The team advanced as fast as possible, and before they knew it, the night was getting darker.
However, there was still no inn or house nearby, so Yan Xi could only let everyone camp out and spend the night there.
With more people and greater efficiency, they quickly set up the tent and Mingzhu and the others lit a bonfire.
Some people rested and ate around the campfire, while others stood guard, and they took turns.
Yan Xi had no appetite and couldn't eat any more after taking a few bites of dry food.
Mingzhu looked at him and frowned, "Master, you should eat a little more. You have been eating very little recently. Now that you are injured, you need to take good care of yourself."
Yan Xi lowered his eyes and smiled palely, "No need, I'm full and a little sleepy now. I'll go back to the tent first, you guys eat slowly."
He stood up with difficulty. Mingzhu hesitated to speak and wanted to support him, but he dodged her.
Yan Xi crawled into the tent, lay on the ground, and his thoughts drifted away.
Seeing this, Mingzhu muttered a little depressedly, "What's wrong with the young master recently? He's not even active in eating."
Miss Hongling, who knew the reason, saw through it but did not say it out loud.
The night was cool and everyone started to sleep, so the defense unconsciously relaxed.
Yan Xi had a nightmare and was sweating profusely. He suddenly woke up with a start. He opened the tent curtain, looked at the crackling fire outside, and the Hong Leng girl and others sleeping next to him. He took a few breaths, got up and walked to the carriage, took out the kettle and prepared to drink water.
At this moment, he paused and listened attentively.
Someone was approaching them.
Something was flying through the air, getting closer and closer. Yan Xi moved swiftly and quickly dodged.
With a bang, a dart hit the carriage.
At the same time, seven or eight men in black emerged from the bushes holding swords.
Yan Xi's expression turned cold, and he became fully alert. He drew out the soft sword wrapped around his waist and rushed forward.
The sounds of swords clashing rose and fell. Miss Hongling and the others woke up one after another. Seeing this situation, they immediately became alert.
These men in black are quite skilled and it's obvious that they have received professional training. Their moves are quick, accurate and ruthless.
They specifically targeted Yan Xi and Miss Hong Leng, and it was obvious that they came prepared.
Although Miss Hong Leng knew some martial arts, her foundation was too poor. Seeing that she could not hold on any longer, Yan Xi protected her behind him.
While dealing with the men in black, he said to Mingzhu and Yuncan, "Take Hongling and hide. I'll handle this place!"
"Yes!" Yun Can and Ming Zhu didn't hesitate at all and ran away with Miss Hong Leng.
Yan Xi was able to handle the situation with ease at the beginning, but because his injuries had not yet fully healed and he was weak, he was outnumbered five to one and gradually fell behind.
The guards escorting them wanted to go over to help, but were held tightly by the other three men in black.
Yan Xi accidentally got his hand cut by a sword, and the sword fell from his hand. Another man in black took the opportunity to stab him in the chest. Yan Xi's pupils shrank and he turned around quickly, but he could dodge this one but not the other two.
Being attacked from both sides, Yan Xi had nowhere to hide without his weapon. At the critical moment, a sharp sword with a cold glow passed quickly in front of his eyes and cut off the hands of the two attacking men in black.
The man in black screamed miserably, blood splattered, and the smell of blood immediately drifted into Yan Xi's nostrils. At this moment, Li Yancheng, dressed in crimson purple brocade clothes, fell from the sky, blocked his way, picked up the sword, and started fighting with the other three men in black.
Immediately afterwards, Jiu Yin and Qi Yue brought people to join in.
Under the cover of night, the battle was fierce and soon the man in black was captured alive.
Li Yancheng put away his sword, wiped the blood off his face, and then walked up to Yan Xi, "Are you okay?"
Yan Xi shook his head, "I am fine. Thank you, Your Highness, for coming in time and saving me from danger."
Li Yancheng felt uncomfortable with such politeness and consideration. Glancing at the wound on his hand, he frowned nervously and lifted his hand. "You said you were fine, but you're already injured."
The hot palm held his hand. Yan Xi wanted to pull his hand back uncomfortably, but the other party held it tighter. "Let me bandage you."
Yan Xi refused outright, "No need, Your Highness. I can do it myself."
Li Yancheng had a stern face, pretending not to hear anything. He pulled him to sit next to the fire, treated his wound and bandaged it carefully.
Yan Xi felt very complicated as he looked at the person who was concentrating on bandaging his wound with his head down.
"Okay." Li Yancheng looked up at him gently, "Don't touch water for the next few days, and don't use this hand too much, okay?"
The man's eyes were dark and deep, yet they reflected the firelight, as if there were a sea of stars. Yan Xi was stunned for a moment, thinking of the nightmare just now, and lowered his eyes, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Li Yancheng pursed his lips slightly, "Yanxi, I told you, in front of you, I am not a prince, and you are not a minister. In private, you can call me by my name."
He really didn't like this feeling. Since that day, Yan Xi had become polite and distant towards him. He didn't understand why things had turned out like this between them.
Yan Xi's long eyelashes trembled, "Etiquette cannot be abolished, and this humble official dares not do so."
"You..." Li Yancheng was slightly annoyed, but helpless. "You have a good rest. I'll go check on those men in black."
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