[The Orphan's Love Affair with a Beauty's Rivalry] (Volume 3, Chapter 183)

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Chapter 183 A Lucky Break After

pondering for a long time, she realized that the only opportunity to snatch someone was in the Daheishan Mountains. But which

route should she choose to lie in wait?

After much hesitation, she finally chose the southern foothills of Daheishan. Her reasoning was simple: there was a large canyon there,

perfect for hiding people and horses. A sudden rush to rescue the person when the Jurchens passed by would greatly increase her chances of success. Moreover, the canyon had

numerous side paths, making it easy to hide after the rescue. As for whether she could escape the Jurchens' search, she could only do her best and leave it

to fate!

However, she chose the wrong route, but by sheer coincidence, she won a big prize!

After waiting at the canyon entrance for two days, she hadn't seen a single Jurchen, let alone a ghost. She was increasingly

anxious , worried that she had chosen the wrong route. Last night, she was dozing off against a dry rock by the stream

when she was suddenly awakened by the rapid, chaotic sound of horses' hooves from the northeast. Overjoyed, she was about to mount her horse, grab her sword, and

launch a surprise attack when she noticed what appeared to be a long wooden stake being swept down the mountainside by the current. As it passed her

, it splashed her with water!

She looked closely and saw that the white figure carrying what looked like branches and leaves was actually tattered clothing—not a wooden stake!

It was clearly a person!

She chased after it relentlessly with the current and pulled the mangled body from a calmer spot near the valley entrance.

After wiping the blood and filth from his face, she exclaimed in shock! It was Wuyue!

Overjoyed, she wept tears of relief. Without even checking if he was still breathing, she hurriedly carried him to her horse, intending to escape.

However, she heard the approaching hoofbeats from the northeast and knew that a horse carrying two people would surely be caught.

In , she hurriedly found a pit and put him in it. Nearby were haystacks that the Yehe people had collected to feed their livestock,

which she took, scattered, and piled on top of him to cover his body.

Just as she finished and mounted her horse, the people of Sharburg came searching along the riverbank. She had no choice but to go against her conscience and make up

a lie to deceive them. Then...

After hearing her recount this bizarre, strange, and incredibly coincidental experience, Wuyue was deeply moved and murmured, "

Harina , if it weren't for you, even if I hadn't frozen to death or bled to death, I would have been captured and tortured

to death! I really, really don't know how to repay you..." Her voice choked with sobs.

Harina gently covered his mouth, stroking his still slightly cold face, and said softly, "

There's no need . Didn't you say that there's such a thing as mutual understanding between people? You and I are like that.

Otherwise, how could I have chosen the wrong route and yet still run into you by chance?"

Wuyue looked at her through teary eyes, her eyes filled with deep affection. Yes, true friendship is revealed in times of trouble! A month

on the run had made him see the wickedness of the world and the brilliance of human nature. All of

this had left an indelible mark on him, especially on the simple, kind, brave, and fearless

girl, Duoyan, before him.

After a long pause, Harina softly asked, "Once you've recovered from your injuries, do you still plan to go to the Jurchen territory in Liaodong

?"

Wuyue thought for a moment, then frowned and said, "I only just realized that there are many Jurchen tribes, and they are also

divided into factions. It's clearly not a good idea for me to just wander around like this..."

Harina said worriedly, "Then what should we do? Why don't you just stay in the Doyan tribe and become a

..." She seemed unable to finish her sentence, her face slightly flushed.

Such a cheerful girl showing such a shy and hesitant demeanor possessed a unique charm, and Wuyue couldn't help but stare in astonishment!

He pondered for a long time, then slowly shook his head and said, "Harina, I appreciate your kindness, but it's not that I'm unwilling. It's just that

the people from the Embroidered Robe Pavilion are using some kind of tracking method that's like a persistent infection that I can't shake off! If I stay in the Duoyan

tribe, it will surely bring disaster to you and your people."

Suddenly, he remembered what Lingti had said when they parted: "If you encounter danger, you can go to

Fengyin Palace, which is located at the foot of Wuling Mountain, more than ten miles south of Heiyu Town, to find me. Once you get there, no one will be able to harm you."

Thinking of this, he pondered and said, "If all else fails, I'll have to

go to a friend's place in the Yanshan region to lay low for a while."

Harina asked, "Have you been there? Is it safe and reliable?"

Having been forced into a corner, Wuyue felt deeply ashamed and replied with a blush, "I have, but I was unconscious both

on and off the way, so I can't recognize the path. As for its reliability, I'm not sure, but

for now, it seems to be the safest place..."

Harina nodded and said, "That's good. The Xuanfu cavalry is stationed nearby. I can take you

to find . Just tell him your friend's name, and he'll definitely be able to find you. Also, on our way to Yanshan, we

'll pass through Dadingbao, one of the important towns in western Liaoning where the Xuanliao army is stationed. I can go there first to find someone to tell my brother..." "Send word, let

him bring people to meet us..."

