Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 545: Startled Horse!

"We can’t keep going without sleep. Once we leave this area, we should find an inn to rest for the night! Then I can use needles to expel some of the impurities in your body."

Duanmu Nan noticed Li Qingmu wasn’t looking too well, so he went over to check his pulse. He had medicine, but the best remedy was using needle therapy to regulate his qi, though it was inconvenient in the horse carriage.

Li Qingmu: "Thank you, Mr. Duanmu."

"Master, can you tell us about the other branches of Tianxing Pavilion? Any unusual characteristics they have? It’d be good to know!"

Long Yue felt uneasy at the thought of those Jianghu forces possibly targeting them, so she was eager to know her enemy.

Duanmu Nan said: "Yue’er, you know, the Big Dipper is composed of seven big stars: Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, and Yaoguang.

Among them, Tianshu represents heaven, Tianxuan represents earth, Tianji represents people, Tianquan represents time, Yuheng represents sound, Kaiyang represents rhythm, and Yaoguang represents stars.

Of the seven stars, ’Yuheng’ is the brightest, and ’Tianquan’ is the dimmest. Therefore, the Yuheng branch represents justice, while Tianquan represents evil and darkness!"

"But Master, you said Ghost Child is part of the Tianshu branch?"

"Yes, Tianshu is heaven, but it has an alias, Tanlang! When Tanlang appears, there will be military disasters."

As Duanmu Nan spoke, his eyes slightly narrowed. This time, Tianxing Pavilion was deploying Tianshu Ghost Child; what could it mean?

Does the appearance of Tanlang star foreshadow the world suffering war?

Li Qingmu lifted the curtain of the carriage, looking up at the pitch-black night sky. The weather was great today, and the stars shone brightly. He could see in the northern direction seven stars shining incredibly bright, one particularly dazzling.

He murmured to himself: "The Big Dipper is near Ziwei Palace in the south and in the north of Taiwei. It is called the Imperial Carriage, as it governs commands, operates at the center, while overseeing four directions, establishing four seasons, balancing the five elements, moving jurisdiction, deciding various records, all tied to the Big Dipper..."

Saying this, he revealed a faint smile, "It seems Tianxing Pavilion genuinely wants to engage in court intrigue."

Duanmu Nan lowered his gaze: "If they truly get involved, it will lead to their downfall! Yue’er, stay with us these days, and don’t act alone!"

On a horse carriage, one certainly wouldn’t act alone; Duanmu Nan meant that at rest times, they must stay together.

Long Yue nodded: "Okay, Master!"

"Go!"

From the front came Gouzi’s voice driving the carriage. Long Yue thought it might be time to give Gouzi a new name, but the boy said he didn’t want to change it...

Because a name like this survives well.

But he would eventually marry, wouldn’t he? Carrying this name, is he going to marry a village girl?

Sadly, he’s not truly her brother, otherwise, based on Long Yue’s temperament, she would certainly force him to change his name.

What nonsense is this!

The carriage moved steadily, driving all night and day, before finally arriving at a small town. Although it was quite close to Kaiyang County, it seemed peaceful here, with people living as usual.

The town’s streets were lined with vendors hawking goods, and some stalls were surrounded by people eager to buy.

In front of a shop, many women gathered, drawn by the faint scent of flowers emanating from a perfume store.

As Long Yue and the others arrived, dusk had begun falling; the street was gradually emptying. Long Yue rubbed her growling stomach, glancing around in search of food.

"Find an inn, then eat and rest for the night."

Duanmu Nan instructed, urging Gouzi to drive the carriage.

The inns and taverns in the town were quite similar; they chose an inn that was quiet with a good environment.

The innkeeper greeted them warmly, asking if they wanted something to eat.

It was evening, surely everyone was hungry, so Long Yue ordered some dishes.

"Sure, please wait a moment, I’ll bring the dishes soon!"

"Make them hot!"

Long Yue added, knowing Li Qingmu’s frail body shouldn’t consume cold food which might hurt his stomach.

The innkeeper chuckled and went to fetch the dishes.

"Ah, I really want some soup dumplings, wonder how they taste here? Certainly not as good as Shengjing City’s!"

Long Yue had been eating poorly these days, making her crave her favorite dish.

Yun Jin gently tapped her forehead, giggling: "You little one, always thinking about soup dumplings. Look at you with your chubby cheeks, adorable enough to nibble on!"

"Oh no, Master, please don’t tease me!"

Long Yue playfully stuck out her tongue at Yun Jin, her charming smile causing the two men nearby to become momentarily somber, their expressions deepening.

"Dinner is served, guests!"

While the two men were oblivious to each other’s changing gazes, the innkeeper reappeared promptly, carrying a tray with three steaming dishes.

Duanmu Nan glanced at Li Qingmu’s pale face, saying: "Eat quickly, then let’s head upstairs where I’ll perform the needle therapy, it’ll greatly help!"

"Alright!"

"Ah, I’m starving!"

Soon, soup dumplings were served, and Long Yue unabashedly grabbed one to eat.

"Wait!"

Duanmu Nan stopped her.

"Master?"

"I just realized you shouldn’t eat such greasy foods lately."

Long Yue was dumbfounded; why shouldn’t she eat them?

How could she not know?

But that thought quickly passed, and she understood instantly!

The Master wouldn’t utter such absurd words, so there was only one possibility—the dish was problematic!

Then...

"The carriage!"

Long Yue and Li Qingmu almost spoke simultaneously; their first thought wasn’t to confront the innkeeper, but to check the carriage!

"Yun Jin, you go!"

Duanmu Nan wanted to personally investigate but worried that once he left, Long Yue and Li Qingmu might meet danger, leaving him no choice.

Reacting swiftly, Yun Jin rose and dashed out.

"Woah—"

Accompanied by a sharp sound, the noise of hooves and neighing filled the air as Yun Jin exited and saw the horse pulling their carriage had been startled into a frenzy.

Street pedestrians shouted in terror, crying "Help!"

"Swish!"

Yun Jin’s silhouette flickered as she caught up, mounting the horse and steering it forward boldly.

"Oh no, Master, our carriage..."

Long Yue hurriedly ran out, witnessing this scene with growing anxiety.

"Don’t worry, Junior Sister’s riding skills are excellent; she’ll surely bring back the carriage."

"What should we do now?"

When faced with intrigue and strategy, Li Qingmu and Long Yue were not lacking, but when encountering Jianghu forces, they had to defer to Duanmu Nan.

Li Qingmu had previously seen how mighty Jianghu forces were, realizing no matter how much strength he exerted, he couldn’t match the might of a few Ghost Children.

The crucial aspect of being human is self-awareness.

Li Qingmu had this self-awareness, knowing he couldn’t rival Jianghu individuals, so he sought Duanmu Nan’s advice.

"We wait here! The innkeeper knew nothing of this!"

"Yes, I noticed his eyes were pure, not at all like those sinister characters!"

After calming down, Li Qingmu pondered seriously.