To avoid unnecessary trouble, Wu Caiwei quickly took out the hidden sword and wiped it carefully with a piece of cloth. This action immediately made the few people exchange glances. They were truly surprised that they were carrying weapons, and they looked far from ordinary.
Of course, in this chaotic world, anyone who could ride a horse was already extraordinary. After a slight hesitation, the men continued to approach her. In their eyes, Wu Caiwei was merely bluffing. She was a woman of no young age, dressed plainly, and carrying a sword, which seemed out of place. They hadn't eaten meat in a long time, and these two horses would not only satisfy their craving but also provide provisions for the journey ahead.
Meanwhile, the other people who were itching to make a move were intently watching the scene. They were plotting to be the mantis stalking the cicada, with the oriole behind. After these men dealt with that family, they would also step forward to share the spoils. However, they hadn't expected such a twist, and they waited to see if these people had real skill or were just putting on a show to intimidate.
But the ensuing scene made them involuntarily close their eyes, unable to watch. The reason was that as soon as the few men approached Wu Caiwei, she kicked them down, one by one.
At first, they thought the other party was just lucky. Unwilling to give up, they advanced again. To their surprise, this time Wu Caiwei directly drew her sword and knocked them down with the flat of the blade.
At this point, everyone abandoned any hope and began to retreat. Of course, Wu Caiwei did not press her advantage. They were all refugees, and life was hard. There was no need to pursue them relentlessly.
After Wu Caiwei's "killing the chicken to warn the monkey," she noticed that the watchful gazes of the crowd had disappeared. It seemed no one was targeting them anymore. He Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and happily prepared lunch with his wife. The meal was very simple; they didn't have much food and could only make some plain congee to fill their stomachs. Fortunately, they had horses now and didn't have to walk. They didn't feel hungry all morning. It was the first time in a long while since they left their hometown that they felt a sense of happiness.
When the horses had eaten their fill of grass, they once again set off on their journey north. As dusk approached, Wu Caiwei observed their surroundings while walking. When she spotted a house on the verge of collapse, although the sun hadn't set, they decided to make do there for the night.
The walls of the house were still standing, providing shelter from the cold wind. Some parts of the roof were missing tiles, but other sections were intact. Even if it rained at night, they wouldn't be afraid.
Upon entering the small courtyard, they discovered that the house had two courtyards, indicating the former glory of its owner. They didn't know if the owner had moved away or had passed away, leaving the house abandoned.
As soon as they entered the house, He Sheng rushed to tidy up the main building. However, Wu Caiwei stopped him and led everyone to the side rooms in the back.
Looking at the narrow and small rooms, He Sheng was bewildered. He couldn't understand why his mother would have them cram into such a space when there was a large house in front. Wu Caiwei, too lazy to explain, knew that some things had to be experienced to be understood.
Shortly after dinner, the two children could no longer stay awake. The couple gathered some dried grass from the back of the house to spread on the floor. They then placed the worn-out quilts on top for the children to sleep on, serving as both padding and cover. Wu Caiwei felt that if she had the chance, she would definitely get two proper quilts for the children to rest well.
They decided to leave the remaining quilt for Wu Caiwei. The mother was advanced in age and could not withstand the cold. Moreover, they had witnessed it all on this journey: their mother was their strongest support. When trouble arose, she was the first to step forward. If it weren't for their mother, it would have been truly difficult for the couple to navigate the road alone with their children while facing unwelcome gazes.
Wu Caiwei directly refused, leaving the quilt for them and sitting to meditate nearby. He Sheng endured for a while but finally couldn't resist asking the question on his mind, "Mother, you sit there every night without sleeping. Don't you feel tired?"
"I am practicing martial arts. Cultivators not only do not feel tired after a night of practice but feel refreshed. If you wish to learn, I can teach you. Next time we encounter danger, we mother and son can fight side by side." Not only him, but Wu Caiwei also wanted to teach Xia He. In this chaotic world, she couldn't always be with them. Only with the ability to protect themselves could they live better.
Upon hearing this, He Sheng immediately nodded. Recently, every time his mother stood in front of him, although he was deeply moved and felt protected, he also felt a sense of powerlessness. He was a grown man, and his children were already so old, yet he still needed his mother to protect them. In the future, when his mother grew older, how would he protect them?
If not for the urgency of escaping, Wu Caiwei could have started teaching him immediately. The chaotic times were approaching, and who knew what they would encounter. She felt an urgent need to improve her martial prowess. Thus, she comforted him, telling him to rest well and that she would teach him after some time.
With his mother's promise, He Sheng suddenly felt that the future was bright. As long as he had a skill, he could lead his mother, wife, and children to survive here. Although he had heard that practicing martial arts was very arduous, the experiences of the recent past had shown him that without martial arts, one could barely move. He had long been prepared for hardship, and even in his sleep, a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips, imagining himself wielding his martial arts to conquer all, fighting on the battlefield. Su Dan Novel Network.
Yes, what man doesn't have a hero's dream? Before, with the lack of conditions, he didn't dare to think in that direction. Now that his mother was going to teach him martial arts, and when he had martial arts, he also wanted to become a great general and win glory for his mother and wife.
Wu Caiwei, who was practicing martial arts, had no idea what her son was thinking. Seeing him laugh in his sleep, she couldn't help but shake her head. The martial art she practiced allowed her to observe her surroundings, so it was not a problem to be occasionally distracted. Although this martial art was not the most powerful, it was adaptable to the environment.
If possible, she truly wished to hide in the deep mountains and find a cave to cultivate day and night for one or two years. Afterward, she would undoubtedly be invincible in the world. However, a flood had occurred as soon as she arrived, making that kind of martial art unsuitable. She had to constantly pay attention to her surroundings, so she had to settle for the second-best option.
Listening to the movements outside in the middle of the night, Wu Caiwei's worst fears were realized. The reason she didn't have her son and daughter-in-law live in the large house in front, but instead chose this cramped space to stay with the two horses, was precisely because she was worried that this house was not far from the main road. If someone were to break in, it would cause unnecessary trouble.
At this moment, the front gate was wide open, and the area was brightly lit. Over twenty people, leading horses and wearing armor, surveyed the surroundings, set up a campfire, and prepared to rest there for the night.