The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Xi Yu showed an anxious look on his face and replied, "I urgently need to see Ouyang Linlin. I can't delay any longer."

"In that case, let's get going immediately."

Everyone nodded and started packing their bags, ready to embark on their journey.

That day, Ouyang Linlin leaned on the couch, her eyes were empty and her face was pale, as if she had lost her soul. The book in her hand slipped to the side without her noticing.

Xiao Hong walked into the room and saw Ouyang Linlin's appearance. She felt nervous and quickly walked to the bedside. She said with a worried look on her face, "Miss, you have been unable to eat or drink these past few days. Are you sick?"

Xiaohong frowned and looked at Ouyang Linlin with anxious eyes.

Ouyang Linlin sighed softly, waved her hands weakly, and said, "Xiaohong, I'm fine, I'm just upset and don't want to do anything." Her eyes were blurred and there was a hint of sadness on her face.

Xiao Hong squatted down, held Ouyang Linlin's hand, and advised: "Miss, even if you have something on your mind, you can't torture yourself like this. Why don't we go outside for a walk and relax."

Xiaohong looked at Ouyang Linlin earnestly with anticipation in her eyes.

Ouyang Linlin shook her head and said sadly, "I don't have that intention. I won't go."

Xiaohong stamped her feet anxiously and said, "Miss, if the Prime Minister comes back and sees you like this, he will definitely be unhappy." There was an anxious look on her face and a hint of nervousness in her eyes.

This sentence played an extremely important role. After hearing what Xiao Hong said, Ouyang Linlin was slightly startled at first, then the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile, and said: "Okay, in this case, let's go out for a walk."

There was a hint of helplessness in her eyes, but also a hint of expectation.

When Xiaohong saw that Ouyang Linlin agreed, a happy smile immediately bloomed on her face, her eyes sparkling, and she said, "That's great, Miss. Let's go now."

So the master and servant went out together.

Ouyang Linlin walked slowly and her eyes were still a little wandering, but her complexion was better than before.

Xiaohong followed beside her, jumping and skipping, and turned her head to look at Ouyang Linlin from time to time, as if to make sure that she had not gone back on her word.

Zhao Yun and others were still waiting outside. When they saw Ouyang Linlin and Xiaohong coming out, Zhao Yun immediately clasped his fists and bowed, and the others followed suit.

Zhao Yun raised his head, and the moment he saw Ouyang Linlin, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

He said with concern: "My dear, I am Zhao Yun, your humble servant. You look a little haggard, please take care of yourself."

Zhao Yun's brows furrowed slightly, his face full of sincerity and concern.

Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, forced a smile, and replied in a slightly weak voice: "Thank you for your concern, General Zhao. I'm fine." Her eyes were a little dim and her face was a little pale.

Zhao Yun stood up, his eyes still on Ouyang Linlin, and said again: "Madam, you are a precious girl, you must not hurt yourself. If you need anything, just tell me."

Ouyang Linlin slightly turned sideways and said softly: "Thank you, General Zhao, I will pay attention." After that, she continued to move forward with Xiaohong.

The sun was high in the sky, and Xi Yu, Chen Shou and three others were riding their horses at full speed on the winding path.

Xi Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned around and shouted to the three people behind him: "We were delayed for a few days because of the rain, but fortunately the horses have had a good rest, so we are much faster!" His face was filled with confidence and his eyes were shining with anticipation.

Chen Shou smiled and replied, "Yes, at this speed, we should be able to reach our destination sooner."

His cheeks were flushed by the wind and his eyes were focused on the road ahead.

Zhao Yun nodded slightly and said loudly: "Yes, if we keep going like this, we should be able to reach the temple by dusk." He tightened the reins, his heroic face full of determination.

Tuoba Yu also said: "That's great, I hope we can get there soon, my bones are almost broken from the bumpy ride." She wrinkled her nose, a look of fatigue and anticipation on her face.

Xi Yu flicked his whip and laughed, "Haha, everyone, work harder and have a good rest in the temple at dusk!"

