Boiled Taro

  "Fourth Miss, Yunniang is still being pursued by various forces, and it's no longer safe to carry the list on her person. For the sake of the people of Licheng, please have mercy and save them." She took out a name book from her bosom and presented it with both hands in front of Yuanyi, looking at her hopefully.

  The original intention was to pass by, her eyes slightly lowered, and she said lightly: "I'm just a humble housewife, how can I help the people? We only met once, and Yunniang handed over such an important name list to me, it's too rash."

  The nun's face turned gloomy, and she said in a sorrowful tone: "At this point, I can only take a gamble. I know that this is forcing someone to do something difficult, but I really have no choice. Fourth Miss, you just need to hand it over to someone worthy of trust, and the lives of countless people will not be in vain."

  Yuan Yi hesitated, looking at the roster that represented trouble and disaster, frowning tightly. At this time, Yun Niang coughed heavily and spat out a mouthful of blood. Only then did Yuan Yi discover that Yun Niang's entire body was covered in wounds of all sizes, with bright red blood constantly oozing out. Her face also turned pale inch by inch, and at this moment, Yuan Yi could see that she was only holding on to her last bit of strength to keep herself from falling down.

  Such a tragic scene, she is probably not far from her own demise either, no wonder she would entrust the life-or-death register to this stranger. From her gaze, Yuan Yi saw a sense of solemnity and determination, that was the intention of a brave warrior.

  Originally, in his heart he felt a pang of sympathy, an inexplicable emotion swept across his heart, and as if possessed by a spirit, he took the name list, pulled her up and said: "I promise you, take care."

  The geisha finally smiled on her face, looked at her gratefully, and slowly left with a wounded body, leaving behind a trail of blood.

  She regained her composure, clutching the thin booklet to her chest, and let out a bitter laugh. Only then did she feel some regret for having taken on this hot potato due to a momentary lapse in judgment. However, she wasn't one to dwell on past mistakes, and after a brief moment of frustration, she had already composed herself and was thinking about how to get out of the woods.

  It's obvious that she, who has never had a strong sense of direction, got lost.

  Arbitrarily choosing a direction, after finally walking out of the forest, I saw a river flowing horizontally in front of me. The scenery here, with its red railings and white stones, lush trees, and gurgling stream, was desolate and quiet, just like the landscape behind Ci'en Temple.

  Before the smile on her face had faded, a slightly frivolous male voice rang in her ears. She suddenly looked up to see that it was none other than Xiao Heng, infamous for his notoriety.

  Xiao Heng had not expected to come here, but he saw a slender and elegant woman standing by the stream, wearing a white silk dress with jade hairpins. Although she looked a bit disheveled, she still exuded a wild and carefree beauty. Especially her exquisite face, when she turned her head, her pair of phoenix eyes glanced sideways, even among the many beauties he had seen, none could compare to her.

  "Autumn water is like divine jade, and her skin is as smooth as a lotus flower, with eyebrows like willow leaves. It turns out that there really is such an exquisite beauty in this world." Xiao Heng's eyes flashed with surprise and infatuation, he took a few steps forward, opened the folding fan in his hand, and smiled elegantly, "Miss, aren't you a mountain spirit? This mountain is desolate and bleak, why not come with me to enjoy the worldly splendor?"

  One after another, Yuan Yi was disturbed by Dong Tu Zi's harassment. Anger flashed in his eyes, and his cheeks flushed red with rage. He coldly said: "I don't think I can enjoy your luxurious treatment, so let's just forget it."

  Xiao Heng's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, and he continued to look her up and down before a look of realization dawned on his face. He cupped his hands together in greeting and smiled: "So it's Fourth Miss, I didn't expect you to be here from afar."