Chapter 85: Taking the Lead

Although Wang Keyue felt no emotional attachment to them—after all, they were a bunch of strangers she had never met—for the original owner of this body, Wang Yue’er, they were her closest kin. Influenced by the residual memories left in Wang Yue’er’s body, Wang Keyue couldn’t help but feel a faint sense of longing for them as well.

“I don’t know the details. How about you come back to my camp with me so we can discuss it further?” Xiao Hongyu suggested, but then he realized this might not be appropriate.

Military camps in ancient times were populated exclusively by men. Inviting a young, underage girl so recklessly into a place full of men was… perhaps a bit too much.

But before Xiao Hongyu could second-guess himself, Wang Keyue looked up and answered cheerfully, “Alright!”

She didn’t see anything wrong with it. She was currently dressed as a boy, and could easily darken her skin with some powder and draw thick eyebrows. If that didn’t suffice, well, she could use the Face-Changing Mask to summon the Divine Physician Wang for a dazzling display.

“This place is quite far from my Northwestern military camp. Even riding fast horses, it would take three days and nights,” Xiao Hongyu glanced at Wang Keyue’s small frame, hinting at his concern. Was her body really up to the ordeal of riding day and night for such a journey?

“No! No! No!” Wang Keyue held up two fingers mysteriously. “It’ll only take two hours.”

She felt it was pointless to keep things so secretive. Both of them shared the same secret, and each knew the other’s hidden truth. Hiding it so obviously was just exhausting.

Seeing Wang Keyue’s openness—even her willingness to be candid—Xiao Hongyu couldn’t help but smile indulgently and quickly stopped her, “Xiao Yue, Brother Xiao knows. Heaven knows, earth knows, you know, I know—that’s enough.”

Wang Keyue understood immediately, covered her mouth, and nodded adorably, “Oh, got it! But seriously, have you ever considered a faster means of transportation?”

She couldn’t resist recommending it; she truly didn’t want to ride a horse day and night—she’d be utterly exhausted. More importantly, her time was precious; she didn’t want to waste it on the road.

“Alright, I’ll go back with you first. Wait here while I make arrangements!” Xiao Hongyu thought for a moment before making up his mind.

He walked toward his subordinates, who were still clearing away the bodies. Wang Keyue stood aside, beginning to inventory the warehouse with Xiaobao in her mind.

“Xiao Yue, we’ve struck it rich this time!” Xiaobao’s voice rang out joyously in her mind.

Hearing Xiaobao’s cheerful laughter, Wang Keyue couldn’t help but feel happy as well. “Tell me, Xiaobao, what treasures did we get this time?”

“We got ten reward packages. There’s a space ring identical to ours, a box of basic physical enhancement serum—ten bottles, which can improve stamina, endurance, and speed. Also, a basic energy stone, which is quite rare. Oh! Oh my goodness! We’ve also unlocked a basic skill card—Small Lightning Spell!”

Wang Keyue grew more and more curious, longing to dive directly into the space to see for herself.

Still, she resisted the urge. Xiaobao hadn’t finished reporting the haul, but Xiao Hongyu was already returning.

“Alright, let’s set out,” Xiao Hongyu said, taking his warhorse by the reins.

Wang Keyue nodded, expecting him to choose another horse for her, but to her surprise, Xiao Hongyu mounted his horse with practiced ease, then, in one fluid motion, bent down, swept her up with his long arm, and seated her beside him, leaving her startled.

With Xiao Hongyu at the reins, the two rode together on a single horse. Once they had left the main group far behind, Wang Keyue saw it was getting late and hurriedly called out to Xiao to stop.

“Brother Xiao, don’t be too surprised by what you’re about to see, okay? If you have questions, just wait a bit and ask later!” Wang Keyue said, then stored the horse in her spatial pocket and brought out the first-generation child-safe flying car. It conveniently had two seats—perfect for a direct flight.

Seeing the scene before him, Xiao Hongyu was shocked but completely accepting. He was merely curious about the flying saucer-like vehicle Wang Keyue produced.

“Brother Xiao, come on in!” Wang Keyue opened the passenger door and invited him.

Excited beyond measure, Xiao Hongyu stepped inside without hesitation, scrutinizing every detail of the cockpit.

Once Wang Keyue was seated, the safe flying car began a slow ascent. She set the altitude to fifty meters—the highest setting. Up in the sky, Xiao Hongyu was visibly exhilarated.

“Brother Xiao, we’re leaving now!” As soon as Wang Keyue finished speaking, the flying car shot forward like a wild horse, plunging into the clouds ahead!

Faced with the sudden speed and the pressure of high altitude, Xiao Hongyu adapted surprisingly well. Wang Keyue was amazed, but upon reflection, realized that Xiao Hongyu was a soldier—he must have undergone high-altitude training before.