Chapter 220 - I Will Find You (1/2)

Not far from Lan You Nian, the pack of wolves from last night watched the two of them closely. Even more numbing to one’s scalp was the eyes of the pack of wolves became even more vicious, likely because they searched for them all night long as well as the fact they killed many of their wolf brethren.

Hua Xiu Yi took a few steps, stopping by Lan You Nian’s side, watching as the pack of wolves’ gazes became even more dangerous.

Lan You Nian softly said to Hua Xiu Yi, “Can you take it?” She knew Hua Xiu Yi’s body was especially weak from the poison. Now they clashed with the wolf pack, they really too unlucky. If it was before, she could expressionlessly leave Hua Xiu Yi behind, but after Hua Xiu Yi has protected her the last few days and some discoveries made last night, Lan You Nian knew she couldn’t be so ruthless anymore. Hua Xiu could be counted as one of her friends.

“You underestimate me! I am a man. Don’t say I don’t know to be tender to women. You’re better off hiding behind me!” Hua Xiu Yi gripped his dagger. Though he held the high ranking of crown prince, after being on the battlefield for so many years like Feng Yi Xuan and dodging assassination attempts, he had his own strength. No matter how difficult the situation was, he won’t easily admit defeat.

“Hmph!” Lan You Nian grunted. This Hua Xiu Yi really can talk. Just look at him and he wanted her to hide behind him! Nor did she need other people to protect her. Lan You Nian always believed the only person who can protect her was herself. She’s merely added on another Feng Yi Xuan.

Before the wolf pack could attack, Lan You Nian charged with her dagger raised. Since they can’t avoid it, then they’ll force their way out. Lan You Nian’s movements were fierce and rapid. Every time she jumped over one wolf, there would be the sound of wolves roaring and the sound of something falling.

Though Hua Xiu Yi’s body was quite weak, there wasn’t a moment’s hesitation in the movement of his hands. He stabbed the dagger into a wolf’s eyes and the wolf fell dead by a palm strike. Because Hua Xiu Yi had powerful inner force, most of the time, his inner force saved him from being eaten from the wolf pack.

There were too many wolves. In moments, Lan You Nian and Hua Xiu Yi were injured, but the wolves became even excited from the scent of blood as their growling became even more ferocious. The wide, bloody mouth dribbled with disgusting drool just waiting to break their necks the moment they weren’t careful.

Just as the two wrestled with the wolves, Hua Xiu Yi was completely surrounded by many wolves. One of Hua Xiu Yi’s arms was already injured from saving Lan You Nian and couldn’t be used. One wolf was about to take a bite out of Hua Xiu Yi’s legs. If the teeth sunk in, there’d be no use for the leg.

Lan You Nian pursed her parched lips, pondering if she should save or not save? Then, she sighed. Sure enough, things such as favors shouldn’t be owed. If Hua country’s Crown Prince was to die in Feng country, it will most likely cause friction between the two countries once more. Even more importantly, if Hua Xiu Yi was to die, the odds of her taking on the pack of wolves by herself became even smaller.

As the wolf was about to chomp down on Hua Xiu Yi’s leg, Lan You Nian’s entire person lifted into the air, landing beside Hua Xiu Yi and kicked Hua Xiu Yi far away to dodge the wolf’s bite.

Though Lan You Nian had dsaved Hua Xiu Yi, Hua Xiu Yi could only smile wryly. His wise and exalted image! He nearly fell flat on his face from Lan You Nian’s kick. Couldn’t she have pulled him if she was to save him? Why so violent?

What Hua Xiu Yi didn’t know was that Lan You Nian didn’t want to save him but after considering how Hua Xiu Yi looked after her the last few days, she reluctantly offered a hand. Besides being willing to touch Feng Yi Xuan, she didn’t want to touch other men. For her to kick Hua Xiu Yi from danger was already giving him face. Otherwise, Lan You Nian really could look coldly from the sidelines.

Hua Xiu Yi steadied himself and continued to slaughter through the wolves. Inside, he was overjoyed. He didn’t feel pain from where he was kicked. So happy! But if Hua Xiu Yi knew the reason Lan You Nian saved him, he probably wouldn’t feel so happy.

In a matter of moments, Lan You Nian and Hua Xiu Yi already killed a lot of wolves, but they also undoubtedly enraged the wolves. The wolf pack became even more vicious and brutal. The wolves didn’t seem to fear the two’s killing intent as they started to recklessly take bites at them. Lan You Nian’s arms and back had claw marks from the wolves. If Lan You Nian’s reaction wasn’t quick and and keen, who knows how many times she would have died already. Hua Xiu Yi wasn’t any better either. There were more signs of injuries on him than Lan You Nian. Many of the injuries on his body were from protecting Lan You Nian.

“Arh-wooo!” Suddenly, the wolves howled as many wolves promptly met a violent death.