In the frigid lands, after my exile, I began to slay demons and monsters.

Chapter 100 The Rabbit Thief

Shaking the bracelet on his right wrist, he said, "This is the magical artifact that Master Tianji gave me to conceal my cultivation level."

Kuiwei Shanyue stared at the bracelet for a moment, then looked at the jade pendant. "You said you didn't have a family, and that he personally brought you out?"

"No, it was just by chance that I became his subordinate. Actually, I wasn't a formal subordinate; I was an unofficial one and didn't have to work under him."

"Four years ago, Tianji was sent by the king to my Kuafu tribe to conscript fifty warriors from our tribe. These fifty warriors never returned. The chieftain has issued a gag order, forbidding anyone to mention this matter again."

"Four years ago?" Ning Xiaoxi recalled what Lin Yitian had told her: the stationing of Lord Diqiao in Kuangcheng also began four years ago. Was it a coincidence?

"Actually, I only know about this matter; I have never seen the secret. I dislike him because he took away his people without explaining it to me."

Kuiwei Shanyue didn't stop. After pulling Ning Xiaoxi out of the snow house, he stretched out his hands and placed them on the trunk of the Three Mulberry Tree.

Watching the snow house gradually melt into icicles and climb back up the tree trunk, the tinkling sound was pleasant and melodious.

"Since you say he didn't bring them out, then it doesn't matter."

Is it really that simple? Why is Kuiwei Shanyue so naive?

"My parents and brothers are still in exile."

Did you run away without permission?

"of course not."

Kuiwei Shanyue led the reindeer over, pulled Ning Xiaoxi by the arm and helped her onto the reindeer's back, "Which way?"

Sitting on the back of a reindeer, Ning Xiaoxi could only look at Kuiwei Shanyue's eyebrows and eyes at eye level. Looking into his clear black eyes, she suddenly realized that simply getting along was quite nice.

Pointing northwest, "Let's go!"

As she set off again, Ning Xiaoxi discovered that she didn't need to activate her spiritual power; the snowflakes automatically emitted a faint chill, clearly pointing in the northwest direction.

The protective shield formed by the Spirit Crystal Heart kept her warm and protected her from the wind. It was illogical that Kuiwei Shanyue was running right beside her, his face even beaded with sweat from the long run.

It was almost noon, and Ning Xiaoxi could still see the snow-covered castle of the Three Mulberry Trees when she looked back. But yesterday, when she hadn't reached the vicinity of the Three Mulberry Trees, she clearly hadn't seen such an obvious forest castle!

"The mulberry tree has a bewitching effect; if you don't drink its sap, you won't be able to see it if you're more than 100 meters away."

The slope of the ice field gradually increases, and hills begin to rise, while the distant mountains become clearer and clearer.

Ning Xiaoxi pointed to the highest point of the mountain range, "What mountain is that?"

"Kongsang Mountain."

"It looks a bit tall!"

"The mountains are ten thousand fathoms high!" Kuiwei Shanyue suddenly turned his head. "Isn't that the place?"

Ning Xiaoxi nodded, "Not sure yet, the direction it's pointing in is over there!"

Kuiwei Shanyue looked at the several mountain peaks in the distance and realized that they might not necessarily be Kongsang Mountain. However, he still turned his head and pointed to the west, "Three hundred miles to the west is where our clan's territory is located. I think that if my elder brother helps us, we can obtain the Snow Maiden's Heart more quickly."

“No need, Shanyue.” Ning Xiaoxi shook her head. “This is just my private matter. I am already very grateful for your help. There is no need to involve your clansmen.”

Kuiwei Shanyue seemed to sense Ning Xiaoxi's determination and stopped insisting.

Suddenly, the sharp-eyed Ning Xiaoxi caught a glimpse of a nimble white figure flashing past below the snow slope. Excitedly, she tugged at Kuiwei Shanyue's sleeve and whispered, "Look, it's a snow rabbit!" Kuiwei Shanyue looked in the direction she pointed and saw several fluffy snow rabbits hopping around in the snow. Their white fur blended seamlessly with the snow, making them difficult to spot without careful observation.

The two exchanged a smile and began to act in perfect unison.

Kuiwei Shanyue moved nimbly, taking the lead in flanking the snow rabbit herd. He moved lightly, trying to make as little noise as possible, so as not to disturb these clever little creatures. Ning Xiaoxi, on the other side, held a spirit crystal dagger, ready to strike at the crucial moment.

The snow hares seemed to sense the danger and began to scatter. One of the larger snow hares suddenly charged towards Ning Xiaoxi. Just as it was about to dart past her, Ning Xiaoxi activated the Cursed Cage. A soft net of light instantly formed in front of the snow hare, which crashed into it and became trapped, struggling desperately and emitting squeaking sounds. Then, she flicked her dagger, piercing another snow hare that had darted away, and bright red blood spread across the ice.

Kuiwei Shanyue also successfully intercepted the other two snow hares. With lightning speed, he grabbed the snow hares by their ears and lifted them up. At the same time, he pushed off with his feet, sweeping away another snow hare that was running past him.

Ning Xiaoxi picked up the snow rabbit, feeling its fierce struggle. "So energetic!" she exclaimed, flicking her finger and striking the snow rabbit's head squarely, instantly stopping its struggle. She then picked up the snow rabbit that had been stabbed by the dagger; it was quite heavy.

The two found a sheltered mountain hollow. Kuiwei Shanyue skillfully took out a dagger from his pocket and began to process the snow rabbit. Ning Xiaoxi gathered firewood nearby, and soon a campfire was blazing. She took the rabbit meat that Kuiwei Shanyue had processed, skewered it with branches, and slowly roasted it over the fire.

"The snow rabbit meat isn't very meaty at this time of year, so let's just have a taste of it!"

The rabbit meat gradually released an enticing aroma, and the fat dripped into the fire, sizzling. Ning Xiaoxi took out wild scallions and garlic from the cave, made them into juice, rubbed it on the rabbit, and sprinkled some fine salt on it. Instantly, the aroma filled the air.

"Rustling! Rustling!"

A faint sound approached, drawing ever closer.

Ning Xiaoxi flipped the roasted rabbit in her hand, and the tempting aroma wafted further and further away.

Kuiwei Shanyue finished skewering another rabbit, smiled, and placed it on the fire. The other three skewered rabbits were placed at his feet.

"Susu!"

A rabbit was being dragged away stealthily.

Ning Xiaoxi grabbed the rabbit and said, "Let's string another one."

Kuiwei Shanyue smiled and moved the rabbit he had just placed there to make room for it.

Gradually, the aroma of the roasted rabbit became more and more intense.

"Susu!"

Another rabbit is being dragged across the snow.

Ning Xiaoxi picked up the first rabbit that was almost done roasting, and circled around the rabbit that had been dragged out a bit. "Oh my, cooked rabbit smells so good! What's so delicious about raw rabbit!"

"Susu!"

The rabbit that had been dragged slowly returned to its original position.

"Come and get it yourself if you want some!" Ning Xiaoxi put away the roasted rabbit, tore off a rabbit leg, and a faint steam rose up.

Kuiwei Shanyue coated the rabbit with scallion and garlic juice, making the rabbit skin crispy.

"Pfft!" A snow rabbit was thrown at Ning Xiaoxi's feet, its snow-white fur speckled with bright red blood.

Behind the rabbit's body, a pair of pointed ears slowly peeked out.