When saying this, Fang Hongying glanced at Su Mo with some unease.

After all, what Su Mo promised was not to take all of them.

The pressure of taking a part versus the whole is completely different.

Last night, when she talked about this with the other girls, everyone felt some difficulty for Su Mo.

He saved their lives, and they had no place to repay him, yet they turned around and placed such a heavy burden on him.

Why would anyone do something that brings no benefit?

At the time, a few girls even blushed and suggested offering themselves to him.

In this way, they might persuade him to agree.

As soon as this was said, everyone nodded.

Su Mo has a great debt of life-saving grace to them, has supreme martial arts, dresses as a scholar but is gentle and elegant, though his appearance is not particularly handsome.

However, his demeanor is far above the ordinary person.

For a moment, they were all very tempted.

But if this large group all came to offer themselves, wouldn’t it lead to destruction?

How many nails can a body of iron drive?

In the end, it almost led to a competition.

It was Fang Hongying who put a stop to this farce, feeling these sisters were entirely daydreaming.

Could the Nanhai Supreme lack women?

If he truly wanted it, who knows how many people would want to offer themselves willingly.

How could it be their turn?

Of course, she didn’t say this aloud, only mentioned Little Situ to make them realize Su Mo already had a companion by his side.

This topic is not taboo but depends on the timing and occasion, needing some probing before proceeding.

Of course, this was just Fang Hongying’s way of fooling people.

Her real thought was that she must never bring it up.

Su Mo’s act of saving was never for this purpose, and if he found out about their desires, he might wash his hands of it, which would be too late for regrets.

Just sitting in front of Su Mo now made her a bit nervous.

She didn’t know how Su Mo would react when he heard everyone wanted to go with him.

Su Mo was astonished to hear:

"All of them?"

"Is it difficult for you, Gracious Protector?"

Fang Hongying said softly.

Su Mo, upon hearing this, just smiled:

"It’s not that bad, just unexpected.

"However, this is quite good..."

Su Mo is not afraid of saving people, nor of them leaving, but was worried about them speaking carelessly afterwards and telling others about what happened here.

Some secrets might not remain hidden.

The initial hope was that they would keep the events here to themselves.

Afterwards, they could leave if they wanted to.

Now that none of them are leaving, there is no worry about leaks.

As for the livelihood issue caused by so many people.

This doesn’t matter much to Su Mo.

There will always be things for them to do.

The primary problem now is... bringing such a large group of girls in public will indeed attract attention.

"So, does this mean you agree, Gracious Protector?"

Fang Hongying didn’t know what Su Mo was thinking; she expected difficulty and didn’t anticipate it would be so straightforward.

Su Mo nodded lightly:

"However, we must plan together on how to proceed."

"Alright."

Fang Hongying immediately nodded.

The two of them discussed the matter; although Little Situ also participated, she wasn’t in the right frame of mind, still feeling shy...

During the meal, Su Mo explained the plan.

No one had any objections.

They just noticed Su Mo didn’t mention their proposition, assuming he most likely declined, leaving many a bit disappointed.

After breakfast, everyone acted according to plan.

First, they searched this village.

Indeed, they found quite a bit of gold and silver jewelry.

But once divided, it wasn’t much; while it seemed ample for travel, it would not last a lifetime without worry if spent frugally.

Afterwards, under Su Mo’s leadership, they left this village.

They descended Dingchan Mountain, heading towards Four Direction City.

After nearly a day’s journey, they approached a small town.

Su Mo sent Fang Hongying and a few skilled girls into the town to buy ordinary clothes.

The clothes they were wearing belonged to the Blood Lotus Sect.

Though of superior quality, the attire clearly attracted attention and could cause trouble.

Fang Hongying and the others returned swiftly, carrying large bundles on their backs.

Su Mo, upon seeing this, couldn’t help but chuckle:

"Where did you make the purchase?"

Fang Hongying laughed and said:

"We originally wanted to go to a ready-made clothes shop, but we figured a single shop might not have so many clothes.

"So, we split up and bought from ordinary households."

"Miss Fang is indeed clever."

Su Mo nodded lightly and began distributing the clothes.

The clothes naturally didn’t fit perfectly, only selected for the closest match possible.

And they included both men’s and women’s garments.

Su Mo had the girls who could perform martial arts pick men’s clothes, with loose cuffs and pants legs tied, disguised as men, with faces blackened to hide their Flower Face Moon Appearance. At first glance, they might hardly be recognized.

Ordinary girls might find it hard to apply gray and black to their faces.

But these girls, having faced great adversity, instinctively knew that in the unpredictable Jianghu, covering their faces was the smallest price to avoid trouble.

In about one incense stick’s time, everyone was ready.

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