Chapter 223: Who is the third wheel? Part2

"Did you gain anything in the labyrinth?" Barton asked.

"Hmm… Just a couple of things." Tang Yue vaguely answered. 

She could tell that the dwarf had probably gained something significant in the labyrinth and hence wanted to show off.

Normally, it would be very tiresome and irritating to talk to such a character, but right now she was more than happy to do so.

The more he showed off, the better it was for her! She needed to absorb as many details as Yana and the dwarven culture in general as possible.

And just like she had expected, Barton started elaborating in detail about his experience in the Labyrinth.

He mumbled a few words under his breath, instantly creating a small mound of earth to sit on, and started narrating his trip in detail.

Tang Yue revealed a slightly uneasy expression but inwardly listened to everything very intently.

Apparently, Barton's group had come across a big patch of unique herbs and that was what he was proudly boasting about.

He also talked about how his father, the chieftain of the neighboring village would be so happy to see all their harvests.

Tang Yue was not able to gather too many things but she at least could get a grasp of the basic details.

Her village and Barton's village were neighboring dwarven villages. 

While her father was the chieftain of their village, Barton's father was the chieftain of his village and both of them were engaged, soon to be married.

And unlike her, Barton had a decent talent in blacksmithing and was currently an apprentice in one of the big smithies in the Starlight city, the royal capital of the dwarven empire.

Tang Yue was inwardly impressed. 

Her identity indeed was very convenient for her and placed her in a good position to learn the dwarven blacksmithing trade secrets.

But to be this man's wife? Even if it was just a disguise… Tang Yue found it slightly revolting.

Thankfully, they were only engaged for now and she didn't worry about that pesky little detail... yet…

And so, just like that, with neither a smile nor a frown on her face, Tang Yue continued chatting with the dwarf for a few more minutes.

She spent less time talking and more time listening.

Charlotte as well silently paid attention to the conversation, gathering intel like Tang Yue was doing.

However, neither of them noticed the young boy's face who was sitting behind Tang Yue. 

His eyes were bright crimson and he revealed an extremely ugly expression. Xander hated that some other man was talking to his girl so familiarly but he bit his lips and bore with it for her sake.

Luckily for him, not long after these two started chatting, another young dwarven girl smiled and walked over to them.

Before Tang Yue could awkwardly guess in her mind as to who this was, Barton saved her the trouble and shouted loudly. "Hello, Zinya."

Oh… Tang Yue nodded. This was none other than Zinya, Yana's good friend.

But if Yana hated this Barton guy, why would Zinya, her friend, be on such friendly terms with him? She wondered.

There was definitely something weird happening here. She made a mental note of it and happily smiled and greeted Zinya as well.

The bubbly and pretty girl hugged her and sat down beside her. "Ai! You finally broke down and got some slaves for yourself I see!" She patted and giggled.

Tang Yue smiled and nodded. "Yes, there was a situation. So I had to buy them."

"When are we leaving?" Tang Yue asked.

"I think we are leaving at nightfall," Zinya replied. 

Since they were traveling in a huge group, it didn't matter much for them if it was nightfall or daytime.

"Ok then. I will see if there is something interesting in the village till then." She nodded and got up to leave. Charlotte, Little Blue, and the kid also promptly followed her.

When Tang Yue had walked away a bit, she turned around and saw Zinya and Barton.

Bingo! Something was indeed going on just like she had expected!

Barton's hand was around Zinya's shoulder and the girl giggled and acted coyly.

It seemed that the so-called best friend was not really a bestie. Tang Yue flashed a smile and continued walking.

She was not Yana and this was not her problem after all. She didn't care about it too much.

Taking over someone else's identity was more complicated than she had assumed. She sighed and squatted down to face the little kid.

"Hey bud, so big sis needs to leave this village tonight." 

"I will leave you with a good person in this village so that you can find out your parents when you remember about them." Tang Yue half-heartedly explained. 

The little kid blinked innocently and his expression immediately changed. He started bawling his eyes out.

"Waaah! Waaaah! I also want to come with big sis. Please Please Please." He started crying and clung to Tang Yue's legs like a leech.

Inwardly, Xander wanted to bury himself somewhere. This was so embarrassing!

"Hey, don't make a scene, damn it." Charlotte immediately reprimanded him.

"The place we are going to is very dangerous. A kid like you can't come. You will be a piece of useless baggage!" She scolded him.

Tang Yue sighed. She was also sad to leave this cute boy here but she had no other option. How could she endanger the life of a small child?

Xander, aka, the little kid tried crying again but seeing that it was not working. He immediately changed his approach.

"Big sis, actually now I remember. My parents are in a dwarven village only." He lied. "Please take me there."

Charlotte's mouth opened wide and she gasped. This kid was such a liar!! There is no way Tang Yue would fall for such an obvious lie! She told herself.

But the woman next to her unexpectedly…

"Oh gosh, you should have just told this earlier to big sis." 

"Don't worry. I will definitely take you there with me." She patted the kid and planted a kiss on the boy's forehead.

Xander felt his whole body electrify with just that small kiss. He happily smiled.

Only Charlotte looked shocked her jaw dropped on the ground. This friend of hers... in certain aspects... was a total SUCKER!!!