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The carriage jolted along the road, leaving a cloud of dust behind!
Inside, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan sat on one side, while three young girls occupied the other. On Yi Tianchen's forehead, in addition to the blood-red crossed swords of the Red Name Indicator, there was now another System bounty mark.
This mark was formed by two blood-red Battle Axes crossed over each other, continuously dripping a drop of red liquid. It certainly added to his imposing presence. However, it also made it easy for anyone who encountered Yi Tianchen to recognize him as the one wanted by the System—someone whose defeat could lead to both wealth and upgrades.
During this time, Li Tielong, Mu Wanqing, and Lin Yan sent warm messages of comfort and blessings that deeply moved Yi Tianchen. Moments later, Hero Does Not Question Origin and Stinky Fish, with whom he had met several times before, also reached out with messages expressing their concern and willingness to help.
From their messages, Yi Tianchen gathered an important piece of information: many players in Southern Wilderness City were currently forming teams to look for him and had rented four carriages to patrol around Black Wind Stronghold!
Suddenly, a horse's neigh echoed ahead. Yi Tianchen felt a wave of anxiety; this was happening too quickly! It seemed that what he feared was indeed coming true!
Not daring to pull back the curtain, Yi Tianchen merely peeked through a small gap. Ahead, a carriage sped towards them, driven by a swordsman whose long sword was particularly eye-catching. Due to the road conditions, both carriages had to slow down to pass each other.
"I wonder who is in that carriage? Are they also looking for Falling Leaves?"
Liu Yuhan lifted a corner of the curtain with a slight smile but spoke in an undeniable tone: "No, there are plenty of players looking for Falling Leaves; I have no desire to join such commotion!"
Her words silenced the swordsman. With a sudden command from Liu Yuhan, their carriage accelerated and quickly left the other carriage behind.
"Where are we going now?" Liu Yuhan looked at Yi Tianchen, her gaze filled with trust and support.
Yi Tianchen felt bitterly conflicted inside. Moreover, the System had placed him under a twenty-four-hour online bounty, meaning that offline time did not count.
After some thought, Yi Tianchen firmly said, "Liu Yuhan, you should go back to the city!"
"Back to the city?"
Liu Yuhan opened her beautiful eyes, fully aware of Yi Tianchen's intentions. She said seriously, "You want me to go back alone at this time? What do you take me for? Besides, you are part of Mist of Time. As the President, how can I leave you behind?"
"Staying with me will only put you in danger!" Yi Tianchen replied with a bitter smile.
Liu Yuhan remained unfazed, her tone firm and unyielding. "No need to say more. I won't leave alone, no matter what. It's just twenty-four hours, right? As long as we don't go back, they won't be able to find us in this desolate wilderness!"
"But..."
"There’s no 'but'!" Liu Yuhan interrupted Yi Tianchen, her expression turning somber. "All I know is that when I was in the most danger, the one who stood up for me was you!"
Yi Tianchen was taken aback, feeling a surge of emotions as he stood there speechless.
"Alright... it's just twenty-four hours. Let's go wander around!" Liu Yuhan said, shaking off her earlier gloom with a half-joking tone.
"Then... fine!"
Yi Tianchen nodded solemnly. At this point, insisting on sending Liu Yuhan away seemed overly dramatic. He took a deep breath and continued, " Liu Yuhan, where should we go next?"
Liu Yuhan smiled slightly and replied softly, "That's what I just asked you!"
Yi Tianchen paused for a moment, then awkwardly chuckled. His gaze inadvertently fell on the three girls across from them, and suddenly it dawned on him: "Maple Village!"
After opening the map and consulting the three girls for a while, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan finally pinpointed the exact location of Maple Village, which was not far from Black Wind Stronghold. According to the route planned by the System, their carriage would have to take a long detour to reach Maple Village, passing by the vicinity of Black Wind Stronghold once again.
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After nearly fifteen minutes of rushing about, the scene before Yi Tianchen nearly left him in shock.
Not far ahead of them, four players blocked the main road, demanding to inspect the passing carriages. Yi Tianchen was taken aback; what were they trying to do? This was a bit excessive, wasn't it?
He gripped Wild Fury tightly, preparing for a fight.
"Don't act rashly!"
Liu Yuhan stopped Yi Tianchen, and a voice from outside commanded them to halt. Yi Tianchen's heart raced, almost leaping out of his throat, but seeing Liu Yuhan's confident demeanor, he managed to hold back.
Soon, the carriage slowed and came to a stop in front of the four players. However, just as the players relaxed their guard, the carriage suddenly surged forward as if it had been injected with adrenaline.
Yi Tianchen realized Liu Yuhan was going to force their way through!
