The mountain path was rugged.
However, for Yang Feilong and his group, it was nothing extraordinary.
After all, even Mia, the weakest among them, was a cultivator close to the peak of the Void Martial realm, far from being an ordinary person. Walking such a mountain path was as easy as treading on level ground for them.
As for their guards, they followed far behind.
Generally, they would not intervene unless their masters were in mortal danger. Of course, some individuals disliked having guards follow them. For instance, Mi Lai had no guards. His firm stance against Wu Fangxin a few days prior was because he knew Wu Fangxin was a sensible person, and sensible people generally did not do foolish things!
Having guards followed had its pros and cons. The advantage was that one was rarely in mortal danger, as these powerful guards would intervene should such a situation arise. But without experiencing crises, how could one grow easily?
This was also the reason for the gap between Mi Lai and Liu Zhu.
Because Liu Zhu was protected by a guard in the middle stage of the Origin Martial realm, ensuring his safety. This allowed him to avoid many dangers.
Yet, precisely because of this powerful guard's presence, he never felt a sense of urgency, allowing Mi Lai to pull ahead.
In fact, Mi Kang also disliked having guards. However, he was not confident that he could protect Mi Ya's safety alone. Thus, after weighing the options, he ultimately had Mi Da accompany them.
Of course, even with guards present, danger was not entirely eliminated. For example, if the opponent was strong enough, even the guards would be no match. Or, the guards might be killed before they could intervene!
These things happened from time to time.
But since one embarked on the path of cultivation, one naturally had to be prepared for the possibility of falling on that path someday.
"Help!" Suddenly, a desperate cry pierced the air.
"Someone's calling for help!"
"It's a woman!"
"Let's go and see!"
Everyone's expression shifted slightly. Before they could even reach the sound, they saw a disheveled woman running out from behind the trees and bushes on the mountain.
Her clothes were stained with fallen leaves, mud, and other debris, making her appearance utterly pathetic, as if she had just survived a life-or-death struggle.
There was blood on her face, but even so, it was difficult to conceal her exceptionally beautiful features.
She looked like a princess in a state of utter disarray.
"So beautiful!" At that moment, the same thought flashed through the minds of Mi Lai, Mi Kang, and Xu Zhenqiang.
They knew that Mi Ya's appearance was already exceptionally beautiful. However, this woman's beauty actually surpassed Mi Ya's slightly. Coupled with her current pitiful demeanor, it made all the men present's hearts flutter, giving them the feeling of being in love.
Even Yang Feilong, who had seen much of the world, felt his heart skip a beat upon seeing this woman. This was because her beauty was not inferior to his master, Bai Yidie. While she was slightly lacking in ethereal aura and temperament, her facial features were almost on par.
Of course, this was influenced by Yang Feilong's subjective perception. It was possible that this woman's beauty was indeed comparable to his master's.
However, he quickly calmed down, his brow furrowed slightly.
"Miss, don't worry, I, Hu, will protect you!" Mi Lai said with a fawning smile, quickly stepping forward.
Xu Zhenqiang stopped, sighing inwardly. Such a breathtaking woman was not someone he could aspire to.
Seeing his second brother, Mi Lai, acting like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world, Mi Kang, who had just raised his foot, paused. His lips twitched, and he muttered under his breath, audible only to himself, "Shit! You like her? Good for you!"
He didn't compete with his second brother. Firstly, he knew he couldn't win even if he tried. Secondly, competing with his second brother would just make him a laughingstock.
Mi Ya's brow furrowed slightly. Who wouldn't feel pressured when seeing such a beautiful woman? She was no exception. However, if she could become her second brother's wife, that wouldn't be bad. Then, as if she thought of something, she subconsciously glanced at Yang Feilong. Initially, she looked somewhat surprised, then relieved. As long as Yang Feilong didn't compete with her second brother, perhaps her second brother's heroic rescue of the beauty might lead to a successful union, as he was quite outstanding.
From another perspective, she also hoped Yang Feilong would not get entangled with this woman.
While thinking, she secretly glanced at Yang Feilong's chiseled face, a blush spreading across her cheeks.
Mi Lai was thinking that since the woman was so panicked, offering her a warm and safe embrace at this moment might be enough to win her over!
To be honest, after so many years wandering the martial world, he had seen many beautiful women, but never one who made his heart pound so fiercely.
However, although the woman was panicked, she completely ignored Mi Lai's seemingly casual outstretched arms. With a slight sidestep, she ran behind him.
Mi Lai: "..."
Xu Zhenqiang was conflicted. Could it be that she fancied him?
But soon, Xu Zhenqiang's conflict subsided. She hadn't even looked at him, and she continued running directly past him.
"Second brother, I'm sorry, but the beauty doesn't fancy you!" Mi Kang's lips curved into a smile, a smile of victory. To be able to surpass his second brother was such a delightful feeling.
But the next moment, the smile that had just appeared vanished, replaced by a faint bitterness. He turned his head to look.
He saw that the beautiful woman was running directly towards Yang Feilong.
Mi Kang: "..."
Alright, if it was Brother Yang, he could accept it. After all, Yang Feilong was the most handsome among the four of them.
"Brother Yang, then it's fine!" Seeing the beauty rushing straight towards Yang Feilong, Xu Zhenqiang's mindset immediately settled.
Mi Lai's expression froze for a moment, his outstretched hands feeling awkward and out of place.
Mi Ya, who had been standing beside Yang Feilong, was stunned by this scene. No way? No way?
Even though his Feilong brother was so low-key, you could still discover his extraordinary nature.
She subconsciously tightened her grip on Yang Feilong's arm.
But the next moment, Mi Ya felt a sense of heartbreak, because Yang Feilong pushed her aside with an incredibly forceful shove.
"Wuuu~~~~" Mi Ya felt heartbroken, roaring internally, "Why has even Feilong brother been seduced? This is a vixen who bewitches all beings! She's a vixen!"
Mi Ya was furious!
Seeing Yang Feilong push Mi Ya aside, the woman acted like a pigeon returning to its nest, her face showing a shy and joyful smile. In this moment, she looked almost intoxicating.
But the instant the woman approached Yang Feilong, Yang Feilong made his move.
Yes, not to embrace her, but to attack!
Boom!
A punch was thrown, a cold glint flashing.
The woman seemed stunned. She pushed out with her small hands, and with a loud bang, she spat out blood and flew backward.
Mi Ya: "..."
What did I just see? Am I hallucinating?
Not only Mi Ya, but at this moment, the Mi brothers and Xu Zhenqiang were all dumbfounded.