Chapter 249: Hit by an Arrow
It's been several breaths since Xiao Xuan asked this question, but he didn't hear a response.
What he responded to was a swish of a hidden arrow, and he immediately blocked it with his sword.
The sound of iron tools hitting each other made him feel a thump in his heart. He didn't ask for money but only for his life. Their identities were never revealed along the way. Who sent these people!
The situation was urgent, and Xiao Xuan couldn't think too deeply. He cut off the rattan ropes holding the horses on the carriage with one knife.
When Xie Rong heard the noise, he immediately came out of the carriage without Xiao Xuan urging him.
"We have to break out, otherwise we will wait for death here." Xiao Xuan's childish face looked serious.
He quickly got on his horse and pulled Xie Rong, who was unable to react. Xiao Xuan and Xie Rong rode on the same horse and broke out from the assassins' encirclement. The horse's hooves flew, kicking up a cloud of dust, but the shouts of the assassins behind them and the sound of weapons breaking through the air followed them as if they were about to be swallowed up.
Xiao Xuan held the reins tightly, with a stern face and a determined light in his eyes. He was not tall enough and could only clamp the horse's belly tightly to urge the horse to speed up, trying to get rid of the pursuers behind him.
Xie Rong clung to Xiao Xuan's back, holding Xiao Xuan's shirt tightly with both hands. The sound of a sharp sword piercing the air in his ears almost made his heart beat out of his chest.
The assassins behind them didn't seem to intend to let them go easily. They also mounted their horses and chased after them. Every wave of weapons seemed to tear the air apart, and every cry revealed their determination to succeed and not fail in this mission.
The horse was galloping on the official road, but the voices behind him were getting closer and closer.
Xiao Xuan's heart tightened. He knew that if he continued like this, he would be caught up sooner or later. He looked around and suddenly found a narrow path. With a thought in his heart, he decided to change direction.
He pulled the reins sharply, and the horse neighed and darted down the path. There were dense woods on both sides of the path, and branches scraped against their cheeks from time to time, but they had no time to care about it. He only knew that Xie Rong could never have anything happen to him. At this moment, he could only have a chance of survival by moving forward desperately.
The assassins obviously did not expect that they would suddenly change direction, and were caught off guard for a moment. But soon, they reacted and continued to pursue him.
The trail became narrower and narrower, and the horse's run became more and more difficult. But Xiao Xuan and Xie Rong have no intention of retreating. Now they can only escape if they persist. The chaotic sound of horse hooves behind them seems to be knocking on the door of life and death.
Xie Rong clung to Xiao Xuan's back, wrapping his arms around his waist, trying to keep his body balanced. His heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness, but more importantly, he trusted and relied on Xiao Xuan.
However, at this moment, a cold arrow suddenly shot from behind and penetrated Xie Rong's back silently. He felt a sharp pain come over him and almost breathed out. But he immediately gritted his teeth and held back the pain without making any sound.
Xiao Xuan seemed to notice something. He looked back at Xie Rong, only to find that his face was pale and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. His heart tightened, but when he saw Xie Rong closing his eyes tightly and clenching his teeth, he thought he was just feeling uncomfortable due to the bumpy road.
"Master, are you okay?" Xiao Xuan asked with concern.
Xie Rong took a deep breath and tried to calm down the panic in his heart. He forced a smile and said, "I'm fine, I'm just too scared and a little tired."
Although Xiao Xuan still had doubts in his heart, seeing Xie Rong's determined expression, he didn't ask any more questions. He continued to drive the horse and gallop forward.
However, Xie Rong's injuries became more and more serious. Blood seeped out from his wounds, staining his clothes red. He felt dizzy and almost lost consciousness. But he still hugged Xiao Xuan tightly and did not let him notice anything strange about him.
The assassins behind him were still chasing after him, arrows flying like raindrops. Xiao Xuan was multitasking, not only controlling the horses but also wielding the sword in his hand, struggling to resist. Huangtian paid off. After they passed through the woods, they found a plain. When Xiao Xuan saw a carriage and people not far away, his high-pitched heart dropped a little.
Even if those assassins were bold enough to commit crimes in daylight, he would not believe that they would dare to commit crimes in front of the gate of Shengjing City.
Sure enough, the sound of horse hooves behind him gradually became quieter to almost non-existent.
Xiao Xuan said excitedly: "If we hold on a little longer, we will be safe at the gate of the city."
Xiao Xuan didn't let down his guard just because he was so close. He pushed his legs even harder, and the powerful horse neighed loudly and ran like crazy.
After the city gate stood towering in front of him, he felt completely relaxed. After all the desperate running down, not only did the horse gasp and snort tiredly, but Xiao Xuan and Xie Rong were also so tired that they almost collapsed.
Xiao Xuan turned his head and looked at the woods in the distance, feeling grateful to have survived the disaster.
However, Xie Rong's injury had reached the point where it could not be concealed. Blood had stained his clothes, and his face was as pale as paper.
Xiao Xuan finally realized something was wrong, and he asked eagerly: "Are you injured?"
Xie Rong looked at Xiao Xuan's concerned eyes and felt moved in his heart. He knew that he could no longer hide it. So, he took a deep breath and tried to calm down his tone.
"I was hit by an arrow." Xie Rong's voice was trembling, "But I didn't want you to worry, so I never said anything."
The moment Xiao Xuan saw the wound, shock and anger flashed in his eyes. But he calmed down quickly. The most important thing at the moment was to treat the wound as quickly as possible instead of saying something was wrong.
He was about to enter the city immediately, but was stopped by the officers and soldiers at the entrance.
"Seal and household registration." The officer and soldier looked at the clothes of the two people and saw that the two of them looked embarrassed and looked like they were being chased by ghosts. They were full of disdain. If they didn't have a horse, he would have been too lazy to say anything.
Xiao Xuanhei had a stern face, how could he take out those things now.
"The Xie clan in Chen County lost their seal for some reason." He replied in a firm tone.
"What? Are you from the Xie clan of Chen County? Are you kidding me? The Xie clan of Chen County is a rich clan. You two look like they are in a state of desolation and dare to pretend to be nobles. You are so brave."< br>
Xiao Xuan glanced sideways and glanced at Xie Rong, whose face was getting paler. He put the sword directly in front of the officers and soldiers' faces: "Hurry up and let us enter the city. My master is injured."
There were more and more refugees these days, and the officers and soldiers also saw many excuses for wanting to enter the city. He was useless to such threats. He jumped back a big step and spat on the ground: " Hey, I’m really giving you a hard time, aren’t I? These two people want to force their way into the city, so let me seize them.”