"Hyah!"
More than twenty swift horses galloped along the main road, stretching into a long column trailing dust.
Even the ground seemed to tremble a little.
Horses capable of running like this were certainly expensive, and seeing more than twenty at once was fairly rare.
Every rider wore a bamboo hat and a straw rain cape, looking travel-worn, and each carried a bundle on his back.
"Hm?"
The lead rider seemed to notice something. He suddenly raised a hand while pulling on his reins.
The riders behind him responded to the signal with exceptional discipline and proficiency. All stopped immediately, without any confusion.
Their superb riding skills were plain to see.
"Lord Zhou, have you noticed something wrong?"
Bai Fan, riding in the second rank, cupped his hands and asked.
"Someone has laid a trap up ahead."
Zhou Qi's tone was indifferent, but Bai Fan's heart sank slightly. They had hurried so much, yet those people had still intercepted them?
How did they find us?!
"I told you, there are quite a few of them, and they might take desperate risks. They have firearms, which makes them very dangerous. That's why I suggested you arrange for troops to escort us along the entire route, Lord Zhou."
Bai Fan felt some resentment.
Doesn't every county have County Soldiers, and every prefecture have Prefectural Soldiers? You can even conscript martial artists. I really don't understand why you insisted on riding horses. Suffering for no reason.
"Eunuch Bai, are you questioning my decision?"
Zhou Qi gave a cold chuckle, immediately turning Bai Fan's face crimson. Only after taking several breaths did Bai Fan say in a low voice, "I wouldn't dare!"
"Heh, what? Such a little thing made you angry? Upset? Can't you people heal it back? Having it cut off a few