Chapter 374: 374 Unable to Stop (Reward and Extra) Chapter 374: 374 Unable to Stop (Reward and Extra) Sikong Mo could tell what she was worried about and reassured her, “Don’t worry, these are all people by my side, they all know the rules. They won’t look at what they shouldn’t look at, nor will they ask what they shouldn’t ask.”

Seeing how confident Sikong Mo was, Ye Jiu became interested and purposely asked, “Then, can I materialize something out of thin air in front of them?”

Sikong Mo couldn’t help but chuckle, “As long as you want to, there’s nothing you can’t do.”

Because even if these people harbored ulterior motives, he would nip them in the bud, and he would never let her fall into danger.

Ye Jiu was only trying to test the waters; she never considered exposing her secrets in front of others. Even Sikong Mo knowing about them was an accident.

Sikong Mo said, “Jiujiu, may I address you as such?”

“Of course, Sikong Young Master, as you please.” It was just a name after all, it really didn’t matter to Ye Jiu, and besides, she was relying on him now, she didn’t have the standing to refuse.

She was still very clear about her place.

“Actually, you’re still young, sometimes there’s no need to think too much. I’m rich and powerful, and I don’t lack what little you have; you don’t need to worry I will take your things.” In fact, if she desired, he had the power to give her everything.

From the first meeting, he felt she was somewhat familiar; in the subsequent interactions, she made him irresistibly eager to get close. Sikong Mo didn’t know why, nor did he want to find out the reason. He only knew that following his heart was the only way not to feel uncomfortable.

“I… will choose to trust Sikong Young Master,” Ye Jiu said hesitantly.

In past and present lives, she had always been the one abandoned, except for the He family. She had never thought of truly trusting anyone else.

Now, Sikong Mo was arguably the first one that made her sincerely say these words.

After all, they had shared secrets, and she didn’t have the capability to do anything to him; besides trusting, what else could she do?

Sikong Mo reached out and ruffled Ye Jiu’s hair.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied with her perfunctory response, he knew in his heart that reaching this point was not easy.

He really didn’t understand how such a small child could have such a huge guard up!

The chicken was roasted very fragrantly, much tastier than the dry provisions, but Ye Jiu didn’t dare to eat too much. She was afraid she might get motion sickness later on horseback, which would be truly embarrassing.

But as a result, she became hungry quite quickly.

By mid-afternoon, Ye Jiu’s stomach started to make embarrassingly loud rumbling noises. She felt awkward, and naturally, Sikong Mo’s ears didn’t miss it.

Looking down at Ye Jiu, whose ears were starting to redden, Sikong Mo chuckled softly, leaning in close to her ear, “We’ll pick up the pace later, and you can take out the things from that place to tide you over. They won’t notice.”

“Then… should I really take it out?” Ye Jiu felt that, since she wanted to rely on him, it was also inappropriate to keep herself hidden too strictly.

“Go ahead,” Sikong Mo said, then looked up, turned his head to the following crowd, and gestured with his hand, “I will go ahead first; you all just follow behind.”

“Yes,” came the unified response from behind.

“Let’s go…” followed by the sound of Sikong Mo speeding up.

Watching his young cousin being led away by someone, Ye Wenzheng was worried but couldn’t keep up, and turned to Si Nan with difficulty, “Guard Si Nan, what do you think about this…”