"Shh, don't make a sound, there seems to be someone ahead..." Yun Siman covered Xiao Xinling's mouth and hid behind a large rock.
Xiao Xinling was extremely nervous, her heart pounding in her throat.
"Siman, you must protect me! I'm still so young, I don't want to die!~" Xiao Xinling whispered stealthily.
Yun Siman: "..."
You don't trust me that much?
If he didn't have complete confidence, Siman wouldn't have brought her into the mountains for a stroll...
"Don't worry, it'll be fine!~" Yun Siman ruffled her head.
A moment later, the grass in the distance suddenly rustled, accompanied by 'shashasha' sounds.
Yun Siman's hand rested on his saber hilt, his senses heightened...
If it were those black-clothed men, he would have Xiao Xinling put on a mask and walk out, lure them away for a bit, and then escape with her on his back.
This way, they could completely draw away the black-clothed men lurking around Dashui Village...
"Siman, the grass isn't moving like people!~" Xiao Xinling said in surprise.
Yun Siman was also puzzled. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly saw a large white cat leap out...
Following the white cat were four kittens, soft and adorable.
One of the kittens was rolling on the ground, exposing its fluffy belly.
Seeing this, Xiao Xinling's eyes sparkled, her heart melting, "Wow, what a cute cat! Siman, Siman, go catch one for me quickly! Hurry!~"
Yun Siman: "..."
What kind of look is that?
Have you ever seen a cat this big?
"That's a lynx, can't you see the tufts of fur on their ears?" Yun Siman said helplessly.
Xiao Xinling rolled her eyes at him, "I don't care if it's a lynx or a cat, I just want one... "
"You should take care of yourself first!~" Yun Siman said with a helpless expression, pulling Xiao Xinling along.
The mother lynx was startled when she saw humans, then quickly led her cubs away...
Just then, a 'crackling' sound came from behind them. https:/
Yun Siman's expression sharpened, and he turned back abruptly. He saw more than a dozen black-clothed men emerge from the bushes.
They were running very fast, with curved sabers hanging from their waists, their bodies strong and powerful, as if chasing something...
"Heh, they've finally appeared!~" Yun Siman sneered, and put a mask on Xiao Xinling, "Don't be afraid, I'm here for everything!"
Xiao Xinling's legs trembled with fear, and she shook her head repeatedly, "Si... Siman, can't I... can't I not go?"
"If we don't go now, there won't be time!" Yun Siman whispered.
Helplessly, Xiao Xinling braced herself and took two steps forward, "Ahem, I am Princess Xia Qing, I... I'm here!~"
As soon as her voice rang out, all the black-clothed men stopped and looked over in unison...
In this deep mountain and dense forest, where humans rarely tread, the sudden appearance of a girl was suspicious.
The black-clothed men, without a second thought, charged towards Xiao Xinling, "Catch her, don't let her escape!~"
"Yes!"
Yun Siman was a bit confused. If these people were sent by Nasongde, why were they trying to capture Princess Xia Qing instead of rescuing her?
Could these people have been sent by Queen Jila?
"Get up quickly... " Yun Siman quickly stepped forward and lifted Xiao Xinling onto his back.
"Giddy-up, giddy-up, run faster!~" Xiao Xinling patted Yun Siman's head.
Yun Siman: "..."
Do you think I'm a horse?
The black-clothed men were moving very fast, each one a seasoned runner.
But their Qinggong was truly not great. With a touch of his toes, Yun Siman, carrying Xiao Xinling, flew onto a tree branch, and after a few turns, he had put a considerable distance between himself and the black-clothed men...
"Wow, we're flying! Siman, you're amazing!~" Xiao Xinling was extremely excited.
Yun Siman: "..."
This woman, who was trembling and stammering with fear just moments ago, was now overjoyed.
The leader of the black-clothed men ordered his subordinates, "Put more effort into it, no matter what it takes, you must kill Princess Xia Qing!~"
Queen Jila, why are you making such a fuss now if you wanted to get rid of Princess Xia Qing back then?
What's the difference between this and taking off your pants to fart...
"As you command!"
The black-clothed men used all their might, relentlessly pursuing Yun Siman.
Gradually, the group ran out of Camel Peak Mountain and galloped towards a remote and desolate area.
"Si... Siman, I... I want to vomit, ugh... "
Xiao Xinling felt dizzy from being jostled on his back, her head spinning.
Yun Siman looked ahead and slightly slowed his running pace, "Hold on a little longer, after we cross the river ahead, we'll stop and rest... "
The black-clothed men wouldn't be able to catch up for a while. Yun Siman would leave some clues by the river, then he could lead Xinling back to the village.
"No, no, I... I can't hold it, ugh!~"
"Splash!"
Yun Siman: "..."
A warm liquid splashed onto Yun Siman's neck, making him feel like vomiting.
"Can't you just hold it in?"
"If I could hold it, would I be vomiting it out?"
"Then you could spit on the ground, you've gotten my clothes dirty... "
"You, Yun Laosi, I'm suffering so much, and you're still worried about your clothes? Have you no conscience?"
"..."
The young couple bickered for a bit. After Yun Siman crossed the river and stopped by the bank, Xiao Xinling's anger subsided.
"Siman, have you considered what I told you about?" Xiao Xinling asked.
Yun Siman took off his outer shirt and rubbed it in the river water, "What matter?"
"It's about staying by your side. Wherever you go, I go. We'll never be separated again... " Xiao Xinling said earnestly.
"No!~"
Yun Siman refused outright, "I live a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife, and I might die any day. I can't take you on this adventure with me!"
If anything happened to Xinling, how would he explain it to the Emperor...
"Yun Siman, you make me feel very insecure!~"
Xiao Xinling grinned, "If we get married and you're still fighting and killing, then let's not get married. You go your way, I'll go mine, and we'll mind our own business, how about that?"
Yun Siman heard this, stood up, walked to Xiao Xinling's side, and sighed, "After we get married, I won't be so reckless. The Emperor will make arrangements... "
After starting a family, he would have to be responsible for his wife and children.
"That's more like it!~" Xiao Xinling smiled sweetly.
Just then, a large group of black-clothed men surged from both sides of the riverbank, their numbers more than ten times greater than before.
Seeing the two sitting by the river and chatting, the black-clothed men charged forward without a word...