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

She was a strange woman he had never seen before, pure and elegant, out of place with the turmoil around her.

For a moment, Gu Tingxuan was extremely surprised. He was about to stand up and question her, but was stopped by the woman's cold words.

Xiao Zhixue's hands were as steady as a rock, her fingertips moving deftly around the arrow, controlling every bit of strength just right.

Gu Tingxuan's slight movement almost broke this delicate balance, causing her to frown slightly.

With Xiao Zhixue's meticulous and precise operation, a cool and numbing ointment was evenly applied to the wound. It was an ancient and mysterious herbal formula that could temporarily numb the pain.

Then, the piercing pain seemed to be gradually diluted by the soft drizzle and retreated to a tolerable level.

"Who are you? And why are you in my carriage?"

Although Gu Tingxuan's voice was weak, his tone was full of curiosity and vigilance that was difficult to conceal.

His body lay limply on the floor of the carriage, like a fallen leaf swaying in the wind.

Xiao Zhixue's gaze was like ice in winter, sharp and deep. She simply told him to keep quiet and returned to the treatment.

In an instant, she exerted force on her wrist, and the sharp arrow that was deeply embedded in the flesh was pulled out completely with a trace of black blood, and the smell of blood in the air became stronger and stronger.

Then, she deftly sprinkled homemade detoxification powder on it, and in the blink of an eye, the black blood turned into bright red, symbolizing vitality.

The fragrance of the hemostatic medicine filled the small space. Xiao Zhixue applied it to him skillfully. Every step seemed so professional and calm, as if such scenes were already commonplace to her.

She handed the unremarkable black pill to Gu Tingxuan, her eyes revealing unquestionable determination.

Gu Tingxuan's eyes flickered as he looked at this small thing that contained unknown power, his heart full of contradictions.

His eyes inadvertently slid across Xiao Zhixue's pretty face. The coarse cloth clothes could not conceal her unique temperament at all, but instead added a bit of detachment from the world.

Gu Tingxuan was filled with confusion and vigilance, and he was eager to know the true identity of this mysterious woman and her purpose.

Finally, he used all his strength and squeezed out the question that was lingering in his mind with trembling lips: "Who... are you?"

Facing Gu Tingxuan's questioning, Xiao Zhixue just glanced at him indifferently, obviously not satisfied with his uncooperative attitude.

So she simply put the pill directly into his mouth, acting decisively and resolutely.

Although Gu Tingxuan wanted to resist, his weak body did not allow him to make any substantial response.

The pill seemed to have its own will as it slid down his dry throat. A warm force spread throughout his body, like spring sunshine shining through the withered earth, bringing him vitality.

His strength gradually recovered, the wound on his back miraculously stopped bleeding, and the pain dissipated without him noticing.

Gu Tingxuan turned over with great effort, his eyes filled with deep gratitude and curiosity towards Xiao Zhixue.

At this moment, he fully understood that everything the other party did was to save him.

"Thank you for your help, lady. May I ask your name so that I can repay you in the future?"

His words were full of sincere gratitude.

Hearing this, Xiao Zhixue's mouth corners slightly raised, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and while continuing to bandage his wound carefully, she responded unhappily: "Shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking others' names?"

Gu Tingxuan was stunned for a moment, then he realized his impoliteness, and quickly adjusted himself, and politely reintroduced himself: "I am sorry for being rude, I am Gu Tingxuan, the young master of the Lu family. May I ask your name, young lady?"

"I am Xiao Zhixue. However, saving people is never free. How do you plan to express your gratitude?"

Xiao Zhixue raised her eyebrows and asked back, with a hint of playfulness in her words.

At this moment, Gu Fei heard the conversation outside and was extremely anxious. He quickly reminded her, "Young Master, don't give the Zi Wu Ling to her! That is the lifeblood of the family!"

"Zi Wu Ling"

These three words were like a bolt of lightning that cut through Gu Tingxuan's thoughts, and the smile that had just appeared on his face froze instantly.

He wondered in his heart, could it be that this woman also came for the legendary token, no different from the group of pursuers outside who were eyeing her covetously?

The original feeling of gratitude was quickly replaced by vigilance. Gu Tingxuan's face darkened and his fingers subconsciously touched his chest, where the crucial Ziwu Order was hidden.

Until the mission is completed, this token cannot leave your hands at all.

Xiao Zhixue caught his sudden change of mood and smiled playfully: "I am a child of the Jianghu, what use do I have for that token? I am not like you powerful people who need it to command thousands of troops."

Gu Tingxuan was filled with doubts and couldn't help but wonder, if Xiao Zhixue didn't come for money, then what exactly did she want to do?

In this desolate wilderness, is there anything more attractive than real gold and silver?

He slowly opened his palms, and two heavy silver bills worth one hundred taels sparkled with an alluring luster in the sun, as if silently telling of the comfort and wealth they could bring.

"Miss Xiao, I am traveling light this time, and I only have these two silver notes totaling two hundred taels. If you don't mind, please accept them as a token of gratitude."

However, Xiao Zhixue only took a quick glance, and there was no trace of greed in her clear eyes. She let the banknote hang in the air without any intention of taking it.

This behavior, on the contrary, made Gu Tingxuan, who wanted to resolve the grudge with money, fall into deeper confusion and puzzlement.

"Miss Xiao..."

There was some hesitation in Gu Tingxuan's words, and he secretly wondered in his heart, could it be that the amount he paid did not meet her expectations?

However, the truth is that he is carrying an important mission on this trip. Mobilizing reinforcements is related to the safety of the border, so it is not advisable for him to carry too much property to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Just as his thoughts were in a mess, Xiao Zhixue raised the corner of her mouth slightly and revealed her true intention.

"Master Gu, what I want is not money, but the latest battle report on the border, and the movements of those Dongchu night walkers."

It turned out that her original intention was to ask for compensation, but she changed her mind in an instant.

In her opinion, since Gu Tingxuan was able to hold such an important Ziwu Order, he must be a key person who knew the inside story.

The border situation hidden behind this is information that is vital to her life and death as she is about to embark on the journey to Zhangzhou.

When passing through the border, only by foreseeing the crisis in advance can we ensure the safety of our family and protect that peaceful countryside from the invasion of war.

Gu Tingxuan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and his eyes refocused on the farm girl in front of him who seemed ordinary but exuded an extraordinary demeanor.

Doubts grew in his mind: why would a woman dressed in ordinary clothes be so concerned about the war at the border?