Chai Xiaomi heard Wu Li's sarcastic urging and looked back. The crowd on the street had thinned out considerably, and Song Yueyao was waiting not far away, looking a bit urgent.
She hurriedly instructed Xiaoman, "You go back, walk slowly."
Then she lowered her head, reached out, and pulled Wu Li up from the stone steps: "Let's go, let's go!"
Drink what tea?
She would rather go to the tailor shop next door to the teahouse, ask the embroiderer for a silver needle, and sew his mouth shut.
His entire face was exquisitely featured, except for that extra mouth.
After Wu Li was pulled up by her, he casually patted the dust off his buttocks.
She couldn't help but mutter to herself, a person with such good physical stamina on a normal day, actually had to sit on the ground to rest after walking a little today.
Could it be to save energy for the upcoming archery competition?
*
Always hearing people talk about Luoxing Yuan, it was a chaotic place full of evil spirits, with no day, only a full moon hanging in the endless night.
Chai Xiaomi originally thought that the entrance to such a mysterious place must be unusual.
But unexpectedly, the crowd finally gathered in the center of a flat and spacious field in the center of Qianwu Town.
On the high platform stood a huge stone, the center of the stone was hollow, and a faint halo was flowing in it - that was the entrance to Luoxing Yuan.
Ouyang Huai was dressed in magnificent clothes today, with a jade crown on his head. He slowly stepped onto the stage supported by the housekeeper, his steps were steady and his posture was noble.
Those who knew him knew that he was the richest man in Qianwu Town, and those who didn't know would think he was the biggest local governor.
At this moment, even the real governor was just standing quietly under the high platform.
This scene inexplicably reminded Chai Xiaomi of the Kimchi country, where the chaebol was in power, and whoever had money was the boss.
"Today, all heroes are gathered here to participate in the Qianwu Town New Moon Archery Competition. I, Ouyang Huai, am deeply honored!" Ouyang Huai said loudly, "I think everyone already knows that the Ice Bow and Mysterious Arrow is a divine artifact left by ancient gods, and has the power to destroy all evil spirits and even immortal magic weapons. Whoever gets this bow can break all things in the world!"
"It's a pity that this artifact was stolen by the Moon Shadow Demon Spirit. Although this demon is a glowing spirit, it gathers into shape and scatters into energy, making it extremely difficult to catch."
"In this New Moon Archery Competition, whoever successfully hunts it down will get this Ice Bow and Mysterious Arrow!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a low discussion broke out in the audience.
Everyone's eyes lit up, eager to try.
It seems that this Ice Bow and Mysterious Arrow is really a remarkable treasure. When they heard about it, even Old Ji exclaimed.
Now seeing everyone rubbing their hands and determined to win, Chai Xiaomi was also excited.
She grabbed Wu Li's arm with one hand and Song Yueyao's arm with the other, and told them left and right: "You two must do your best! Even if you don't fight for a steamed bun, you must fight for a breath!"
"Especially you." She turned her face to Wu Li, her eyes shining brightly, "You are the best archer. I specifically invited three true gods for you!"
Saying that, Chai Xiaomi lowered her head and fumbled in the side collar for a moment, and seriously pulled out the pink square handkerchief.
She held the handkerchief up to her face with a solemn expression, and opened it with a swish.
Only to see six big characters neatly written in ink on the pink handkerchief:
Yinuo, Huahai, Hurt.
Chai Xiaomi raised her face, closed her eyes and put her palms together, muttering to herself: "Yinuo's back attack, Huahai's cut-in, Hurt's output, three Heavenly Venerates above, the female believer is willing to exchange Yaomei's whole year of not stealing kills for your divine power right now, to help my Lili never miss a shot! Please, please!"
Song Yueyao, who was next to her, leaned over curiously and looked down at the three unfamiliar names of gods on the handkerchief.
She looked at Chai Xiaomi's closed-eye praying, extremely devout appearance for a while, and turned to Wu Li in confusion:
"Why have I never heard of these gods in the Central Plains? Could it be... the gods worshiped in your Miaojiang?"
Wu Li lowered his eyes, and his gaze fell on the girl's flushed cheeks. She was whispering a string of "spells" that he completely couldn't understand.
He was quiet, and a gentle color suddenly rippled in his eyes, as if afraid of disturbing this small ceremony, he lowered his voice and replied:
"If she says it is, then it is."
