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

Xiao Zhixue nodded, and the two of them immediately set out on the journey to leave Yueping Mountain.

When they arrived at the messy scene left by the officials, Xiao Zhixue had an idea. She picked up a sturdy whip from the ground and swung it in the air. The wind from the whip whistled like the roar of a dragon or a tiger.

This whip is light and easy to control, and is undoubtedly superior in speed and flexibility compared to those clumsy and heavy swords.

She tied the whip around her waist with satisfaction, and then the two of them continued on their journey towards Lei Shi County.

The sky gradually turned pale, and the doors of shops on the town's streets were closed, showing no signs of being open for business.

They did not stop in Leishi County, but headed directly to the top of a nearby mountain.

Finally, in an open and flat area, the two found a place to rest.

After experiencing a series of thrilling events, Xiao Zhixue was exhausted, her eyelids felt as heavy as lead, and she was constantly fighting with each other.

Fan Yanmu observed carefully and gathered some dry grass to make a simple resting place for her. He said gently, "If you feel sleepy, take a nap. I'll be here to watch over you."

Xiao Zhixue nodded gratefully and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Fan Yanmu leaned against a big tree with his eyes slightly closed. Although such days of sleeping in the open air had already become the norm for him, he still could not ignore the sense of responsibility and vigilance against the unknown hidden in his heart.

Time passed quietly until the sound of fierce fighting suddenly broke the tranquility of the early morning and woke up Xiao Zhixue who was sleeping soundly.

She suddenly opened her eyes and saw a terrifying scene: Fan Yanmu was fighting a desperate battle with a huge leopard with his bare hands.

His sword was lost when he fled from Yueping Mountain. Facing this savage opponent, he struggled to hold on with only his flesh and blood.

The leopard pounced and pinned Fan Yanmu to the ground, its sharp fangs flashing with cold light, ready to deliver a fatal blow.

Fan Yanmu used both hands to tightly lock the leopard's throat. The desperate struggle between the two put the whole situation on the brink of life and death.

Xiao Zhixue was shocked when she saw this. Without having time to think, she quickly pulled out from her personal space a sharp dagger that was said to have been used by a killer during the Dong Chu period.

She moved nimbly to the side of the leopard, gathering all her strength, and the dagger was like a ray of cold light, piercing deeply into the leopard's abdomen swiftly and accurately. A sudden crisis was temporarily resolved with her decisive action.

The leopard's painful roars echoed in the forest, shaking the leaves rustling. It seemed to struggle with every attack, and Fan Yanmu captured the delay at this moment.

He tensed his muscles, and suddenly delivered a powerful punch with the sound of wind and thunder, hitting the leopard's head. The giant beast fell to the ground with a bang, and dust flew up.

Xiao Zhixue's eyes flashed, as if stars were streaking across the night sky. She seized the opportunity and leaped lightly. The long sword in her hand was like a dragon emerging from the sea, piercing the leopard's neck accurately.

A trickle of blood slid down the blade, splashing blood flowers, and the leopard finally collapsed in a gradually spreading crimson, and the fire of life gradually went out.

Fan Yanmu stood up, turned his eyes to Xiao Zhixue gently, and thanked her softly, his gratitude was self-evident.

Xiao Zhixue's sharp eyes caught the bloodstains under his clothes. The wounds torn by the leopard's claws were flowing with bright red, interweaving with the clothes to create a sad and beautiful picture.

She quickly retracted her sword and gently pulled him to sit on a piece of bluestone. Her tone was full of unquestionable determination: "Your injuries need to be treated immediately. Take off your coat quickly. I have a way to bandage you."

When Fan Yanmu heard this, a complicated look flashed across his eyes, but he still nodded in agreement and unbuttoned his clothes.

His eyes met Xiao Zhixue's, as if he was exploring the other's unknown secret.

Xiao Zhixue was extremely meticulous. She magically took out a bottle of medicine from the space ring she carried with her. This was a precious resource that she had accumulated through countless experiences.

She was very skilled as she gently applied hemostatic medicine to Fan Yanmu and carefully wrapped his wound with clean gauze. Every movement she made was filled with care and delicacy.

After finishing the process, she sat aside, breathing slightly, with sweat oozing from her forehead, but her beauty was not diminished in the slightest.

Fan Yanmu's doubts did not dissipate after his injuries were treated, but became even stronger.

He thought to himself that Xiao Zhixue had nothing, so it was impossible for the medicine and gauze to come out of thin air. But seeing that she was unwilling to explain, he had to suppress his curiosity and believed that time would reveal all the secrets.

The two took a short rest under the shelter of the old tree. Fan Yanmu's eyes unconsciously fell on the silent leopard corpse, and his mind was filled with thoughts.

At this moment, his mind flashed back to Xiao Zhixue's sudden departure from the county magistrate's mansion. His confusion and curiosity prompted him to ask, "Why did you leave in such a hurry then?"

Xiao Zhixue heard this, her eyes flickered, and a sly smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, "There are three major emergencies in life. I just happened to encounter one of them. I just need to find a hidden place to solve it."

After hearing this, Fan Yanmu couldn't help laughing, thinking that only Xiao Zhixue could give such a straightforward explanation.

After a short rest, Xiao Zhixue's stomach protested at an inopportune time.

She instructed Fan Yanmu to pick up some dead branches, and when his back gradually disappeared, she quietly opened her space ring and took out a sharp scalpel and a small axe.

She professionally and quickly and efficiently skinned the leopard, then used an axe to cut the leopard meat into small pieces that were easy to cook. The whole process was smooth and there was no delay at all.

Fan Yanmu returned with an armful of dead branches, and was stunned by the scene before him.

The originally intact leopard had now been divided into evenly spaced small pieces, with only the two hind legs still retaining their general shape.

He frowned slightly, his heart filled with curiosity and admiration for Xiao Zhixue's mysterious methods. At the same time, he couldn't help but wonder about the sword that disappeared without a trace.

But he knew very well that Xiao Zhixue was a person with many secrets, and if she didn't want to tell, it would be futile to ask her.

Soon, Xiao Zhixue placed the processed leopard meat on the fire. As the flames danced, the aroma of the meat spread. Even without complicated seasonings, the purest taste was enough to make people salivate.

Fan Yanmu looked at Xiao Zhixue enjoying the fruits of his labor with big mouthfuls, her face filled with satisfaction. Oil stains inadvertently stained the corners of her mouth. He unconsciously took out a handkerchief from his arms, intending to help her wipe it off.

Xiao Zhixue's body slightly tilted, as if a willow in spring encounters the wind, with a hint of vigilance between her eyebrows, "What do you mean?"

The corners of Fan Yanmu's mouth curled up slightly, forming a gentle arc. His voice was low and soft, like a spring breeze blowing on your face, "It's just that I saw that your face was a little greasy."