As soon as Ma Bangpin gave the order, the pursuit immediately became more ferocious. This change was invisible, but everyone on the run could clearly feel it. The pursuers were getting closer and closer, and their methods were getting sharper and sharper. They even used poisoned hunting bows.
Due to the pursuit and the dangerous natural environment, the casualties were even more serious. In such an environment, people like Tian Xiufeng, Madam Qin, and Ye Xiaotian received the best care, but the others couldn't, including the headmen who followed Madam Qin. Some of them also lost their lives in the jungle.
What was especially depressing was that the people who followed Madam Qin to leave their homes were originally unwilling to do so. Under such circumstances, they fled one after another. There was even a small leader among them who took advantage of the night to sneak away with his men. They were closer to hope and closer to despair.
Tian Xiufeng ordered people to set up various traps to hinder the pursuers. In fact, in such a dangerous environment, there was no need to set up any more traps, even though they would have a certain effect.
Following that, the pursuers got closer, and there were even several close combat battles. Every time, Tian Xiufeng would heroically escape, leaving behind her subordinates who were entangled in close combat, and quickly lead the others to escape. Even when the pursuers approached, she took the initiative to leave people behind to stop the enemy.
When Tian Xiufeng left people behind to stop the enemy, she would pair two groups of people. She would send out a certain number of people, and Madam Qin would also send out a certain number of people. In this way, Madam Qin would not doubt her intentions at all. However, in this process, Tian Xiufeng sent out people from Bozhou, who were not her trusted subordinates, again and again. The guards around Madam Qin became fewer and fewer.
At this moment, they came to a valley. At first glance, this valley looked very flat and lush, but when they walked closer, it was full of potholes. Some places looked like they were covered in green grass, but when they stepped on it, it was either stagnant water or quagmires, making the journey even more difficult.
They stepped on patches of grass not far from each other, and first used a long log to confirm that it was solid ground before jumping over. After crossing this valley with great difficulty, they were exhausted.
Tian Xiufeng looked back at the road they came from, then looked at Madam Qin, who was as limp as mud, and said decisively, "Split up! Chief Ye, you and Qiansi go from the ridge! "
Tian Xiufeng pointed at the steep ridge and said to Ma Qiansi, "Your mother and I are not as strong as you. You can walk along the ridge. We will rest for a while and walk through the valley."
Ma Qiansi didn't have the slightest suspicion towards his future mother-in-law, but he couldn't help but feel a little hesitant about abandoning his mother and mother-in-law and escaping alone.
Tian Xiufeng said, "The pursuers are getting closer and closer. Let's split into two groups. Even if one group is caught, the other group will still have a chance to escape. Besides that, looking at your mother's current state, I'm afraid that we won't be able to ascend the mountain again. I … "
Tian Xiufeng laughed bitterly and said, "I know your filial piety, but we have to divide our forces. If we split up, we can avoid being caught in one fell swoop. Furthermore, you can leave behind some clues to attract the pursuers and create opportunities for me and your mother. "
As Tian Xiufeng spoke, she slumped to the ground out of exhaustion. She continued, "When they catch up to the mountain and see us again, it will take them some time to return to the valley. We're about to escape the boundary of the stone pillar. Maybe this is our chance. "
Madam Qin was originally very wary of Tian Xiufeng, but Tian Xiufeng's words were reasonable. Moreover, Tian Xiufeng was walking with her, so she probably didn't have any intention of abandoning her mother and son. Thus, she said, "Madam Tian's words are reasonable. Qiansi, don't hesitate. Immediately go up the mountain with Official Ye!"
Ma Qiansi saw that his mother also said the same and thought that it was reasonable, so he agreed. Ye Xiaotian naturally understood that Tian Xiufeng and Madam Qin didn't get along, but he absolutely didn't think that Tian Xiufeng would do anything extreme. In his opinion, the possibility of Tian Xiufeng abandoning Madam Qin was higher.
However, now that they had reached this step, one careless mistake could cause them to fall into the trap. Madam Tian should have already given up the idea of fighting with Madam Qin for affection and sincerely wanted to escape the pursuit as soon as possible and escape the boundary of the stone pillar.
As for the jealousy of some women, Ye Xiaotian clearly didn't know enough. He and Ma Qiansi led some people up the mountain. The mountain peak was very difficult to climb. The most difficult part was that there was no path, only short shrubs. They had to chop them all the way up the mountain.
When they climbed the mountain peak covered in sweat, they looked into the valley and saw that Tian Xiufeng and Madam Qin had already rested and continued on their way. When he turned his head to look at the path they came from, he saw that the pursuers had already stepped onto the meadow. Ma Qiansi couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
At the entrance of the valley, there was still a forest in front of them. Being in the forest, it was difficult to see them unless they were observing from a high place. Moreover, they were now on the mountain peak, and the pursuers were pointing at them. Mother-in-law's analysis was correct. This could indeed attract the pursuers.
Since they had already been seen, there was no need to deliberately delay. Ye Xiaotian said, "Brother Qiansi, let's go quickly."
Ma Qiansi agreed and immediately went into the forest with Ye Xiaotian. In his opinion, if they followed the ridge, the pursuers would still see another group of people in the valley when they climbed up the mountain. However, if they took a detour into the forest and led the pursuers around, they could create a better opportunity for his mother to escape.
It had to be said that Ma Qiansi's nature was not bad. Ever since he knew his true identity, he suddenly became much quieter. It was as if he had matured overnight and was not as frivolous and lively as before.