The sound of horse hooves clattered as they galloped forward.

The four of them rode their horses at full speed. As time passed, the sun gradually set and the sky was dyed orange and red.

Xi Yu looked at the sunset in the sky, turned around and said, "Looking at this situation, we can really reach the temple at dusk. Then we must have a good hot meal."

He licked his lips, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Chen Shou panted and replied, "Yes, I'm really exhausted after traveling all the way. I must have a good rest when I get to the temple." His face showed a trace of fatigue, but was full of anticipation.

Father Chen smiled and said, "I hope there will be a warm bed in the temple. My old bones are almost falling apart."

As they were talking, the outline of a temple appeared at the foot of the mountain in the distance.

Xi Yu pointed ahead and said loudly: "Look, that's the temple we are looking for!"

Everyone looked in the direction of his finger, and a look of joy appeared on their faces.

After a while, they arrived at the gate of the temple.

In the courtyard of the temple, Zhao Yun and others were talking, when they suddenly saw Xi Yu and Tuoba Yu walking side by side.

Zhao Yun's face instantly broke into a joyful smile, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He hurriedly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, bowed and saluted, saying: "Prime Minister, Madam Tuoba, it's great to see you here."

The people behind him followed suit, clasping their fists and saluting in unison, their faces full of respect and joy.

Xi Yu smiled and waved his hand, saying: "You don't have to be so polite, thank you for your hard work these days." His eyes swept over everyone with concern.

Zhao Yun stood up and grinned, "Your Excellency the Prime Minister, you are too polite. It is our honor to serve you. But, has your journey been smooth?" His gaze rested on Xi Yu, and there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

Tuoba Yu also smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern. We are all fine."

Ouyang Linlin immediately walked out of the room, her heart beating like a drum and her face full of uncontrollable excitement.

"It's him, it's really him!" she kept repeating in her heart.

When she saw the familiar figure - Xi Yu, her eyes instantly lit up like stars.

The moment Xi Yu saw her, his eyes seemed to be glazed over, and his whole body seemed to be cast under a spell, and his legs seemed unable to move. His mind was blank, and there was only the person in front of him who he had been thinking about day and night.

"Linlin..." Xiyu's voice was trembling, and his lips were shaking slightly, "I... missed you so much."

Tears welled up in Ouyang Linlin's eyes. She rushed over and hugged Xi Yu tightly, saying with a choked voice: "I have been waiting for you and thinking about you every day."

Xiyu felt her warmth and hugged her back with both hands, as if he wanted to rub her into his body. "Me too. I'm going crazy thinking about you."

The two of them hugged each other like this, time seemed to stand still at this moment, everything around them became unimportant, only each other's heartbeat and breathing could be clearly heard.

After a long time, Ouyang Linlin loosened her hand slightly, raised her head, and looked into Xi Yu's eyes affectionately.

"How have you been during this time?"

Xi Yu gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"No, without you, every day is torture."

Ouyang Linlin burst into laughter.

"Then we will never be separated again."

Xi Yu nodded heavily.

"Well, never separate again."

The two of them were showing their affection as if no one was around. Zhao Yun and the others standing aside had blushes on their faces, lowered their heads shyly, avoided looking, and dared not look directly at this affectionate scene.

Xi Yu finally realized that he had lost his composure. He coughed awkwardly to hide his embarrassment and said, "Everyone should take a break." There was a barely perceptible hint of panic in his voice.

After saying that, Xi Yu took Ouyang Linlin's hand and quickly walked into Ouyang Linlin's room, leaving Zhao Yun and others where they were.

After entering the room, Ouyang Linlin said coquettishly: "Look at you, you were so excited just now."

Her face was filled with a happy smile and her eyes were full of tenderness.

Xi Yu scratched his head and smiled embarrassedly: "When I see you, I can't care about anything else." His eyes were full of doting.

Xi Yu looked at Ouyang Linlin in front of him and couldn't help but smile. He thought this scene was funny, just like those young people in his previous life who were experiencing their first taste of love.

