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Night Star gave the order, and Little Si naturally would not go against his wishes, so she could only obediently prepare. However, in her haste to leave, she hadn't thought about hunting and had nothing with her except for a dagger for self-defense.
Looking at the tools before her, Mo Xier's enthusiasm was instantly dampened. She had expected there to be bows and arrows, but all there was was a dagger!
Staring blankly at the tools, she felt uncertain. "Are we really using this?"
Night Star nodded, picked up the items, and prepared to leave, but the next moment, his clothing was tugged tightly by someone.
"Can you take me with you? I've never been hunting before." The pleading look in her eyes was a tactic she often used; she knew very well how much impact it could have on him.
Sure enough, just one sentence made him relent and agree to let her come along, but with the condition that she must stay closely behind him and not stray away.
Leaving Ru Er and a small servant behind to guard their things, the rest followed them into the forest to fight for their lunch!
After pausing for a moment in a certain spot, they soon saw a fluffy little rabbit slowly approaching. Mo Xier widened her eyes in curiosity; it was her first time seeing a wild rabbit, and its gray fur was adorably cute.
Night Star made a shushing gesture to her and began to move closer. Just as he was about to throw the dagger in his hand when they were close enough, he was stopped by the woman beside him.
"That rabbit is too cute; let's not kill it." Without waiting for his reaction, she immediately made a loud noise, startling the rabbit nearby, which quickly vanished into the cover of the trees.
Feeling somewhat helpless as he turned back, he found himself unable to do anything about the woman behind him. The two continued forward and soon discovered another target: a spotted deer appeared in their line of sight.
The beautiful yellow color shone brilliantly under the sunlight, capturing their attention.
Mo Xier's footsteps nearly came to a halt as she stared at the spotted deer in awe; it was breathtakingly beautiful. Meanwhile, the man beside her had already raised his dagger.
At the moment the dagger was about to be thrown, she quickly reached out to block the man's hand, her tone filled with pleading. "Let it go, look how beautiful it is. It would be a shame to kill it."
Night Star helplessly lowered the dagger in his hand and turned his gaze toward her. "If this keeps up, we will never catch any prey, and lunch will always be out of reach."
"I know." Mo Xier slowly revealed a smile, her cheeks glowing healthily in the sunlight. "Actually, I just feel cooped up in the carriage. We can still eat without hunting, can't we?"
Her rhetorical question earned him a doting smile in return. At that moment, neither of them realized that danger was gradually closing in.
In the silent forest, they had strayed further from their original location. Suddenly, Mo Xier stopped in her tracks, cautiously grabbing his wrist and softly asking, "Don't you think something feels off here?"
Night Star hesitated and stopped, looking around but noticing nothing unusual. He slowly shook his head.
"Don't you think it's too quiet here? It's uncomfortably quiet," she said. Her sixth sense was much stronger than others', allowing her to perceive things that others could not.
Stopping to listen carefully, it was indeed much quieter than before. A gentle breeze rustled through the trees, producing the unique sound of leaves that made both of them instinctively alert.
Everything around them felt too unusual; the sound of leaves rubbing against each other grew louder. Night Star protected her from behind while stepping back, an ominous premonition rising within him.
Seconds later, more than ten men in black suddenly appeared in the previously silent forest, their faces covered so that no one could tell who they were.
Before they could speak, both sides began to engage in combat. Such organized and purposeful action must have been planned beforehand; their ability to remain hidden for so long showed their patience!
The targets of the black-clad men were clear: it was Mo Xier! All their swords pointed directly at her. With no martial skills to defend herself against this barrage of attacks, she had no means of protection.
Night Star clearly understood everything as well; he did everything he could to protect her but still found himself overwhelmed.
There were many of them, and both of them clearly understood that if they continued to drag this out, they might not be able to leave the forest alive.
Originally, there hadn't been much thought about going to Gaochang; aside from the small servant by their side, there were no others. The hidden guards would not appear without his orders, especially not in the face of an assassination attempt.
Night Star was someone who could endure greatly and would never expose his forces to those who knew nothing.
Facing so many people, Mo Xier felt panic for the first time. She anxiously grabbed his hand and asked, "What should we do?"
