Chapter 492 Night Ambush (2)

Hehe, of course! Im awesome, no? I actually burnt it on purpose. Ye Lang looked very proud of himself.

Yeah, right.

Dont expose me like that

Alright, I wont expose you. You burnt it on purpose specifically to get this flavour. Alright?

Mmm.

Both of them sat relaxed under the bright moonlight, on a tree. If someone had seen this, theyd think there was an other-worldly beauty to this night.

However, the two people involved did not admire the beauty at all but were having a conversation that cruelly ruined the tranquillity of the night.

Ye Lang and Coldblood Five didnt have much in common hence they only talked about murder. He taught her everything he knew so she could kill people more stealthily.

Didnt you mention Li Yue liked to admire the moon? Why not take this opportunity to enjoy the night sky with her? Coldblood Five recalled suddenly.

Although she liked sitting with Ye Lang like this, the mission was more important.

She likes this, yes, but shes already in her tent. Im sure I wont be as comfortable sitting with her as I am with you too said Ye Lang.

You still have to go even if youre uncomfortable with her. Too bad youre now trying to date her. Coldblood Five did not care, nor did she ask why he felt comfortable with her. All she wanted was for him to quickly complete the mission.

In reality, she secretly hoped for the mission to end sooner so she didnt have to follow Ye Lang around while he was with Li Yue.

She didnt know why she felt a little uncomfortable whenever she saw them together. She was a cold-blooded murderer, she had never experienced such emotion in her life.

Little Five, look! A broom star

A shooting star with a long tail shot across the night sky. It was such a rare opportunity to see such a huge shooting star too.

A beautiful, memorable moment had just been ruined because he called it a broom.

[Note: the Chinese call shooting stars, broom stars because theyre long and also thought to be unlucky.]

Cant you give it a better name? Its such a pretty thing and you ruin it with an awful name. Coldblood Five extended a hand to his waist, then pinched.

Oh, a better name

Little Five, look, its a pretty broom star

Was there a difference?

Later into the night, Ye Lang actually suggested having supper. Coldblood Five was exasperated, though she had no choice but to agree or he would never let her sleep.

What supper?

Beggars chicken!

In the afternoon, theyd hunted a few wild chickens. Ye Lang considered the possibility of burning the chicken if they roasted it so he suggested cooking Beggars chicken instead. All he had to do was bury it and itd cook.

[Note: Beggars chicken: a hole in the ground is lit on fire, then a stuffed chicken wrapped in leaves and packed clay/mud around it is buried.]

Just like that? asked Coldblood Five when she saw him throw the clay-packed chicken into the fire. Shed never seen such a thing.

Yep, just like that. Ye Lang nodded.

Are you sure itll be edible? she was wary.

I think so. Ye Lang wasnt sure either, this was his first time.

You think so? Dont you know how to cook it? her brows were slightly furrowed.

Ye Lang snapped a branch in half and threw it into the fire, at the same time speaking in a nonchalant tone, Nope, this is my first time. But Im sure Im doing it right.

Why didnt you say earlier? I couldve made supper instead, oh my goodness, she whined.

Upon her reminder, he finally remembered something Ah, right! Youre a cook, like Fatty! Fuck, I forgot. Ill let you cook supper tomorrow night

Tomorrow night? What about tonight?

Were having Beggars chicken tonight.

Are you sure this will work?

She didnt ask him because he would say yes. Then again, with Ye Langs luck, it shouldnt be too bad. Itd still be edible.

Just like the burnt rabbit from dinner, it would still be alright

And just like that, two people were sat around a fire once again. This time, Ye Lang sat closer to Coldblood Five. When she asked him what he was doing, he said

Well be warmer like this. I dont want you catching a cold.

Im not cold.

I am.

This isnt too bad, youre right, it is warmer like that. Coldblood Five leaned on Ye Lang, staring far, far ahead

Little Five, said Ye Lang suddenly.

?

Do you think Athenas plan will involve the hero and the damsel in distress trope?

Perhaps. This trope usually leaves a deep impression with girls. But this is Li Yue, itll be difficult to find an opportunity for this, said Coldblood Five.

Oh, nevermind then. Ye Lang continued stoking the fire with a stick.

Nevermind what? Coldblood Five was curious.

I felt something a few moments ago. I think theres someone approaching Li Yue now, said Ye Lang calmly.

What? Coldblood Five was stunned for a moment. Youre telling me someones there? And you asked me because of that?

Yeah, I think since ten minutes ago, replied Ye Lang as if it was nothing.

Coldblood Five fell silent. Ten minutes ago? Why didnt you say anything?

Why didnt you say earlier?

I didnt know they were looking for Li Yue. It isnt odd for people to be here, its a group hunt.

Then how are you sure now?

They are now very near Li Yues tent, someone even entered her tent Ye Lang didnt look like he intended to do anything about it.

You idiot, go check! It doesnt matter if its part of Athenas plan, you should still go check! she said immediately, pulling him up.

If it were Athenas plan, then as the main character, of course he had to be there! The main characters had to be present for the love story to be written

And if it wasnt, then all the more reason for him to appear! It might result in an actual hero and damsel in distress scenario.

Lets eat supper first Ye Lang dug up a few balls of mud, about to crack them open for the chicken inside.

Leave it, just go! Coldblood Five smacked him then stepped into the shadows, hurrying towards Li Yues tent.

Ye Lang had no choice but to grab a few pieces and started to head towards Li Yue.

Back at Li Yues tent, the moment someone felt their way into the tent, Li Yue had already unsheathed her sword. She slashed at the intruder, though it wasnt a forceful one but more to chase the intruder out.

At that point, she thought the intruder was Ye Lang and cursed silently. I cant believe how shameless this guy is! He definitely forgot his tent on purpose so he can slip into mine in the middle of the night