Though there are stops along the way, each stop is asured in days, but they chose not to disembark. Anyway, they had enough food and drink, and there wasn’t anything they needed to buy, so staying onboard was quite fine.
After days of ordeal, they finally reached their destination, the Southern Li Border City, Silver Moon City.
Upon disembarking from the Flying Chicken, Luo Qianqian felt the air so fresh and the sky so bright, making her want to sing a loud song to express her joy.
After all, this was a Flying Chicken and not an airplane, and it had no windows for viewing scenery. Landing ca with quite a heavy impact; if not for the cushioning and securing, they would have been hurt by the Flying Chicken long ago.
"So this is Southern Li?" By now it was evening, and looking at the sunset, Luo Qianqian stretched and breathed a sigh of relief. Even though there was nothing but open space around the Flight Station, she was delighted knowing there would be no more torture from the Flying Chicken.
"Yes, that direction is towards the Border City, but it’ll take so ti to get there. I’ve arranged for soone to et us." Huangfu Yihui appeared quite calm and glanced at the sky. "But it seems they haven’t arrived yet."
"That’s okay, where are they coming from? Let’s walk a bit; being inactive for days makes my body feel stiff." Luo Qianqian was visibly restless, bouncing in place, which drew a sigh from Luo Xihan.
"Boom!"
Huangfu Yihui suddenly dropped to the ground, yelling, "It’s an ambush! Get down!"
A black arrow brushed past Huangfu Yihui’s shoulder, hitting the flight cabin with a loud thud.
At that mont, Luo Qianqian realized the Flying Chicken’s body was tallic, only covered by a layer of wood, hiding its true material.
Trusting Huangfu, Luo Qianqian reacted imdiately, dropping to the ground and pulling Luo Xihan down, channeling her spiritual power in the direction the arrow ca from.
She only saw a black figure quickly retreating.
She frowned slightly, "You have quite a few enemies, huh?"
Had she been too carefree lately? She didn’t even realize soone attacked until reminded. If the attack had been aid at her, she might not have dodged in ti.
Once she stood up, others followed, and the guards ford a circle around Huangfu Yihui, just as when they first t.
"There’s so hidden trouble... I’ll explain later." Clearly, Huangfu Yihui hadn’t expected to be targeted right after disembarking, his expression grim beyond words.
It was undeniable that there was a traitor among his n. The only ones who knew of his return were these people with him and those he had inford.
Apart from Luo Qianqian and the others in one room, his attendants were under suspicion. After all, just going to the restroom could be ti enough for covert communication.
Luo Qianqian and her group were completely trustworthy because they were re acquaintances with no conflicting interests and didn’t know his enemies.
Her previous words were not about disdain but concern.
This was a good friend he had made.
"Soone’s coming," Luo Qianqian did not withdraw her spiritual power and sensed the approach of others. She hurriedly drew her small bow, ready for action, not forgetting to shield Luo Xihan.
"..." Huangfu Yihui was also tense, looking in the previous direction, but soon relaxed. "They’re my people."
Yet, his expression did not truly relax.
Not concerned with politics or military, focused solely on cultivation, his people were directly assigned by his father. His father’s n attacking him? It made no sense.
The two groups converged, kneeling in unison, "Subordinates apologize for coming late, please punish us, Prince Ruii!"
Prince? Wasn’t he just a prince monts ago?
Yet Huangfu Yihui seed entirely enlightened, his look fleetingly calm. "Rise, deal with your punishnts at the Imperial Brother’s later."
Luo Qianqian did not interrupt; it was clear Huangfu Yihui had realized sothing. Quietly, she munched on seeds, feigning a spectator.
However, Luo Xihan, with evident interest, whispered to Luo Qianqian, "Qianqian, he’s a prince? It’s my first ti seeing a living prince! Are princes supposed to be this handso? I’d love a photo with him!"
If Huangfu Yihui knew his thoughts, he would surely smile wryly.
In just a little over a year outside, he had been granted a title? The focus was that no one had inford him. Was it ant to be announced only upon his safe return? This journey wouldn’t be easy...
Luo Qianqian, standing behind and oblivious to the bittersweet in Huangfu Yihui’s gaze, watched her brother’s eyes brimming with admiration, sensing an uneasy feeling.
It seed the way ahead would be difficult...
As a woman, she trusted her sixth sense, observing the newly arrived guards on horseback, sensing sothing amiss.
Like seeing a young tiger in a wolf’s den; though powerful in lineage, still a little tiger, defenseless against cunning forces.
If Huangfu Yihui knew Luo Qianqian’s thoughts at that mont, he would have eagerly clasped her hand, calling her a kindred spirit.
Noting the tough path ahead, Luo Qianqian calmly put away her small bow, a plan forming in her mind, acting discontent, "My legs are sore; when can we rest and eat?"
Yan, with a faint smile, looked down. He had noticed sothing amiss, but Luo Qianqian’s reaction indeed startled many.
Among them were Huangfu Yihui’s guards and Luo Qianqian’s family.
"Are you okay? Need a piggyback ride?" Luo Yanhai, first to react, held Luo Qianqian’s arm, about to squat, whispering, "Did you overdo it jumping? Sprained your ankle? Or feeling unwell?"
"..." She just wanted to show weakness to lower their guard. Brother, was that really necessary?
The newly arrived guards imdiately ford a line between Luo Qianqian and Huangfu Yihui, warily eyeing Luo Qianqian as though she might harm Huangfu Yihui any second.
Their prince certainly had the ability to captivate nations, enchanting cities.
n could contain their jealousy, behaving like connoisseurs appreciating fine wine, art, and cuisine - purely admiring.
Yet, it was an entirely different case with won!
They never considered that Luo Qianqian had spent days with Huangfu Yihui, eating and living with him, except for visits to the restroom.
Understanding Luo Qianqian’s intent, Huangfu Yihui deepened his gaze, "Let’s go; these are rchants traveling with , who have taken good care of ."
Yan and the young boy quietly shifted to Luo Qianqian’s side, with no intention of joining Huangfu Yihui.
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