Growing up in the palace, the fourth prince had seen many things more sinister and filthy than this. Logically speaking, hearing the miserable experience of the woman in the black dress, he would not feel too emotional.
However, as he watched the beautiful woman's clear tears drip down her jade-white and smooth porcelain-like face, leaving faint traces, listened to her beautiful and gentle voice that contained traces of desolation, and watched her clench her hands into fists in anger and helplessness, as if she was knocking on the fortress in her heart, the Fourth Prince felt an inexplicable anger and deep pity suddenly rise in his heart, and he could no longer suppress it.
"What a shameless couple!" The fourth prince gnashed his teeth and said, "No wonder you asked if they could cut through the layers of restraints and dangers!"
He had heard the conversation at that time from the onlookers and travelers.
When Li Bufan and the numerous guards at the side saw the Fourth Prince reveal an enraged expression and unite against a common enemy, and he wasn't as calm and indifferent as before, not only did they not feel that it was strange in the slightest, they instead empathized with him, and they practically wished for nothing more than to pull the Fourth Prince away so that they could properly protect this peerlessly beautiful woman that aroused pity in others.
The beautiful face of the woman in the black dress showed a surprised look. She reached out to pull the fourth prince's sleeve and asked excitedly and timidly, "Young Master, have you seen my sister and that heartless man?"
"More than 15 minutes ago. They killed a lot of people on the street." The Fourth Prince had already given up on the idea of recruiting the two of them. He wanted nothing more than to tear them into pieces to vent the hatred in his heart and to make the beauty smile. "Miss, why bother looking for such a heartless, heartless, and cruel man?"
When he thought about how this stunning beauty in front of him used to be that green-robed man's fiancée, and how they grew up together, he felt a deep bitterness and hatred. Had her little hand been held by that man before? Had her face ever blushed because of that man …
The woman in the black dress put on a serious expression. Although she was young and shy, she said resolutely and bitterly, "Even if I have to be smashed to pieces, I must kill the two of them to tell father's spirit in heaven."
"Good! The Fourth Prince, Li Bufan, and the guards said in unison. "Miss, you are really filial!"
The Fourth Prince glared at the people behind him, forcing them to take half a step back. He said in a gentle tone, "Miss, it is fate that we met each other. Seeing injustice on the road, I naturally have to help you. I will definitely help you take revenge!"
The woman in the black dress raised her delicate head. Her eyes were misty and deep as if they contained a starry sky, causing the Fourth Prince to be deeply immersed in them. She said gratefully, "Thank you, Young Master. Young Master, you're really a great person. I have no way to repay you."
The Fourth Prince thought to himself, 'Since I can't repay him, I'll devote myself to him.' Of course, he said a few modest words and secretly ordered the guards to send another messenger pigeon to revise the previous order.
"By the way, young lady, I still don't know how to address you," the Fourth Prince said softly.
The black-dressed woman lowered her charming head and blushed, "My surname is Mu, and my name is Jing."
'She even told me her name?' The Fourth Prince was pleasantly surprised and hurriedly said, "Miss Mu, my surname is Ai, and my name is Zheng. I'm the fourth child in my family, and people often call me Lao Si." He didn't have his usual cold expression, and he wanted to tell Mu Jing everything.
Mu Jing burst into laughter like a blooming flower. The Fourth Prince didn't know what was going on, but he couldn't take his eyes off her.
"I used to raise a foal, and it was called Si Si." Mu Jing explained with a hint of apology.
…
After leaving Three Yang Pass, Shi Xuan and Mo Jingqiu didn't take the main road. Instead, they chose to travel in the wilderness. Sometimes, they even traveled at night.
For others, the lack of human habitation on this road meant that it was lonely and desolate. Wild beasts, poisonous insects, and bandits meant that it was dangerous and difficult. Hunting to fill one's stomach, sleeping in desolate temples and dilapidated houses, and even sleeping on the ground under the cover of the sky meant that it was simple and desolate. Therefore, very few people hurried on this road. Even if they were fugitives, they couldn't bear this hardship, whether it was mentally or physically.
