coobybook Chapter 11 Lin Xiao is injured
Chapter 11 Lin Xiao is injured
Following the clues, Murong Yi and Lin Xiaoqian finally found the bandits' lair. The terrain was treacherous, with jagged rocks and overgrown vegetation all around. The mountain wind howled, carrying a chilling atmosphere. Lin Xiaoqian crouched low, cautiously approaching, with Murong Yi close behind. The sword in his hand trembled slightly, the only sign of his tension and unease.
Gradually, Su Wan'er's voice faintly reached his ears, and Murong Yi instantly tensed, his eyes filled with anxiety and worry. Lin Xiaoqian gently pulled him back, gesturing for silence, signaling him not to act rashly. Her gaze was calm and sharp as she carefully observed the surrounding environment, searching for the best rescue plan.
Lin Xiaoqian discovered that the bandits' lair had a narrow entrance, allowing only one person to pass at a time, and was surrounded by traps and hidden sentries. A direct assault would inevitably alert the bandits and endanger Su Wan'er's life. Her mind raced, and suddenly an idea struck her. She gestured for Murong Yi to gather some dry branches and leaves nearby, while she herself took out a tinderbox and a piece of thin rope from her bosom.
Although Murong Yi didn't understand, he trusted Lin Xiaoqian's arrangements completely. He quickly gathered materials from the surrounding area and soon returned with a pile. Lin Xiaoqian tied leaves and twigs together with thin rope to make several simple "torches." She poured some of the strong liquor she carried with her onto the torches, then handed one to Murong Yi and whispered, "Wait for my command. We'll light the torches and throw them in from both sides. When the bandits see the fire, they'll panic, and we'll rush in to rescue Miss Su in the chaos."
Murong Yi nodded, secretly admiring Lin Xiaoqian's wisdom. The two quietly approached the sides of the lair. Lin Xiaoqian took a deep breath and softly counted, "One, two, three, light the fire!" In an instant, two torches pierced the darkness and landed in the bandits' lair. The dry leaves and branches ignited instantly, and the strong liquor further fueled the fire. In a flash, flames roared up, and the bandits cried out in alarm.
"Charge!" Lin Xiaoqian shouted, charging into the lair first. Murong Yi followed closely behind, her sword flashing like the wind, repelling the bandits who blocked her path. Lin Xiaoqian, agile as ever, skillfully dodged the enemy's attacks and ran towards the direction of Su Wan'er's voice.
In the chaos, Lin Xiaoqian finally found Su Wan'er, who was tied to a pillar. She quickly untied the ropes and shielded Su Wan'er behind her. However, at that moment, a bandit took advantage of her unpreparedness and attacked from behind. Although Lin Xiaoqian sensed it, it was too late to dodge. She could only sidestep to block, and the bandit's knife slashed her arm, drawing blood instantly.
Lin Xiaoqian gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, and thrust her sword at the bandit, repelling him. Murong Yi arrived at that moment, his eyes fixed on Su Wan'er. He rushed forward and embraced her, asking with concern if she was injured. Su Wan'er shook her head, tears welling in her eyes, and recounted her ordeal. Murong Yi gently comforted her, seemingly forgetting the injured Lin Xiaoqian beside him.
Lin Xiaoqian watched this scene silently, a bitter feeling rising in her heart. She covered her wound with her hand and turned to walk away. The pain at this moment came not only from the physical wound but also from the depths of her heart. She knew that to Murong Yi, she was perhaps just a comrade-in-arms, while his true love had always been Su Wan'er. She endured the pain alone, disappearing into the darkness, her figure appearing somewhat forlorn and lonely.