Rebirth is not a dream.

Su Yue lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. She felt an inexplicable uneasiness and loneliness because Qin Yi was not around. This feeling made her feel very depressed, and she couldn't help but start to wonder if she had become dependent on Qin Yi.

In the past, Su Yue always slept alone and never felt anything wrong. But now, she found that she had become accustomed to Qin Yi's company, and his warmth and care made her feel at ease. Whenever night came, she would look forward to his return, hoping to spend a warm time with him.

However, Qin Yi was not here tonight, and Su Yue could only face the darkness and silence alone. She tried to tell herself not to care too much, but the feeling of loss in her heart became stronger and stronger. She realized that she had gradually become dependent on Qin Yi.

This discovery made Su Yue feel a little confused and uneasy. She had always thought that she was an independent and strong person who didn't need to rely on anyone. But now it seems that she also has a fragile side and needs someone to give her support and comfort.

Su Yue sighed and decided to adjust her mentality. She knew that she couldn't rely too much on others, otherwise she would fall into endless pain once she lost them. She had to learn to be independent and cultivate her inner strength.

Even so, Su Yue couldn't help but miss Qin Yi. She imagined where he was and what he was doing. She hoped that everything was fine for him, and she also looked forward to seeing him again tomorrow.

Perhaps, dependence is not a bad thing, as long as you don't rely too much on others and lose yourself. Su Yue believes that with Qin Yi's company, she can become stronger and enjoy the unique warmth and happiness.

Su Yue lay on the couch, her thoughts gradually drifting away, and she fell asleep unknowingly.

However, in the middle of the night, Su Yue suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness, as if someone was silently watching her in the dark. This feeling made her feel very uncomfortable, but because she was too tired, she finally fell into a deep sleep.

During this period of time, because Qin Yi would sleep on the same bed with her every night, she had gotten used to not turning on the night light, and she also didn't like having a maid to stay with her in the room, as she felt that would make her very uncomfortable.

When she woke up again, the feeling of being spied on still lingered. She sat up suddenly, calling Taozi's name. However, no one answered after calling several times. She was startled and quickly reached out to open the bed curtains, and all she saw was endless darkness.

At this moment, she vaguely saw someone standing in the corner of the room. She widened her eyes and was about to scream, but the man knelt down with a plop and said respectfully, "I am here to see the young master."

Su Yue was at a loss for a moment. She stared blankly at the figure kneeling on the ground. Everything in front of her seemed so blurry. After a long while, she stammered, "Um... can you light a lamp first?"

The person on the ground stood up and turned on the lamp on the table. Under the dim light, Su Yue finally saw the person in front of her clearly. He was a man in his thirties, dressed in black. He looked so ordinary that he didn't stand out at all in the crowd.

Looking at the strange man in front of her, Su Yue couldn't help but feel a little scared, but she still pretended to be calm and asked, "What did you do to the people in my yard?"

The man in black replied calmly, "I just took some drugs. I'll be fine after a good night's sleep."

Hearing him say this, Su Yue felt a little relieved, and then asked: "Then... who are you?"

The man in black replied respectfully, "My name is Long Twelve, the twelfth of the eighteen dragon and tiger riders."

Su Yue was shocked when she heard this, her eyes widened, and she asked in disbelief: "How did you find me?"

The man in black explained, "I came here because I heard the young master's whistle." As he spoke, he took out a small bamboo flute from his arms and handed it to Su Yue, "This is what the master asked me to give you."

Su Yue took the bamboo flute and looked at it carefully. She saw a lifelike phoenix pattern engraved on it. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "What is the use of this thing?"

Su Yue looked at the man in black and wondered in her heart: "Blow a whistle? What whistle should I blow..." She frowned and thought hard, and finally remembered the jade whistle in the hairpin the night before. She was puzzled. She didn't expect that it would take three whole days for there to be any movement, and it turned out that the Eighteen Dragon and Tiger Riders were found! These were the mysterious cavalry under Princess Ming Zhao. It was rumored that they could take the heads of enemy generals in front of the two armies. They were simply legendary. She never thought that she would be able to witness such a legendary figure in her lifetime. What puzzled her even more was how the whistle came into their hands? Could it be that they were not far away? So, where were they hiding?

Su Yue asked curiously: "How far can this whistle be heard?"

Long Twelve smiled slightly and replied, "We have a special kind of poisonous insect. As long as it hears a whistle, it will start to vibrate. The sensing range of this kind of poisonous insect is very wide, and it can clearly sense even a hundred miles away."

Su Yue couldn't help but gasp and secretly exclaimed: "This is too amazing, it's just like radar!"

Long Twelve patiently explained: "This is a tool for us to communicate with our master. If we are in danger or need help, we can blow it and the brothers nearby will come to support us."

Su Yue nodded in sudden realization, put away the bamboo flute, and continued to ask: "By the way, how many people are there in total?"

Long Twelve replied: "Eighteen in total."

Su Yue asked curiously: "When did you all meet?"

Long Twelve recalled the past and said slowly: "We have been training together since we were young, supporting each other and have a deep relationship."

She then asked: "Where are you now? What are you doing?"

Long Twelve patiently explained, "The eighteen of us are lying in ambush in various places nearby. Some are hiding in the mountains and forests, some are lurking in the lakes, and some are hiding in underground caves. Once we find the enemy's trace, we will immediately pass the message to each other through the poisonous insects and take quick action."

Su Yue: "You have always been hiding like this?"

Long Twelve: "I haven't been to the battlefield in the past ten years, so I have been hiding in the village. Fifteen, Sixteen, and I are near Kyoto, so we were the first to hear the young master's whistle, so we came here."

Su Yue thought about the whistle she blew three days ago. She didn't want to know how they found it so far away. But were the Eighteen Dragon and Tiger Riders really that powerful? Could they use it to save their lives? Was the Emperor also looking for them?

Su Yue: "What instructions does my mother have?"

Long Twelve: "As long as we hear the whistle, it means the master is calling us. We just need to obey the master then."

Su Yue wondered, can anyone blow the whistle? Whoever blows the whistle is the master of the Eighteen Dragon and Tiger Riders? Wouldn't that be very dangerous? What if someone uses it?

Su Yue: "Do you need any other tokens?"

Long Twelve: "Yes, it's a black jade hairpin." Su Yue took out her own black jade hairpin and asked, "Is it this?"

Long Twelve took it, looked at it and said, "Yes."

Su Yue secretly sighed in her heart. She didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary black jade hairpin in her hand would have such a great use. Fortunately, she didn't lose it at the beginning. She couldn't help but feel lucky and was surprised at Long Twelve's honesty. After all, he told her so much information without reservation before confirming his identity. Is it because the peaceful and prosperous times have lasted too long that even vigilance has been reduced? Su Yue decided to give Long Twelve some silver and let him find a safe place to rest first.

At this moment, she needed time to think about this sudden information. Looking at the bamboo flute in her hand, Su Yue felt that the name "bamboo whistle" was more appropriate because it was so small and exquisite. She really didn't want to spend too much energy thinking about the problem, but now she didn't know who to discuss it with. Are the people of Beiyan also secretly monitoring her? Is the emperor also paying attention to her? And what they are pursuing, could it be these mysterious eighteen riders? However, despite the powerful strength of the eighteen people, the king of a country should not think that these eighteen people are all-powerful Daluo immortals who can change the whole world!

Su Yue lay on the bed, trying to relax and calm her mind. She began to count sheep, hoping to fall asleep. Maybe when she woke up, all this would become an illusory dream...