Yunyi smiled as she handed the tanned wolf pelt to Yuan Yuxun. "Master, keep this for yourself; it’s good for your health." If it weren’t for the fact that things couldn’t be hidden in this room, she would have actually liked to bring another one over. She then added, "I still have wolf pelts at my place. When I get some time, I’ll make an old mattress cover and stuff a wolf pelt inside. Then, it can just be placed out in the open." She had skinned all the wolves she previously kept in the space and tanned their pelts. Even the damaged pelts torn by bites, she couldn’t bear to discard and had tanned them all. It would be just perfect to find some fabric scraps to make a mattress cover, and then stuff one of the damaged wolf pelts inside. Even if someone discovered it, it wouldn’t be a big issue. Yuan Yuxun truly appreciated the wolf pelt mattress. "You are thoughtful." He couldn’t help but raise his hand to touch the wolf pelt, feeling a flood of emotions inside. Thinking of something, he looked at Yunyi with a frown. "You didn’t go into the deep mountains, did you?" Yunyi didn’t hide it. After all, since she would be bringing things here often, she naturally needed to display some of her capabilities. "You’ve seen my skills before," she said. "Going into the deep mountains isn’t a problem for me, as long as I’m careful." Yuan Yuxun knew he shouldn’t interfere with Yunyi’s affairs, but still reminded her, "The deep mountains are unsafe; try to avoid going too deep in the future." Yunyi naturally appreciated his concern. "Alright." Seeing her expression, Yuan Yuxun knew Yunyi hadn’t really taken his words to heart. However, thinking of Yunyi’s skills, he felt somewhat reassured. Finally, he pointed to the jar of meat sauce. "This is mushroom meat sauce I made myself. Don’t you two skimp on it. When you’ve finished it, I’ll bring you more." Now that their master-apprentice relationship was formalized, Yuan Yuxun, eager to begin, set the gifts aside. "Zining," he instructed, "put these things away, then sit beside your aunt and listen to the lesson as well." Yuan Zining was very obedient. He reluctantly glanced at the bag of milk candies before quickly tucking it beneath the straw. Then, he scurried to sit next to Yunyi on the kang bed. Yuan Yuxun, knowing Yunyi had a foundation, began a question-and-answer session with her to gauge the depth of her understanding. On the other hand, Huo Jingrui ultimately failed to get those people to reveal their superior contact. After receiving orders from a higher-up, he followed the vehicles transporting those individuals back to the Capital last night. What he didn’t know was that Pan Huixin was now at the Military District Hospital, claiming to be his significant other. He returned to the military region late at night. Despite his exhaustion, he headed straight for the office building. The military chiefs were still up, waiting through the night for his report. As soon as he entered the office, Chief Lu stood up. "You rascal, you’ve distinguished yourself again! I didn’t expect that while you were on leave for personal matters, you’d still keep the mission in mind. By a happy accident, you even managed to dig out so many moles! Very impressive." After Huo Jingrui reported the situation in detail, Chief Lu put out the cigarette in his hand. "Last time, we almost let this branch of theirs slip through the net. This time, by finally rooting out so many moles, we’ve dealt them a vital blow. But if we don’t take this opportunity to find their superior, it’s like planting the seeds of future trouble." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ N0velFire.ɴet "But with the current situation," Huo Jingrui said, "I’m afraid they won’t easily make another move." "So what should our next move be?" Chief Lu mused. "Should we wait in the shadows, or should we try to lure the snake out of its hole?" He continued, "We cannot be complacent until they are completely eradicated. As long as they exist, the individuals they’ve targeted, along with their families, will never be safe. This pertains to national security, and we absolutely cannot let our guard down. We must ensure that those who have tirelessly dedicated themselves to our country, and their families, can live without fear."