Nie Qianyu and Xiao Juzi felt the carriage stop and both poked their heads out. Nie Qianyu looked around and said, "Brother Ren, let's take the main road. Going east from here, there's a large city only a dozen or so li away, called Fenglu City. Although it's eastward, it isn't on the route from Danhe City to Mochou City, so we probably needn't worry about anyone pursuing us. This small road may lead straight south, but it strays from the Official Road. The dangers ahead are unknown. If there are Dangerous Mountains and Evil Waters ahead, I fear trouble may arise."
She then glanced at the silent Zhang Xiaohua and hurriedly added, "Of course, with Brother Ren here, the world is vast, yet everywhere is within reach. But, Brother Ren, aren't there still two burdens in this carriage? Please suffer a little for our sake and take the Official Road with us, all right?"
Although Zhang Xiaohua's eyes were fixed on the small path stretching into the distance, his ears had not heard a word Nie Qianyu said. His vast divine sense had spread out with all its strength, seeking to inspect the riverside where they had been attacked on that rainy night.
But it was still too far away. His divine sense could not reach it.
Seeing Zhang Xiaohua staring ahead without speaking, Nie Qianyu felt somewhat wronged. Her little fingers twisted the corner of her clothes, and she said no more.
Xiao Juzi was displeased and was just about to speak when Nie Qianyu tugged at her sleeve. Only then did Xiao Juzi snort through her nose and hold back her words.
After watching him for quite some time, Nie Qianyu said timidly, "If Brother Ren insists on taking the small road south, then please be extra