Vol 15 Chapter 8 (1/2)
Book 15 Chapter 08 - Joining Coether
As thebroke the next day, the two ladies rose early and eed from the tent
Xiang Shaolong was exhausted froht, so he slept until noon before crawling out of bed
While he was still washi+ng his face and couest arrived
This person had a dignified face and large ears, appearing for outstanding skill thatHis left arht's battle with the wolves
When he found out that Xiang Shaolong was the leader, theKong, what is the hero's honourable na after benefactor's na”
Xiang Shaolong saw that, as before, he sill hadn't revealed his status and origins, but at least he no there omenfolk in his company He was astounded, and said: ”Elder brother, since you do not wish to reveal your status and origins, why come up to ask after ours? Why don't we treat each other as strangers who o our separate ways?”
Zhuang Kong did not expect Xiang Shaolong to be so direct as to point out the deliberate concealins and felt embarrassed He was nonetheless an extraordinary person also, and sharetfully I am under strict orders from my Madam not to freely reveal her identity However, since I haveto allow your humble servant to ask Madaain”
At this point Ji Yanran and Zhao Zhi eed fro Kong stared at theet to see such unmatched beauties in such a place
Xiang Shaolong laughed: ”Thismatters at hand and need to leave i brother Zhuang and your Madam a smooth journey”
Zhuang Kong was shocked, withdrew his gaze and earnestly asked: ”Is benefactor going through the Chu border?”
Ji Yanran the two ladies saw Shaolong talking to hi They stood to one side and listened attentively
Xiang Shaolong stared blankly: ”Isn't this the route to Han Zhong county? It should still be Qin's territory”
Zhuang Kong was startled and pointed out: ”I'm afraid benefactor has lost his way These are the spines of the Qinlingcounties, you need to skirt Chu's border for five days even if you have the correct directions Your humble servant has traversed the route twice and am definitely not mistaken”
Xiang Shaolong couldn't help cursing Du Bi in his heart He would have caught up to Teng Yi ten days ago if he had not been compelled by Du Bi's men to abandon his route He has instead ended up in this accursed place Thinking about the hard journey behind, he did not have the courage to turn back He had better continue towards the Chu border before thinking about how toYi
He signed: ”Are you guys going towards Chu too?”
Zhuang Kong replied: ”Indeed so If hero does not ood to have people to talk to along the way”
Xiang Shaolong guessed that the other party ht before Afteris your party?”
Zhuang Kong replied: ”Aside fro your humble servant, fifteen servants”
Xiang Shaolong thought about all the wrong turns and wastedas a guide He also figured that if they parted ways i mountains, his party would not be overly burdened He finally nodded his head in agreement
Zhuang Kong was so happy that he forgot all about asking for Xiang Shaolong's identity and origins They arranged tothen hurried away
Ji Yanran suy's style of clothing and accent, we can be sure that he is a Chu nobleman Hubby had better be careful”
Xiang Shaolong said: ”For the ti Ran You will be my first wife and Zhi Zhi will be the second This trip to Chu is for business Even if they do not believe us, it will be difficult for them to discern the truth”
By the ti's party had de-caroup of fifteen men, five wo respectfully There were a feounded ast the fifteen servants, two of who trepidation to onlookers
On inspection, besides Zhuang Kong, there were at most two others who could barely be classified as experts
Most of the wo cloaks and had their faces covered with ue outline of their faces, it was indistinct
The tomen who did not cover their faces were as thick and solid as bulls, and while they could not be regarded as ugly, were exceedingly plain
The other three woraceful postures, and one could tell that they were noblewolance Under the semi-transparent muslin, they exuded a sort of hazy and mysterious yet beautiful charm
One of the women was especially tall She also appeared to be the eldest, aging just above thirty Fro's Madam
The child, on the other hand, had pretty delicate features and a pair of spirited eyes He looked like he was between eleven and twelve years old Onand his party, he opened his curious eyes and sized them up
The five wo on Ji Yanran The Mada: ”Your servant's husband is naet hero's assistance and benevolence last night even when old, but does not yet know the hero's honorable narave it in the heart and mind”
Xiang Shaolong arrived in front of her and returned the courtesy He laughed, saying: ”My hu Ran These two areto see if I can obtain soold Didn't think that ould lose our way However if we did not lose our ould not have met Madam and your noble family Is this little boy your esteemed son?”
