Chapter 21
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As they galloped, Zhao Ying kept looking back.
She could not help but want to go back and see if the twenty sacks were still there and if someone else had taken them. However, Chu Li's face was dark and he did not say a word. She knew that it was useless to say anything more and it would not change his mind.
She shook her head secretly. Chu Li was really open-minded. It was good to hide and watch from the side so that he could be at ease. If he just left like that, it would be very unreliable. She always felt that something was wrong.
At noon, the sun was scorching. Chu Li entered the forest to give the horse some water and rest. The weather was not suitable for traveling.
Sitting under the shade of a pine tree, Chu Li shook his head. "Sister, you are not suitable to be a Protector."
"Why?" Zhao Ying sat opposite him and waved a branch. "My martial arts is too weak?"
Chu Li shook his head. "You are too curious! As a Protector, you have to be deaf and mute. If you can't do it, it will be very dangerous. "
Zhao Ying frowned. "I have to know the whole story so that I can take precautions."
"A Protector has to be vigilant at all times, regardless of whether there is danger or not." Chu Li shook his head. "As for you, your curiosity will affect your judgment and distract you!"
"I just want to see who will take the Deity's Beard."
"What's the difference between knowing and not knowing?" Chu Li laughed. "The Deity's Beard is for the horses. Think about it, who will take it?"
"It will be the people from the Public House."
Chu Li laughed.
Zhao Ying rolled her eyes at him. "Is it not?"
"Will the Third Lady do such a flashy thing?"
"Then who will it be?"
"Where will the Deity's Beard be most useful?"
Zhao Ying tilted her head and thought for a while. "If the Young Masters were to race horses with others, of course, the stronger the better."
Chu Li looked at her helplessly and sighed. "The army, the cavalry!"
"Ah!" Zhao Ying let out a soft cry. She did not think of this!
Chu Li said, "Only in the army, with the cavalry, the Deity's Beard will be most useful!"
"Brother, you mean that the Deity's Beard will be sent to the army?" Zhao Yingxiu's expression immediately changed. She looked around and whispered, "Will we be silenced?"
"Hey!"
"If it involves the army, it's a confidential matter. The High Duke's Public House can't be in contact with the army! … How can we not be in danger if we know? "Zhao Ying's face was taut as she lowered her voice and said nervously.
The High Duke's Public House was not allowed to have any dealings with the military. This was a clear order from the imperial court, just like how a prince was not allowed to befriend a minister.
"It's not that serious." Chu Li smiled. "It's fine as long as you don't tell anyone."
Zhao Ying heaved a sigh of relief and blushed.
Only then did she understand why Chu Li insisted on leaving. She was foolish enough to sneak a peek. If she were to be exposed, she would be in real danger. She would be forced to silence him!
Thinking of this, she stood up and drew her sword to practice the Flying Swallow Sword Technique.
Chu Li sat under the shade of the tree and lazily gave a few pointers. Two hours later, the sun was not as scorching as before. The two of them got on their horses again and hurried on their journey.
In the evening, as the sun set in the west, the tired birds returned to the forest.
Chu Li looked at the setting sun and suddenly reined in his horse. Zhao Ying also stopped and looked around cautiously. She held onto her sword and looked at Chu Li. "Brother?"
"There's an ambush." Chu Li frowned and sighed.
"Another robbery?" Zhao Ying said hatefully. "This Raging Tiger Troupe!"
They stepped into the boundary of the Raging Tiger Mountain again. She was always worried that there would be a robbery, but she did not think that they would not be able to escape.
Chu Li thought for a while and turned his horse around. Zhao Ying quickly followed. "Brother?"
"We can't go ahead." Chu Li shook his head.
"It's just a bunch of robbers. Let's just kill them!" Zhao Ying was eager to try.
She was no longer an ignorant person. Her swordsmanship was strong and her inner energy was profound. She was close to perfecting her acquired mastery. As long as she did not encounter an innate master from the Raging Tiger Troupe, she would not have a problem. Innate masters usually would not come down from the mountain to rob.
Chu Li shook his head.
His Omniscient Mirror had a strong sixth sense to seek luck and avoid danger. It had already given him a warning that there was danger ahead.
"But we can't just go back, right?" Zhao Ying said unwillingly.
Chu Li said, "Let's wait."
"Wait until when?"
"They have to return to the mountain eventually."
"What if they take turns to stand guard?"
"Then let's wait for the masters to return." Chu Li frowned. "There should be innate masters!"
Zhao Ying's eyes widened. She opened her mouth but closed it again. She nodded. "We have to guard against them. But innate masters are shameless enough to rob us!"
Chu Li rode his horse into the forest. He tied the horses and sat on some dried leaves. "Let's go in the middle of the night!"
Zhao Ying nodded.
The two of them sat cross-legged and adjusted their breathing.
It was midnight. The moon was in the middle of the sky.
Chu Li opened his eyes. "Let's go! Leave the horses! "
"Not riding?"
"It's too noisy. Let's use Light-body Technique to hurry."
Zhao Ying looked at the two horses reluctantly. She had feelings for them. She was reluctant to give them up.
"The old horses know the way. They will find their way back."
"Really?"
"The horses in the Public House are specially trained. They can go back on their own."
There were excellent trainers in the Public House. The horses were trained to be very smart. Only the owner could get close to them. They also knew the way and could run back on their own. No one could catch them.
"Alright then." Zhao Ying touched the two horses reluctantly.
She let go of the rope and took some food from the saddle. However, Chu Li stopped her. The two of them had to travel light. An extra bag of dried meat would be a burden at a critical moment.
The two of them used Light-body Technique and galloped for about ten miles. Suddenly, they saw a bonfire. Two trees were burning in the middle of the road, illuminating the faces around them. There were more than ten people sitting around the bonfire, not saying a word.
Zhao Ying looked at Chu Li. Chu Li signaled her to be careful. He quietly passed through the forest and went around them.
In the forest, he would stop abruptly, walk quickly, and stop again and again. At first, Zhao Ying felt that it was very strange, but later on, she realized that he was avoiding the traps one after another.
There were a lot of traps in this forest, and it was impossible to guard against them. Touching one would alert the group of people. Furthermore, she discovered that there was a group of people hiding in the forest, and they were silent.
She thought that it was a close call. Did they set up an ambush just for the two of them?
They killed too many people and angered the Raging Tiger Troupe. Did they set up an ambush for the two of them?
When she thought of this, Zhao Ying broke out in a cold sweat. They must have sent out an Innate Master. It was too dangerous!
Chu Li brought her along as they moved stealthily, avoiding all the traps and the people who were lying in ambush. They managed to escape without any mishap and entered a new forest. His speed suddenly increased, and Zhao Ying was still dragged along even though she used her Light-body Technique.
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