The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

The carriage Chu Ning'an and Ru Yue had been on the road for a full day and a half. They had reached a corner nestled in a mountain valley. This location was strategically located, surrounded by rolling hills and lush trees. It was usually sparsely populated, making it a perfect hiding place, but also a highly likely location for an enemy ambush.

Chu Ningan felt alarmed. He stretched out his fingers and gently tapped twice on the car window. The gentle sound seemed like some kind of secret signal. He lowered his voice and said softly to the people inside the car, "Everyone, this place is complex and rarely visited. We need to be extra careful. Stay alert and don't let your guard down."

The people in the carriage did not respond, and the carriage continued to move forward slowly at its original speed.

Ru Yue, who had been sitting next to Chu Ning'an, couldn't help but tense up. A hint of nervousness flashed in her beautiful eyes, and her hands tightly grasped the corners of her clothes, as if she had sensed the impending danger.

At this moment, the carriage slowly entered the valley. Suddenly, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats came from the front. Four horses came galloping like arrows from a bow, their speed astonishing. In the blink of an eye, they were close to the carriage carrying Chu Ningan and others, and it seemed that they were about to collide head-on with them.

"Ah!" The driver cried out in surprise. He frantically yanked on the reins, trying to steer the carriage to the side of the road. Meanwhile, the horses, startled by the sudden situation, let out a long, whinnying cry, raised their front hooves high, and then slammed to the brakes. Inertia caused the entire carriage to shake violently and tilt to one side.

In a split second, at this critical moment, the experienced "hand" demonstrated remarkable resilience. He gripped the reins tightly, exerting all his strength to control the frightened horse. Finally, after a thrilling struggle, the carriage successfully avoided tipping over and regained its balance.

At this moment, a loud shout was heard: "Who are you! How dare you act wildly here!" However, before the shout fell, the people on the horses jumped into the air from their horses' backs like arrows from a bow, and their figures were as fast as ghosts, rushing straight towards the carriage where Chu Ning'an was, without giving anyone time to react.

"Young Master, Young Lady, be careful! Robbers are coming!" Two men acting as waiters shouted a warning. Their voices were like thunder, shattering the previously tranquil air. At the same time, with a flash of cold light, they each drew their swords from their waists and, without hesitation, charged towards the four menacing robbers. In an instant, swords clashed, and the clanging of metal filled the air.

Chu Ning'an's heart sank as he heard the screams and sounds of fighting outside, and his face turned pale. Without giving it any time to think, he quickly reached out to support Ru Yue, carefully helping her down from the carriage and quickly taking her to a relatively safe corner.

After gaining his footing, Chu Ning'an glared at the robbers and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you rob in broad daylight? Aren't you afraid of the law?" His voice trembled slightly, but he still tried to stay calm.

However, facing Chu Ning'an's questioning, the robbers remained silent, seemingly oblivious. However, when their gazes swept over "Ru Yue," a glint of greed suddenly flashed in their eyes, as if they had discovered some rare treasure. Then, their attacks intensified, each one deadly, clearly determined to achieve their goal.

Although the two men were skilled in martial arts, they were ultimately outnumbered. Facing the robbers' relentless onslaught, they gradually became overwhelmed and could only fight and retreat. In the blink of an eye, they were forced closer and closer to where Chu Ning'an and "Ru Yue" were hiding.

Chu Ning'an saw the dire situation, and cold sweat streamed down his forehead. He knew that with his own strength and Ru Yue's, they were no match for the robbers. So, he took a deep breath and shouted again, "Gentlemen, please show mercy! You can take all the valuables in the car, but please spare our lives!" He then bowed repeatedly, looking terrified.

The four robbers seemed oblivious to the shouts around them. Their faces were grim, their eyes bloodshot, their blades flashing coldly as they charged recklessly towards their target. As time passed, the distance between the two sides grew closer, as if the shadow of death was gradually looming.

Seeing the dire situation, Chu Ning'an suddenly turned to look at "Ru Yue" beside him and quickly gave her a look. Then, without hesitation, he raised his sword to meet the enemy, shouting loudly, "Ru Yue, run!"

However, Ru Yue was already terrified by the horrific scene, her limbs limp as if they had lost their support. The moment Chu Ning'an let go of her hand, she fell to the ground like a puddle of mud.

Meanwhile, Chu Ning'an also suffered a misfortune. A burly robber caught him off guard and, with a sudden, powerful force, threw him to the ground. Before Chu Ning'an could even get up, he saw the robber, with a gleaming sword raised high, slashing down at him with the force of a mountain crushing an egg. He could see the fatal blow about to fall.

At this critical moment, Ru Yue let out a heartbreaking cry: "Brother Chu, Ru Yue, go first!" This sudden roar was like a thunderclap in the air, causing the four robbers to shudder and subconsciously step back. The fierce battle scene was briefly frozen at this moment.

Almost simultaneously, everyone's gaze turned to where "Ru Yue" was. Tears streamed down her face, her delicate body trembling. Her right hand held a sharp dagger high, resting across her fair, slender neck.

Tears kept sliding down her beautiful face. She looked at Chu Ning'an sadly and said sadly, "Brother Chu, don't worry about me, just run away! I... I really don't want to be humiliated and defiled by these evil people!" After that, she closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and swung the dagger resolutely and without hesitation, wiping it towards her neck.

However, just as the dagger was about to touch her skin, a stone flew from nowhere, like a meteor chasing the moon, and hit Ru Yue's wrist with unerring precision. With a crisp "clang" sound, the dagger slipped out of her hand and fell to the cold ground.

Ru Yue cried, "You can knock my dagger away, but I can also bite my tongue and commit suicide."