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"How much longer … This forest is so dense!" Madam Tian panted and pulled at her collar. It seemed that the air in the forest was also suffocating.
Madam Qin asked a few questions in a low voice to her subordinates. She walked over to Madam Tian and said, "Soon. We should be able to walk out of here in half a day's time. At that time, we can walk the road outside the mountain. The other chieftains will not easily interfere with the internal affairs of other chieftains' families. "
After this escape, she did not see Tian Xiufeng make any hostile moves towards her. Although the relationship between the two was naturally difficult to get along, Madam Qin's hostility towards Tian Xiufeng was at least not as heavy. She spoke much more gently.
Madam Tian raised her hand to wipe her sweat and said with a bitter smile, "With our current speed? Let's do our best! "After Madam Tian finished speaking, she secretly gave a look to the bodyguard beside her. In half a day's time, they would be able to escape from the area of the stone pillar? This also meant that she had to take action.
Beside Madam Tian were two middle-aged men. The two of them were not wearing Taoist robes. They had been running in the mountain for many days and were also in a sorry state. However, they were different from the ordinary bodyguards. They were the two great experts of Mount Longhu. In terms of ability, the other bodyguards at the scene were no match for them.
…
The pursuers went up the mountain and followed the footsteps of Ye Xiaotian and Ma Qiansi.
Ma Qiansi escaped miserably, "These … these animals, they were so far away just now. How can they run so fast!"
Second Young Master Ma was, after all, the young master of a wealthy family. How could he climb the mountain as quickly as those barefooted peasants? Beside him, Ye Xiaotian was not much better off. He was sweating profusely and there were two grass leaves stuck to his cheeks. There were also a few scratches on his cheeks.
"Brother Qiansi, we … are still too big of a target. Let's … let's go our separate ways!"
Ye Xiaotian suggested breathlessly. Ma Qiansi looked behind him. There were only about twenty people following them. Fortunately, his mother was worried about his safety and sent many people to follow them. More than half of these twenty people were from the stone pillars.
When they went up the mountain, there were still more people with them. However, the mountain road was difficult and they were dragged for nearly a mile. Ma Qiansi made up his mind and said to Ye Xiaotian, "We … have the advantage in numbers. When we pass by … it will be hard to remove the traces. You … you are right. Let's go our separate ways! "
He looked up at the towering fir trees. Sunlight shone through the gaps. Ma Qiansi looked up at the direction of the sunlight and pointed, "Over there! Let's go around it first and then meet up there. When we arrive, we should be out of the stone pillars. The pursuers will not dare to be unscrupulous. "
"Okay!" Ye Xiaotian agreed. He turned his head and said, "Split up. Follow Second Young Master Ma and follow me! Quick! "
The soldiers following behind were of course from the stone pillars. They followed Ma Qiansi and the remaining seven or eight followed Ye Xiaotian. The two of them parted ways. They each took an arc and rushed to their destination.
The direction Ye Xiaotian took was equivalent to going back to the ridge beside the valley. However, the forest was deep and dense, so he was not afraid of running into the pursuers. When he returned to the ridge, his legs went soft and he really fell to the ground.
The people who followed behind also fell head first. At this time, if a ferocious tiger really pounced on them, they would not have the strength to escape. Ye Xiaotian lay on the ground and panted for a long time. When he recovered some of his strength, he got up and went to the edge of the valley. Looking down, it was a dense green, but not a single figure could be seen.
The attendants also followed. One of them suggested, "Officer Ye, let's go down from here. It's easier to walk in the valley. The forest on the mountain is too dense and it's hard to say if we will run into pursuers. "
Ye Xiaotian thought it made sense, so he agreed. Although the hillside was steep, it was not impossible to walk. The seven or eight people grabbed small trees and weeds as a buffer. In some areas, they even hugged their heads and rolled down. When they arrived at the valley, they were already covered with bruises. However, looking at the terrain of the valley, it was ten times easier to walk than the mountain.
Ye Xiaotian's spirit was lifted. He said, "Let's go!" He immediately led the people forward.
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As Tian Xiufeng walked, the guards under her gradually received orders and quietly scattered. Originally, they were mostly around Tian Xiufeng. Now, they all stared at their targets. They followed the people Madam Qin brought from Bozhou.
In front of them was an open field. There was the sound of flowing water. At this time, it was like the sound of nature in their ears. Madam Qin excitedly said, "There's water!"
Tian Xiufeng coldly scolded, "Do it!"
Following her shout, the guards all moved. Short daggers and long knives stabbed into the bodies of the guards on the stone pillars. The ecstasy on their faces still hadn't disappeared. They couldn't understand why their companions would give them a fatal blow when they were about to escape.
The two experts from Longhu Mountain killed even more people. Madam Qin's imperial guards were still a bit more than Tian Xiufeng's, but under the sudden sneak attack of these two experts, who could withstand a single move? The two pairs of iron palms flew up and down. In an instant, four or five heads were smashed. They were like rotten watermelons. Red and white parts scattered all over the ground.
"You … you guys …" Madam Qin ran two steps when a sudden change occurred. When Madam Qin turned around and saw this shocking change, her pink face immediately became deathly pale.
Tian Xiufeng didn't even look at her. She turned her head to watch her subordinates' actions. It wasn't until they killed the last of Madam Qin's guards as if they were cutting melons and vegetables that Tian Xiufeng turned around and smiled sweetly at Madam Qin. Her pearly white teeth were like sharp fangs!
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