Mada fro Bao Yi The other two ladies are your servant's third and fourth younger sisters You Cui and You Ning The rest are my family servants”
The other two ladies shyly rose as one
Mada to think of so: ”Its hard to believe that the olves around the mountain are so heroic and unafraid of people We had prepared defenses but almost had a calamitous brush with the wolves It was fortunate that hero relieved the siege Now that hero is traveling with us, we are very much relieved”
Xiang Shaolong noticed the time of the day, smiled and said: ”We woke up late today We should set off immediately!”
As Mada hurriedly ordered horses to be brought forward and helped Madah he was still young, this Zhuang Bao Yi was as stable as Mount Taishan on horseback, without any fear
Everyone then started to descend the mountain
Zhuang Kong was indeed not bragging He really knew the route well, saving Xiang Shaolong's party much time and effort Nonetheless the three ladies and child required guides to lead their horses, hence they progressed slowly This was unavoidable after all
The two parties did notkept pointing out the directions and the land to have the pleasurable feeling of being in a tour group
When they en-ca's party retreated to their tents to eat their dinner, presenting even less of a chance for conversation
They proceeded like this for five days, until they set eyes on the Chu border
That night, they en-ca and Ji Yanran his tives together with the guardians surrounded the ca in cheerful banter
Zhuang Kong and his party stayed at the other end of the ca's courtesy invitation
The full olden hue on the surrounding mountainous landscape The snowy peaks in the distance shi+mmered mysteriously
In time they heard the howl of the wolves, and couldn't help but feel that the tranquil and placid er To lighten her husband's burden, Zhao Zhi pointed out: ”After we cross two more ? I wished it wasalready”
Ji Yanran sidled up to Xiang Shaolong and softly said: ”The other party is nervous”
Xiang Shaolong looked over to Zhuang Kong's party Sure enough, while they reety He nodded his head in agree else to say
Since the other party already refused to divulge anything, it was useless to ask Moreover, once they reached the Chu border, they would be too busy with their own business to worry about somebody else's
At this point, a burst of howling appeared nearby Wu Guang turned to Jing Shan and laughed, saying: ”Your old friends are here again Do not be merciful when you execute, if not they will use their teeth to be intimate with you”
Jing Qi's expression darkened, saying: ”I think the wolf pack is here for revenge”
Jing Shan also frowned silently
Wu Yan was puzzled, asking: ”Do you really think that wolves are like hues?”
Jing Qi replied: ”There is nothing fantastic about this Horses have their nature, recognizing theirtheir enee about this?”
Zhao Zhi is the least courageous, and worriedly said: ”In that case you guys should quickly think of a way to deal with them”
Xiang Shaolong is also alarh they have camped on a platform beside a cliff, the other three sides were slopes with dense trees If a few tens or a few hundreds of the wolves were to break through, it would be no laughing un! Wu Shu, as the wisest and : ”We do not dare to disobey second Madaain our energy before going to work?”
Zhao Zhi pouted and co to play punk with moi Zhi Zhi never said that he could not eat”
Xiang Shaolong laughed out loud saying: ”That sheep's leg is going to be burnt soon, quickly take it down and put it on the plate As long as iven”
Ji Yanran playfully said: ”Is Zhi Zhi a glutton? You have ned her so I want to seek justice on her behalf”
They passed the time like that
After dinner, Jing Shan and the rest went to deploy ani only to fear that the wolves would not coood humor
Ji Yanran the two ladies also joined in the fun Ironically, it was Xiang Shaolong who ed to steal so blankly and lost in thought Past events and the future, likes and dislikes all flitted through his mind
At thisopened her tent, ca She was dressed in a plain white jacket, a white cloak and a hat with an inlaid pearl With her veil down, she looked like a beautiful spirit from the netherworld
Xiang Shaolong was a little startled and continued gazing at her Only when she arrived at his side, greeted hi unable to sleep?”
Since she was close enough for hilare of the fire, the veil was no longer effective He saw that the silhouette of her face was elegant, graceful and beautiful Though her beauty was not as soul shaking as Qin Qing's, she was a still rare beauty
Her bright and intelligent eyes, reflecting the bright and flickering bonfire, gazed at Xiang Shaolong She suddenly sighed faintly: ”My heart is troubled so how can I fall asleep?”