Listening to the man's words, a smile deepened in Baili Hongzhuang's eyes. With a flick of her hand, a money pouch fell into the man's hands.
"Five hundred gold coins, you may leave now."
The man caught the money pouch and nodded after checking its contents. He then turned around and left.
Once the man was gone, Baili Hongzhuang's gaze fell on the woman at her feet. "Now, you can let go."
Upon hearing her words, the woman nervously released her grip, looking gratefully at Baili Hongzhuang. "Benefactor, thank you for saving me!"
Baili Hongzhuang's expression remained cold. "No need."
As she spoke, Baili Hongzhuang turned and walked forward. However, the woman followed closely behind her.
Hearing the footsteps behind her, Baili Hongzhuang halted and turned around indifferently. "Why are you following me?"
"Benefactor, you saved me. I am willing to serve you, whether as a maid or anything else. I want to repay you," the woman earnestly said, her expression pure, as if she wanted to repay Baili Hongzhuang with her life for saving her.
However, Baili Hongzhuang wasn't interested in such gestures, despite others falling for it.
"No need. Live your own life," Baili Hongzhuang said lightly.
The woman was taken aback, her doe-like eyes filled with a pitiful look. Her voice sounded mournful and weak, "Benefactor, I have no family left. I only ask to follow you."
Witnessing this scene, the onlookers also felt moved. It seemed that everything was as they expected, with the woman truly offering herself.
"Although I saved you, I don't plan on carrying around a powerless woman," Baili Hongzhuang responded with a clear and pleasant tone, clearly showing her attitude.
"Benefactor, I will make myself stronger. I only ask that you don't abandon me," the woman declared with deep emotions. Tears that had stubbornly refused to fall finally rolled down her cheeks, as if she had been abandoned by the most important person in her life.
"Master, I always feel like there's something fishy about this woman," Little Black's eyes flickered coldly and cunningly as it observed the woman on the ground. Although she had been behaving well, it instinctively felt that something was off about her.
Baili Hongzhuang's certainty grew stronger upon hearing Little Black's words. Her thoughts aligned with Little Black's; there must be something suspicious about this woman.
"Since that's the case, I'll fulfill this woman's wish. I want to see what she's up to," Baili Hongzhuang said. Her deep and mysterious phoenix eyes shimmered with wisdom. This woman's unwavering persistence was truly intriguing.
Little Black and Little White exchanged a glance. They were also curious about what this woman intended to do. They had only arrived in the Tianyan Kingdom today, so who would be targeting them?
In the next moment, Baili Hongzhuang's gaze landed on the woman in the green dress. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, seemingly troubled.
"Forget it, come with me back to the inn for now. We'll find another place tomorrow."
With Baili Hongzhuang's words, a hint of excitement gleamed in the woman's eyes. She nodded repeatedly and got up from the ground, saying, "Thank you, benefactor."
The onlookers couldn't help but feel a tinge of envy as they saw the woman happily following behind Baili Hongzhuang.
If only this woman were following them instead of Baili Hongzhuang, how wonderful would that be.
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