A kiss, and I'll live another day; they begged me not to go crazy.

Sun Shan stared wide-eyed at the scene before him in disbelief.

He never imagined that a casual swing of his hand would be enough to cut down such a thick tree trunk!

You know, he didn't even use his full strength just now.

......

At this moment, Sun Shan was filled with shock and confusion. He stood there blankly, his eyes fixed on the fallen tree.

Su Aige, standing to the side, looked at him with a smug expression, as if she had expected this outcome.

"How about it?

I told you this dagger was unusual!

Could it be called a divine weapon?

Su Aige's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile.

......

Sun Shan snapped out of his daze as if waking from a dream.

He looked down at the dagger in his hand, and saw that the blade gleamed with a cold light and was extremely sharp.

At that moment, he finally realized that this dagger was no ordinary object.

......

However, before Sun Shan could think about it, he suddenly heard an even louder noise.

He suddenly looked up and found that the other trees around him were also swaying, their leaves rustling, as if the entire forest had been disturbed.

Sun Shan's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition welled up in his mind.

Could it be that my attack just now triggered a chain reaction?

Just as he was getting nervous, there was a loud "crack" and an even bigger tree fell down in their direction.

......

Without thinking twice, Sun Shan grabbed Su Aige and desperately backed away.

The two were in a panic and looked quite disheveled, but fortunately they managed to avoid the fallen tree.

......

Sun Shan's eyes widened like copper bells, and he turned his head sharply to look at Su Aige beside him with lightning speed.

Sure enough, what came into view was that same expression—a half-smile, a hint of mockery.

In an instant, Sun Shan felt a surge of heat rush to his cheeks, and his entire face instantly turned red and hot.

He was filled with remorse at that moment, and thought to himself:

"Oh dear! How could I have been so distrustful of Lord Su just now? I shouldn't have done that!"

However, at that moment, another increasingly loud and deafening sound interrupted his chaotic thoughts.

......

Sun Shan knew the situation was critical and that there was no time to lose.

His mind raced, and he made a decision in an instant.

Without hesitation, he raised his hands and tightly embraced Su Aige's slender, soft waist.

Then, he exerted force with his feet, his figure soaring into the air like a ghost, carrying Su Aige away from this dangerous place at high speed.

After everything calmed down, Sun Shan and Su Aige looked at the messy woods, exchanged glances, and were speechless for a moment...

......

The two successfully landed in a relatively safe place.

Meanwhile, the crowd that had been drawn by the loud noise also rushed to the scene.

They were too shocked to understand why the trees had all fallen.

Whether it was the soldiers led by Sun Shan or the Wang family's servants,

Without exception, they all gathered around Sun Shan, anxiously asking in unison:

"My lord (general), are you alright?"

Are you hurt?

......

Faced with everyone's concerned greetings, Sun Shan first composed himself and quickly responded:

"I'm fine, everyone don't need to worry."

"Lord Su, are you alright?"

After saying that, he looked at Su Aige with concern.

It is worth mentioning that,

Now, Sun Shan no longer looks at Su Aige with businesslike indifference, but with a hint of inquiry that he himself has not noticed.

......

Only then did these people seem to wake from a dream and notice Su Aige standing to the side.

So he quickly turned his concerned gaze to her and continued to express his worries.

Looking at the lively scene before her, Su Aige couldn't help but feel speechless.

She rolled her eyes helplessly and muttered to herself:

"Hmph, thank you all!"

But if I had really waited for you to come and rescue me, I'd probably be a meat pie by now!

......

Despite thinking this, she also understood that...

All of this is actually due to the noble personal charm that Sun Shan has accumulated over the years, as well as the deep trust between him and his subordinates.

This kind of feeling isn't something just anyone can easily possess; even jealousy can't make it happen!

......

After all this commotion, time quietly slipped away.

By the time Su Aige and Sun Shan, together with the others, had tidied everything up and returned to the inn, night had fallen, with only a few faint rays of afterglow remaining on the horizon.

They had been busy clearing the fallen trees, and it had taken a lot of effort, so much so that Su Aige was exhausted and had completely forgotten about the map.

......

When they finally stepped into the inn, Su Aige was so exhausted that she fell into a deep sleep without even taking a bite of food.

However, Sun Shan, who was holding the dagger that Su Aige had not taken back, tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

This dagger may seem ordinary, but Sun Shan knew it was extraordinary.

In his opinion, there are probably very few weapons in the world that can compare to it, and Su Aige's claim that it is a divine weapon is absolutely well-deserved.

......

Sun Shan tossed and turned in bed for a long time, unable to fall asleep.

Finally, he got up and sat down at the table, lit the oil lamp, and carefully examined the dagger in his hand by the dim light.

At the same time, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Su Aige's room.

......

Sun Shan began to repeatedly recall every detail since he met Su Aige, especially those details that he had subconsciously overlooked.

He couldn't help but ponder:

Why is it that Su Aige, who looks like nothing more than a frail scholar,

Their only difference is that they are more attractive and perhaps more lively and cheerful than most adults.

But can this alone earn me His Majesty's special favor?

Now, looking at the dagger in his hand, and gazing in the direction of Su Aige's room, he sees the dagger in his hand.

Sun Shan knew that the other party was probably not as simple as they appeared!

His Majesty must have known, otherwise he wouldn't have arranged for the other party to go on an inspection tour and even presented him with an imperial sword.

......

After Sun Shan figured it out, he became even more excited about the trip.

He secretly resolved in his heart that he would take good care of Su Aige in the future.

It's not just because His Majesty gave instructions,

More importantly, after spending this time together, he realized deeply that this person was worth it!

Having understood this, Sun Shan let out a soft sigh of relief.

Then, he carefully put the dagger away before slowly lying back down on the bed, and soon fell asleep.

......