HLnovel Chapter 194: Responsibility and Commitment
Chapter 194: Responsibility and Commitment
Her analysis resonated strongly in Fan Yanmu's heart. He regretted why he did not take more severe measures against Jin Chengfeng, allowing him to escape easily and take Du Xuwei away.
Once the letter falls into the hands of the emperor of Eastern Chu, the safety of Western Liang will be in jeopardy. Whether the border defense line can be held is one thing, but more seriously, the stability of the country and the security of the royal power may also be seriously threatened.
Thinking of this, Fan Yanmu stopped involuntarily.
He held Xiao Zhixue's hand tightly, his deep eyes flashing with determination and reluctance.
"You go back to the old house and take care of them first. I'll go and bring Jin Chengfeng and Du Xuwei back."
This decision is both a responsibility and a commitment.
Although Xiao Zhixue was worried about Fan Yanmu's safety, she understood that this was the only way under the current situation.
She took out a specially made Jade Spirit Pill from her space ring. This pill contained the medicinal effects she had carefully prepared, which could effectively resist various toxins. Even if he was injured, it could ensure Fan Yanmu's safety for a short period of time.
"This Jade Spirit Pill is specially prepared by me. Take it with you, and it will protect you no matter what kind of danger you encounter."
Her words were full of concern and reluctance.
Fan Yanmu took the Yuling Pill and swallowed it without hesitation. This trust needed no further explanation.
"This journey is extremely dangerous, you must be careful, Xiliang Kingdom cannot do without you, the prince."
Xiao Zhixue's words were as warm as the spring sunshine, warming Fan Yanmu's heart.
He held Xiao Zhixue's hand more and more tightly, as if this could convey all his courage and strength, but reason told him that now was not the time for sentimental love, and the fight for the secret letter could not be delayed.
"You too, please be careful. Your safety is just as important to me."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I won't fall down easily."
Fan Yanmu didn't say anything else, but just looked at Xiao Zhixue deeply, full of affection and determination, then turned around resolutely and prepared to embark on the journey.
At this critical moment, two figures came galloping like lightning from the distance. They were Shadow One and Shadow Two, riding on vigorous horses, and arrived in front of the two men in a dusty state.
They had already learned about the situation here from Fang Weiyi and the other two. As Fan Yanmu's most loyal guards, how could they sit back and watch and wait for their master to face the crisis alone?
In a panic, they hurriedly selected two strong and fast horses at the post station. The sound of their hooves was like thunder and the dust was flying. They vowed to meet up with Fan Yanmu and Xiao Zhixue as soon as possible.
The sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, illuminating the hurried figures, adding a sense of urgency to their journey.
Halfway through, on a sparse forest path, they unexpectedly met Guo Mo and Mo Xingjun. The two looked hurried, obviously having just experienced a storm.
There were still traces of fighting on Guo Mo's face. He gasped and recounted the thrilling experience of Du Xuwei being captured and miraculously rescued in a halting manner.
Ying Yi frowned slightly, his eyes flickering. With his keen insight into the situation, he had secretly guessed in his heart that the mysterious helper was most likely Jin Chengfeng.
As soon as this thought came to his mind, he couldn't help but think of the crucial secret letter again. A feeling of uneasiness surged in his heart, worrying that his master Fan Yanmu would be in danger alone.
So, Ying Yi and Ying Er urged their horses to speed up and gallop forward like lightning, vowing to arrive before Fan Yanmu set off.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on their determined backs, reflecting their unyielding determination.
Finally, when the last ray of sunset disappeared over the horizon, they arrived in front of Fan Yanmu.
Ying Yi and Ying Er dismounted from their horses and, with quick movements, led the two sweaty horses to Fan Yanmu, their eyes full of determination.
"Master, we have decided to go with you to pursue Jin Chengfeng."
Yingyi's words were concise and firm.
When Fan Yanmu heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, and then he nodded in agreement.
"Very good, Ying Er, let Zhi Xue ride your horse. You two follow me, our goal is to retrieve the secret letter."
After giving the order, Ying Er quickly handed the reins to Xiao Zhixue.
Xiao Zhixue jumped lightly onto the horse's back. With the company of Ying Yi and Ying Er, she felt a lot more at ease.
She took out two precious Yuling Pills from her arms, handed them to them gently, and watched them take them intently.
"You also have to be careful. I need to go back and take care of Mo Xingjun and Fang Weiyi first. I can't fight alongside you."
Her eyes were full of reluctance and concern.
After exchanging an affectionate look with Fan Yanmu, she whispered, "Wait for you to return safely."
These few simple words contained all her concerns and expectations.
Fan Yanmu stretched out his body and jumped onto the horse nimbly. Then the four of them went their separate ways like arrows shot from a bow, galloping towards their respective missions.
However, just as Xiao Zhixue's horse had gone a short distance, the road ahead was suddenly blocked by a group of mysterious figures.
These people wore conical hats, black cloaks, and held various weapons, looking particularly mysterious.
The shadows of the bamboo hats obscured their faces, but judging from their exotic attire, they clearly did not belong to Xiliang but more like knights from Dongchu.
The appearance of this group of people seemed to be deliberately waiting for Xiao Zhixue's arrival. When they saw her, they pounced on her ferociously like hungry beasts discovering their prey.
Xiao Zhixue reacted quickly, and the whip at her waist swung out like a snake out of a cave, accurately whipping the enemy in front.
The man hastily raised his knife to block, but the whip flexibly wrapped around the blade and was about to be cut off by the sharp blade.
Xiao Zhixue was quick-witted and quick-handed. With a flick of her wrist, she retracted the whip instantly, and then counterattacked with another whip.
These attackers were obviously well-trained. They dodged her attacks easily and attacked again with their swords. The blades flashed like weaving nets and were chilling.
At this critical moment, Xiao Zhixue thought quickly and took out a small bottle of powder from the space ring she carried with her. With a wave of her wrist, the powder sprinkled towards those people like a drizzle.
"It's poisonous, hold your breath!"
She shouted a warning.
Seeing this, the leader quickly covered his mouth and nose, but the others reacted a little slower and inhaled a large amount of powder.
They staggered a few steps, then fell to the ground one by one, and the surroundings suddenly fell into deathly silence.
The only remaining Dong Chu ranger covered his mouth and witnessed his companions fall to Xiao Zhixue's hands, with anger and hatred burning in his eyes.
He cursed and chopped at Xiao Zhixue's legs desperately.
Xiao Zhixue jumped off the horse lightly with an agile figure, and in her hand there appeared a long sword shining with cold light.
The swords collided with each other, making a crisp metallic collision sound. The base of Dong Chu Ranger's hand was hurt by the shock. He was surprised to find that Xiao Zhixue's strength was so amazing that he could hardly hold the sword in his hand.
Taking advantage of this momentary gap, Xiao Zhixue raised the tip of her sword and stabbed it straight into the opponent's chest.
Although the ranger dodged sideways, his arm was still grazed by the sword, leaving a bloody mark.
He soon realized that the sword was poisoned and half of his body began to feel numb and weak.