Chapter 79 Seeking Asylum

Noticing that Wei Jingchen hadn't followed, Pei Jishi turned back to look for him.

"Young Master Wei, are you tired? Why don't you go to the backyard to rest first? I will explain things to Lord Wei on your behalf."

No matter how composed Wei Jingchen was, he was still just a twelve-year-old boy, and Pei Jishi assumed he was just exhausted.

"Thank you, Elder Pei. I will head to the backyard now."

Wei Jingchen readily agreed and walked towards the backyard.

He looked exhausted, and only after he was out of Pei Jishi and Xian Pingyan's sight did he use his lightness skill to catch up with Yun Zhao.

The tiger sensed someone behind it and suddenly turned around and pounced.

Wei Jingchen dodged the attack, and Yun Zhao was so surprised by what she saw that she couldn't close her mouth.

Is this really the kind of light-body skill that gentlemen in the capital city learn by being taught the Six Arts?

Yun Zhao immediately stroked the fur next to the tiger's neck and whispered to soothe it.

"Don't be afraid, Tiger! Brother Jingchen is one of us!"

Wei Jingchen glanced at the now quiet tiger, frowned slightly, and seemed to be thinking about something.

"Zhaozhao, there's something very important that I need to confirm with you."

He always spoke gently and politely, and this was the first time he had spoken to Yun Zhao like this.

"Okay, go ahead and ask!"

Yun Zhao wanted to win him over, and they had become comrades-in-arms who had shared life and death on the journey.

If it doesn't involve her secrets, she will naturally tell you everything she knows.

"Can you communicate with animals, or can you control them to do your bidding?"

Um?

That's it?

"It's probably just for chatting? I'm not really sure, Master said..."

The grandmaster also possessed this ability, which he called beast language, supposedly a divinely granted opportunity. The master also said…

"If I have the chance to meet my grandmaster in the future, he might teach me something!"

Yun Zhao pretended to be clueless and explained to him with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Wei Jingchen's brows not only didn't relax, but instead became even more furrowed.

"Brother Jingchen, is something wrong? Or is there something you need Zhaozhao's help with? Don't worry, Zhaozhao will do her best to help!"

Yun Zhao patted his chest, his face full of determination.

Others might assume you can control wild animals, as you did on the way back.

An official kept asking you questions, and I suspected he had ulterior motives.

On the way to exile, Yun Zhao did not behave like an ordinary child.

Wei Jingchen naturally wouldn't try to hide this from him like he would a child.

"So, am I being watched?"

Yun Zhao tilted his head and blinked, seemingly unaware that being targeted was a dangerous thing.

"Probably. If you can, finding more animals that are willing to obey your commands would be a kind of protection for you."

He felt that even if Lu Xun and Lu Li were arranged to accompany her, her safety could not be fully guaranteed.

The only one who can protect her at all times is herself.

Upon hearing his suggestion, Yun Zhao subconsciously touched his chin.

Should we find more animals?

That's a good idea.

She hadn't initially planned to reveal her ability to speak animal languages, but since she had already encountered a tiger and was now exposing this ability to others...

Then she should be prepared to be targeted.

"I made guarantees to Uncle Yang from the security escort agency and Uncle Li from the gambling den."

They're supposed to protect me. Hmm, I'll have Lord Yang go find them for me tomorrow, hehe!

A life-saving grace should be repaid with boundless gratitude.

While it's true that you shouldn't only seek rewards when saving lives, now that I'm in trouble myself, I should maximize my own benefits, shouldn't I?

The fact that he can run a gambling den and even get his master to seek his help shows that Uncle Li is definitely not an ordinary person.

Wei Jingchen nodded slightly, "I'll go and tell Lord Yang about this right away."

Go quickly and find the tiger cubs, then go home and rest early; your mother must be very worried about you.

"Okay, I know~ Don't worry, Brother Jingchen, I'll let your mother know I'm safe too!"

