Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1314: Chapter 1294: Splitting Into Four Groups

”We’ve been walking for so long, it’s a bit tiring.” Luo Yanran looked at Second Uncle and noticed a layer of sweat on his forehead. Although they didn’t seem to be fleeing, their speed couldn’t be described as walking either.

Without hesitation, Luo Qianqian took out a bicycle. ”I’ll take Second Uncle. Let me know if you can’t hold on.”

After all, she didn’t bring that many bicycles. There was only one, and if it was the children’s version, it was prepared for An Hao and Li Menglin, the sisters.

Luo Xihan didn’t care about any elder’s dignity. Seeing the bicycle and Luo Qianqian’s expression, she nodded and sat on it.

Luo Qianqian handed out tissues, leaving a long trail of tire tracks on the ground. However, Luo Qianqian wasn’t the type to leave such obvious traces. She promptly handed Luo Xihan a broom to sweep away the tire marks behind them.

Before long, Yann Yao looked at the mountain on one side and then at the wide road. Taking the main road was naturally easier and could get them to the next city faster.

But how could they ensure the next city wouldn’t be like Pucheng City? In that case, they’d just have more people following them, making things even less easy.

”Which way should we go?” Yann Yao still looked at the others, but his main attention was on Yan.

From their exchange last night, it was clear this person had broader knowledge and knew many things that even they, the Princes of Southern Li, weren’t aware of.

He cast another glance at Luo Qianqian. This little girl seemed quiet, but she always managed to surprise others. Moreover, they had been part of the same team before, so he valued her dearly.

As for the oldest in the group, Luo Xihan, he paid no attention. Although she was Luo Qianqian’s elder, it was obvious they followed Luo Qianqian’s lead.

Luo Qianqian was silent for a moment and also looked towards Yan. At times like this, she really couldn’t come up with an idea.

Yan thought for a moment with his head down, then looked towards the mountain. Although they might encounter Spiritual Beasts in the mountains, they could avoid them with care. But taking the main road would only expose their whereabouts. Sure, they could handle it easily, but it would still require effort.

He blinked, suddenly looking excited. ”Actually, there’s another way.”

”What?” The group was puzzled.

”Why do we have to stick together?” Luo Qianqian blinked and asked with a serious face.

”There’s strength in numbers...” Luo Yanhai rolled his eyes. Although he didn’t want to admit it, it was clear these people were considerate of them. For the first time, he felt he was a burden, and this feeling was incredibly uncomfortable, yet he was powerless. Some things weren’t achievable just by being unwilling to fall behind.

This wasn’t about studying harder to catch up.

This depended on talent and opportunity.

These people were obviously much stronger than him, and although his sister was among them, he had to admit he wasn’t as good as these young ones in front of him.

”What I mean is, we have a way to communicate with each other. Why do we have to travel together? We could split up into groups, take different routes, and meet up later.” Luo Qianqian blinked, full of happiness. ”There are Flying Chickens between the Border City Flight Station and the Southern Li Imperial City, so Second Uncle’s group can just take the easiest route.”

”Qianqian.” Luo Xihan frowned, her face covered with disapproval.

Although he would be safe, that would mean Luo Qianqian would definitely be taking a more dangerous path.

”You guys take the Flying Chicken. I get motion sick on those.” Luo Xihan frowned. ”Besides, no one will recognize us. No one will care about useless merchants like us on the road.”

”No, Second Uncle, if anything happens to you, I won’t be able to explain it to Dad, Grandpa, and Grandma. Big Brother, you take Second Uncle and go.” Luo Qianqian frowned, immediately rejecting the idea.

But Huangfu Yihui seriously looked at Luo Qianqian. ”Actually, Uncle is right. The attention is on us. No matter what road Uncle takes, it won’t be dangerous. Taking the main road won’t be any problem, but the rest also need to split up.”

Luo Qianqian was startled for a moment, then lowered her head again.

Second Uncle couldn’t have an accident, and she couldn’t be by his side either. She was a source of danger, so naturally, having Second Uncle take the safest route was for the best.

Yan glanced at the few people and softly said, ”Uncle, Brother Luo, and this child take the main road. Although it takes longer, it’s completely safe to enter the next city with hired protection.”

”Huangfu Yihui, you take these two people back from the safest route, take the Flying Chicken, and you’ll be able to recover and help us once you reach back.”

Huangfu Yihui hesitated for a moment and then looked at Bai Yizhu and Lin Jiayou, who had turned pale. He nodded as well.

”You, on your own.” Yan calmly looked at Yann Yao, with the words ’revenge’ written clearly on his face.

”Why?!” Yann Yao was suddenly furious. He had thought they would be in a group of three and had kept quiet, but now he found out he was going to be in a group by himself?

”To be responsible and cover the rear.” Yan remained calm, not at all interrupted by Yann Yao’s annoyance.

Upon hearing about covering the rear, Yann Yao was also silent. Only he seemed suitable for this. Among the Southern Li people, only he and Huangfu Yihui were there. Huangfu Yihui was very vulnerable now, so he should protect his brother.

Luo Qianqian looked at Yan, wondering if she was also going to be on her own.

”We’re a team, taking the mountain path.” Yan confirmed, reassuring her.

After a moment of silence, Luo Qianqian clenched her fist, biting her finger until it bled. She tightly squeezed her fist, and before long, a beautiful ring appeared on her finger. From it, she took out plenty of food and items and handed them to Yan, leaving the surrounding people utterly astonished. Just how much did Luo Qianqian’s ring hold? But Yan took everything without complaint.

Luo Qianqian stared intently at the ring, and then after a moment, blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.

Without any hesitation, she removed it, though she felt inexplicably flustered inside.

Yet, she still approached Luo Xihan, handing the ring to Second Uncle. ”Second Uncle, borrow this. Attach a mental imprint and you can use it. Don’t tell me you don’t need it. I’ve already unlocked it.” With a cheerful smile, she wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, grabbing a dagger to cut Luo Xihan’s finger, and placed the ring in his hand. ”Keep it safe. Bring it back to me later. Use everything in it as you need.”

Looking at Luo Qianqian’s state, Luo Yanhai felt a pang of heartache. He walked forward, gently holding Luo Qianqian’s little face, carefully wiping the blood from her mouth.

”Take good care of yourself. If you come back thinner, big brother won’t let you off.” Luo Yanhai held Luo Qianqian’s little hand, feeling pained when he saw the wound too.

If it weren’t for their lack of action as elder brothers, why would their sister bear so much?

”Don’t worry, brother. You take care of yourself too. The little guy can’t talk yet, so don’t bully him.” Luo Qianqian smiled, looking at Luo Yanhai. ”Take good care of Second Uncle, and I’ll find you a sister-in-law later.”

”Alright, don’t worry, Second Uncle is in good hands.” Luo Yanhai patted Luo Qianqian’s head and then looked at Yan. ”My sister, I’ll trouble you to look after her.”

Yan calmly stepped forward and nodded. The two exchanged a fist-bump, like sealing some promise, and exchanged smiles.

”I’ll lend this to you. Take good care of my two brothers and don’t let them go hungry.” Luo Qianqian naturally placed the bicycle in front of Huangfu Yihui and smiled. ”See you around.”

Watching the three teams head off in different directions, Yann Yao sighed and silently sat there. Just how should he cover the rear?