However, as Shi Xuan and Mo Jingqiu hurried on, they were leisurely and didn't think it was hard. Instead, they felt free and unfettered. This was a far cry from the cold and desolate feeling they had when they were in seclusion. In addition, with the Spirit Reflection, they could avoid poisonous insects and miasma in advance. As for wild beasts, as long as they weren't demonic beasts, they wouldn't be able to withstand more than a few swords from Shi Xuan and Mo Jingqiu.
Therefore, even though the two of them had committed heinous crimes and were secretly being chased by the Fourth Prince, they didn't enter cities, towns, or villages, so that the pursuers couldn't track them at all.
The world was vast, and there were many mountains and forests. Without immortal methods, once they hid in them, it would be like a drop of water hiding in the ocean — it would be difficult to find them.
"We're already very close." In a flat stretch of wilderness, Mo Jingqiu closed his eyes and sensed the imprint. "If it's within a hundred li, as long as we travel day and night, we'll be able to reach it."
Shi Xuan looked in the direction Mo Jingqiu pointed out, calculating in his heart. "The two of us and the horses aren't in good condition. It's best not to go there rashly. Let's rest for a day and recuperate our bodies. When our strength has recovered to its peak, it won't be too late to go. After all, we don't know what we'll encounter there."
After half a month of hurrying on the road, Shi Xuan and Mo Jingqiu were still fine. Due to their strong control over their bodies, they always rested right before they reached their limits. However, their bodies would still be exhausted, and their mental states would be poor. As for the four horses, they were already all skin and bones. If not for the fact that they were only half a step away from becoming demonic horses, they would definitely have collapsed on the side of the road, not to mention traversing the mountains and ridges.
Mo Jingqiu nodded in agreement with Shi Xuan's suggestion. He pointed at a dilapidated Daoist temple hidden in the mountains in the distance. "Let's go there. Even if there are people, it doesn't matter. Those pursuers have long since been left behind. Even if we find the right direction, we won't be able to travel as fast as we did."
Their bodies were only at the peak of Body Tempering, so it was normal for them to fall sick. Thus, unless it was absolutely necessary, Shi Xuan and Mo Jingqiu wouldn't choose to sleep in the open. If they really fell sick, it would instead delay them even more.
Shi Xuan didn't have any objections. He pulled the horses toward the Daoist temple. When they got close, they suddenly discovered that there was a rather large valley below the Daoist temple. A meandering stream flowed through it, nourishing the fertile fields on both sides. Within the valley, there were quite a few houses scattered around. It was a sizable village.
A waterwheel stood beside the stream, slowly turning. When Shi Xuan saw this scene, he couldn't help but smile and say to Mo Jingqiu, "Even in the Land of Dharma Decline, people will still think of ways to make their lives better and more relaxed."
It was a pity that the foundations of the two universes were different. In his previous life, he had used atoms, elements, and other things derived from "earth, fire, wind, and water" as the foundation of matter. Now, it was the power of the five elements. Otherwise, he would be able to spread the "Scientific Divinity". Of course, some of the most basic things were common. However, the power that came from these things was not much different from that of a crossbow, unless he deliberately changed the laws of heaven and earth.
Walking to the entrance of the Daoist temple, Shi Xuan lightly knocked on the mottled door. After a while, a little boy about ten years old came to open the door. Seeing that it was two strangers, he couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Who are you looking for?" He was dressed plainly, like an ordinary farmer's child. However, he didn't have that kind of wild and mischievous nature. Instead, he was calm and quiet.
Shi Xuan smiled and said, "We've been here before. Seeing that it's getting late, we'd like to spend the night here. Young friend, please inform the temple master."
The boy revealed a look of realization. He stretched out his hand and gestured to Shi Xuan to calm down. "The temple master's grandfather is refining a longevity pill. We can't disturb him. Please wait for a moment."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a slight explosion. Black smoke blew out from a side room, and an old voice inside muttered to itself in confusion, "Dragon and tiger intersect, water and fire complement each other. How could it be wrong?"
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