The four players reacted quickly; sensing danger, they shouted and dove to the sides, narrowly avoiding the fierce hooves.
"Damn! It must be Falling Leaves... He's in the carriage! Brothers, chase after them!"
Angry yet excited roars erupted from outside. Liu Yuhan showed no signs of stopping and skillfully maneuvered the carriage away.
At the same time, another carriage emerged from the forest, speeding toward them.
Liu Yuhan continued to steer the carriage, but they quickly recognized a serious problem. After a long journey, their carriage seemed unable to match the speed of the one chasing behind.
Before long, the pursuing carriage began to close in. A Swordsman Player stood proudly at the front of it, gripping a long sword and leaning against the carriage cover with a fierce look in his eyes. He pointed his sword at Yi Tianchen's carriage and declared coldly, "Falling Leaves, come out and die; you can't escape."
"Damn it!"
With an angry curse and under Liu Yuhan's worried urging, Yi Tianchen suddenly burst out of the carriage. Pointing Wild Fury forward, he retorted fiercely, "Who dares to shout here?"
"Ha ha... It's really you. This time, let's see where you can run! Come on, get closer!" The swordsman laughed loudly, and as he gave the command, the carriage indeed moved swiftly towards them.
"Seeking death!"
A fierce glint appeared in Yi Tianchen's eyes as he grabbed the edge of the carriage, unleashing the Wild Fury with a furious slash.
Seeing the overwhelming attack coming his way, the swordsman quickly raised his sword to defend. However, after a loud clash of metal, he found himself sitting on the carriage, looking at Yi Tianchen in shock.
There was no denying that the Hell Swordsman's power was not to be underestimated. A mere Level 8 swordsman daring to directly challenge Yi Tianchen in strength was simply asking for trouble!
Getting back on his feet, the swordsman was both astonished and unwilling to back down. As the carriage drew closer again, he launched another attack. Yi Tianchen's expression darkened; he showed no mercy as he swung the Wild Fury with a deadly intent, engaging in battle with the swordsman.
However, due to the constant jolting of the carriage, most of their attacks ended up missing. The occasional clashes caused both sides to fumble awkwardly, and one misstep could send them tumbling off the carriage.
This stalemate continued for nearly five minutes of back-and-forth exchanges. Yi Tianchen's grip on the carriage was becoming numb. Meanwhile, the swordsman was in worse shape; each of Yi Tianchen's strikes was delivered with full force, enough to make him bleed internally.
At that moment, Liu Yuhan sent a message through the team channel: "Attack their horses!"
Yi Tianchen suddenly understood.
As the opponent prepared for another strike, Yi Tianchen quickly adjusted his stance. Just as they closed in again, he suddenly lowered his body and swung his sword horizontally.
But due to a sudden jolt from the carriage, not only did Yi Tianchen miss his target, but he almost fell off as well. Fortunately, he managed to grab hold of a corner of the carriage door just in time. The Wild Fury struck the ground, supporting his body while carving a deep gash into the earth as the carriage moved forward.
"Ha ha... You tried to steal a chicken but ended up losing a grain of rice! First Person is nothing special; prepare to die!"
Seeing this, the swordsman couldn't help but beam with joy and immediately swung his longsword down. However, just then, the carriage lurched forward unexpectedly; a kick hit the wooden planks and combined with powerful inertia sent him flying out of the carriage straight towards Yi Tianchen.
Opportunity was rare, and Yi Tianchen certainly would not let it slip away. He hooked one foot onto the carriage, leaned to the side, and lifted his other foot to kick fiercely at the swordsman's chest, sending him tumbling into the thorns by the roadside.
At the same time, Liu Yuhan steered the carriage sharply to the left. Taking advantage of the momentum, Yi Tianchen flipped onto the carriage and slashed his sword at the belly of the horses pulling it.
The danger was averted!
Letting out a breath, Yi Tianchen squeezed into the carriage, still unable to shake off a wave of fear. The previous moment had been too perilous; any slight misstep could have led to his glorious sacrifice.
Five minutes later, the carriage came to a stop. As they disembarked, Liu Yuhan struck down on a horse's back with her sword. The horse neighed loudly and bolted forward without hesitation.
After witnessing that scene, everyone already knew that Yi Tianchen had left in the carriage. Therefore, their next target would likely be to continue pursuing it. Little did they know that Yi Tianchen had already dismounted and remained in the very spot they were meticulously searching.
It was true what they said: the most dangerous place is often the safest!
Soon after, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan led three young girls into the forest. Following the map's directions, they quickly came upon a stretch of Maple Forest and could hear waves crashing in the distance.
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