Wei Jingchen's expression softened, and he smiled, "Okay, thank you."

"Tiger Tiger, let's go!"

Yun Zhao waved to Wei Jingchen, as if to say goodbye.

Besides the Xu and Wei families who were staying overnight, there were only a few refugees and A Liang, who was infected with the plague, in the backyard.

After thinking for a moment, Yun Zhao found a house in the backyard and let the tiger and its cubs live there.

She took out some meat from her spatial storage, and the tigress immediately grabbed the meat and lay down beside her, devouring it with gusto.

After a few days of rest, the tiger cub's wounds have healed considerably.

When Yun Zhao changed its dressing, it even nudged Yun Zhao's hand with its head and made whimpering noises.

"Good boy!"

Yun Zhao stroked the little tiger's head and turned to look at the mother tiger.

"You all stay here. Don't run around and scare anyone unless I tell you to! I'll bring you food again tomorrow!"

"Mmm~"

The tigress responded, leaped onto the bed, lay down beside her cubs, and wrapped her tail around them.

Seeing this heartwarming scene, Yun Zhao closed the door with satisfaction.

She had only taken two steps when Zhixia walked towards her.

"Young Miss! You're finally back?"

"Sister Zhixia~"

Yun Zhao skipped and hopped to Zhi Xia's side. Zhi Xia reached out to hug her, but Yun Zhao dodged away.

"What's wrong, young lady?"

Zhi Xia looked at her in astonishment.

"Sister Zhixia, I've been in contact with patients with the epidemic outside, so please don't hug me~ Where's Mommy?"

Yun Zhao explained for a moment, then asked about Xu Qingyi's whereabouts.

Upon hearing her words, Zhixia immediately became worried.

"Miss and Young Master are in the room over there. Would you like to go over, Miss?"

"Okay! Zhao Zhao will go and let her mother know she's safe. She'll sleep by herself for the next few days!"

With a somber expression, Yun Zhao walked with his hands behind his back in the direction Zhi Xia had indicated.

Seeing the little girl walking alone ahead, Zhixia gritted her teeth and chased after her.

"Young Miss, why don't I live with you? I'm not afraid of the plague!"

"No, you can't! Sister Zhixia has to protect Mommy! Don't worry, Zhaozhao has Tiger Tiger to protect her!"

Zhi Xia then realized that Yun Zhao had brought the tiger into the city!

Upon learning that Yun Zhao had returned, Xu Qingyi instinctively went to greet him.

Yun Zhao quickly took a few steps back.

"Mother, Master said this plague is spreading very quickly, even though there are already prescriptions..."

But let's be careful, Zhao Zhao will go sleep with Tiger tonight!

Xu Qingyi only paused for a moment before quickly walking over and taking her daughter into her arms.

"Mother?"

"Zhaozhao is Mother's daughter, Mother is not afraid! Your younger brother is being taken care of by Zhichun, don't worry. Let Mother see if he is hurt."

Xu Qingyi looked her daughter up and down, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that she was safe and sound.

"Don't worry, Mother, Brother Jingchen protected me today! Don't worry, Auntie, Brother Jingchen is safe too."

However, he said he needed to report to Lord Yang about the situation outside the city, so he hasn't returned yet!

These days, Xu Qingyi has been staying with the two ladies of the Wei family. Bai Ling finally felt relieved after hearing what she said.

Upon learning of her return, Xu Yifei and the others who lived nearby came over.

"Zhaozhao, how is the situation outside?"

"Although Master has confirmed the prescription, there are many refugees, and the medicinal materials may be a big problem."

Yun Zhao frowned, knowing that this was a difficult matter to handle.

Xu Yinan suggested, "Could we ask Li Dali for help? He knows the Imperial Guards; maybe he can help!"

It was this sentence that suddenly reminded Yun Zhao.

Yan Jing has come to Yangguan County. Could he be trapped there too?