Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Zhou Shuqiong's eyes fell on the peculiar medicine bottle in Xiao Zhixue's hand, and he suddenly felt confused.

The bottle was transparent throughout, with silver patterns inlaid on the mouth, which was completely different from ordinary medicine bottles at home.

She couldn't help but ask, "Sanya, what's that in your hand? How come I've never seen a medicine bottle like this before?"

Xiao Zhixue smiled lightly and answered calmly, "Mom, this is a medicine bottle for potions. It's different from the ones at home."

Zhou Shuqiong wanted to ask more questions but was interrupted by Xiao Tingrui at the right time.

He glanced at the villagers who were looking at him curiously, and whispered, "Mom, please stop asking. My little sister has her own real talents and can learn medicine in her dreams. What's so strange about having a medicine bottle that she has never seen before?"

Zhou Shuqiong suddenly came to realize that asking too many questions in front of everyone might cause unnecessary trouble to Xiao Zhixue.

She immediately adjusted her expression, smiled and took Xiao Zhixue's arm, and said in a relaxed tone: "Tingrui is right, mother will not ask anymore."

The team trudged silently on the rugged mountain road, and their tired figures cast long shadows in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Finally, they came to a three-way intersection. Three roads ahead meandered away, each pointing to an unknown distance.

The villagers stopped and looked at the village chief, waiting for his guidance.

However, the village chief had never been to this place and knew very little about Jinguan Town.

At this moment, his brows were furrowed, and he was caught in a dilemma.

At this moment, Xiao Zhixue noticed that the team had stagnated. She turned to her father Xiao Wei and asked softly, "Dad, do you know which direction we should go?"

Xiao Wei's eyes were deep, as if they could penetrate the mist of time.

He had once followed Dafang's family to Jinguan Town, and he still remembered that journey vividly, especially the fork in the road, where they chose the right path under the leadership of Dafang.

He nodded slightly, his voice firm and powerful, "I have been to Jinguan Town with my eldest wife before. I remember it was at this intersection, and he led the way. This time, let me lead the way."

After saying that, he took steady steps and walked straight to the front of the team.

Xiao Zhixue turned around gently, and her deep eyes reflected her mother's kind and worried face, as well as the firm and concerned eyes of her two brothers.

She nodded gently: "Let's go over there too.

"The four of them followed Xiao Wei's steps tacitly and walked side by side with the villagers.

Just as the village chief was about to announce the decision to go east, Xiao Wei's steady and slightly vicissitudes voice suddenly came from behind: "I have been to Jinguan Town before. From now on, just go straight along this straight road."

When the village chief heard this, it was as if he had found a bright light in the fog, and he couldn't help feeling relieved.

He thought to himself that if there were no people like Xiao Wei who knew the way in the team, if they went astray, not only would their journey be delayed, but they might also encounter unpredictable dangers.

The village chief couldn't help but cast a grateful glance at Xiao Wei.

The village chief's loud voice instantly pierced through the noise of the crowd: "Listen to Brother Xiao, let's keep moving forward!"

These words calmed everyone like a reassurance, and the villagers nodded in agreement.

For them, no matter which road they choose, as long as they can reach Jinguan Town as soon as possible and settle their families, it is the best option.

Xiao Zhixue slowly moved to the side of the cart and her eyes fell on Liu who was lying quietly on it.

I saw that she had just taken the nutrient solution, and her originally pale cheeks now had a faint blush. Although she was still weak, she was obviously a little more lively than before.

Liu seemed to sense Xiao Zhixue's gaze. Although she was too weak to speak, she still tried her best to force a smile to express her gratitude.

Xiao Zhixue understood what he meant and responded with a gentle smile.

Then she turned around and took a step forward, following closely behind Xiao Wei, walking forward firmly.

"Brother Xiao, how far are we from Jinguan Town?" the village chief asked loudly, his tone mixed with anticipation and anxiety.

Xiao Wei did not answer immediately, but raised his head slightly, staring at the winding loess road in the distance, as if measuring the distance in his mind.

After a moment, he slowly said, "After another thirty miles, we will probably reach Jinguan Town."

His answer was concise and firm, giving the villagers a sense of security.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

Just as the group was moving forward steadily, a fierce fighting sound suddenly came from the distance. The sound echoed in the empty wilderness, breaking the silence like thunder.

The village chief's face suddenly changed when he heard this, and he immediately shouted to the team: "Stop! Everyone, don't go forward!"

Upon hearing the order, the villagers stopped and looked panicked and confused.

The village chief walked quickly to the front of the team, looked around nervously, and then ordered hurriedly: "Quick! Hide in the woods beside the road!"

Under the command of the village chief, the villagers ran quickly to the bushes on both sides and hid like a flock of frightened birds.

Led by the village chief, Xiao Zhixue's family hurriedly hid in the dense forest.

Being in the forest, Xiao Zhixue was full of doubts and didn't understand why the villagers were so frightened.

Unable to suppress her curiosity, she asked the village chief softly, "Village chief, what are you hiding from?"

The village chief looked solemn, with an undisguised tremor in his voice: "There may be a chaotic army fighting ahead."

Seeing this, Lu Li, who was pushing the cart, took the initiative to tell Xiao Zhixue about the tragic experience of Shangqiao Village encountering the rebel army.

The thrilling story made Xiao Zhixue tremble with fear, and she subconsciously looked at Liu.

At this moment, Liu was holding on to the edge of the cart tightly, her face was as pale as paper, and her body was trembling slightly. It was obvious that she was frightened out of her wits by the sudden news.

At this extremely tense moment, a murderous man holding a long sword rushed over like a hurricane, with the tip of the sword pointing directly at the unsuspecting Xiao Zhixue.

Xiao Zhixue had no time to pick up the sword at her feet. She could only rely on instinct to use the hatchet in her hand to face the opponent's sharp sword.

"Dang——" a crisp sound of metal collision echoed in the air, like a thunderous explosion.

Xiao Zhixue's sword was so powerful that she cut the long sword in the man's hand in half. The broken sword flew out instantly and pierced into the ground, making a buzzing sound.

A look of astonishment flashed across the man's eyes, and the base of his sword-holding hand was cracked, with blood flowing down between his fingers.

He originally wanted to assassinate Xiao Zhixue silently while she hid behind a tree, but he never expected that this seemingly weak woman not only easily avoided his attack, but also shocked him with the power she burst out.

The man stood there in a daze, his eyes filled with surprise, anger and fear. He was obviously deeply shocked by Xiao Zhixue's strength.

The man looked at Xiao Zhixue with sharp eyes like an eagle. She was wearing a tattered cloth skirt, which formed a sharp contrast with the people in gorgeous clothes in the carriage, revealing her completely different identity and status.