"We are finally outside, Xiaoyi and Yanhui screamed in joy.
"Are you okay, Xiaoyi asked Lu Yi after she noticed his face was losing its color.
"We made it out, Lu Yi forced out a smile.
Lu Yi's body was badly injured.
Lu Yi spat a mouthful of blood and was supported by Xiaoyi.
"We need to find somewhere to treat your wound, Xiaoyi said to Lu Yi worriedly.
"We can't stay here for too long. If we should get caught by a deserter, the consequences may be dangerous, Yanhui said.
"How can we go back then, Lu Yi asked holding back his pain.
"By boat, but I can't find any boat around, Yanhui said.
"Let walk around for a while, Lu Yi said and struggled to move.
They finally met a old lady after a short walk.
"There is actually a place where you can take a boat to another state. You can pass this way or this way, the old lady said pointing in the two direction weakly.
"This path will cost you a whole day but there is no hidden dangers as it is bustling. The other path is faster but is full of deserters. If you are more unlucky, you may get into pirate ships, the old lady explained tactfully.
"Which way should we go, Xiaoyi asked.
"The faster the better, Lu Yi said and Yanhui nodded.
They made their way towards the so called dangerous path.
Misfortune seems to be following them around. They met the deserters after a short walk.
"We are so unlucky, Xiaoyi muttered under her breath.
"Drop your money and leave, one of the deserter said.
"Do you have money, Xiaoyi whispered to Yanhui.
"I have but we need transportation right now, if I should leave the money, we can't go back, Yanhui replied in a lower tone.
"Then, don't leave it then, Lu Yi raise his tone with authority.
"Are you going to bring the money or die here, another deserter said threateningly.
"I'll fight them, Xiaoyi said trying to hand Lu Yi to Yanhui.
"How did you want to fight them, Lu Yi asked standing upright.
"Using magical powers, Xiaoyi replied.
"You can't use magical powers on mortals, Lu Yi said and forced a smile.
"Have you guys decided yet, stop being lovey-dovey here, another deserter chipped in.
Lu Yi pushed Xiaoyi slightly and stood in front of the two girls.
"We don't have money, Lu Yi said bravely.
"Then leave the two pretty girls, a deserter said and they all start to laugh mockingly. All the deserter start to stare at the two girls like hungry lion.
Lu Yi laughed evilly for a while and changed his gaze.
"Try it then, Lu Yi said with killing intent.
The deserter wavered for a while before they finally made a move.
Lu Yi soon knocked the four deserters.
"Are you okay, Xiaoyi rushed to Lu Yi worriedly.
"Let get going, Lu Yi said walking weakly.
"Are you sure you don't need to rest, Yanhui asked as Lu Yi's face was paler than before.
"I am fine, I know my body the best, Lu Yi said and they continued with the journey.
They finally saw a boat after a long walk.
The boat sailed slowly to Dan State.
"Let me rest for a while, Lu Yi said and placed his head on Xiaoyi's shoulder with red lips.
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"Liao Man, I will go find them, make sure not to wander around, okay, Liu Jin said but noticed Liao Man was not paying attention to him.
A radiant smile soon spread on Liao Man's face.
"Look, my lady is back, Liao Man said pointing happily in Xiaoyi's direction.