Accidentally dressed as an empress

Into the night

From the depths of the forest came the faint roar of an animal, and everyone's nerves were instantly tense. But soon, the sound gradually faded away, leaving only the faint sound of wind blowing in their ears.

Yunxiu relaxed on the rocks beside the hot spring, gazing up at the brilliant starry sky above. The stars twinkled like gems inlaid in the sky.

Yunxiu sighed comfortably and said to Zhong Yi, "This hot spring water can really eliminate fatigue."

Zhong Yi was on the shore, holding some fruit. He smiled and said to Yun Xiu, "Don't soak any more. If you keep soaking, your skin will get wrinkles."

Yunxiu smiled slightly, her gaze lingering on Zhong Yi for a moment before she said, "After a long day of traveling, it's rare to have such a relaxing moment. Why not stay a little longer? You're always so worried."

Zhong Yi gently placed the fruit on the rocks beside the hot spring, squatted down, stretched out his hand and gently stroked the water, saying, "I'm worried because I care about you. This journey has been difficult and dangerous, and I just hope you'll be safe at all times."

Yunxiu was deeply moved when she heard this. She gently held Zhong Yi's hand as it lay on the water and said, "Although this forest is mysterious and unpredictable, as long as I have you by my side, I feel I can overcome any difficulty."

Zhong Yi's face was filled with a gentle smile as he said, "With my wife protecting me, I have nothing to fear. However, this forest is full of hidden dangers. Even though the roar of the beast has faded away, we must not let our guard down."

Yunxiu nodded slightly and said, "We need to be extra careful tomorrow." As she spoke, she leaned back against the stone and closed her eyes.

Zhong Yi looked at Yunxiu's relaxed expression and said softly, "My dear wife, when this matter is settled, let's find a peaceful place to live in seclusion, okay? We can live in peace and tranquility like we do now, without the daily fears."

Yunxiu opened her eyes, a trace of longing in her gaze as she responded, "That's great, of course. I also hope to be away from these disputes soon and live a peaceful life with you. But the world is so big, I don't know where I can find true peace."

Zhong Yi paused in thought and said, "I've heard there are some peaceful villages far away on the seashore. The people there make a living by fishing and lead a peaceful life. Perhaps we could go there and take a look."

Yunxiu sat up slightly, ripples spreading around her. She said, "A village by the sea? It sounds like a good place. It's probably a long way off, but with you by my side, I'm not afraid, even if the journey is difficult."

Zhong Yi's eyes became even gentler, and he said seriously, "No matter how far the road ahead is, I will always be with you. When we get to the beach, waking up every day to the sound of the waves and watching the sunrise and sunset together will surely be beautiful."

After Yunxiu and the others had rested at the hot spring waterfall, they continued their journey through the forest day and night.

The forest was thick and shady, like a dark green dome, blocking out the sun and making the already dark night even darker.

The smell of wet mud mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees, and the occasional chirping of insects and birds was particularly loud in this silent forest.

Just as they were about to pass through a very dense forest, they suddenly heard a sharp whistle, which pierced the quiet night sky and echoed in the deep canyon, as if it was a warning to outsiders.

The cold wind howled and the leaves rustled, as if thousands of eyes were peering in the dark.

Seeing this, Yunxiu hurriedly said, "Quick, hide!" and then directed everyone to hide in the bushes nearby.

The bushes were full of thorns that pricked everyone's skin, but they all remained silent.

Sometimes the moon peeks out from the gaps in the clouds, casting mottled light and shadows, illuminating everyone's nervous faces.

As everyone held their breath, a mysterious figure walked out of the darkness.

He held a torch, the flames illuminating the surrounding mist. His face was partially visible in the shadows, revealing only a pair of cold eyes. The surrounding trees cast long shadows in the light of the fire.

Yunxiu's eyes were fixed on the mysterious figure, who was wearing black and green clothes, the hem of which swayed gently in the night breeze.

The young man in front of him had black hair braided into a small braid, thick eyebrows and big eyes, with a glint of curiosity and inquiry in his eyes. His face was strong and handsome, and his skin looked even darker in the firelight. He had a wild temperament that was close to nature, showing his exotic style.

Yunxiu hurriedly called the system in her mind and turned on the translator. She took a deep breath, walked out of the bushes and walked towards the young man of the foreign race.

Yunxiu also didn't know whether the foreign tribes in the deep mountains were friendly to them.

The young man in black shouted sternly: "Stop! Stranger, don't come over!" He raised the spear high in his hand, and the tip of the spear flashed coldly in the sunlight.

Seeing this, Su Da and Su Er suddenly became nervous and put their hands on the hilt of the sword.

