"Sir, you jest. How could this humble one possibly be a match for you? How would I dare entertain any improper thoughts? Unless I had grown tired of living." Cai Feng covered her mouth and smiled, letting the matter pass.
Yue Qianchou had not intended to get to the bottom of it, either. It was merely a precaution, a warning to make her understand that he was no fool. On the way to Great Flame Mountain, she had best not try any tricks. He would be on guard at all times.
The two then continued onward, moving much faster than they had through the dense fog. Strange mountains and wondrous sights flashed past beneath them, leaving Yue Qianchou almost unable to take them all in.
Once they had left that thick sea of fog, Great Flame Mountain was not far away. A distance of seven or eight hundred li took little time for the two of them. When the chestnut-colored mountain rising on the distant horizon came into view, Cai Feng suddenly signaled for them to stop.
Yue Qianchou stopped with her and asked, "What is it?" Cai Feng pointed uneasily at the chestnut-colored mountain, then bowed to Yue Qianchou. "That is Great Flame Mountain. The Ape King lives there. I leave my matter in your hands, Sir."
Yue Qianchou looked at the chestnut-colored mountain billowing black smoke in the distance. It was clearly an active volcano, though he did not find that strange. Since those Giant Strength Fire Apes enjoyed forging things, it was only natural for them to make a volcano their home. Frowning, he said, "You mean for me to go alone? You are not going?"
Cai Feng rubbed her belly. "The Ape King already wishes to kill me, and I am no match for him. Now