Suddenly, Xi Yu hugged Ouyang Linlin fiercely.

Ouyang Linlin couldn't help but widen her eyes in shock, her face full of surprise. "You...what are you doing?" Ouyang Linlin's voice trembled a little.

Xi Yu didn't answer, but just held her in his arms, walked quickly to the bed, and gently put her on the bed.

Ouyang Linlin's heart was beating wildly. She looked at Xi Yu with panic and a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Xi Yu bent down, leaned close to Ouyang Linlin's ear, and whispered, "Don't be afraid, let's start." There was a hint of tenderness and temptation in his voice.

After a while, Xiaohong hurried back from outside the temple. As soon as she reached the door, she heard several soldiers talking about Xiyu coming back.

Xiao Hong was delighted and thought to herself, "That's great. Now the young lady can finally rest assured."

She quickly walked to Ouyang Linlin's room and was about to knock on the door when she suddenly heard a strange sound coming from inside.

Her face turned red all of a sudden. Even though she was a girl, she understood what was going on.

Her heart beat faster involuntarily and her hands trembled a little.

She bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally turned and left gently, with a shy look on her face.

After a while, when Xi Yu finished, his face was filled with immense satisfaction.

Ouyang Linlin looked at him and said softly, "Husband, tell me about your recent events." There was a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Xiyu smiled, nodded, and began to tell about his experiences along the way.

"I've experienced a lot of twists and turns along the way..." Xi Yu's voice was filled with emotion.

He described in detail what he saw and heard along the way, how he found Chen Shou, and confirmed that the treasure was the one that the Xianbei had obtained from the Central Plains.

Ouyang Linlin listened attentively, nodding from time to time and showing a surprised expression from time to time.

At this moment, Chen Shou and his son had already entered the guest room to rest under Tuoba Yu's negotiation.

At night, Xi Yu gently pushed open Wuyou's door and walked in.

Wuyou was sitting by the window, staring at the night sky quietly.

Xi Yu walked up to Wuyou and whispered, "Wuyou, I plan to take the treasure away. It has now been confirmed that this treasure originally belonged to Zhongyuan."

His eyes were firm and steady.

Wuyou chanted a Buddhist name, nodded slightly, and agreed: "In that case, I will do as the Prime Minister says." A look of indifference appeared on her face.

The next day, Xi Yu summoned Zhao Yun and others.

He looked at everyone sharply and said, "Take the treasure away, and also take Chen Shou and his father to Youzhou. When we arrive in Youzhou, arrange a civil service position for Chen Shou." There was firmness and decisiveness in his voice.

Zhao Yun and others nodded in agreement and began to take action.

As for Xiyu, Ouyang Linlin, Tuoba Yu, Xiaohong, and Song Shuwen, they packed their bags and prepared to continue their journey to the Kushan Empire.

After Zhao Yun's large army left, Xi Yu brought everyone to Wuyou to say goodbye.

Xi Yu said sincerely with his hands clasped together and bowed slightly, "Master Wuyou, I'm sorry for causing trouble to you and the temple recently." His eyes were full of gratitude and apology.

Wuyou clasped his hands together, with a gentle smile on his face. He shook his head slightly and said, "Prime Minister, you are too polite. Everything is fate." His eyes were clear and calm, revealing a kind of open-mindedness that transcended the world.

Xi Yu stood up and said solemnly again: "Master, your kindness will be remembered in our hearts. If we are lucky enough to meet you in the future, we will definitely repay you."

His expression was firm and his tone was sincere.

Wuyou smiled slightly and said, "Take care on your journey, Prime Minister. May the Buddha bless you with safety and happiness." His eyes revealed blessings and expectations.

Xi Yu nodded, turned around and left with everyone, their figures gradually faded away in the sunlight.

Zhao Yun and others continued to move forward.

The night wind blew quietly, bringing a hint of coolness.

Suddenly, several dark shadows rushed out from the roadside. They were all masked and wielding large swords with cold light in their hands.

