298: Chapter 298 Happy First Anniversary

"You actually can't answer that..."

Qian Mo's words were like a grim reaper's call, causing Xing Yaoyan's heart to tremble involuntarily.

However, she didn't notice that while saying this, the corners of the young man's mouth had quietly curled upward.

"In that case, you aren't Xiao Yan..." He deliberately emphasized his tone this time.

"Wait, I am, I am! I... I know it!"

In her panic, Xing Yaoyan threw caution to the wind, immediately closing her eyes and quickly reciting the relevant memories she had searched for in her mind.

"You, you have a mole at the top of your left thigh!"

Once these words were spoken, the space suddenly fell silent.

Xing Yaoyan still had her eyes closed, her neck stiff, her chest rising and falling from excitement.

After a while, Qian Mo still hadn't spoken.

Thinking this secret wasn't enough to prove her identity, she immediately held up two fingers to indicate a length and continued:

"You..."

"Stop, Xiao Yan! I believe you!" The young man's voice carried the awkwardness of his disguise being broken, along with an unspeakable hint of shyness.

Feeling herself completely enveloped by a warm embrace, Xing Yaoyan snapped her eyes open and discovered that this guy Qian Mo was actually bold enough to hug her without asking for her consent.

Before she could speak, Qian Mo continued: "I'm sorry, Xiao Yan. Actually, I knew you were you all along. I was just trying to play a joke on you... hehe..."

"Qian Mo! You..."

Xing Yaoyan was both embarrassed and annoyed.

What is this guy doing? He was acting so serious just a moment ago, only to end it with a joke. He almost scared me to death...

She made a move to strike him, but her wrist was suddenly caught by the young man, and then she saw his eyes, filled with deep affection...

"You like sweet and sour pork ribs. When we first ate together, I observed that you spent several times longer on this dish than any other, and none of the other dishes I've made since have had the same strong appeal to you."

"The colors you like are gold and white. This was just a guess before, but after seeing you happily accept the pendant I gave you, I confirmed that you like the color scheme on the pendant—that is, gold and white..."

Qian Mo looked gently into Xing Yaoyan's golden eyes, speaking unhurriedly.

"Why... why are you telling me all this..." Qian Mo's gaze seemed to have some kind of magic, making Xing Yaoyan feel her heart rate accelerate uncontrollably, and the strength in her hands unconsciously relaxed.

"We first met on June 23rd, 2078 of the Spirit Calendar, in the South Alley of the Qingling District in Youfeng City. I've told you these things before..." Qian Mo continued to speak to himself.

Suddenly, he produced a large gift box from behind his back and said with a smile: "Happy one-year anniversary!"

It was only at this moment that Xing Yaoyan realized that today also happened to be June 23rd...

Xing Yaoyan lowered her head, her fingers awkwardly rubbing against her clothes.

Although this seemed like it should be incredibly romantic, for her, it was just endless awkwardness.

She preferred the sense of security that came from having everything under control, rather than this kind of unexpected surprise.

But... this was his good intention, after all...

At this moment, watching the young girl's small movements, Qian Mo immediately realized what she was trying to express.

Without a moment's hesitation, he mentally cursed that bastard Yun Lan: Fine, didn't you say girls usually fall for this? How did it turn into such an awkward situation!

However, he wouldn't just sit idly by and let the atmosphere stay awkward like this.

He quickly ran through various ways to salvage the situation in his mind... Finally, a brilliant idea lit up in his mind.

"Ahem... Xiao Yan..."

"Wha... what is it?"

Being suddenly called, Xing Yaoyan instinctively looked up.

She saw the young man put the gift box away again. Then, with a flick of his hand, several rings of various shapes appeared in his palm like magic.

The gems on the rings, emitting special spatial fluctuations, glistened in the sunlight.

"This is..." Xing Yaoyan remembered their important mission just now. Looking at what he held, her eyes grew brighter, "You've finished searching? Are you sure you searched thoroughly?"

Qian Mo nodded, then, as if reporting to a superior, said stiffly: "This subordinate has followed Young Miss's orders and thoroughly collected all the loot from the men, verified it without error, and only that woman in red remains, waiting for Young Miss's disposal."

"Well done."

Taking the spatial rings from Qian Mo's hand, Xing Yaoyan excitedly circulated the Star Swallowing Art, channeling Power Of Will directly into their interiors, breaking the "password" on the rings almost instantly.

Calling it a password was just a figure of speech; it was really just the special spiritual imprints of others. It was just that such methods were completely useless against Xing Yaoyan...

And when Xing Yaoyan probed her consciousness into the rings, she couldn't help but grin.

A full hundred thousand spirit crystals, several spirit talismans, a few pieces of Advanced high-tech equipment, and some colorful pills...

I'm rich!

Although these spirit crystals didn't mean much to her, as she was already wealthy, her own spirit crystals were borrowed from Tushan Qing and would have to be paid back later.

Besides, nothing compares to the satisfaction of looting it yourself...

Xing Yaoyan suddenly looked up at the young man beside her, so excited she wanted to just hug him and give him a kiss.

But just at this moment, she saw his expression suddenly change.

"Xiao Yan, Dachui is coming over..." Qian Mo said in a lowered voice.

So fast? Alright... then I'll just have to let that pretty red-haired sister go...

Xing Yaoyan hurriedly stashed the "loot" into her storage space, then immediately lay back into Qian Mo's arms, while simultaneously giving the young man a wink.

Qian Mo understood instantly.

The next moment, both of them smelled a strong scent of blood.

"Captain! Shishi! Nickname! Zhao Chu!" Martial General Hu Dachui's anxious voice rang out.

"Still alive... everyone is still alive... that's great..."

After checking everyone's breathing, this man, who was like an iron tower, actually began to sob softly.

"Wolf, Owl, thank you both so much..." He turned around and bowed earnestly to the two of them.

"Is Miss Wolf alright..."

"She was seriously injured while saving people and almost didn't make it... Fortunately, she had a trump card, which is why she was barely able to come back..."

"I understand... Thank you for your hard work, Miss Wolf..."

Martial General Hu Dachui bowed once more to the White-haired girl, who was feigning weakness while lying in Qian Mo's arms.

He then hurriedly walked toward his teammates and stuffed some green pills into their mouths.

And just while he was busy, Xing Yaoyan quietly opened one eye and gave Qian Mo a wink of praise...