Transmigrated into a Waste Who Married the Villain.

Chapter 45: Jealousy ✨

Luo JinXiao pouted, having anticipated such a response from Qu WeiYin.

That night, Luo JinXiao found a spot in Qu WeiYin's room to sleep. Before dawn, they were already riding their swords, taking off into the early morning mist that shrouded the mountains. From above, the landscape looked ethereal, with only a few peaks peering through the fog.

Qu WeiYin, aiming to conceal her identity, wore a simple white dress typical of a common woman, her hair tied with a ribbon that gave her an air of ethereal elegance. In contrast, Luo JinXiao was dressed more lavishly in a lake-blue gown with embroidered dark flowers and a gold-trimmed belt, her hair pinned up with a silver clasp for a tidy look.

After about half an hour of flight, Qu WeiYin descended, and Luo JinXiao quickly followed. They landed in a small town nestled against the mountains and by a river, its scenery picturesque. Though it was autumn, flowers still bloomed everywhere.

By now, the sun had risen, painting the sky in shades of pink. Street vendors were already positioned along the roadsides, their cries breaking the morning calm.

Despite Qu WeiYin's simple attire, she still attracted many glances as they entered the town.

Noticing the attention, Luo JinXiao pulled a conical hat from her pouch and placed it on Qu WeiYin's head. Qu WeiYin instinctively reached to remove it, but Luo JinXiao held her hand.

"Little Martial Aunt, though it's not pretty, it helps shield you," Luo JinXiao whispered, leaning closer. "With your looks, people will stare wherever you go if you don't cover up."

Qu WeiYin withdrew her hand, leaving the hat in place, a blush spreading across her cheeks.

Luo JinXiao adjusted the hat, feeling it was crooked, and as she did so, their pace slowed, causing them to lightly bump into each other.

It felt as if Luo JinXiao was embracing Qu WeiYin.

Surrounded by the scent of flowers, Luo JinXiao realized the fragrance she'd been smelling came from Qu WeiYin's hair. She stood there, stunned, before quickly stepping back.

Even after stepping away, the fragrance lingered at her nose.

Qu WeiYin wasn't unaffected either. Her eyes flickered slightly as she clenched her fists.

A shout interrupted the moment. An old man with a limp pushed a wheelbarrow past, calling out to Qu WeiYin, "Young lady, fresh steamed buns!"

Qu WeiYin snapped back to reality, waved him off, and continued forward.

Luo JinXiao shook off the heat from her face and caught up. They turned into a quieter alley when Qu WeiYin spoke, "The missing people marked their paths with spiritual energy. Help me check for any traces around here."

Luo JinXiao nodded, now more attentive as they walked. The town wasn't large, but it had many alleys. Sometimes, after weaving through numerous buildings, they found themselves back where they started, forced to retrace their steps.

To avoid drawing attention, they refrained from using their abilities, making their progress slow.

"Little Martial Aunt, how about I let Xiao Tiantian out? As a fierce beast, her senses should be sharper than ours," Luo JinXiao suggested after nearly stepping into the river for the fifth time.