"Chi Chi Chi …"
Zuo Yixuan, Fu Ru Er and the other ladies had just stabilized themselves and immediately pounced towards the straw cart that Ye Xiaotian and Tian Binfei had smashed into. They pulled the straw with all their might and when they dug out a huge pit, Ye Xiaotian's figure was finally revealed.
Ye Xiaotian was curled up in the pit with his head down and feet up, as though he was a baby in gestation. This fellow had trained his skills in the streets back then and he knew which posture was the best to protect himself and which posture was the best to protect his vital parts. At this moment, he naturally displayed it to protect his head and face. When he was pulled out from the haystack by the two pretty maids by his ankles, there were actually no scratches on his face. There were only a few slight scratches on the back of his neck.
As for Tian Binfei, he didn't have Ye Xiaotian's awareness of protection. In addition to the fact that he had lost both his legs, there wasn't much room for him to struggle. Therefore, Zuo Yixuan and the rest had to dig around in the haystack for a long time before they found Mister Tian Da at the original position of Ye Xiaotian's buttocks. Mister Tian Da's face had more scratches, but his skin and flesh were already lacerated like a centipede, so there wasn't much to worry about.
Once the two of them were rescued, Zuo Yixuan immediately pursed her lips and let out a sharp whistle before helping the two of them to the ground. Those ox carts received the whistle and immediately drove towards the foot of the mountain. The ox was urged by the whip and could sprint rather fast in a short distance. It only took a short while for a dozen ox carts to rush to the foot of the mountain.
At this moment, the people on the mountain had already settled Lu Jie and the rest and were rushing down the slope. The ox cart drivers looked at the mountain and sneered. They stopped the ox carts unhurriedly and went to the back of the cart before taking out a fire lighter …
When the people on the mountain ran closer, the firewood on the cart was already billowing with thick smoke and flames. The frightened old ox pulled the cart and rushed up the mountain in a frenzy. Cai Ni and the rest could only dodge to the sides of the road and make way for these crazy old ox.
With the rise of the flames and smoke, several dozen steeds immediately rushed out from the Hu village one kilometer away, rushing to the foot of the Crouching Ox Ridge with lightning speed. The mad oxen were currently rampaging about madly, scattering the burning firewood all over the valley. More and more people rushed down from the mountain, but due to the smoke and fire, they were temporarily unable to descend the mountain.
There were more than forty healthy horses and ten of them were empty. When they reached the foot of the mountain, they met Zuo Yixuan and the rest. Ye Xiaotian and Tian Binfei immediately got on the horses with their help. As for Tian Tianyou, he could only rely on himself. Without anyone's instruction, he climbed onto a horse on his own.
Tian Tianyou fell onto the last ox cart and was hit by some firewood. Then, he rolled down the cart and injured his forehead. There was a cut on his eyebrow, and his right eye was swollen like a goose egg. Blood covered his face. He was in an indescribable sorry state, but the joy of escaping made him excited.
"Let's go!"
Zuo Yixuan ordered and twenty horses protected Ye Xiaotian and the rest as they galloped away. There were still more than ten people left at the original spot. They carried crossbows and arrows and distributed some to the people driving the ox carts. They all stood guard at the foot of the mountain.
The firewood was burning too quickly and they wanted to buy more time for the people who escaped. Among them, there were less than ten people who were real men of sacrifice. However, their existence was enough to ensure that the others would not run away. As for them, they were fated to be abandoned here.
… …
The group of over twenty horses passed through the Hu village. After travelling for another two kilometers, they arrived at a fork in the road. Fu Ru 'er pointed to the left with her whip and called out, "Chieftain Ye, this way!"
At the same time, Zuo Yixuan rushed to the right. Tian Binfei had lost his legs, so he used his hands to control his body. Zuo Yixuan held the reins of his horse, so he obviously went to the right as well.
Seeing many guards leave with Ye Xiaotian and Tian Binfei, Tian Tianyou said in a hurry, "What about me? What about me? "
The remaining people rushed over and said to Tian Tianyou, "We'll take the center!"
In reality, the probability of being chased by the main force of the Crouching Ox Ridge was the same in all three paths. However, Tian Tianyou felt rather indignant. It was not because of the choice of path, but because he immediately understood. The path that Ye Xiaotian has taken will definitely be the most meticulous and safest, while it's very likely that the path he takes will not have any other concealment measures. His purpose is to attract the pursuers!
However, he had no other choice. At the very least, compared to the people who remained at the fork in the road and the people who were flashing through the wilderness to join in the attack, his chances of escaping were slightly higher.
Tian Binfei was missing his legs, so it was more accurate to say that he was riding on the horse. It was truly difficult for him to control the horse with only his hands, but he was fleeing for his life, so he could not complain. In such a difficult and urgent situation, he still had the time to ask, "Whose idea was it to save us this time?"
Zuo Yixuan glanced at him and said, "It was the third madam's plan!"
Tian Binfei nodded. Since it was the third madam's plan, he believed that even if the Crouching Ox Ridge were to act for real and pursue them with everything they had, the chances of them escaping were still relatively high. He had never underestimated Tian Xiufeng's abilities.
… …
At this moment, in Qing Lang Street, Tongren Province, information was delivered to Hong Baichuan through the servants of the Luo manor, the old gatekeeper, the cook who bought the ingredients, and the woman who did the needlework.
