the worst. Suddenly, he noticed something unusual: the girl's mouth was full of

il he felt a wet touch on his forehead, and instantly his face was soaked with water. He ex

d removing his coolie, which was dripping. "I was about to attack

ere I usually am, living in a village n

t alone pointing arrows at peaceful people like me," he retorted, but

ost no one comes around these parts, and if they do, they are ruffians. Not to brag, but

through; it's not important where I come from or w

worn red qipao sticking to her skin from the water. Her fringe dripped small drops that slid

gaze away. He put on his coolie again, but immediately he noticed they were not alone. H

ated otherwise. All were young and poorly dressed; some had tattoos on their skin, but it

t?" the prince spoke

e hungry; we just want some coins, and

rough the carriage, perhaps looking for valuable items. As he laughed, he ha

serve!" the man shouted while pulling the

ded defiantly, moving to stand next

hemselves with kicks, punches, and the white weapon he had with him, but it wasn't enough. They were ten me

n weapon to block the blow. Both of them were locked in a struggle with their weapons until,

e neck and lifted her up to choke her. He immediately hit a couple of opponents who tried to blo

ing heavily to catch her breath. He offered her his hand to help her up,

l an ambush to take away his carriage. The leader of that group had

e two were, Yun sensed fear or maybe panic in their looks. They

in the blink of an eye, the ruffians fell to the ground with arrows in their backs. He turned to

defend myself," the girl

plied with a smile, which immediately faded as he

the sweat from his forehead. "I came here completely alone, with time running ou

a hurry?" she ap

l with the riddle and stopped to look at it. "An

can help you," the dark-skinn

t, and part of the mission is t

've been left with nothing," the girl loo

you said it's nearby. After that, I'll continue on my way, and

each other better," the girl seemed excited,

, surrounded by nature and fresh air. Under different cir

he girl's village was just

tation. It was clear that they lived in poverty, and Yun couldn't b

e young man said, while s

e way, what's your name?" she showed a wide smi

status. However, he decided to do it since this place was so remote, and no

un," he extended his

your last name, but is ok... mine is Wu Siu

sure," Yun shook

man called her from one of the huts, and oth

'll go now," he

u's big eyes seemed to be ask

words that emanated trustworthiness, and he still couldn't exp

o for you?" a man approa

ll continue my way and won't disturb anymore," he said, bowing

village's exit; they left him with nothing," Siu

ded places to rob travelers," the man repli

happen with those ruffians, it's a

ct that they ran away for no reas

t back, but I'll think of something. For

te to ask for lodging here with us. We don't have luxuries, but w

for your kindness. Now, I must be on my way," the prince said,

tect you," Siu said, and Yun immedia

e asked the girl, fee

closer tha