Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Thinking that they only needed one more centipede to complete the "three treasures" and make the antidote that Fan Yanmu needed, the fire of hope in the hearts of the three people grew stronger.

Just as they were concentrating on finding the centipede, the sound of rapid and powerful horse hooves suddenly came from afar, coming closer and closer, shaking the ground slightly.

Xiao Zhixue looked up and saw a group of strong men wearing Xuan Yu Tang's insignia riding on horses, approaching them like a whirlwind.

She recalled the reinforcements Dingxiang had mentioned, and the scene before her confirmed that the people from Xuan Yutang had indeed arrived.

But she didn't feel happy at all, after all, the most urgent thing at the moment was to find the centipede.

Xiao Zhixue looked calm as she said to her two brothers, "Let's continue looking for the centipede. Don't pay any attention to these people."

If the members of Xuan Yu Tang dared to cause trouble at this critical juncture, she would not mind demonstrating her strength with practical actions.

The Xuan Yutang team soon arrived in front of the three people. They reined in their horses and stopped, looking down at Xiao Zhixue and the other two with a threatening look on their faces.

The leader asked in a steady voice with a hint of urgency whether anyone had seen a carriage passing by.

Xiao Zhixue keenly captured the key information from the other party's inquiries. They were still unaware of what had happened before.

She raised her head slightly, her eyes piercing through the crowd, pointing in a direction away from Sanma Town: "A carriage did pass by, but it went in that direction."

After hearing this, the team leader immediately ordered his men to chase after them without giving it much thought.

For a moment, dust flew, the sound of horse hooves became rapid again, and the crowd in Xuan Yu Hall rushed towards the direction she pointed like an arrow.

Xiao Zhixue had a playful sneer on her lips. She deliberately gave a misleading direction to ensure that the people of Xuan Yu Tang would not find out that she and Ying Yi had already cleaned up the house and eradicated the Xuan Yu Tang branch in Sanma Town.

The other party's attitude vaguely revealed that he was not in the same group as Dingxiang, but came to capture Dingxiang and others, which confirmed Fan Yanmu's previous analysis.

The Xuanyutang branch in Jinguan Town did have ulterior motives, but it had nothing to do with her. The current primary goal was still to find the centipede.

While Xiao Zhixue was searching carefully, the solitary long bone lace not far away, with a cluster of three-tailed wind leaves gleaming in the sun, was particularly eye-catching.

A glimmer of joy flashed in her eyes, and she carefully picked these precious three-tailed wind leaves and put them carefully into her secret space.

Compared with scorpions and poisonous snakes that are easily obtained, centipedes are particularly difficult to catch. They shuttled through the woods and spent half a day without finding any trace of the centipede.

While she was anxiously searching, Xiao Zhixue felt a slight hunger in her abdomen. She looked down and realized that she and her two brothers had been running around for a long time.

Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan also covered their stomachs almost at the same time, looking helpless.

Looking back at the road they had come, they were surprised to find that they were far away from human habitation and there was nothing around them except lush trees.

Faced with this dilemma, Xiao Zhixue quickly made arrangements: "Big brother, second brother, go collect some dry branches for the fire, and I will be responsible for hunting food."

The two looked at each other, and deep in their hearts they felt admiration for Xiao Zhixue.

This seemingly weak woman actually possesses extraordinary tenacity and bravery.

During those difficult days in the past, it was Xiao Zhixue who stepped forward time and time again, relying on her superb hunting skills to ensure that the whole family had enough food, and those ferocious beasts were nowhere to be escaped by her arrows.

In her care before departure, Xiao Zhixue's eyes were full of warmth and firm strength, as if silently telling them: No matter how dangerous the road ahead is, there is no need to worry too much with her by their side.

This trust, like an invisible bond, tightly connects the hearts of the three siblings.

When Xiao Zhixue took out the precious piece of wolf meat from the space, the sunlight just penetrated the treetops and cast a layer of golden light on her, as if it was nature's reward to this brave hunter.

The spiritual spring water was clear and transparent. It slid across the surface of the wolf meat, taking away the last trace of blood and leaving behind the primitive temptation that was about to awaken the taste buds.

While waiting, Xiao Zhixue's thoughts unconsciously drifted back to the time she spent with Fan Yanmu.

On Yueping Mountain, the bonfire reflected on their cheeks and the air was filled with the aroma of leopard meat. It was their little world, carefree and full of laughter.

But now, thinking of Fan Yanmu being tortured by Jin Chengfeng, her heart felt like it was cut by a sharp blade, and the pain was unbearable. Finding a live centipede became her most urgent wish, because she knew that only in this way could she bring a glimmer of hope to her beloved.

Soon, the fat of the wolf meat sizzled under the catalysis of the flames, and the fragrance spread, arousing everyone's greed.

Xiao Zhixue urged her two brothers with a smile. Her calmness and concern warmed people's hearts.

Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan could no longer bear it and could hardly wait to devour the food, enjoying this rare delicacy. At the same time, they also felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and power.

However, just as the three of them were immersed in warmth and joy, the chaotic sound of footsteps coming from afar was like a basin of cold water, instantly extinguishing all the laughter.

Xiao Zhixue's eyes immediately became alert. She keenly felt that trouble might be coming again.

Looking through the shadows of the trees, several officers in official uniforms were walking towards this side, their steps were hurried and their purpose was clear.

Realizing that all this was most likely related to Ding Xiang and Xiao Wang's revenge, Xiao Zhixue felt a surge of anger in her heart, but she remained calm on the surface, even with a hint of playfulness.

Her attitude not only showed her indifference towards the upcoming conflict, but also gave her two brothers a shot in the arm.

Xiao Zhixue's calmness made Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan feel relieved but also secretly anxious. They understood that along the way, their sister was always the one who silently bore the most and was the best at dealing with crises.

As night falls, tiny sparks of fire flicker along the dim path, like guides for lost travelers.

The officers followed the faint signal and quickened their pace until the fire came into view. Then they slowed down and stared with bated breath.

Qian Zhi, who was in the lead, looked through the dancing flames and fixed his gaze on the three injured figures lying on the ground. His heart suddenly tightened and a look of disbelief flashed across his face.

Xiao Zhixue, the woman who had helped out in a critical moment and saved their master's life, now appeared before them in this appearance, with her two brothers who were also injured beside her.

Qian Zhi had mixed feelings in his heart, with gratitude and responsibility intertwined, which made him fall into a silent deadlock for a while.

He sorted out his thoughts and led the team slowly closer, each step seeming unusually heavy.

When they finally stood in front of Xiao Zhixue and others, Qian Zhishen bowed deeply, his tone gentle but respectful. His words revealed a subtle entanglement, which was both a firm adherence to his duties and full of respect and compassion for his benefactors.