bdsm-fiction Chapter 18: Money Lures Mountain Bandits, Conflict Imminent
Chapter 18: Money Lures Mountain Bandits, Conflict Imminent
the other side.
Li Jiuyou and Ning Rongrong had already boarded the carriage bound for Hanhai City, driven by an ordinary hired hand.
Inside the carriage.
Ning Rongrong had changed into a sea-blue dress with shimmering cloud patterns.
As she swayed her body, she seemed to drift like a cloud.
The dress was the reason Ning Rongrong was able to so easily agree to Li Jiuyou's suggestion to go to Hanhai City.
"How is it? Does it look good?"
"Miss Rongrong is beautiful; she looks good in anything."
Ning Rongrong blushed instantly, turned around, and clutched the hem of her skirt.
"Let me make this clear... this time I'm planning to explore in a completely different direction!"
"But since you've already bought this dress that's perfect for the beach... well, I'll reluctantly grant your request!"
"It's my honor, and I hope Miss Rongrong has a great time."
As Li Jiuyou spoke softly, he raised one hand to lift the carriage curtain, his fist clenched as he peered out the window. The sound of something being thrown to the ground was drowned out by the sound of the wheels.
It was still dark outside the window, with the bright moon hanging high in the sky.
The temperature is dropping late at night, and the snow is falling rapidly.
However, Hanhai City is located in the south, where it is said to be spring-like all year round, so the temperature is not so low.
"It's freezing! Quick, close the curtains!"
Ning Rongrong moved over and reached out to press Li Jiuyou's hand down.
Then, as if she had instantly regained her body temperature, she sat down directly next to Li Jiuyou.
Ning Rongrong lowered her head, her gaze fixed on the gap between the two.
Li Jiuyou was still thinking.
Leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School this time is definitely more beneficial than harmful.
The advantage is that it can increase the value of the role and allow for early planning.
He only just realized the drawbacks.
Previously, due to time constraints, he was only focused on completing the plan.
However, he did not expect that Ning Fengzhi, that old fox, might notice something after making such a near-perfect move in such a short time.
Not necessarily.
Perhaps Ning Fengzhi values his daughter more than Li Jiuyou guessed, and he might be so anxious that he forgets to think things through.
However, Li Jiuyou would not place his hopes on "maybe".
It seems the solution to this impasse still lies with Ning Rongrong.
Who made her the most valuable person in the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the easiest to deal with?
Li Jiuyou turned around, and at the same time he felt his arm being hugged.
The distance between the two of them had decreased considerably at some point.
Ning Rongrong turned her head to lean on Li Jiuyou's shoulder, but found that the height difference made it difficult to lean on him.
She secretly complained that support-type Soul Masters developed much slower than combat-type Soul Masters, causing her little scheme to fall through.
Seeing her pouting and sulking, Li Jiuyou couldn't help but let out a short laugh.
"What are you laughing at? Am I that funny?!"
"No……
"I didn't think it through. Nighttime is when we're most likely to feel sleepy; I should have bought a pillow and a blanket."
Li Jiuyou stopped smiling, reached out and put his arm around Ning Rongrong's shoulder, pulling her close to his chest so she could lie down.
"To make amends, I'll take the place of the pillow."
After Li Jiuyou finished speaking, for some reason, he felt a faint white smoke rising from Ning Rongrong's head.
Is it just my imagination?
The steam engine hadn't been invented in this era, had it?
"oh!"
The girl's voice wasn't low, but the volume was very low.
The sound was as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
Ning Rongrong then adjusted her position and lay down on Li Jiuyou's body, then closed her eyes.
Li Jiuyou didn't fall asleep; instead, he kept track of the time.
The messenger left on horseback and should have arrived at the sect by now.
Although Li Jiuyou did not take the main road at Ning Rongrong's request, he was not worried about not being found.
This place is far from Hanhai City, and they will definitely be taken back by the people brought by the sect before they even arrive.
In that case, Ning Rongrong will definitely have the idea of leaving the sect again.
Zeigarnik effect.
People tend to remember things they were supposed to do but didn't.
Of those couples who made plans to go to the beach, how many ended up going alone?
Furthermore, with the dress he specially purchased serving as an anchor point for his memories, Ning Rongrong would definitely leave the sect with him to see the sea.
This was not about "watching the sea with Li Jiuyou".
Instead, it was "eloping with Li Jiuyou to see the sea".
Women are naturally sensitive to details, which is a great point to take advantage of at this moment.
However, this is not enough to make Ning Rongrong absolutely dependent on him.
In other words, one cannot be absolutely safe and rest easy from now on; one still needs to be extremely careful.
There are currently two solutions.
One is to wait for time to accumulate and allow feelings to develop.
Another is creating a crisis.
The suspension bridge effect states that two people who have gone through hardships together are most likely to develop dependence and love for each other.
He had inquired about this while in the city and learned that there were bandits in the area who would ambush small merchant caravans, roaming the mountains and forests day and night.
They couldn't afford to offend large caravans; they would be wiped out.
The fact that they specifically target and kill small merchant caravans that cannot afford to hire Soul Masters indicates that their strength is limited.
Due to the geographical location and thriving commerce of Qibao City and Tiandou City, there are many scattered bandit gangs in the nearby mountains.
Powerful Soul Masters don't become bandits; they choose to disguise themselves as mercenaries and plunder wealth in the Soul Beast Forest.
Only weak Soul Masters, or even ordinary people, resort to banditry to make a living.
It was only after much confirmation and speculation that Li Jiuyou made this almost risky move.
His gaze fell on Ning Rongrong, who was clutching her clothes and fast asleep, and he felt a little hesitant.
Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.
But if he didn't do that, he really wouldn't feel safe under Ning Fengzhi's watchful eye.
Well, as long as I make sure she's alright no matter what... that will put my mind at ease.
"Master, Miss is asleep, you should rest too."
Li Jiuyou lifted half of the carriage curtain and called to stop the driver.
"Okay!"
The driver, having received a generous reward, immediately agreed, and the carriage slowly came to a stop.
Although he didn't know what these noble young masters and ladies were thinking, he simply did as they said.
He was just an honest, simple farmer who occasionally did odd jobs. He was very excited tonight when he received a job to travel to and from Hanhai City by bus.
The deposit is a full 500 gold soul coins!
He listened to whatever the young masters and ladies wanted to do, and obeyed them completely.
The carriage came to a complete stop.
In the stable environment, Ning Rongrong's delicate eyebrows twitched slightly, then she hummed softly and continued to sleep.
I don't know what I was dreaming about, but my eyebrows and eyes curved like the moon.
Time continues to pass.
Li Jiuyou didn't have to wait long before the dense, chaotic footsteps grew closer and closer.
They stopped not far from the carriage.
"You! What are you doing!"
It was the driver's voice; he was clearly startled.
Then the carriage shook violently, the horses neighed, followed by insults and the sound of arrows piercing flesh.
Li Jiuyou lifted the carriage curtain, and the two horses tried to run, but they were dead.
"Master, please come in. I'll handle this."
Li Jiuyou glanced outside.
The bandits surrounded the carriage. Most of them were young, the oldest being the leader, who looked to be around thirty.
Mountain bandits of this age are unlikely to be very strong.
This is also the most likely result after calculation, and it aligns with the plan.
"No way! I took your money, so I'm obligated to protect your two little ones!"
The coachman refused Li Jiuyou's offer.
Li Jiuyou's desire to let him in had already moved him deeply.
This was the first time he had ever encountered a noble doll who treated him like a human being.
We must protect them no matter what!