He secretly held her hand, their fingers interlocking for the first time. In that moment, their hearts, which had been far apart, drew closer together.
"I'm here." Those simple three words conveyed an immense sense of reassurance.
Mo Xier's fearful heart gradually calmed down as she watched the man fighting in front of her, blocking danger for her. A sense of safety surged within her, and the feeling of wanting to rely on him made her feel incredibly secure.
The journey of killing and fleeing had already exhausted both of them, but fortunately, the number of their pursuers had dwindled significantly.
"Who sent you?" It was not a question but a statement, forcing them to reveal the mastermind behind it all.
The men in black remained unmoved, seemingly determined not to divulge the identity of their employer.
As he continued to protect the person behind him while retreating, the man said, "It doesn't matter if you don't speak; one day I will find out. You have quite a bit of courage to dare assassinate a court official!"
"Since you dare to act, you should not fear me." The leader of the men in black suddenly spoke up, tightening his grip on his sword and raising it.
The remaining men did not give them any time to react and rushed forward, instantly surrounding the two of them.
"They are already exhausted, brothers! Just kill them, and you will enjoy endless Wealth and Glory!" the leader shouted loudly, as if to rally the remaining men.
As soon as he finished speaking, the morale of the others immediately changed; indeed, power is the most compelling force in this world.
"It seems you have made up your minds. However, I am curious to see if you can succeed!"
Night Star lowered his voice and tightened his grip on the dagger. Having fought on the battlefield for many years, he had seen all kinds of situations and was not afraid of a mere assassination attempt.
In the next moment, danger approached rapidly. One of the remaining men quickly moved forward to distract the man, while the others circled around to get behind Mo Xier.
With a command given, everyone rushed forward without mercy, all targeting their vital points.
At that instant, Mo Xier did not know what was happening to her. It felt as if a survival instinct had kicked in, awakening the potential that had been hidden within her body.
Dodge, evade, continue dodging and evading; she did her utmost to relieve Night Star's pressure while protecting herself with all her strength.
As her movements became increasingly swift, she felt a surge of energy rising within her, as if this power had always belonged to her but had simply been forgotten.
Gradually, the remaining attackers found themselves at a disadvantage. Night Star seized the opportunity and struck with his dagger! In an instant, two men fell to the ground without a sound.
Seeing that the situation was turning increasingly unfavorable for them, the remaining men charged forward recklessly. No matter how cunning a general might be, they could not withstand the reckless ferocity of a desperate attack.
In a moment of inattention, he left himself open. Just as one of the black-clad men was about to stab Mo Xier in a vital spot, he forcefully retracted his earlier attack and twisted his body to block that fatal strike.
When he turned back, the sharp sword had already plunged deep into his chest, staining his white clothing with blood. The sight was so blindingly vivid that Mo Xier could hardly keep her eyes open.
Her trembling hand held onto him, and at that moment, she didn't even have the strength to speak, only able to cry silently.
The remaining assassins exchanged silent glances, seemingly waiting for something.
In just a second, the person who had stopped jumped up again. Night Star would not allow himself any carelessness; he picked up the dagger in his hand and stabbed directly at the opponent's heart. It was a brutal battle, and when all the assassins lay on the ground, he was almost too exhausted to stand.
The bloodstain on his chest grew larger with every violent movement, almost uncontrollable.
Shaking hands covered the wound, and Mo Xier appeared unusually incoherent. "No, it can't be! You have to hold on! You mustn't have anything happen to you! You mustn't!"
In her panic, she could only drag the heavy body of the man with all her might, unable to describe her feelings at that moment.
Wasn't it possible for him not to save her? Wasn't it possible for him to let her get hurt and leave alone? Why? Why did this man do such a thing?
The greater her doubts grew, the more difficult it became to explain her feelings towards Night Star.
He was simply too heavy; after dragging him a few steps, Mo Xier's frail body could barely withstand it anymore, and she could only lean him against a tree trunk.
Watching the blood continue to flow out, her tears fell like broken pearls, unable to stop.
"You can't die! You absolutely can't die! What will I do if you die?" She kept talking to him, trying to keep him awake, but Night Star's consciousness began to fade more and more!
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