Le charme d'une femme puissante se répand à travers le monde

Chapitre 25

"Still don't like it? I didn't expect you to be so picky. Well, I have no choice but to use my ultimate move. From now on, you'll be called Xiaobai." I shrugged at him, quite helplessly.

This time, not only did his eyebrows twitch, but his entire face finally started to twitch uncontrollably.

I instinctively jumped up, forgetting I was in a carriage. My head hit the roof, and I saw stars for a long time before Hong'er helped me sit down and rubbed my eyes for a while before they regained focus. I gritted my teeth and roared at the wooden-faced drunkard opposite me, "You brat, you dare to complain about the name your master gave you? Where in this world is there a humane master like me who lets you choose your name? You should thank your lucky stars for meeting me! If you keep being picky, I'll call you Flower Girl!"

"I don't mind." The dead drunkard's mouth moved slightly.

"Huh?" I didn't react for a moment, and after being petrified for three seconds, my brain started working again. I slammed my hand on the small tea table in the middle of the carriage. "You brat, why are you giving me that deadpan look? Huh? Are you asking for a beating?"

As I continued my cacophony, the carriage gradually drove out of Qingzhou. I couldn't help it; I was just too bored. Shouting at the dead drunkard, though I got almost no response, at least he wasn't like Hong'er, who would tremble with fear and pitifully ask me what she had done wrong the moment I raised my voice. So even though it was practically a one-man show, I was still enjoying myself, and my mood improved considerably.

Clouds Drunk, Moon Slightly Asleep (Revised Edition) Volume Two: Where is the Vast Sky and Water? In Dreams, I Am Unaware of Being a Guest (Part One)

Chapter word count: 3925 Last updated: 08-12-21 16:19

In dreams, one is unaware of being a guest (Part 1)

Beyond Qingzhou lies Xuzhou; beyond Xuzhou lies Youzhou; beyond Youzhou, I hear, lies Tianzhou, the capital of the Tianqing Kingdom.

The journey has been peaceful so far, it seems my secrecy and concealment have been quite effective, hahaha! However, after entering Youzhou, it started raining. This place is strange; when the sun is shining brightly, it doesn't really feel like winter, just a bit chilly at night. But when it rains, it gets incredibly cold! And since I'm particularly sensitive to the cold, I took advantage of the rain and had Hong'er fetch the white fox fur cloak I'd been eyeing for so long, and wrapped it around myself. Such a luxurious item was something I never even dared to dream of before. Besides, back in my hometown, there are animal protection associations, or at least environmental volunteers watching over things. I didn't have the guts. But now that I'm back here, with the chance to show off, how could I not do it without a care? Hehe!

According to Hong'er's description, the sky outside was overcast and drizzling, somewhat chilly, with few pedestrians on the road and mountains surrounding both sides. We were traveling on the official road, so although it was a mountain road and not as smooth as the city roads, it was at least wide enough. Yunhui and Yunyao, wearing raincoats, drove the carriage very fast. Those two brats, even though there were few people on the road now, it was still a mountain road, absolutely not suitable for racing! Yunyao was a few years older than Yunhui, and usually didn't talk much, so I thought he would be more composed than Yunhui. What a misconception, a complete misconception. However, I muttered to myself but didn't dare to complain. There were three people in the carriage, and neither of them complained, so I couldn't very well flaunt my status as their master.

I wrapped my white fox fur cloak even tighter around me, making it completely airtight. The carriage jolted me towards the soft couch, and just as I was about to drift off to sleep, a huge jolt jolted me off the couch. Damn it! They didn't even warn me before the emergency stop! Little Hui and Little Yao, didn't you know there were no seatbelts in the carriage? Were they trying to kill me? Seeing Hong'er dazed and confused was one thing, but that long-limbed, still perfectly steady seated wooden drunkard just watched me fall without offering a single heroic rescue. Raising a hen to lay eggs, raising a wolfhound to guard the gate—I've raised this big bad wolf, the wooden drunkard, and he hasn't given me a single return! A complete loss! A huge loss! Looks like I've lost big time this time!

I scrambled to my feet, and was about to signal Hong'er to lift the curtain and see what was happening outside when Xiao Huizi poked his head in. Uh, his face was wet, and his complexion looked a bit dark.

"Young master, we've run into a few bandits. Don't worry, Yun Yao and I will deal with them later. You go ahead and we'll catch up. Yun Bai, drive the carriage and take the young master away." Yun Hui said hurriedly and then left.