Wu Yue frowned and said, "That won't do! I am a wanted criminal of the imperial court, and it is not appropriate for me to meet with officials. That would give

your brother suspicion of harboring a wanted criminal. Besides, you have traveled all this way for me, how can I bear to let you

go on another dangerous journey with me?"

Harina leaned gently against him, looking at him tenderly, and said, "I'm not afraid! I have made up my mind to

follow you from now on, to the ends of the earth and the other side of the sea. Even if the sea dries up and the rocks turn to dust,

I will never change my mind..."

Wu Yue smiled and corrected her, "There is an idiom in the Central Plains for what you said, 'to the ends of the earth, until the sea dries up and the rocks crumble.

' Alright, let's make a deal! But you will have to suffer a bit!"

Harina said firmly, "I'm not afraid!"

Wu Yue was grateful and raised his hand with difficulty to make a pinky promise with her.

The cave fell silent for a moment, and he immediately thought of a heart-wrenching matter. There were

so , and even though he was powerless to help, they would flood his mind whenever he was quiet. Recently

, another had been added: the whereabouts of Qing'er!

That girl wasn't very bright; he wondered if she had encountered any danger alone in that desolate wilderness. He

had promised he would never abandon her! He couldn't bear to trouble Harina any further, but he was so badly injured that

he had no choice but to ask her for help. So he briefly explained Qing'er

's current situation to her. Harina hurriedly asked for the approximate location where Qing'er had been thrown from the carriage, gave him some earnest instructions, and then left the cave. She

whistled to summon her horse, and without even putting on a saddle, she leaped onto it and galloped towards the Black Mountain.

Go! A little girl, all alone, abandoned in a wilderness teeming with wild beasts—how could she not be anxious?

Wuyue could do nothing but wait anxiously and pray incessantly for Qing'er; there was no one to confide in about his

torment !

Time seemed to stand still in the cave, an eternity that felt incredibly long. Finally,

he saw Harina return, weary from her journey. Wuyue nervously looked behind her, hoping that

the scene of her returning to Hungry Wolf Valley to find Qing'er would repeat itself, but he was disappointed!

Harina had searched the entire area without finding any trace of Qing'er, and had asked every hunter in the vicinity, but

none had heard of her whereabouts; they all said they had never seen such a little girl. After a full day and night of

continuous searching and inquiries, she was too worried about Wuyue's injuries and had no choice but to return hastily, exhausted.

Hearing her account of her ordeal, Wuyue's heart was filled with anxiety. Qing'er was still just a child!

She trusted me like a father; if something really happened to her, how could I face her recently deceased father!

However, as anxious as he was, there was nothing he could do but recover from his injuries.

Three days passed quickly. During this time, Harina went out several more times, continuing her search for Qing'er and

also going to the Chahan tribe to find a doctor and obtain a lot of medicine and food. Wuyue's injuries gradually improved.

Most importantly, the medicine she brought back had an excellent effect on promoting muscle and bone healing; his right leg fracture had healed almost

completely, and he could now get up and walk with crutches.

His broken leg had tormented him for nearly a month, causing unbearable pain and causing all sorts of hardships

. Now that he could finally move on

his own, he breathed a huge sigh of relief. When they set off, Harina wouldn't have to work so hard, carrying him every time they left the horse. However, what troubled him was

that no matter how searched, Qing'er remained elusive, like a wild goose flying into the sky!

He sighed dejectedly, touching the black disc in his pocket. A sudden curiosity arose:

where was the secret door this key-like object could open?

So, leaning on his cane, and with Harina holding a torch, the two walked hand in hand deeper into the cave

. Harina had traversed this section

countless times before, fetching water from their hiding place, making the journey smooth. After passing this section, they felt their way up the underground channel. It was a long

cave, the ground slippery and uneven, with many twists and turns, but thankfully the slope wasn't too steep. With Harina's

support, Wuyue made his way step by step towards the Xianbei tomb.

In the dark, winding cave, the torch illuminated an area of less than ten feet. After an unknown amount of time, they finally

arrived at the secret door that had opened at the critical moment more than ten days earlier, allowing them to escape by sheer luck.

The heavy stone door remained open. Looking back after entering, the mural,

though faded by the rushing water, still retained its intricate carvings, the outlines of the images still discernible

. The door had slid open, dividing the mural in two: the central goddess, flying goddess, and war god statues

separated from the seated child statue in the lower right corner. The circular hole on the lotus platform beneath the child, created by the retracting mechanism, was still visible.

About two inches of water remained in the underground hall, slowly flowing into the underground channel. Under the torchlight,

the scattered corpses on the ground were fewer, indicating many had been washed away by the current

. Small fish and shrimp swam in the water, but little mud or sand was visible; it was unclear whether they had been swept away by the night's rushing water or if the incoming river water was inherently clear

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