deserted island, his whereabouts unknown.

Qiao Mu merely swept Duo Shanmei with an indifferent glance before withdrawing her gaze.

That night, while sleeping in the communal bunk, Duo Shanmei kept recalling the little stoic's cold, electrifying gaze. She repeatedly wondered if the stoic would come in the middle of the night to seek revenge.

Outside, the rain had begun to fall at some point, gradually growing heavier, making tapping sounds as it hit the windowpanes.

Duo Shanmei remained constantly suspicious, always feeling as if a shadowy figure was floating past the window.

She grabbed a sword, held it close to her, and thus tossed and turned in a daze for most of the night.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly felt the ship sway violently.

Duo Shanmei, clutching her sword, sprang up vigilantly, shouting, "Who's there?"

Sister Yang, who was sleeping next to her, was startled by Duo Shanmei's shout. She sat bolt upright, rubbing her sleepy eyes, and asked, "What's going on?"

"Thump, thump, thump."

When the maid knocked on the door, Qiao Mu was already dressed and off the bed.

In fact, she had been sleeping in her clothes, so she didn't need much dressing up.

Two maids rushed in, saying, "Miss Qiao, please get ready. We might need to change ships."

"Outside, there's a fierce wind and sudden rain. This ship might not hold up."

This ship was merely a three-story pleasure boat, fine for leisurely rides in calm weather, but now, in the middle of a stormy night, it couldn't withstand the pounding rain.

Qiao Mu "oh"-ed, didn't waste any words, opened her egg-shell defense shield to block the wind and rain, and followed the two maids towards the deck.

From a distance, she saw that Duo Shanmei, Sister Yang, and their group had also been called to the deck by the steward.

The deck was exposed, and most people were getting soaked in the wind and rain...

Glancing at the little stoic's appearance, a faint emotion flickered in Miss Fang's eyes.

She sighed melancholically, "Is this the difference between ordinary people and cultivators?"

Duo Shanmei couldn't stand it and rolled her eyes. "Actually, as long as you have money, these defensive spiritual artifacts can be bought."

"But without spiritual power, how can one activate a defensive shield?" Miss Fang sighed again, picking up her handkerchief to wipe her face, unsure if she was wiping rain or tears...

Duo Shanmei rolled her eyes again. "Can you stop being so mournful? Defensive spiritual artifacts that can be activated without spiritual power aren't unheard of in the black market. They just cost more! Besides, what time is it now? Hurry up and keep moving; let's save our lives first."

She still had the leisure to be sentimental there, not knowing what would happen in a moment.

When Duo Shanmei saw the young girl, she secretly observed her expression.

The little stoic was refreshed and calm.

Duo Shanmei felt a headache looking at that expression, and her mind raced: So, while I was tossing and turning most of the night, constantly suspecting the stoic would come to kill me and daring not to sleep, this person was sleeping soundly, huh?

"Splash!" A high wave crashed against the ship.

First Young Master Qin's figure appeared like a phantom beside the little stoic. He raised a hand to block the wave, then turned and said seriously, "Change ships."