"Old man, we've already investigated the people on Qing Lang Street. Around seventy people left before and after the young master went missing. Over forty of them already had business dealings with the shops on the street, while most of them were tourists or visiting relatives. We've already had people draw the names, identities, and characteristics of these people. They're all here!"
… …
"Old man, the Black Tiger Gang from the east city has sent news. In the outskirts of the city beyond Jinjiang, a villa belonging to Forester Wai's family has just been rented out recently. The Black Tiger Gang has already sent people to contact them, and they've drawn the faces of all the people they've seen. They're currently comparing them to the suspects who recently moved out of Qing Lang Street!"
… …
"Old man, there's a result! Most of the people on Qing Lang Street have never come into contact with the people who live in the Lin family's villa outside Jinjiang. However, a vegetable delivery man has seen five people in a rented house. The two people in the drawing just happen to be similar to the people the Black Tiger Gang saw in the Lin family's villa. We've already taken the vegetable delivery man to the eastern outskirts to personally verify their identities! "
A sliver of killing intent flashed through Hong Baichuan's eyes. He slowly stood up and glanced at Old Ding beside him.
Old Ding understood and said sternly, "The Swarm of Bees is on standby to attack at any time!"
Hong Baichuan slowly clenched his fists, and his nails cracked. "I'll personally lead the team. Before I save my grandson, no one is allowed to act recklessly! As long as I save my grandson, we'll kill them with everything we have. We can't let anyone go unjustly! "
A vicious expression appeared on Old Ding's face as well. He said, "Don't worry, brother. We're all old brothers, so there's no need to remind us!"
… …
Accompanied by Fu Ru 'er and the rest, Ye Xiaotian galloped for dozens of miles. When they arrived at a riverbank, they immediately dismounted. There was already a boat waiting for them by the riverbank. A person got off the boat. His physique and appearance were quite similar to Ye Xiaotian's. He quickly changed clothes with Ye Xiaotian and rode on Ye Xiaotian's horse to another place. Ye Xiaotian was brought onto the boat by Fu Ru 'er. The boat followed the river and sped away.
At the same time, Tian Binfei, who was on the right, had already switched to a carriage by the roadside. It galloped to the front of a mountain and was carried by a rope across the mountain. Then, they switched to an ox-cart and walked on the winding mountain for dozens of miles. Finally, they hid in the cellar of a hunter's house.
Although it was said to be a cellar, it was actually a cave built on the hillside. The ventilation window was hidden by hanging vines. There were wooden bars around the window to prevent wild beasts from trespassing. Tian Binfei sat on a cool rock in the cave and gazed at the mottled sunlight that seeped in through the small window in the corner. He stared at it in thought for a while before his lips slowly curled into a mysterious smile. "Tian Xiufeng has spared no effort to save us. Looks like there's a good chance!"
Along the way, Tian Tianyou had already switched horses and clothes three times. However, he had not switched people. As he ran, he maintained his greatest speed the entire time. There had been people who had switched horses for him three times in a row, so the horses could still endure it. However, he found it rather difficult to endure it.
Tian Tianyou's legs were sore and weak. He was on the verge of vomiting from the jolting, but in order to escape, he could only continue running. Logically speaking, he ran the fastest and the most arduous, so he should be the safest. However, as he watched his path of escape move closer and closer to Shi Qian, Tian Tianyou was on the verge of tears.
Even an idiot would know that once they were saved from Crouching Ox Ridge, they would definitely try to escape to Bozhou as quickly as possible. The westward path would definitely be heavily guarded. It would be the most dangerous. Are they really using me as a target to attract the pursuers?
Ah! They've finally changed directions. They're no longer heading west! This is great … this is … God damn it! I can't go east even if I don't go west! If I run in the opposite direction, will there still be a day when I can escape back to Bozhou? They're clearly using me as bait to create an opportunity for Ye Xiao 'an and Tian Shuifei to escape!
… …
"Old man, it's confirmed!"
Hong Baichuan had changed into tight clothes. Just as he hung his blade on his shoulder, Old Ding pushed open the door and entered, speaking to him excitedly. Hong Baichuan's eyes turned ferocious. He opened his mouth and blew out the candlelight. Then, he slowly put on a ferocious ghost mask with a green face and fangs!
… …
In the boundless night, Ye Xiaotian walked into Tongren city. He wore straw sandals and led a donkey. He was dressed in two pieces of clothing and had a handkerchief tucked into his belt. He seemed like a country bumpkin who had entered the city to visit his relatives. As for Fu Ru 'er, she wore a blue floral shirt and sat sideways on the back of the donkey. She even held a basket in her arms. She was clearly a female assassin, but she seemed like a bashful wife.
Faced with Tian Xiufeng's bold arrangements, Ye Xiaotian could not help but secretly praise her. Who would believe that the person they had saved at all costs would only be a little girl by his side and enter Tongren city so boldly? Even if there were pursuers here, unless they recognized Chieftain Ye in person, they would probably not take a second look.
At a crossroads, Ye Xiaotian paused slightly. Fu Ru 'er, who was riding on the donkey, immediately whispered, "Don't stop. Go straight. When we reach Qing Ping street, we'll go to Fu's Incense, Candle, and Coffin Shop!"
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