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Wu Yuan, Gu Ji, and Wu Xiong rode hard, sparing no effort from their sturdy Hoarfrost steeds. Following the smooth official route, they covered tens of li in just under an hour.
Gradually, they left the city behind, delving deeper into the rural wilderness, the dominion of the land bandits and water thieves.
In the distance, a vast expanse of rolling hills came into view, covered in thick vegetation.
The official route followed a gorge nestled within these hills.
"Up ahead is Meandering Forest Gorge, a stretch of more than ten li where the land bandits around Li City are most active. Stay vigilant, everyone," warned Wu Xiong, his voice echoing through the air. "Protect the young master at all costs."
"Haha, Brother Wu, you worry too much."
"Although the Meandering Forest Gorge is infested with land bandits, would they dare obstruct us?"
"We'll charge through this ten-li stretch in no time!" chuckled the hundred-soldier captains, their laughter ringing in the air.
Their words seemed carefree, but their actions told a different story. Some subtly increased their speed while others gently tugged at their reins, seamlessly forming a protective circle around Wu Yuan and Gu Ji. In their eyes, the weakest members of the group were Wu Yuan and his steward Gu Ji.
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