In short, she asked for it for him.
No matter what it was, even if it was an evil god or ghost, he would accept it all.
This answer made Song Yueyao confused.
And who is the "Yaomei" Xiaomi mentioned? Is she talking about her? But she is clearly called "Sister Yao".
The crowd had already begun to step into the halo in the center of the huge stone one after another, entering Luoxing Yuan.
Chai Xiaomi hurriedly stuffed the handkerchief into Wu Li's lapel, and patted it solemnly: "The true god possessed, you are not allowed to lose it."
"I am not like some fools who lose things all over the place. Things placed on me are never lost." Wu Li lifted the bow on his back, and reached out to rub the top of her hair, deliberately bringing a bit of stubbornness, rubbing out some fluffy broken hair.
Anyway, today's bun was not combed by him.
"Just go shopping by yourself for a while, I will come out right away."
At present, all the people who came to participate in the New Moon Archery Competition had entered Luoxing Yuan, and the street was instantly empty, which was suitable for a person to take a comfortable and leisurely stroll.
Chai Xiaomi looked at the distant streets and alleys, just like after the peak tourist season, all the tourists had disappeared.
Wu Li's words continued:
"The meat pancake shop you love the most is the third shop on the East Street. Usually there are many people, and you have to line up for a quarter of an hour. Today the street is empty, so you don't need to line up. If you want to eat, just go buy it."
"If you get hot from walking, there is a Qingbuliang shop at the West Street entrance, which can reduce fire and quench thirst. In short, take advantage of the fact that there is no one now, and taste everything you want to eat, so that you won't mutter on the road after you leave."
"I exchanged some broken silver for you and put it in your purse. Remember to hold it steady when paying, and don't hand out the purse as well."
Chai Xiaomi only felt a buzzing in her ears.
At this time, he didn't look like a younger brother at all, but rather like her talkative father.
Nagging and exhorting this huge pile of nonsense.
Making her feel as if she was only three years old and her IQ was not fully developed.
She caught the key point in his first sentence: "Come out soon? Don't you want the prize?"
She remembered that he also had to compete with Ouyang Rui for the Ice Bow and Mysterious Arrow, as well as those two aggressive barbarians.
Just now she caught a glimpse of their malicious smiles in the crowd, and a few seconds later, those two suddenly began to scratch their ears and cheeks, and were now walking into the giant stone with ugly faces.
"Do you want it?" Wu Li suddenly asked.
Chai Xiaomi: "Nonsense, of course I want it."
Otherwise, why would they stay here to participate in the New Moon Archery Competition?
In fact, Wu Li only prepared to shoot the Moon Shadow Demon Spirit and win against everyone.
As for the final ownership of the Ice Bow and Mysterious Arrow, he didn't care at all.
Whether it was Song Yueyao or idlers.
Whoever wanted to take it could take it.
But now, she spoke.
"If you want it, I will get it for you, wait!"
Wu Li took off the bow and held it in his hand, the sun fell on his shoulder, and his figure became more upright.
The moment he moved, the silver ornaments swayed under the light, his black hair was tied high, rising and falling when turning around, a confident smile hung on the corner of his mouth, flashing with the vigorous spirit unique to young people.
Chai Xiaomi suddenly forgot to breathe.
At this moment, he was dazzlingly clean, wearing bright clothes and riding a fine horse, unparalleled in the world.
The world was vast, yet in this very moment, it seemed capable of holding only the flutter of his robes and the untamed light in his eyes.
Wu Li took a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned back.
"If you run into any danger, call my name in your heart, and I will come at once."
As he said this, his gaze swept meaningfully over her ankle, which was hidden beneath her light green skirt.
Chai Xiaomi blinked. This handsome look paired with such arrogant lines—no matter how she looked at it, it seemed like he was deliberately trying to act cool.
She let out a chuckle and waved her hand. "Got it, got it. Hurry up and go inside, and stay safe!"
Saying that, she turned and tugged at Song Yueyao's sleeve, lowering her voice. "Sister Yao, you be careful too, and don't push yourself too hard. If anything happens," she paused, glancing at Wu Li's back, "just hide behind him."
He is the ultimate villain, after all, with combat power far beyond your imagination.
Of course, she naturally couldn't say that last part out loud.
