Tang Xihua also noticed this. In the past, he would have asked everyone to stay vigilant and, as long as the other party didn't make a move, to just pretend nothing had happened and move on.
Moreover, the shipment has now been successfully delivered.
My master had long ago instructed me that the most important thing for a镖师 (bodyguard/escort) is the goods they are transporting. If something happens on the road, they can't avoid it, but they can do their best to protect the goods.
If the other party doesn't take action, then it's better to avoid trouble.
Like them, a single escort mission involves more than thirty guards, all of whom have practiced martial arts since childhood. When they are not escorting goods, they diligently practice their martial arts skills, so they rarely encounter danger outside.
Robbers aren't stupid; they observe and assess whether they can successfully take advantage of the situation.
A caravan of over thirty people can legitimately operate a business, but a band of over thirty people is not something you see everywhere.
Furthermore, not all robbers know kung fu; they are usually just there to intimidate and frighten the timid.
As is the case now, those hiding in the woods have determined that this group of people cannot be touched.
Logically speaking, Tang Xihua and the bodyguards should have pretended not to know about the ambush and continued on their way. Even if they couldn't get home before the New Year, they should have tried their best to get home safely as soon as possible.
The two groups of people, who were hiding and passing by, did not interfere with each other, and everything was peaceful.
It looked like Tang Xihua and the others were about to pass through the forest.
Tang Xihua suddenly thought of a possibility: if something happened to Hong Xiaoduo and the seven children who were not found at Dawu Pass, could it be the group of people in the forest who did it?
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Tang Xihua reined in his horse and stopped, looking into the woods.
"Third Senior Brother?" Da Zhi rode forward and asked in a low voice.
"You take them and keep going, don't worry about me." Tang Xihua's heart ached at the thought that Hong Xiaoduo and the seven children might have met with misfortune.
Hearing this, and seeing his expression, Dazhi immediately realized something: "Third Senior Brother, do you suspect Hong Xiaoniangzi and the others?"
Tang Xihua didn't respond, but his expression gave the answer; that was indeed what he thought.
Dazhi turned his horse around and spoke to the other镖师 (bodyguards/escorts), and then the message was relayed to the last镖师 in the group.
Hearing the sound of weapons being drawn behind her, Tang Xihua turned around and saw that everyone in the escort agency had the same expression.
"Third Senior Brother, whatever you plan to do, we will stand with you." Dazhi made a very firm statement on behalf of everyone.
Master always taught them not to do evil deeds, and to help those in need whenever possible.
Master said they were bodyguards, not chivalrous knights, and should avoid unnecessary trouble.
They also wanted to return smoothly as soon as possible, but if Lady Hong and her seven children met with misfortune and were killed by these people, they could not leave as if nothing had happened.
"Boss, look at them, what are they trying to do?" The man who had been keeping an eye on the road in the woods asked his boss nervously as soon as he saw the other side stop and draw their weapons.
Mo Mu had already seen the situation on the road, and he was also very shocked and surprised. Logically speaking, this shouldn't have happened.
When did the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) start causing trouble?
It's almost Chinese New Year, why don't you hurry back to reunite with your spouse?
Mo Mu nudged one of his men with his foot, signaling him to call out.
The subordinate stood up and shouted towards the edge of the woods, "Hey brothers out there, when it comes to escorting goods, you all know to go your own way, right?"
Unfortunately, the bodyguards on the road, after hearing his shout, not only did not stop, but continued to walk towards the forest. As they got closer, the expressions on their faces became clearer, each one with a gloomy face, as if they were there to seek revenge.
Seeing that his other men were all looking at him, Mo Mu also got angry: "If they're going to turn their backs on the right path, then let's grant their wish. Brothers, kill them!"
He didn't want to either, but as the leader, when faced with this situation, he could calmly analyze the situation and tell everyone to hold back.
But we absolutely cannot back down and run away!
If he loses his authority, who will listen to him in the future?
Therefore, for now, we have no choice but to bite the bullet and confront them head-on.
They were very familiar with the terrain of the forest, but they were still a little timid as they waited for the other side to enter. Besides, the other side was arrogant and had taken the initiative to provoke them, so they absolutely could not lose in terms of momentum.
Mo Mu led his men out of the forest and came face to face with Tang Xihua and his group.
Tang Xihua's side had more than 30 people, while Mo Mu's side originally had 30 people, but two of them got sick from the cold and didn't come, so there were only 28 people.
In terms of numbers, they are outnumbered by the other side.
The two sides clashed immediately upon meeting, exchanging no words and going straight into battle.
Tang Xihua's side believed that Hong Xiaoduo and the seven children had been killed by these robbers. They were determined to avenge the deaths of the adults and children and were determined to kill the robbers.
Mo Mu's side was also quite annoyed. They had been freezing for many days, and instead of what they were supposed to receive, they got this bunch of idiots.
We weren't even planning to rob you, could you just walk on peacefully? And you're actually getting arrogant?
Both sides were acting with strong emotions, and as soon as they started fighting, Mo Mu's side was clearly outmatched.
Watching his men fall one by one, their screams and wails filled with pain, Mo Mu, who was facing Tang Xihua, was cursing inwardly. Someone was there to help his men, but he himself was struggling to fight back. He had the heart to care for his men, but was powerless to do anything about it!
"We have no grudge against you, do we?" Mo Mu barely managed to dodge a deadly attack, took a step back, and questioned, wondering if there was some misunderstanding. Otherwise, this didn't make sense.
Upon hearing this, Tang Xihua also stopped what she was doing and coldly retorted, "A young woman with seven children."
After speaking, she observed the expression on the other person's face, waiting to hear their response, feeling a little hopeful. Perhaps, she and the children were still alive? Still in their hands?
Upon hearing this, Mo Mu was stunned and blurted out, "What, just because of them?"
When he asked that, Tang Xihua's heart tightened. Sure enough!
"What did you do to them?" Tang Xihua asked coldly, her eyes filled with ruthlessness as she stared at the other person.
"What do you mean I did something to them? We haven't seen anyone." Mo Mu replied angrily.
How could he not be furious? All the suffering he and his brothers had endured these past few days was because of that arrogant young woman.
They've been lying in ambush all this time and haven't even seen a glimpse of her. Now, instead of being saved, he's being tortured and killed by the escort agency! Who can he complain to?
"Don't lie. Where are the eight of them now? How are they? You'd better tell the truth." Tang Xihua finally heard some information about the one adult and seven children, and she pressed for details with great anxiety...
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