Chapter 1138: 1138

Leanna snorted . “Did you think our little trick could have gone unnoticed by the Great Messenger?”

“You mean…”

Leanna continued . “With the Great Messenger’s high intelligence level, the moment Mandy asked her to leave with her, she must have known what we were up to . If the Great Messenger wanted to help that half-beast female, she could have refused to leave or asked her along . But the Great Messenger just left with Mandy without even a backward glance . She was obviously indicating that she wouldn’t side with Maya?”

“Mmm… you have a point . ” Another female agreed .

Leanna carried on . “Maya is not Sandy . Even if she really goes to complain to the Great Messenger, we can just deny everything, and she will not probe further . But… ha, if Maya really dares to badmouth us in front of the Great Messenger, I will let her experience the wrath of the 16 valued females . ”

The females all laughed before each coming out with ideas on how to make Maya suffer .

Elvis, who had been by Gu Mengmeng’s side the entire time, felt his skull go numb as he listened to them . Carrying Gu Mengmeng in his arms, he stood up and left .

No no no, these females were too scary . He could not let Xiao Meng continue hanging out with them . She would be scared!

But he seemed to have forgotten .

The little angel in his arms was the very one who had instigated those females against Maya .

After traveling some distance away, Gu Mengmeng patted Mandy on the shoulder . “You have helped me this time, and we are now bonded by this dirty little deed . Although Ian was never my guard, he has done a lot for me, as much as Collin had . So in future, you can treat me as your good friend, like how Sandy does . Come seek me at my cave whenever you need help . You can also come visit me whenever you miss me…”

“Mmm!” Mandy beamed with pleasure and a touch of sweetness .

Gu Mengmeng laughed before saying, “It’s nearly noon, do you want to eat with me?”

Mandy instinctively glanced at Elvis, trying to discern his opinion on this .

Winter was coming soon . By then, as much as Gu Mengmeng pined for company, she would have no choice but to be holed up in the cave . So before the snows sealed off the mountains, Elvis did not oppose as reluctant as he was to agree . He nodded in silent assent to Mandy accompanying Gu Mengmeng for lunch .

Mandy nodded happily before turning around to her own partner . “Ralph, send me to the borders of Gu Mengmeng’s territory, then go get Ian to come and fetch me . ”

“Alright . ” Ralph nodded before lifting Mandy up and following Elvis back to the cave .

Because winter was fast approaching, Auretin treated every meal as if it was his last . The portion of hunted game he brought over increased by the day, until Lea—who was in charge of preparing the meals—could barely cope . He felt increasingly distressed and wanted to reject Auretin on several occasions, but bit back his tongue on account of Gu Mengmeng .

When Gu Mengmeng returned, she saw Auretin hovering around the pot, while Barete sat by the cave entrance like a silent ranger . His sharp and probing eyes instantly detected Gu Mengmeng’s figure from afar . Meanwhile, Lea glared disdainfully at Auretin as he prepared the meal . But on seeing Gu Mengmeng return, Lea’s face broke out into a warm smile .

Gu Mengmeng sat by the table . As she waited for the meal to be ready, she shared what happened at the stream earlier today . By the time she finished her narration, Lea had already laid out the food on the table .