She had to remain vigilant while also taking good care of Ah Qi's health. She believed that everything would be alright as long as they reached their destination safely.
Suddenly, a small town appeared ahead. Xu Yuehuai was overjoyed and immediately drove the carriage towards the town.
She hoped to find a clinic in this small town to treat Ah Qi's wounds. The town wasn't bustling, but the clinic's sign was prominently displayed at the entrance.
Xu Yuehuai was overjoyed and immediately carried Aqi into the clinic. The owner of the clinic was a middle-aged man who frowned as he looked at Aqi in Xu Yuehuai's arms.
He quickly examined Ah Qi's wounds and said, "This young master's injuries are very serious and require immediate treatment."
Xu Yuehuai breathed a sigh of relief. "Please do your best in treating me, sir. I will pay you accordingly."
The middle-aged man nodded. "I will do my best." For the next few days, Xu Yuehuai stayed by Aqi's bedside, taking care of him. Aqi's wounds gradually healed, and he slowly regained consciousness.
He looked at Xu Yuehuai, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, "Thank you, Sister Yuehuai."
Xu Yuehuai smiled gently, "You don't need to be so polite."
Ah Qi was silent for a moment, then said, "Sister Yuehuai, I know I made a lot of mistakes before, but now I understand my mistakes. I want to start over."
For a moment, his eyes lowered, but a cunning glint flashed in them.
Xu Yuehuai looked at him with a hint of encouragement in her eyes, "As long as you are willing to change your ways, anything is possible."
Ah Qi smiled slightly, "I will."
The carriage slowly drove away from the town, heading towards the Kingdom of Dark Moon. Ah Qi's health had improved considerably, and he was driving the carriage at a much faster pace.
Xu Yuehuai sat in the carriage, occasionally observing Aqi's condition.
Bathed in the morning light, Ah Qi drove his dilapidated carriage, carrying Xu Yuehuai at breakneck speed. The carriage wheels bounced and leaped on the rugged road, as if playing a tense and exciting melody.
Xu Yuehuai sat in the car, gripping the handrails tightly with both hands, her eyes revealing a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.
As the carriage moved forward, the desolate hills and dense forests were gradually left behind, replaced by a vast plain. This was the border between the Great Zhou Kingdom and the Dark Moon Kingdom, an invisible line that made the two feel an intangible pressure.
They immediately scanned their surroundings alertly, observing every movement to ensure the safety of their environment.
"Ah Qi, are you sure this road leads to the Underworld Moon Kingdom?" Xu Yuehuai asked anxiously, her palms already sweating.
Ah Qi nodded gently, the riding whip in his hand drawing an elegant arc in the air. "That's right, this road leads directly to the border city of Mingyue Kingdom. Don't worry, Sister Yuehuai, with me here, I won't let anything happen to you."
The carriage continued forward, but Xu Yuehuai's heart grew increasingly uneasy. She began to worry about the pursuers from the Great Zhou Kingdom; had they already discovered their whereabouts?
Will this road lead to unnecessary trouble? Just as Xu Yuehuai's thoughts were racing, a sharp metallic clang broke the morning's tranquility.
Ah Qi and Xu Yuehuai immediately stopped the carriage and nervously watched the road ahead.
A group of soldiers dressed in the uniforms of the Mingyue Kingdom guards suddenly appeared in sight, holding long spears and surrounding the carriage completely.
The lead guard stepped forward, staring at the two of them expressionlessly. Xu Yuehuai's heart pounded instantly. She clutched the package in her hands tightly; it was their only hope for this journey.
Ah Qi remained unusually calm. He gently stroked the jade pendant hanging at his waist, a smile playing on his lips.
"This is the border of the Dark Moon Kingdom," the leading guard said coldly. "Who are you? What are you doing here?"
Ah Qi slowly took out the jade pendant, which was a crystal-clear green jade with intricate patterns carved on it.
The guards' expressions changed instantly upon seeing the jade pendant, their eyes filled with awe and respect. "Are you... an envoy of the wizard?"
The lead guard asked cautiously, his tone full of respect.
Ah Qi nodded slightly, "That's right."
In an instant, a tense atmosphere filled the air. The guards bowed in unison, their faces full of apology. "It's a misunderstanding. Please come with us to the border town to rest."
The carriage started moving again, and this journey was clearly going much smoother than expected. Xu Yuehuai turned to look at Aqi, her eyes full of surprise, "Aqi, what exactly is the origin of that jade pendant?"
Ah Qi smiled slightly, "That's a wizard's token. With it, we can travel freely in the Dark Moon Kingdom."
The carriage stopped in front of the border town's gate. The tall city walls looked solemn and mysterious in the morning light. Aqi and Xu Yuehuai entered the border town led by the guards. Everything here seemed so unfamiliar and new.
“Sister Yuehuai, we’ve finally arrived.” Aqi turned around and said with a smile, “The road ahead may be full of dangers. Once I’ve established myself here, I’ll send you back to the Great Zhou Kingdom.”
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath. "Actually, it's not that urgent. You're talking about your own affairs, right?"
"Okay!" Ah Qi replied, and had the guards prepare a room for Xu Yuehuai before leaving.
After he left, Xu Yuehuai discovered that the guards had sent people to stand guard next to her room, as if Aqi did not trust her.
She smiled faintly, sat down in the chair, pondered the recent events, and rested for a while.
As afternoon approached, sunlight streamed into the room at an angle, filling the air with a languid atmosphere. Suddenly, soft footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by an enticing aroma.
Xu Yuehuai couldn't help but frown slightly. Although the fragrance was tempting, it had an indescribable strangeness about it.
A young girl dressed in coarse cloth clothes walked in carrying a wooden tray. On the tray were a bowl of dark rice, a few pieces of dry vegetables, and a piece of meat that looked somewhat spoiled.
The little girl placed the food on the table, glanced at Xu Yuehuai, and said in an unfriendly tone, "This is your dinner."
Xu Yuehuai looked at the food in front of her, a strong sense of unease rising in her heart. Although the food was rough, it didn't seem like it was deliberately targeting her.
She looked up at the little girl, trying to find the answer in her innocent face.
The little girl felt a bit uncomfortable under her gaze, rolled her eyes and said impatiently, "Eat it or don't, everyone's been eating this lately."
Xu Yuehuai was stunned. She remembered that when she was in the Mingyue Kingdom, her Tianxiang Restaurant was not luxurious, but every ingredient was carefully selected and her cooking skills were unparalleled.
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