A crow cawed, and Leng Ni's heart skipped a beat.
The pursuers were here!
Why hadn't Uncle prepared any horses?!
After thinking it over, Leng Ni could only come up with one possibility: everyone had been watching one another. Preparing horses rashly would likely have startled the snake in the grass.
She looked toward the woods beside them, gritted her teeth, and quietly directed the group. "Run into the forest. The pursuers are here!"
Since the other side had caught up, they had surely come on horseback. If they wanted to escape, they could only use the forest terrain to keep them occupied.
Besides, the forest could also create more opportunities for Zhou Muyun.
Leng Ni took the lead and darted into the woods, with the others hurrying after her.
"Clip-clop, clip-clop!"
The sound of hooves drew nearer from afar before gradually coming to a stop.
Long Qian swung down from his horse and began examining the tracks.
After passing through the secret passage, they had discovered that its exit was outside the city, though not far from it.
Without hesitation, he immediately sent men back into the city to bring several fine horses. Horses were certainly faster than people!
Following the footprints, they pursued them on horseback all the way and finally narrowed the distance.
"They entered the forest."
After examining the tracks, Long Qian reached his conclusion.
"Everyone dismount. We'll pursue them through the woods!"
"Yes!"
The group entered the forest with torches in hand and blades at their waists.
The forest was unlike open ground. The great trees' roots twisted and interlocked, while the terrain was uneven and full of hollows.
This greatly slowed the Leng Household's escape.
Moreover, since leaving the secret passage, they had already been running for nearly an hour and a half.
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