His words were filled with contempt and disdain, as if he didn't care about Xue Zhongfu's worries. After that, he turned and walked towards the tent that had been specially built for him, his back gradually blurred in the night.
Xue Zhongfu took a deep breath, trying to calm his excitement. He directed his soldiers to surround the carriages loaded with official silver, forming a solid line of defense.
Everyone then formed a big circle and sought a moment's rest from their fatigue.
Xue Zhongfu himself sat beside the blazing fire, scanning the surroundings with his sharp eyes. In this quiet and tense night, he had no desire to sleep. Only vigilance and a sense of responsibility filled his heart.
Finally, they had made it through the night without incident. The sun gradually rose, its golden rays penetrating the dense forest and shimmering on the Royal Guards' camp. Yet, in the stillness of dawn, a vague sense of unease permeated the air.
In the distance, the sound of footsteps stepping on dead leaves slowly came. The sound was dull and chaotic, and it was difficult to tell whether it was the trampling of wild animals or the footsteps of humans.
This sudden noise broke the tranquility of the early morning and touched the sensitive nerves of the Royal Guards.
Several soldiers instinctively sensed a hint of danger. They quickly stood up, gripped their weapons tightly, and looked around vigilantly.
Xue Zhongfu also noticed the unusual atmosphere. He signaled to several of his trusted followers to push out several carriages that were originally loaded with luggage.
These carriages were piled with wooden boxes that were the same as those used to hold official silver. Judging from the deep marks left by the wheels, it was obvious that they were filled with heavy objects.
Xue Zhongfu's move was undoubtedly a full preparation for the unknown situation that might occur next.
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