"Heroes, my young master is in a hurry to get on his way. Please make way for him!" Huh, Xiao Yaozi's voice rang out from outside. What does Xiao Yaozi mean? Could it be that we've really encountered bandits on this main road in broad daylight? But thinking about it, it makes sense. We haven't encountered anything thrilling or exciting on this journey, which is really incompatible with the purpose of my trip!

Yun Bai's lips twitched slightly, but he expressionlessly lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out. You ask who Yun Bai is? Uh, didn't I explain this to the public? Oh no, I probably forgot to mention, Yun Bai is the name I gave that dead drunkard. If I called him Xiao Bai (Little White), the surname Xiao would be strange enough, and these ancient people wouldn't understand Xiao Bai's true origins. Do you think that would be fulfilling? So, in my magnanimity, I bestowed upon him the surname of his master, and he became Yun Bai. Of course, as his master, I'll call him Xiao Bai, hehe.

The carriage slowly started moving again, but the sounds of clashing swords filled the air. Unable to contain my curiosity, I leaned closer and lifted a corner of the curtain, eager to see what the legendary bandits looked like. But something seemed off. In broad daylight, why were the bandits dressed entirely in black? And instead of axes or cleavers, they were carrying neatly arranged swords. Furthermore, there seemed to be fewer than ten of them; I had imagined bandits would come out in large, chaotic groups of dozens!

Wait, are these people really bandits? If they're just seven or eight ordinary bandits, do Yun Yao and Yun Hui really need to fight them together? As their fighting figures got further and further away from me, I shouted to Yun Bai, "Xiao Bai, go back, they're not bandits."

Upon hearing this, Hong'er nervously leaned out, and seeing raindrops constantly splashing onto my face, she quickly pulled me back into the carriage. I quickly stuck my head out of the carriage again and shouted at Yun Bai, "Xiao Bai, I told you to turn around! Turn around and go back right now, did you hear me?"

"Are you going back to help them deal with those people?" Yun Bai's voice wasn't loud, but every word clearly reached my ears.

I couldn't help but shudder slightly. Yes, what could I do if I went back? Besides distracting Yun Hui and Yun Yao and making things worse, I would only put myself, Hong'er, and Xiao Bai in danger as well. At a time like this, the three of us who don't know martial arts would only be a burden to them. But, should I just leave like this, thinking only of what might happen—I mean, what if Yun Yao and Yun Hui didn't follow?

“Turn back, but don’t get too close. Keep your distance, but I need to be able to see them and know if they’re alright.” I can’t let anything happen to Yun Yao and Yun Hui. If they can’t handle those men in black, then I can finally try blowing the Seven-Colored Glazed Bracelet. I wonder how capable the people Mu Qinglin mentioned who are secretly protecting me are.

Yun Bai glanced back at me, hesitated for a moment, then stopped the carriage, turned around, took a few steps forward, and stopped by the roadside.

"Xiao Bai, do you think Yun Yao and Yun Hui can handle this?" I leaned forward as much as possible, trying to get a better look at the fighting crowd in the rain. Black and gray figures intertwined and separated, the gleaming swords flashing in the rain, making my heart pound. I was afraid that if things went wrong, Yun Hui and the others would end up with bloody holes. Influenced by modern martial arts dramas, I think I could at least tell who was stronger in a one-on-one fight (off-screen voice: Bullshit!), but with so many people fighting, I didn't even know how many men in black there were, let alone who would win. Hong'er was definitely unreliable, so I could only ask the only strong guy among the three, hoping that this skinny young man could figure something out.

"I won't die." Yun Bai looked up and said coldly.

Huh? What did you say, Xiaobai? You figured it out in just one glance? Ugh, even though I'm a girl, I'm definitely a smart girl. Do you think I'd tolerate you trying to fool me with that kind of tone and expression? And also, your mouth, tsk tsk, that's really unkind!

As if to prove Xiaobai's words, the men in black fell to the ground one after another. Before I could figure out what was happening, Yun Yao and Yun Hui had already reached the carriage in a few leaps.

"Yun Bai, didn't I tell you to send the young master away first?" Yun Yao's reproachful voice contained a hint of anger. He casually picked up the raincoat placed on the carriage shaft, put it on, and jumped onto the carriage.