One of the masked men shouted in a gruff voice: "If you know what's good for you, leave the treasure behind!" His eyes showed greed behind the mask as he stared at Zhao Yun and the others.

Zhao Yun sneered when he heard this. He glanced at the masked men with a lightning-like gaze and said disdainfully, "I didn't expect someone to have gotten the news. But do a few little idiots have the courage to rob the treasure?"

His face was full of sarcasm and contempt.

Chen Shou and his father were terrified and trembling. Zhao Yun looked at them and said calmly, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to protect you." His voice was firm and powerful, as if it had a magical power that made people feel at ease.

Chen Shou raised his head, his eyes full of fear and helplessness, and said in a trembling voice: "General Zhao, these bandits are so vicious, we..."

Zhao Yun looked at him firmly.

"Don't worry, I, Zhao Yun, have been through hundreds of battles, so why would I be afraid of these thieves?"

Chen Shou's father held Chen Shou's hand tightly, his lips trembling and he couldn't speak.

Zhao Yun comforted him again: "Don't panic, old man. Once I have dealt with these thieves, you can rest assured."

The other masked man was angered by Zhao Yun's attitude. He stepped forward, waving his sword and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! You have to hand over this treasure today, whether you want to or not!" His voice became a little sharp because of anger, and veins bulged on his forehead.

The soldiers around Zhao Yun all had their eyes wide open and weapons in their hands, waiting for Zhao Yun's order.

Zhao Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, raised the corners of his mouth, and said coldly: "Then try it, do you have the ability!" His eyes revealed a determination and fearlessness, as if the person in front of him was not a powerful enemy, but a vulnerable ant.

The masked men were shocked by Zhao Yun's momentum and hesitated for a moment, but their greed still drove them to rush forward.

The masked leader gnashed his teeth and shouted, "Brothers, go ahead! Don't be intimidated by him!"

Zhao Yun shouted, "Come on!" and then drew his sword and rushed towards the enemy in front. He was agile and his sword was like a swimming dragon, and every move was fierce and powerful.

A masked man tried to attack Zhao Yun from the side. Zhao Yun caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of his eye, dodged to the side, and kicked the man to the ground.

His eyes widened with anger, and he roared, "How dare you act so presumptuously in front of me with just these few tricks of yours!"

The soldiers nearby also engaged in a fight with the masked man, with shouts of killing rang out everywhere.

Zhao Yun's sword flashed coldly in the moonlight, and wherever he went, the masked men retreated.

A masked man saw that the situation was not good, became frightened and wanted to escape.

Zhao Yun rushed forward, put his sword to his throat, and shouted: "Tell me! Who sent you here?"

The masked man was so frightened that he trembled all over and stammered, "It's...it's the village chief. He...he heard about the treasure and asked us to rob it."

Zhao Yun snorted coldly: "Go back and tell your village leader that anyone who dares to take the treasure is courting death!"

After that, he kicked the man away and continued to fight with the remaining masked men.

Before long, the masked man was beaten and fled in panic, abandoning his weapons and armor.

Zhao Yun put away his sword, looked at their embarrassed backs, and said coldly: "A bunch of rabble!"

The soldiers gathered around and exclaimed: "General Zhao is mighty!"

Zhao Yun looked serious and said, "Don't be careless. There may be more troubles on the road ahead." Everyone nodded and continued to move forward in the night.

We continued walking forward and passed through a forest. The surroundings became eerily quiet.

Suddenly, several figures flashed out from the woods, and they were a few masked men.

Zhao Yun sneered, and with a sharp gaze, he scanned them and asked sarcastically, "Why? Are you here for the treasure as well?"

There was no fear on his face.

A masked man shouted: "Stop talking nonsense and leave the treasure behind!" They waved their weapons, with ferocity in their eyes.

Zhao Yun frowned and asked, "I defeated the previous wave of masked men. Are you guys in the same group?" His eyes were full of scrutiny and disdain. (End of this chapter)