Chapter 194: Mushrooms and the Witch

Chapter 194: Mushrooms and the Witch

Hua Mi rode on the back of a deer, dashing along the path, aiming to reach the village before sunset.

The first half of the journey comprised mostly wide plains, with occasional undulations, but the distance allowed for an overall smooth ride.

With ample space like this, they could really pick up speed.

The latter half became rugged, a narrow dirt road flanked by scattered rocks.

Following the principle of taking the shortest route between two points, Hua Mi guided the deer through the undeveloped wooded area, aiming directly toward the destination unless faced with an insurmountable obstacle.

The endurance and burst of speed of the deer were unmatched by ordinary horses. While it easily leaped over several meters, common obstacles posed no challenge.Updated from n0velb(i)n.c(o)/m

However, the speed slowed compared to the flat ground, the ride becoming more bumpy.

Passing through a desolate area, the surroundings gradually became lush with trees and grass along the road.

Noticing the dirt road veering far from the intended direction, Hua Mi urged the deer to leave the path, crossing through undeveloped foliage, continuing straight towards the target.

"Help"

A faint cry for help reached his ears amidst the wind.

Hua Mi immediately pulled the deer to a halt.

Listening intently.

"Help! Somebody help!"

It indeed sounded like a woman's cry for help.

The rough terrain had slowed the deer's speed down.

Otherwise, amidst the rushing wind by his ears, he might not have heard it.

"The sound came from that direction."

Hua Mi turned the deer's head and jogged in the direction of the voice.

Faintly detecting the steamy fragrance of food, it seemed someone was camping nearby.

As he moved closer, the reconnaissance bee arrived at the scene before him.

The transmitted vision revealed a moderately wide road not far awaya dirt road strewn with various depths of wheel ruts, clearly imprinted by passing carriages.

Beneath a large tree by the roadside sat a woman wearing a dark blue robe and a pointed round hat, slumped against the tree trunk, seemingly drained of strength.

The attire of a witch...

In this world, a "witch" wasn't just a mere female magician; it held a more specific meaning.

The witch in front of him tilted her head and completely passed out.

"..."

The target village was very close. He should take her there first.

...

"This is indeed a quite remote little village."

Hua Mi rode on the back of a deer with the unconscious witch in front of him.

He looked towards the low-lying area where the houses were.

According to the map, this should be McKang Village that the traveling merchant mentioned.

Looking around, the entire village probably had only a few dozen houses. They were all low, rough stone buildings.

The setting sun cast shadows on the ground, and several chimneys emitted smoke, giving it a lively atmosphere.

The village was built close to a mountain.

The mountain didn't seem tall, but it was wide horizontally, covered with lush trees.

According to the merchant, the healing hot spring inn should be somewhere on that mountain.

The villagers were friendly to outsidersthat's what the merchant had said.

Hua Mi urged the deer to fly, slowing down as they approached the village.

They soon arrived at the village entrance.

As he got closer, he realized something was off.

The village was unusually quiet.

Considering the sun hadn't set yet, it was dusk, and the villagers should still be awake.

Why was there not a single person outside?

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