Looking at Qi Rong, who appeared out of nowhere like a ghost, several bandits were immediately filled with terror, not knowing whether he was friend or foe. However, after hearing what Qi Rong said, they instantly flew into a rage and shouted angrily:
"Damn it! How dare you meddle in our business? You're just asking for death..."
Before the word "death" could even fall, the man's throat was instantly pierced by a sharp sword, and he fell straight off his horse, eyes wide open in death.
The others gasped in horror and immediately reined in their horses. Yun Xi also saw Qi Rong, who was calm and composed behind them.
"You were going to be caught anyway. Why did you flee in such a sorry state?"
Qi Rong held the reins with one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other. His warm breath blew against her ear as he said in a low, displeased voice:
"Exhausted like this. Do you want me to feel heartache or get angry?"
"Aren't you supposed to be in Cangzhou?"
Yun Xi's eyes were fixed in a daze, and her throat tightened. She thought she was about to die and was having an illusion.
Qi Rong reined in the horse, lifted her off the saddle, and placed her on a wooden post for the time being. Then he took off his black fur cloak and wrapped her up tightly.
"I came back yesterday. Who knew you had already left the city? Fortunately, I chased all the way here."
Qi Rong bent down and half - squatted in front of Yun Xi. His big hand held her bare and cut foot. His eyebrows knitted tightly, and the coldness in his eyes suddenly soared!
Hearing the approaching footsteps behind them, Qi Rong wrapped Yun Xi's feet in the fox fur cloak, stood up, and instructed her with his back to her:
"Sit here and don't move. I'll be back after I'm done."
Just as he was about to leave, Yun Xi grabbed his sleeve from behind. Her eyes were full of worry:
"Don't get hurt."
Qi Rong glanced at the little hand that was holding his sleeve, then at her undisguised concern. He suddenly remembered what Yun Xi had said to him before he went to the northwest. A faint smile curled his thin lips:
"Don't worry. I won't die because I have this."
Qi Rong hooked his index finger around his neck, and a jade pendant tied with a red string instantly landed in his hand.
Yun Xi was stunned:
He had actually hung the jade pendant she always wore close to her body around his own neck?
Thinking that for the past two months, that jade pendant had been against his skin, Yun Xi felt her cheeks flush involuntarily.
She let go of her hand. Qi Rong stroked her head and slowly walked into the thick fog.
The thick fog blocked her view. Yun Xi's ears were filled with the sounds of fighting, but she couldn't see what was going on over there.
She curled up into a ball, hugging her knees with both hands. Her heart was pounding like a drum, and it ached sharply, but she forgot to take the pills in her bosom.
I don't know how long it had passed. The surroundings fell into a deathly silence again. Then, Yun Xi heard a slow, approaching footsteps. She held her breath warily and stared intently in the direction of the sound.
When she saw that familiar figure emerge from the fog again, she could no longer hold back her fear. She immediately jumped up and threw herself into his arms!
The previous fight had filled Qi Rong with a murderous aura, and a strong smell of blood permeated his body.
But the moment Yun Xi fell into his arms, all his sharp edges disappeared.
"Scared?"
Qi Rong gently patted Yun Xi's back. A gentle smile appeared on his extremely handsome face.
"Didn't you reply in your letter that you didn't need my concern? How come you're throwing yourself into my arms all of a sudden?"
Yun Xi's face was pressed tightly against Qi Rong's chest. Listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, she finally felt at ease. However, when she met his teasing gaze, she suddenly felt awkward.
"Situations change."
Yun Xi pushed him away and sized Qi Rong up and down:
"Are you hurt?"
Qi Rong didn't seem to care and scoffed:
"A few petty thieves can't hurt me!"
Qi Rong picked Yun Xi up by the waist and put her back on the horse. However, just as he mounted the horse, suddenly, a cold arrow shot through the fog towards them!
"Don't move!"
Qi Rong's cold eyes flashed. He lowered his body to protect Yun Xi in his arms. With a muffled grunt, he pulled out the arrow that had pierced his shoulder!
"You're hurt!"
Yun Xi exclaimed. Qi Rong immediately covered her lips and whispered in her ear:
"I'm fine. Don't make a sound." So as not to expose their position.
Just now, he was sure he had killed all the enemies. Where did this cold arrow come from?
Moreover, the opponent had hidden their aura extremely well. Even he hadn't noticed. It was obvious that this person wasn't from the same group as the previous ones and was much more skilled!
Qi Rong felt a stinging numbness in his shoulder and knew that the arrowhead was poisoned. However, he didn't want Yun Xi to worry.
"Lower your body as much as possible and don't make a sound. Later, follow my order and ride in the opposite direction. Got it?"
Qi Rong's thin lips were close to Yun Xi's ear as he whispered. But Yun Xi shook her head desperately, pulled down the hand that was covering her mouth, and said with a hint of a sob:
"No. I can't leave you behind."
Just now, when there were so many enemies, Qi Rong had told her to wait here. But now he was asking her to run away alone. It was obvious that the situation was very bad, and he might be in danger!
He had gotten into this dangerous situation because of her. Even if she couldn't help, she would never be a burden to him!
"Their target is me. As long as I'm dead, they won't hurt you. You run away first. Don't worry about me!"
Yun Xi tightly grabbed Qi Rong's hand and said urgently.
Although she was also afraid of death, if only one of them could survive at this moment, she would rather Qi Rong live!
Qi Rong was so angry that he laughed. He pinched Yun Xi's small chin unhappily. His black eyes were cold and his tone was domineering:
"Remember, your life belongs to me! Without my permission, no one can even touch a hair on you!"
After saying that, Qi Rong grabbed the back of Yun Xi's head with one hand, quickly leaned over, and in Yun Xi's astonishment, his slightly cold thin lips fiercely pressed against hers.
When their lips met, Yun Xi's pupils trembled slightly. Her mind went blank. She felt all her strength drain away, and her whole body went limp. She could only lean on Qi Rong.
Qi Rong released her lips, pecked her lightly as if still not satisfied, and couldn't help but tap her delicate nose when he saw her dazed and cute look.
"Be a good girl and listen to me, or I'll teach you a lesson!"
Seeing Qi Rong staring at her lips, Yun Xi's face burned with embarrassment. She quickly covered her mouth.
This lecher! He actually dared to steal a kiss from her just now? How could he do this!
Qi Rong dismounted, pressed Yun Xi's head against the horse's back, and deliberately walked a few steps away. He shouted from afar:
"Yao Liu, Yao Qi!"
These two were the secret guards he had previously placed beside Yun Xi. There was no response from around, but it instantly attracted more arrows!
Qi Rong quickly dodged. His heart sank slightly as he realized that the two had been ambushed.
Without time to think further, he whipped the horse Yun Xi was riding.
"Go! Don't look back!"
Watching the horse run away, Qi Rong rushed in the opposite direction, quickly heading towards the source of the arrows!
The poison on his shoulder had already made his arm gradually become heavy. He had to kill the enemies one by one while he still had the strength!
Only by getting Yun Xi out of danger could he fight with peace of mind!
"Qi Rong!"
Yun Xi shouted in fear and wanted to turn back. However, the horse seemed to be frightened and just charged forward desperately. It wouldn't stop!