Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1205: Chapter 1185: Before Entering the Star Path, War Has Already Begun

”If you ever have the chance to visit Southern Li, I’ll take you to see it,” Huangfu Yihui said softly, his smile sincere.

Luo Qianqian’s eyes lit up, but then gradually dimmed. It seemed easy enough to say, but even this relatively close place had taken her more than two months to reach. As for the southernmost Southern Li Country, even if it was the most prosperous place, it was still a place she avoided before transportation was developed.

”Never mind...” Luo Qianqian waved her hand, full of emotion.

After all, the words from times past about enjoying the blooming flowers and returning slowly were not without reason.

Considering that carriages and horses were inherently slow, even if you were anxious, it would be of no help. Better to relax and enjoy the flowers along the way, keeping in good spirits for the journey.

For her? It was impossible, for not everyone could endure a tedious journey.

During these two months, the scenery they passed through fascinated her at first but grew tiresome later. There was no choice but to endure the monotonous views, with only the occasional attack stirring her interest.

Yet, inexplicably, there were few incidents along the way, so few that a week might pass without one.

Sometimes she wondered if this road had already been cleared of threats?

As if sensing Luo Qianqian’s concerns, Huangfu Yihui suddenly said, ”There are public flying beasts, but I don’t know if they’ve built a stop around here. However, each Imperial City definitely has one.”

Luo Qianqian was taken aback by the news.

Public flying beasts?

This was vastly different from public buses! At least with buses, you knew where each route led. If something went wrong with flying beasts, you might not make it back. The chances of disaster were likely higher than with airplanes, right?

Thinking about the old man dismounting from the flying beast earlier, Luo Qianqian shivered.

If you can’t hold on and fall...

That could truly mean, no remains left!

Where you’d land was also questionable, as if falling like a meteor, crashing right into the ground?

Imagining such things, Luo Qianqian shuddered again.

This was probably the most unsafe public transport she knew of, considering this was a living creature...

”Let’s talk about it later, after all, there’s no need to go right now.” Luo Qianqian smiled softly, then briskly walked over to Tang Tianyi, gossiping with a curious face, ”Did you know? There’s something called public flying beasts!” Luo Qianqian whispered to Tang Tianyi with an amazed expression.

Seeing Luo Qianqian’s face filled with wonder, Huangfu Yihui also showed a hint of a smile.

”Oh? We should try it sometime,” Tang Tianyi was also taken aback.

For such novel things, boys were usually far more curious than girls.

”Are you serious? Aren’t you afraid?” Luo Qianqian was suddenly shocked, slightly frowned, her face clearly showing rejection.

Tang Tianyi looked ahead, his voice calm: ”Life must be full of challenges. If we choose a mundane existence, how would we have come to be here?”

Hearing Tang Tianyi’s words, Luo Qianqian was momentarily stunned and then said nothing more.

”Hand over your Wooden Tokens!” Just then, five men leapt out from the woods, holding weapons and wearing expressions of excitement as they looked at the group before them.

Surrounded, Huangfu Yihui was immediately seen as a noble child needing protection, not taken seriously.

Meanwhile, Haan Yun’s swift action of climbing a tree was met with disdain, escaping so quickly clearly indicating he wasn’t skilled.

Luo Qianqian, owing to her gender, was overlooked early on.

Their real focus was Tang Tianyi and Yan.

Tang Tianyi and Yan directly faced them, as it was natural for the strong to stand at the forefront in such times.

Around Huangfu Yihui, only four people were left; the rest stood behind Tang Tianyi and Yan.

Quietly, he approached Luo Qianqian and asked, ”Is that prince the one up there?” glancing at Haan Yun in the tree.

Luo Qianqian lightly nodded, full of helplessness.

It wasn’t surprising he deduced that; earlier during the zither tune, he was the first to act suspiciously and now fled swiftly, clearly unwilling to engage or reveal much.

”With silver hair, he sure stands out. It’s lucky he’s evaded pursuit for so long,” Huangfu Yihui chuckled meaningfully, casually drawing a bow and arrow, gesturing to Luo Qianqian under the cover of his robe: ”Can you handle it?”

”Hmm?” Luo Qianqian looked puzzled.

”There are two more in the trees behind them. I can only shoot one, but the other will definitely be alerted,” Huangfu Yihui spoke softly, a probing look in his eyes.

Luo Qianqian was silent for a moment, then nodded, accepting the bow and arrow: ”Where’s the position?”

”Fourth tree behind the leftmost person, towards the sun.”

Towards the sun? That would be eastward. Luo Qianqian stretched casually, catching a flash of cold glint in the tree shade.

Her eyes showed a glint of cold determination: ”I see it.”

”Are you confident?” Huangfu Yihui’s voice was soft but clearly reached Luo Qianqian’s ears.

”I can give it a try.” Luo Qianqian lightly nodded.

Huangfu Yihui took out another bow, holding it downward and strung the arrow without attracting much attention, then looked towards Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian quickly drew the bow into a full moon, not revealing too much, merely placing the arrow given by Huangfu Yihui.

”I’ll count down three, two, one, then start,” Huangfu Yihui looked at Luo Qianqian, who lightly nodded in return.

She locked her gaze on her target, then closed her eyes.

At such times, spiritual power was far more reliable than sight.

”Three, two, one.”

Two arrows whipped through the air, spiraling as they went, their targets barely having any time to react.

”Thud.” ”Thud.”

The sound of arrows piercing flesh resonated twice, followed by the thump of a heavy body hitting the ground and an arrow landing in front of Tang Tianyi’s feet simultaneously.

Seeing the arrow at his feet, Tang Tianyi was momentarily flustered. No wonder the opponents were so spread out, and dared to approach so boldly; hidden assailants? It was truly an oversight!

Fortunately...

Turning to look at Luo Qianqian, he saw her exchange a slight smile with Huangfu Yihui, the identical bows in their hands proving that the winds from before originated from them.

”Surrender your Wooden Tokens, and I will spare your life.” Yan kicked the leader squarely in the chest, sending him flying over ten meters, crashing into a tree and halting abruptly.

The man coughed heavily, spitting out blood beside him and onto his chest.