"On our way to the Kui Niu Kingdom, we encountered seven bandit attacks. They took turns attacking us, as if they were in cahoots, using a relentless barrage of attacks." Thinking back on those experiences, Boss Qiao seemed to still feel lingering fear as he continued.
"We won the first five times relatively easily, but we also expended a lot of energy. The sixth time, these people were even more powerful and difficult to deal with. We used all our skills to defeat them."
"By the seventh time, they sent their strongest men. The fight alone took a whole morning and half an afternoon. We were locked in a stalemate, neither side able to win. Just as reinforcements were arriving and about to seize the goods from the wagon, your brother Dayong rushed up and got into a tug-of-war with the other leader. The knife in the other leader's hand left a long and deep gash on his back. He fought with all his might, shouted, and rolled down the hillside with the other leader in his arms. Sharp stones tore at his body, and he kept falling onto large rocks. It was a heartbreaking sight."
"However, since Brother Dayong was so determined, he naturally paid attention to using techniques. He tried his best to use the other party's leader's body as a cushion, and fell all the way to the foot of the mountain, barely escaping with his life. Meanwhile, the other party's leader had already died at some point, his flesh and blood mangled, and his death was very tragic."
"There's a saying that goes, 'A desperate army is bound to win.' We thought your brother was going to die, but suddenly we were filled with strength and fought back against the bandits without hesitation. Plus, their leader died, which lowered their morale. So, we won in the end and protected the goods."
"We thought your older brother was definitely dead, but when we found out he was still alive, you have no idea how happy we were." At this point, Boss Qiao choked up a little.
“That location is only twenty miles from the owner’s place. We’ll bandage your brother up to stop the bleeding and then rush to deliver the goods.”
"The owner was very moved when he saw that we almost lost our lives to protect the goods, and that the goods were completely unharmed, so he gave us an extra fifty taels."
"Kui Niu, a domestic brand of liquor, has a high alcohol content and is effective at disinfecting. So we bought a jar of liquor to disinfect your brother's journey back home."
"I was thinking of heating the sword until it was red-hot, but I didn't want to leave him covered in scars, lest it affect his ability to get married in the future." At this point, Boss Qiao smiled, as if to ease the oppressive atmosphere.
Qiao Lian'er believed that what happened on the road was even more terrifying than what she had heard.
The first time they went on a delivery mission, everyone only suffered minor injuries, but this time, arms were broken, bones were fractured, and their bodies were covered in cuts and bruises. Brother Dayong ended up in this state.
This was after they had diligently practiced their fighting techniques for a month.
"Uncle, will you still be doing escort missions in the future?" After all, it's them who will be doing them.
Qiao Lian'er wondered if this experience would leave a lasting negative impact on them.
"I'm going," Boss Qiao answered with unwavering determination.
"This time was probably the most dangerous one yet. You have no idea how ruthless those people were. They were like wild wolves and tigers, extremely vicious and difficult to deal with. We survived it all, so we don't have to worry about such serious situations in the future, or rather, it won't be more dangerous than this one."
"Besides, we won and our reputation has grown. On the way back, we heard people say that the men of the Qiao family in Ning County, Daze Kingdom, are not to be trifled with."
As he said this, Boss Qiao's face was filled with pride.
“We’ve gained a lot of practical experience on our way to Kui Niu Kingdom, which will be useful in the future. It would be a waste if we didn’t go. Uncle Yang said that if this escort mission is successful, the escort agency will raise its prices, and the amount of silver we have to pay will also increase.”
Old Master Qiao sighed again, his voice heavy with emotion: "Lian'er, this family can't be made up of just you working so hard. If we all depend on you, we men will lose face."
"Uncle, we're all from the Qiao family, so let's not stand on ceremony. I just hope you all come back safe and sound every time."
Qiao Lian'er knew that they didn't just want to earn money for the family, but also to realize their own value. The sense of pride that comes from working entirely on their own is completely different and something everyone needs.
Once Yang Lao Er's wounds were stitched up and it was confirmed that there were no problems, Qiao Lao Da said to Yang Lao Er, "Brother Yang, Da Yong is stable now. Although he is currently unconscious, he will wake up eventually. Staying here is just a waste of time. You should go back to Yuezhou first. The escort agency is waiting for you to give them an explanation."
When Yang Laoda and Yang Laoer found them busy setting off that day, he knew that the time was set and that if it was delayed too long, the boss would be unhappy.
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