When Uncle Hu saw that the young master was asking questions and they dared to hesitate and not answer, his eyes suddenly widened in anger, and his eyes seemed to be spewing fire.
He took a quick step forward and placed the blood-stained sword in his hand against Su Wenjun's neck. The cold blade instantly touched Su Wenjun's skin, and a chill penetrated his body.
Uncle Hu yelled, "Hurry up and tell me! Don't force me to do it."
His arms trembled slightly with anger, and veins bulged on his hands, as if he was about to swing the knife at any second.
Da Hu watched helplessly as his brother's life was held in the hands of a knife. The sharp blade had already left a shallow white mark on Su Wenjun's neck. He was extremely anxious, his chest heaving violently, his eyes were red, and he was full of unwillingness and helplessness.
After thinking for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said in a trembling and angry voice: "Jeju, we are going to Jeju!"
Upon hearing that these refugees' destination was Jeju, a light flashed in the boy's eyes, like a shooting star across the dark night sky, fleeting yet bright and dazzling.
He nodded slightly and gave Uncle Hu a look, indicating that he should let the person go.
Uncle Hu received the young master's gaze and showed some doubt on his face.
But his loyalty and obedience to his master over the years had been deeply ingrained in his bones, so he silently put away the big knife on Su Wenjun's neck, then retreated to the young master's side, his eyes still vigilantly staring at the refugees in front of him, always on guard against possible changes.
The young man's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile. He said to Su Wenjun and the others, "Since you have no ill intentions, we won't make things difficult for you. Coincidentally, we're also planning to go to Jeju. The journey is long and arduous, so I wonder if we could come together? That way, we can look after each other."
When Uncle Hu heard what the young man said, he was confused.
But when he saw that Su Wenjun and the others were still hesitant, he immediately became angry.
He took a big step forward and pulled the knife out of the scabbard with a "swish". The cold and shining knife reflected a chilling light in the moonlight.
He raised his sword high and swung it vigorously in the air, creating a whistling sound to scare them.
He opened his eyes wide and shouted loudly: "My young master is kind enough to accompany you, and you still dare to hesitate? Don't you know what's good for you!"
Su Wenjun and the others were frightened by Uncle Hu's sudden action and trembled all over. Dahu's face turned pale in an instant and his body shrank back unconsciously.
Su Wenjun weighed the pros and cons in his mind, knowing that if he refused at this moment, his life might be in danger.
He looked helplessly at his companions beside him, and after exchanging bitter glances, they nodded silently and said in unison, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. We will respectfully obey your command."
Although there was a hint of reluctance in his words, he did not dare to show any sign of disobedience.
In this way, Uncle Hu and the young man followed Dahu and the others and slowly walked towards the camp of Sujia Village.
The night was as dark as ink, covering the road ahead. The surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of people's footsteps could be heard.
Uncle Hu frowned, looking at the young man with confusion. He couldn't help but ask, "Young Master, why did you choose to travel with them? These people's identities are unknown. Although they claim to be refugees, they are treacherous and we must be wary of them."
The young man raised his head slightly and said softly, "Uncle Hu, it looks like those people won't give up easily. We're outnumbered right now, so having more people with us, even if they're just ordinary refugees, can confuse the enemy at a critical moment, making it difficult for them to distinguish. Besides, there are countless unknown dangers along the way, and having more people with us means we have more chances to deal with them."
When Uncle Hu heard what the boy said, he was stunned at first, then he reacted and a look of sudden enlightenment appeared on his face.
He patted his chest vigorously, making a "bang bang" sound, as if he was ready to fight the enemy to the death. He shouted, "Young Master, don't be afraid. I am here to protect you. Even if it costs me my life, I will not let those villains hurt you in the slightest."
His eyes were filled with determination and resoluteness, and his posture became more and more upright, like a towering mountain, standing beside the young man, giving people an endless sense of security.
The young man narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of vigilance and caution in his eyes. After confirming that the three people in front of him had kept a sufficient distance from him and the others, and there was no risk of their conversation being overheard, he moved closer to Uncle Hu and lowered his voice so that only the two of them could hear, saying, "Uncle Hu, those people must have thought I was going to my grandparents' home in Chaozhou.
In that case, why don't we do the opposite, blend in with these refugees, and unexpectedly go directly to Jeju to find Uncle Prince An." The young man's voice was soft, but full of determination and resolve.
Uncle Hu was stunned when he heard this, and then a look of surprise and realization appeared in his eyes. He was about to ask, "Sir, do you want to..."
The young man quickly raised his index finger to his lips, silencing him. "Shh, let's talk about this once we get to Jeju."
Uncle Hu nodded in understanding. He knew very well that the young master was a thoughtful person. Since he had made such a decision, he must have had thorough considerations.
So, he tightly gripped the hilt of the long sword at his waist, held his head high and chest out, took steady steps, and silently followed Dahu and the others towards the camp of Sujia Village.
Along the way, Uncle Hu's eyes were always scanning the surroundings vigilantly, not missing any corner where danger might be lurking. He was always ready to deal with emergencies and do his best to protect the boy.
The village chief had already seen Da Hu and the others from afar, and his eyes were immediately attracted by the two people behind them.
When they approached, the village chief's face was full of confusion and curiosity. He quickly stepped forward and asked, "Who are these two?"
Seeing this, the young man was not hurried. He bowed to the village chief calmly with an upright posture and full courtesy.
He raised his head slightly, his face calm, his eyes filled with humility and gentleness, and said in a clear voice: "Hello, my surname is Lu, and my name is Youan. My family encountered a sudden change, and my bodyguard Uncle Hu and I have been traveling all the way, and fortunately met a few big brothers here.
I heard you were going to Jeju. To be honest, we're going there too, but the journey is filled with many difficulties and dangers. Uncle Hu and I are outnumbered, and we're a bit nervous. I wonder if I could join you all? If you could take me in, I'd be incredibly grateful and would do my best to avoid causing any trouble.
Uncle Hu stood aside, with a burly figure and a serious expression. Although he did not say anything, his tower-like figure and his aura of majesty without even being angry made people dare not underestimate him.
The village chief narrowed his eyes and looked carefully at the boy in front of him.
He looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old. Although his figure had not yet fully grown, he already looked slender and upright.
Her every move and gesture reveals elegance and composure, and her temperament seems to be innate. You can tell at a glance that she was not born into an ordinary family.
The village chief was secretly puzzled. He really couldn't guess why such an extraordinary young man had fallen to such a state that he had to travel with ordinary villagers like them.
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