Chapter 1420 - 1421: Fierce Battle 8
After encountering two groups of men, Mu Tiantian and Shen Tiancheng’s vigilance grew increasingly strict.
Because the two groups arrived in such quick succession, Mu Tiantian subconsciously knew something must be wrong, otherwise Lu Chengkuan wouldn’t send people into the mountains consecutively.
There’s only one reason—an unexpected mishap occurred in Lu Chengkuan’s plan, and that mishap is Bai Chenyao.
Exhausted, Mu Tiantian’s eyes flashed with a hint of amusement when she thought of Bai Chenyao.
Bai Chenyao is very safe, even causing Lu Chengkuan to be caught off guard, clearly losing his composure.
"Don’t be too happy too soon; if indeed the plan has gone awry, then... Bai Chenyao will only be in greater danger, and so will we!"
Mu Tiantian was puzzled and frowned at Shen Tiancheng.
While roasting meat, Shen Tiancheng spoke softly, his expression slightly weary.
"This is a plan conspired by the drug lord Thunder Eagle and Lu Chengkuan. If there’s a mishap, not only will Lu Chengkuan send more people, but Thunder Eagle naturally won’t let it rest, and at that point, both sides will only increase their firepower."
Mu Tiantian: "..."
Passing a piece of roasted meat to Mu Tiantian, Shen Tiancheng cut a piece for himself, not caring about the heat, and ate voraciously.
"Eat more; we need to progress inward, staying here is dangerous!"
Mu Tiantian: "..."
She didn’t understand some situations, but during this time with Shen Tiancheng, she knew that at least until meeting Bai Chenyao, Shen Tiancheng wouldn’t harm her. Mu Tiantian nodded and also ate the meat voraciously.
After tidying up their belongings and erasing all traces of their stay, Shen Tiancheng and Mu Tiantian set off again towards the depths of Qi Mountain after staying for nearly a week.
Within less than three days of departure, they hadn’t encountered a wild beast attack, but as the terrain grew more challenging, their pace slowed down.
As they walked, Mu Tiantian felt something amiss.
The pace of Shen Tiancheng beside her also slowed down.
Just as Mu Tiantian was about to speak, he suddenly shook his head at her, swiftly pulling her hand, and they quickly hid in the bushes, lying down.
"There’s movement over there!"
"Go take a look!"
"Yes!"
Listening to the rough and ruthless voices, Mu Tiantian knew the situation was dire.
Previously, the reason she and Shen Tiancheng could ambush those two groups was mainly because they were prepared, with even traps laid out, so even though they were outnumbered, they had the advantage of timing and terrain.
But now...
Seeing the group of men not far away, numbering at least thirty, Mu Tiantian was tense while lying on the grass.
A slight warmth on the back of her hand made Mu Tiantian press her lips together. She wanted to pull her hand back but feared attracting their attention, so she continued to endure as Shen Tiancheng gently stroked her hand, seemingly to calm her anxious heart.
With the corner of her eye, Mu Tiantian glanced at Shen Tiancheng beside her and saw him looking coldly at the large group of men not far away, so she also focused her attention on them.
Seeing the man who received orders quickly walked towards them, Mu Tiantian dared not make a sound, her eyes wide open, quietly waiting.
This group was different from the previous two groups; their pace and attire exuded a spirit of banditry.
Suddenly recalling what Shen Tiancheng said a few days ago about Thunder Eagle not letting it rest, Mu Tiantian quickly confirmed the identity of the men.
Thunder Eagle’s men!
If discovered, the consequences could be unimaginable!