A burly robber with a face full of flesh stood out and shouted at the top of his voice: "Wait! Listen, girl, as long as you follow us obediently, I will let these three people go immediately!" He spoke with a thick Eastern Zhou accent, but the accent came from the north. It sounded not only stiff but also unclear, as if every word was squeezed out from between his teeth.

Hearing this, Ru Yue, who had been crying bitterly, suddenly stopped crying. Her beautiful eyes widened as she stared at the robbers in disbelief. After a long moment, she asked in a trembling voice, "Are you serious?"

At this time, the robber took a step forward and roared at "Ru Yue" with a ferocious face: "Hmph! I keep my word! If you insist on not going with us, after you die, the three of them will not be able to survive, and they will all be buried with you! But if you are sensible and follow us out of here obediently, we promise to let them go! What do you think, little girl, you have to think about it carefully!" After that, he spat on the ground viciously.

Seeing the critical situation, Chu Ning'an on the side was extremely anxious and shouted loudly: "Ru Yue, don't go with them!"

The man called "Buddy" also shouted anxiously: "Girl, you must not do this! These guys are cruel and ruthless, they will never keep their promise!"

However, in the face of everyone's dissuasion, "Ru Yue" just stood there blankly, her eyes confused and helpless, as if she was experiencing a fierce struggle in her heart.

"Girl, please think carefully! This is not a joke. Either you use your life in exchange for the chance for the three of them to survive; or let them all lose their lives because of you. The decision is entirely up to you, girl!" The robber seemed relaxed at this time. He crossed his arms, glanced at "Ru Yue" in front of him, and a sly smile appeared on his face.

The two sides were in a stalemate, the atmosphere was extremely tense, and everyone's eyes were focused on "Ru Yue", quietly waiting for her to give the final answer.

"Girl, you must not agree to them! These guys are cruel and ruthless. Once they succeed, they will kill without hesitation and will never leave anyone alive!" One of the "guys" shouted anxiously, with beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"Ru Yue, don't listen to their nonsense! If you fall into their hands, your reputation will be completely ruined! How are you going to live your life in the future?" Chu Ning'an was also anxious and tried desperately to stop "Ru Yue" from making the wrong decision.

"Girl, think about it carefully. As long as you follow us obediently, we promise to keep our word and never go back on our word. What do you think? Make a decision quickly, time waits for no one. If you delay any longer, I'm afraid you will have to go to see the King of Hell with them!" The robber continued to seduce "Ru Yue" with his eloquent words, trying to break through her last psychological defense.

Ru Yue had already sobbed uncontrollably, tears pouring out like a flood, soaking her delicate face. However, just when everyone thought she had collapsed, she suddenly stood up tremblingly. She took a deep breath, as if she had made a great decision, biting her lip and saying, "I... I promise you. But you must let them leave here first. Otherwise, even if it means death, I will not go with you!"

Hearing that "Ru Yue" finally gave in, the robber's eyes flashed with surprise, and he quickly nodded and said, "Okay! No problem! Since the girl is so straightforward, we naturally won't make it difficult for you." After that, he turned around and shouted at the three people, "Humph! You're lucky! Get out of here! Get as far away as you can and don't let me see you again!"

"Ruyue, I won't leave. Even if I die, I want to die with you," Chu Ning'an said firmly. His resolute face was full of determination at the moment, as if he had already put life and death aside.

The companions standing nearby also echoed: "Yeah. We won't leave, girl."

Chu Ning'an straightened his body, his eyes fixed on the woman in front of him, revealing a courage and determination to face death head-on.

Ru Yue was already in tears. She cried as she screamed at the top of her lungs, "Go! Go! If you don't leave, I'll die in front of you." Then, she abruptly turned away, no longer looking at Chu Ning'an and the others, as if she was afraid her heart would waver.

Faced with such a determined Ru Yue, Chu Ning'an and his companions were reluctant to leave, but they were helpless. Ultimately, after a painful struggle, they could only slowly leave, looking back every few steps. Every step they took felt like a heavy burden weighing on them.

When they passed the valley, Chu Ning'an suddenly stopped and shouted with all his strength: "Ruyue, we will try our best to find someone to save you. You must wait for me, I will definitely come to save you!" These words full of affection and promise echoed in the valley.

As Chu Ning'an finished his words, he took another step, leading his two "comrades" to quickly flee the place. The rapid footsteps, like the beat of a drum, gradually faded into the distant horizon. Leaving behind was only a silent valley, and "Ru Yue" still standing there, bearing the unknown fate alone...

"Su Chaha, they..." A robber shouted in a trembling voice, his face filled with fear. He stared straight ahead, as if he had seen something extremely terrifying.

Su Chaha, standing nearby, appeared much calmer. He frowned and responded impatiently, "Why are you panicking? I'm here! It's okay, no one will recognize us. Besides, those two guys are quite skilled. If we linger here for too long, we'll be in big trouble if we're caught in broad daylight! Let's go!"

At Su Chaha's command, the other robbers snapped back to their senses. They quickly ran over to the limp Ru Yue, roughly grabbing her arms and legs and throwing her into the carriage like cargo. One of them nimbly leaped aboard, whipped the horses, and galloped off. The wheels rolled, raising a cloud of dust, and soon they disappeared at the end of the road.

However, no one noticed that the moment Ru Yue was thrown into the carriage, the corners of her mouth actually turned up slightly, revealing a subtle smile of triumph. This smile was fleeting, but it revealed a hint of weirdness and mystery.

At the same time, not long after the carriage departed, two lightning-fast figures quietly appeared at the spot. Like ghosts, they closely followed the direction the carriage left, silently blending into the surrounding environment.