Peach Blossoms in Chang'an

The red light finally disappeared into the sky, but Wu Tao's heart could not calm down for a long time. Was it really an omen? Hu Bugui...

She shook her head violently, getting rid of this terrible thought. No, she couldn't just give up. Hu Bugui was in danger because of her. She had to cheer up and do everything she could to save him!

The sky in the east was turning pale, and a new day had arrived, but Wu Tao did not feel the slightest hope. She dragged her heavy steps back to her room, washed up briefly, and sat in front of the window, staring out in a daze.

"Miss Wu Tao, you're up." Chun Tao walked into the room with breakfast and saw Wu Tao's distraught look. She felt distressed and said, "Please eat something. If you continue like this, your body will collapse."

"Chun Tao, I'm fine." Wu Tao forced a smile and took the bowl of porridge handed to him by Chun Tao, but he had no taste for it.

At this time, a gentle sound of footsteps was heard, and the miracle doctor came in with his medicine box. He put the medicine box on the table and looked at Wu Tao, his eyes full of worry: "Miss Wu Tao, what's wrong with you? Didn't you get enough rest last night?"

"I'm fine, I'm just a little worried about Brother Hu..." Wu Tao lowered his head and spoke in a low voice.

"It's normal to worry, but you have to take care of yourself too." The doctor sighed, "I studied the ancient books carefully last night and found a legend..."

He paused, his eyes becoming profound. "Legend has it that in the far west, there is a mysterious valley where a strange herb grows. It is said to have the magical effect of increasing strength. If we can find this herb, perhaps..."

"Really?!" Wu Tao suddenly raised his head, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Legends are just legends after all. No one knows whether this herb really exists." The doctor shook his head, "But at this point, this may be our only hope."

"I'll prepare it right away!" Wu Tao stood up suddenly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes. She had never longed for something so much. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would try her best to fight for it.

"I'll go help too!" Chuntao put down the tray in her hand and walked quickly to Wu Tao.

The doctor nodded and took out a few bottles of ointment from the medicine box and handed them to Wu Tao: "Take these ointments with you, you may need them on the road."

"Thank you, doctor!" Wu Tao took the ointment, looked at the doctor gratefully, then turned and ran out of the room.

She gathered all of Hu Bugui's confidants and told them about the search for herbs. These men were loyal servants who had followed Hu Bugui for many years and were loyal to him. After hearing the news, they all expressed their willingness to follow Wu Tao on the adventure.

"Miss Wu Tao, don't worry, we will do our best to bring the herbs back!" A burly man patted his chest and promised.

"Thank you everyone!" Wu Tao looked at the people in front of him with emotion, his heart full of hope.

At this moment, a hearty laugh came from outside the courtyard: "Hahaha, I heard you were going on an adventure, why didn't you invite us?"

Wu Tao looked in the direction of the voice and saw several martial arts heroes in tight clothes striding in. These people were all good friends Hu Bugui had made in the martial arts world, and each of them had unique skills and was very righteous.

"The place we are going to this time is very dangerous, you..." Wu Tao hesitated. She didn't want these friends to put themselves in danger for her.

"Miss Wu Tao, please don't be polite to us!" A knight holding a long sword laughed heartily, "Brother Hu's business is our business. Now that we are here, there is no reason to retreat!"

"Yes, we hit it off right away, Brother Hu, and we have been friends for life and death!" another knight echoed.

"In that case, then I'll trouble you all!" Wu Tao no longer refused. She knew that with the help of these chivalrous knights, their chances of winning would increase.

Wu Tao took a deep breath, and her eyes swept across the concerned faces in front of her, and a warm current surged in her heart. She had seen and remembered the care and help the villagers had given her over the past few days. "Dear villagers, I have a long journey ahead of me, and I don't know when I can come back..."

A kind old lady held her hand, patted the back of her hand, and comforted her: "Child, you can go, don't worry about us. We will be fine and wait for your safe return."

"Yes, Miss Wu Tao, don't worry. We will take good care of ourselves and Chuntao." A strong man said in a muffled voice.

"Mr. Hu is a lucky man. You will definitely find a way to save him!"

The villagers offered their blessings one after another, and their simple words were full of sincerity and expectation. Wu Tao's eyes were slightly hot, and she nodded vigorously, engraving these warm words in her heart. She knew that no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, she would not give up, because she was carrying the hopes of everyone and her love for Hu Bugui.

After bidding farewell to the reluctant villagers, Wu Tao mounted his horse and joined the others. The team was ready to go, the horses were neighing, the swords and spears were sharp, and a murderous atmosphere was spreading. Wu Tao looked back at the quiet and peaceful village, a flash of determination flashed in his eyes, and then he turned his horse's head, whipped the horse, and galloped towards the unknown distance.

The rugged mountain road twists and turns like a giant dragon, hovering between the mountains. The team followed this steep mountain road, cutting through thorns and heading towards the deep mountains where the legendary magical herbs grow. Wu Tao rode on the horse, facing the biting mountain wind, looking forward firmly, her heart full of hope and courage. She believed that she would be able to find a way to save Hu Bugui and bring him back to her side.

The mountain road was rugged and difficult to walk on. Wu Tao's delicate skin was scratched by branches, leaving blood marks, but she gritted her teeth and said nothing. At night, everyone sat around the campfire. Hu Bugui's subordinates were all skilled in martial arts. They took the initiative to teach Wu Tao some self-defense and wilderness survival skills. Wu Tao studied very hard. She knew that only by making herself strong could she protect herself and have a chance to save Hu Bugui.

"Have a drink of water." During the break, a knight handed her a water bag and looked at her scarred hands with a distressed tone, "You are a girl, and you have to suffer so much with us. It's really hard for you."

Wu Tao took the water bag and smiled gratefully: "It's okay. Compared with the suffering of Brother Hu, this injury is nothing. I must find the legendary treasure and save him!"

The knights were moved by her tenacity and affection, and expressed their willingness to do their best to help her. In this way, with their help and encouragement, Wu Tao continued to challenge her limits and learn various skills. She learned to use simple bandaging techniques to treat wounds, learned to identify herbs and traps in the mountains and forests, and even wield a light sword and perform some simple defensive actions.

"Your swordsmanship has improved a lot." One day, a knight couldn't help but praise her after teaching her swordsmanship.

Wu Tao wiped the sweat from his forehead and said modestly: "I still have a long way to go. I still need to work hard."

"I believe you will succeed." The knight looked at her determined eyes and nodded secretly in his heart.

That evening, they arrived at a valley.

"After this valley, we will enter the Misty Forest." A knight who was familiar with the terrain pointed to the foggy forest ahead and said, "Legend has it that there are strange beasts guarding treasures living in the Misty Forest. They are very dangerous."

"Strange beast?" Wu Tao's heart sank suddenly. Could it be that there are even greater challenges waiting for them ahead?