Yunxiu calmly raised her hand, shook her head slightly, and signaled them to put down the swords in their hands.

Yunxiu walked steadily towards the young man in black with a peaceful smile on her face, but the young man in black could feel the aura emanating from her that should not be underestimated.

The young man in black had a look of vigilance in his eyes. He subconsciously clenched his spear tightly, his muscles tensed, ready to respond to any possible attack at any time.

In this world full of unknowns and dangers, anyone can be a potential enemy and we must not take it lightly.

Yunxiu said: "Hello, we are a group of merchants passing by here. We have no intention of offending you." His voice was calm and firm, and was transmitted to the ears of the young man in black through the translator.

Yunxiu looked directly at the other person, trying to dispel his hostility with sincerity.

The young man in black was slightly stunned. He did not expect to meet a foreigner who could understand his language here. However, his brows were furrowed, and the vigilance in his eyes remained. He was still skeptical about Yunxiu's words.

Just at this moment, the ground suddenly trembled, accompanied by a deafening roar, and a huge white-browed tiger with hanging eyes appeared before their eyes. The tiger's body was as big as a calf, and its colorful fur glowed strangely under the moonlight.

The tiger kicked the ground with all four claws and pounced towards Yunxiu and the young man in black like an arrow. Its eyes flashed with hungry green light, its bloody mouth opened wide, its sharp teeth like cold blades, staring straight at Yunxiu and the young man in black.

Yunxiu saw this, his eyes became stern, and he shouted, "Get out of the way!" Then he tapped the ground with his toes and dodged to the side like a ghost. The tiger missed and its claws dug several deep marks on the ground.

The young man in black also reacted very quickly, rolling sideways to avoid the tiger's attack.

Su Da and Su Er looked at each other, drew their swords at the same time, and instantly came to Yun Xiu and the young man in black with the speed of wind. The four of them stood back to back, took up their positions, and faced the sudden tiger head-on.

The young man in black's eyes instantly became extremely sharp. He gripped the spear tightly with both hands, his muscles bulged, and he exerted force with his feet. He rushed towards the tiger like a cheetah, and the spear pierced the tiger's face with a sharp sound of wind.

The tiger roared, shook its head to avoid the spear, and swept its tail towards the young man in black like a steel whip.

The young man in black tapped the ground with his toes and jumped high to avoid the sweep of the tiger's tail.

Yunxiu seized the opportunity and rushed forward like lightning. She gathered strength in her right fist and swung it out suddenly. The fist hit the tiger's chin hard with a whistling sound. The tiger's head was tilted by the huge force.

The tiger roared in pain and pounced again, raising its claws with fierce force.

Yunxiu did not retreat but advanced, dodged to the side, grabbed the tiger's paws with both hands, and threw the tiger over her shoulder, throwing it hard to the ground.

After a burst of dust, the tiger was knocked dizzy and ran away with its tail between its legs.

The tiger ran away with its tail between its legs, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Yunxiu was breathing slightly, with beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. She still stared at the direction the tiger had fled, and only after confirming that the beast had gone far away did she relax her tense body.

Su Da and Su Er smiled at each other, sheathed their swords, and the tension in their hearts gradually dissipated. Su Da raised his hand to wipe the sweat off his face and said, "This evil beast is really ferocious."

The young man in black looked at Yunxiu intently, his eyes full of admiration as he said, "Thanks to your reminder, I was able to avoid the tiger's ambush."

The young man in black no longer had the initial hostility in his eyes when he looked at Yunxiu. Instead, there was a new respect and recognition in his eyes.

He bowed slightly, holding his spear across his chest, and said solemnly to Yunxiu, "Thanks to your help today, young lady. This tiger has been causing trouble in this forest for a long time, but I didn't expect that today, you would beat it with just a few punches and it would flee in panic."

He looked Yunxiu up and down, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration. This woman is very strong.

Holding the torch, his gaze lingered on Yunxiu's face for a moment, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

The young man in black smiled slightly, revealing a mouthful of white teeth: "My name is Liefeng."

"My name is Xiuyun." Yunxiu waved his hand and said modestly, "It was just a matter of urgency. If you hadn't fought alongside us today, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to repel this tiger."

After saying this, she glanced at everyone and added, "We shouldn't stay here for long. Even though the tiger has fled, there's no guarantee it won't come back. We should leave this dangerous place as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Liefeng nodded in agreement.

Liefeng had already made up his mind to take them to the tribe's territory.

It would be great if such a powerful female warrior could stay in their tribe.

Liefeng stretched out his hand and made an invitation: "Please follow me. I will take you to a place that is relatively safe and you can rest for a while."