Vol 15 Chapter 5 (1/2)
Book 15 Chapter 05 – Mysterious Attackers
By the ti has left with Ji Yanran, Zhao Zhi and the Eighteen Guardians They rushed toward the Qin / Chu border to liaise with Teng Yi
Since the death of Zhao Qian and the fourtrue happiness
Mo Ao is gone; Xiao Pan has the full support of the Qin military and even impressed the people of Qin in a successful battle
Because of Lao Ai, Zhu Ji will be less supportive of Lu Buwei
With these turn of events, he should finally enjoy some days of peace
However, there is still a scar left in his mind
When he left with Zhao Qian and the other ladies on the last er to befall hiht when he defeated Lu Buwei soundly can he finally catch his breath
Still, he was fearful of the uncertain future
Following the travelling path he had decided earlier with Teng Yi, they travelled as quickly as they can for seven days and seven nights They crossed the Eastern Ridge and the terrain has becoht, they set up camp and lit a campfire beside a small river
So very restless He did not have any appetite for the food hunted by Wu Yan Zhu, Jing Shan and the other Guardians
Ji Yanran was surprised: “Is so Hubby?”
Zhao Zhi s and Bao’er?”
Xiang Shaolong eyed the cackling fire suspiciously and replied in a deep voice: “No I a ca is even stronger than before”
Ji Yanran’s face lost some colour and she warned: “Hubby is not an ordinarysouys hear what he said?”
Jing Shan stood up: “Let’s spy on our surroundings”
The Guardians respected Xiang Shaolong as if he is a deity When they heard his words, everyone raised their self-awareness and left accordingly
After the Guardians have left, Zhao Zhi re, there should not be anyone following us, especially Lu Buwei’sthem closely and it is almost impossible for them to slip away and attack us This is a complicated issue”
Ji Yanran gently asked: “Is it possible that Hubby’s restlessness is due to other reasons? Fro us!”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly ss that are happening far away froerous environment, I am extra sensitive to a Shan’s nose is better than a hunting dog’s nose”
Zhao Zhi weakly leaned into his boso: “I am scared!”
Xiang Shaolong understands that she is thinking about that terrible night when Zhao Qian was killed Hugging her shoulder to calm her fears down, he assured: “With me around, no one can harm you”
Ji Yanran looked up to the dark sky and softly co us, then it is a valid reason for Hubby to feel extra restless tonight After all, this area is generally flat and”
AH!
A tragic cry shattered the tranquillity of the wilderness, proving that Xiang Shaolong’s worries are not unfounded
Zhao Zhi’s countenance changed: “Isn’t that Wu Da’s voice?”
Wu Da is one of the Guardians He is known for his nimble limbs and his quick-wittedness If he was ahly-skilled or the trap is very well-laid
Xiang Shaolong and the two ladies jumped up on their feet They proceeded to ared the horses from one another
They dared not put out the fire or they will lose touch with the rest of the Guardians
The burning fire serves to reer because they are now the targets of some mysterious attackers
Until now, they have no information about the enemies
Suddenly, the Guardians returned in a state of panic and their faces are filled with grief Wu Yan Zhu is carrying Wu Da on his back Wu Da was heavily injured with one arrow through his back and another arrow through the side of his body He was breathing laboriously and his clothes are soaked with blood
An eetic Wu Da so badly injured
Wu Shu is about to put out the fire when Xiang Shaolong stopped hi first Break the arrow but do not touch the arrow head”
Before he finished speaking, Yanran is already trying her best to save Wu Da
Wu Yan Zhu and the other Guardians are close to Wu Da and their relationshi+ps are like real brothers Their eyes turned red and they spat at the fire which betrayed their location
Xiang Shaolong knew that this is a matter of life and death He cannot afford to be careless He calmly asked: “Who are they and how did they attacked you?”
Everyone’s attention focused on Wu Yan Zhu Apparently, he and Wu Da are a teaether while the others did not run into any enemies
Wu Yan Zhu took a deep breath and suppressed his grief, explaining: “Wu Da and I headed to the east Just anted to climb a cliff and look down from there, the arroere fired at us”
Xiang Shaolong was alarmed The road to the east is the direction to Chu In this case, the mysterious attackers may have surrounded them completely
But it is pitch black now He is certain that the enemy will not dare to attack them before the sun comes up tomorrow
When the sun comes up tomorrow, they will all be killed
Zhao Zhi suddenly cried out even harder Everyone was shaken and looked down at Wu Da True enough, Wu Da has stopped breathing
Xiang Shaolong had a brainwave and prevented the Guardians frorief He hollered: “Letfirst!”
He thought hard about eency resuscitation in the 21st century
Wu Da has always been strong and fit Moreover, the arrow did not penetrate any of his organs He has stopped breathing because he has lost tooIt may be still possible to resuscitate him
First, he laid Wu Da on a piece of flat ground and strongly pressed down on the area where his heart is After several pushes, Wu Da’s body shook once and he resu Shaolong did not have to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Ji Yanran and everybody else were colances at one another, no one can believe what they just witnessed They even forgot to cheer at Wu Da’s recovery
Xiang Shaolong took out a dagger and warned Wu Da: “You mustn’t fall asleep If you do, you’ll be dead”
Hardening his heart, he dug the arrowheads out with his dagger Ji Yanran quickly applied so
Xiang Shaolong stood up and instructed histrees to construct a stretcher The Guardians saw that he can even bring a deadThey viewed Xiang Shaolong like an i spirit increased dramatically
After Ji Yanran and Zhao Zhi bandaged Wu Da’s wounds, they ca’s side Zhao Zhi was full of ad a dead man back to life!”
Ji Yanran seousnew”
Her eyes scanning the pitch black surroundings, she whispered: “We have neglected souess who it is?”
Xiang Shaolong was pondering how to escape this iuessed: “Du Bi!”
Zhao Zhi exclaimed: “Ah!”
Ji Yanran deduced: “It ’s men and horses can reach such a short distance away fro City without any detection Ithim”
Xiang Shaolong was hit by realization: “Now I understand All along, he is watching fro is successful, he will try to reap soht that we are really out to look for rebels working with Lord Gaoling He took this opportunity to trail us and tried to find a chance to kill us”
Ji Yanran softly sighed: “Since we never considered about this possibility, we have been too careless and ended up in the present situation But I am certain that there are not too hters”
Zhao Zhi’s face turned pale and she bit her lip: “It will be daylight in another four hours What shall we do?”