Chapter 686: Each to Their Own Course

’Nanyuan and Beili are trading partners?’

A flicker crossed Ye Qianning’s eyes. ’When I left all those years ago, the cooperation between Gu Shuo and Nanyuan was still at a stalemate. Beili had meddled, putting the agreement on hold. But Beili didn’t have the power to trade with Nanyuan back then.’

’With Gu Shuo’s capabilities, a deal with Nanyuan was almost a sure thing. If Nanyuan signed an agreement with Gu Shuo, why would they also have business dealings with Beili?’

’The Huo family?’

"Since you’re not mute, little girl, why didn’t you answer when we spoke to you just now?" Huo Tu shouted.

Ye Qianning barely lifted her eyelids. "Your face is all wrong."

"..."

"What do you mean, my face is all wrong?" Huo Tu snapped.

"You’re ugly."

"PFFT..." Jiang Yue burst out laughing. She secretly glanced at Mr. Tu. ’He really is ugly.’

Huo Tu instantly flew into a rage. "You rotten brat—MMPH..."

Before Huo Tu could finish his sentence, his mouth was sealed shut, and he could only make muffled sounds.

"Second Uncle, Second Uncle, what’s wrong with you?" Huo Liran noticed something was amiss and rushed to check on him.

Huo Feng also hurried over.

"MMPH... MMPH..." Huo Tu clutched his mouth.

Jiang Chenyi and Jiang Yue also turned to look.

"Second Uncle! Doctor! Get the doctor over here for my Second Uncle—"

Huo Tu, still covering his mouth, suddenly seemed to realize something. His gaze shot toward Ye Qianning, and he pointed a finger at her.

Huo Liran followed his gaze and understood. "It was you! What did you do to my Second Uncle?"

"His face is wrong. Looking at it is nauseating, and hearing him open his mouth is even worse," Ye Qianning said listlessly.

Jiang Chenyi and Jiang Yue exchanged a look, both surprised. A young girl who looked to be only fifteen or sixteen actually possessed such an ability.

"How dare you—MMPH..." Just as Huo Liran was about to start cursing, her mouth was also sealed shut. She could only make muffled noises as she glared down at the girl below.

"The sea is vast; let’s each keep to our own path. It’s best not to provoke me. After all, staying alive is what matters most." Ye Qianning’s cold voice was deceptively light.

A small monkey dragged a rocking chair out from the cabin and placed it behind Ye Qianning.

Ye Qianning sat down and patted Dun Dun’s head. ’This little guy is pretty clever.’

Everyone stared in shock at the white creature on the deck. ’What is that thing? It’s white and fluffy, and it walks on two legs!’

"Dun Dun, let’s go."

As Ye Qianning’s voice faded, her boat gradually began to move.

"Wait."

Seeing this, Jiang Chenyi hurriedly called out.

"Is there something else?"

"Miss, our ship is lost at sea, and we have very little fresh water left. Could you please point us in the right direction?" Even though Jiang Chenyi disliked the Huo family’s attitude, they were all on the same boat.

"Go back the way you came. If you don’t get lost again, you should reach the coast in about a month."

Jiang Chenyi was stunned, his expression turning grim. "A month?"

"That’s impossible! Little girl, you must be mistaken," Huo Feng said, also in shock.

Huo Tu, his mouth still sealed, stopped struggling as his expression changed. ’A month? And that’s if we don’t get lost?’

’Just how far out have we sailed?’

Huo Liran glared at her with hatred. ’She must be lying to scare us. This country bumpkin can’t stand to see us so well-off. She just wants to watch everyone on our ship die.’

"Miss, why did you come from that direction?" Huo Feng didn’t quite believe Ye Qianning’s words.

Ye Qianning glanced back over her shoulder. "Where I came from is none of your business. If you believe me, turn your ship around and head back. If you don’t, feel free to keep going straight."

She had no obligation to indulge people who were hostile to her.