"I'm the one who sent him back, don't..." I only got halfway through my sentence when I caught a glimpse of Yun Hui following behind Yun Yao. His right arm was ripped open, and blood was gushing out, staining his gray clothes a bright red. Rainwater fell down, pooling at the cuffs and dripping down incessantly.

Before I could even utter the word "Yun...", I fainted from the sight of blood again.

When I woke up groggily, I found myself lying in bed. It seemed like it was getting dark outside. Hong'er was lying on the edge of the bed, probably exhausted. I tried to get up quietly, but before I could even jump out of bed, Hong'er woke up.

"Young master, you're awake? Are you still feeling unwell?" Hong'er asked anxiously as she helped me get out of bed.

"I'm fine, Hong'er, where's Yunhui? How is Yunhui? Where is he? Where are we now?" I asked as I rushed toward the door.

"Young master, please slow down. Yunhui is next door; we're at the inn..."

I rushed out the door and pushed open the door to the left wing room. Uh, why is only Xiaobai here? Right, right, right, I ran to the right wing room. Thank goodness, Yun Yao and Yun Hui were there: "Yun Hui, Yun Hui, are you... are you alright?"

I hurried towards Yunhui. This kid, injured and not resting in bed, how could he possibly recover by just sitting on a stool? Hmm, he looks alright, not pale or anything, which put me slightly at ease. Seeing me enter, the two of them hurriedly stood up. In a flash, Yunyao leaped over me and rushed outside, while Yunhui, with a serious expression, flashed in front of me and pulled me behind him.

Before I could figure out what was happening, the familiar sounds of fighting rang out outside. Yes, those sounds were so familiar; I had just heard them before I fainted, and now, after only a short while since I woke up, they were back again. They were like a persistent ghost.

"Young master, we must leave here immediately." Yunhui said hastily, disregarding the usual etiquette, he grabbed my hand and ran towards the next room.

Hearing the sounds of fighting, Hong'er and Yun Bai had already run out of the room. Yun Hui handed me over to Yun Bai: "Take the young master away first, head east, and when you get to a safe place, have Hong'er leave a signal for us."

After saying that, he leaped into the air and joined Yun Yao's battle.

It's men in black again! Didn't a group of them just die during the day? Now it's dark outside, and I can't see how many people have come back. I can only let Xiaobai pull me towards the carriage.

But this time, he was clearly prepared. Before I'd run more than a few steps, there were a few whooshing sounds as Yun Bai, pulling my hand, swiftly leaped onto a nearby tree. Huh? Little Bai knows martial arts? I glared at him and glanced down at the tree.

"Hong'er!" I screamed, horrified to see Hong'er lying motionless on the ground, two swords embedded in her chest and left shoulder. My heart tightened, and forgetting I was still in the tree, I lunged towards her. Yun Bai clearly hadn't expected this, and caught off guard, she couldn't hold me back as I struggled, and I fell from the tree to the ground. My thoughts were on Hong'er lying on the ground; seeing the two swords in her body, my heart ached terribly. When Xiao Bai was pulling me flying, how could I have forgotten that Hong'er was behind me? How could I not have helped her? Tears streamed uncontrollably down my face, and I didn't even realize I was about to fall to the ground.

No sooner said than done, a gray figure flew over and, before I hit the ground, pulled me into a strong embrace. With a spin, "whoosh," I heard the sound of air being cut, followed by "sizzle," and then the sound of a sharp object piercing my body.

"Yunhui!" I suddenly snapped out of my daze when I saw the arrow still trembling slightly at the end of the bow on the back of the right hand of the person who was holding me protectively in his arms. I finally realized that the people in front of us were all trying to kill us, and that if we weren't careful, we could all lose our lives. No, no, I was terrified. I reached out to pull the arrow out of Yunhui's shoulder, but he dodged me and pushed me towards Yunbai, who had arrived after us and blocked many arrows for us. He then took the sword that was still tightly gripped in his right hand with his left hand and slashed it fiercely at his own right shoulder.

"No!" I screamed in terror. Yunhui's right shoulder was severed at the root, and the spurting blood sprayed onto my chest, with a few drops landing on my face. Tears streamed down my face, and I could no longer stand. I felt a chill run through my body and soul. I bit my lower lip hard, hoping the intense pain would bring me back to my senses and allow me to blow on the seven-colored glass bracelet on my left wrist before I fainted. But as soon as I raised my hand to my mouth, everything went black, and I lost consciousness.