Moonlight lay like frost as two swift horses galloped across the wilderness toward a small town.
Having anticipated possible trouble at the Embrace Origin Gate, the three had made preparations when they came that afternoon, finding a safe house near a town several miles from the sect where they could hide if danger arose.
Ye Jingtang rode hard. Once he was certain no pursuers followed, he hid both horses in the woods, entered the town under cover of darkness, and crept toward a house, all while keeping an eye on the woman in his arms.
Third Madam and Heroine Luo had been downwind during the fight, so some Snow Moth Scale had inevitably landed on them.
Snow Moth Scale was used to cut off pursuit. Though its effects came slowly, they would certainly come. With both sides affected, one had time to flee far away, while the opponent would certainly not dare pursue too far.
Now the Snow Moth Scale had taken effect, blocking their qi channels and leaving their limbs limp. Like the murderer last time, they could only be carried away.
Third Madam lay in his arms, her face flushed and her delicate brows knitted. Heroine Luo was slightly better off, riding on his back with her arms around his neck as she looked back for any movement.
Ye Jingtang passed soundlessly through the alleys, vaulted the courtyard wall, entered the house's courtyard, and opened the door.
He took the Fire Starter from Third Madam's belt and flicked it open. A dim yellow glow lit the pitch-black room.
The house was unoccupied, with few neighbors nearby, but the building was intact and contained a few pieces of furniture.
The bedroom window had already been covered with black cloth. Candles, dry rations, clean water, a first-aid chest, and other