The journey of the film and television world is endless [continued]

Finally, Hot Pie patted Arya on the shoulder and encouraged her: "No matter what the future holds, you must stick to your beliefs and believe that you can realize your dreams."

Arya nodded, her heart filled with warmth and strength. She knew that no matter where she was, as long as she had the support and encouragement of her friends, she would be able to move forward courageously.

Hot Pie listened carefully and occasionally interjected. He said thoughtfully, "I heard that there is still a war in the North. It is indeed very dangerous there. You must be extra careful when traveling alone. However, if you encounter any trouble or difficulties on the way, you can always come to me. I will do my best to help you!"

Arya nodded gratefully. She knew very well that it was rare to meet a friend as kind, enthusiastic and good-hearted as Hot Pie. "Remember what I told you before? If one day you don't want to be a cook anymore, you can come to me. I can help you find a position as the kitchen steward of either Riverrun or Winterfell."

Hot Pie's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said happily, "That's great! Thank you, Arya! By the way, this is the kidney pie I just made. Come and try it while it's still hot. How does it taste?"

As night fell, after dinner, Arya returned to her room. She fell headfirst onto the soft and comfortable bed and began to think about the next journey. She knew that the road ahead was still long, full of unknowns and challenges, but she was not afraid. Because she had firm faith and courage, she would soon be reunited with her family. She gently stroked Nymeria's soft and smooth fur, feeling her gentle breathing, and Arya's thoughts gradually drifted away, as if she was in another world. In this peaceful atmosphere, she unknowingly immersed herself in a sweet dream.

At dawn the next day, before the sun rose, Arya had already woken up. She quickly washed up and had a hearty breakfast. Afterwards, she carefully checked her equipment to make sure nothing was left out before turning to the front desk of the inn and settling the room fee with Jenny. Just as she mounted her horse and was about to step out of the door of the Crossroads Inn, Hot Pie suddenly galloped from behind, shouting, "Wait! Wait!"

Arya stopped walking and turned around in confusion. Hot Pie ran up to her breathlessly, holding a bulging package in his hands. He handed the package to Arya and said, "This is some food and water I prepared for you. You can eat and drink on the road."

Hot Pie handed the package to Arya and said with concern: "The journey to the North is long and difficult, these things may help you. And this is made for you personally..." After that, he took out a freshly baked wolf-shaped bread from behind him, which was still steaming.

Arya took the bread and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She felt her friend's care and friendship, and her eyes were wet with tears. She looked at Hot Pie gratefully and said, "Thank you, Hot Pie. This bread is much more beautiful than last time. If I have the chance, I will definitely come back to visit you."

"Have a safe trip, Ally!" Hot Pie waved his hand and said goodbye to Arya who was gradually going away. Arya patted Nymeria's head and continued her journey north. As time passed, their figures gradually went farther and farther, and finally disappeared on the distant horizon.

On this day, Arya and Nymeria walked steadily in the forest. The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves, creating patches of light and shadow. All around was quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze. However, at this moment, a shrill scream broke the silence. Arya instantly became alert. She quickly drew her sword and carefully approached the direction where the sound came from. Every step she took, she was extremely cautious, fearing that she would encounter any danger.

As the distance got closer, Arya keenly noticed that there seemed to be some strange movement in the grass not far ahead. She stopped, held her breath, and vigilantly observed the situation around her.

Behind a dense bush, Arya was shocked to find a bloody and seriously injured man. The man's eyes showed a hint of surprise and fear. When he saw Arya, his body trembled slightly, as if he wanted to struggle to get up and escape from here. However, his injuries were too severe, so he couldn't move at all.

Arya stepped forward cautiously and asked softly, "You are injured. What happened?"

The man panted and spoke with difficulty: "I... am from the caravan... We encountered a group of vicious robbers... They... They killed my companions... They injured me, and robbed all our property..."

Arya stared at the man and noticed that the wounds on his body were caused by arrows, and his clothes were not like those of an ordinary merchant. This aroused her vigilance and a trace of doubt rose in her heart.

The man begged desperately, "Please, please save me! As long as you can save my life, I am willing to pay you any reward."

"Sorry, I have other things to do. This is medicine for wounds. You can handle it yourself!" Arya shook her head and refused decisively. As a person who has received assassin training, she knows that she should not meddle in other people's affairs.

However, Nymeria seemed to have noticed something unusual, baring her teeth at the man and growling threateningly. Arya frowned slightly when she saw this. At this moment, suddenly an arrow came through the air like lightning and flew straight towards the medicine bottle in her hand.

Arya's reaction speed was extremely fast. She flipped her right hand and grabbed the arrow shaft accurately. Then, she tapped the ground with her toes and quickly jumped to the side and back. At the same time, her left hand quickly picked up the longbow behind her. The movement was smooth and seamless. In the blink of an eye, she had already nocked the bow and arrow, aimed at the direction where the arrow was flying, and shot it back without hesitation.

At the same time, Nymeria also rushed out at an astonishing speed, like an arrow from a bow, quickly left her original position, and dived into the woods next to her.