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"Don't worry Grand Princess, this subordinate will definitely protect you."

The face of the man with the wheat-colored skin was reflected in her eyes, and his eyes met hers.

Qu Xue'er was stunned for a moment, then realized that he was holding onto a huge palm.

After quickly withdrawing her hand, Qu Xue'er thought of the urgent matter at hand and hurriedly opened her mouth.

"Let's hurry up and leave. If we delay any longer, it might become dark by the time we leave."

Within the fog, a dozen people quickly discovered their disappearance. However, they couldn't see their path clearly through the white fog. They were in a group without a leader, and they didn't dare to move around randomly.

If they left, it would be best if General Sikong and the Grand Princess returned after a while but were unable to find them.

Having no other choice, they decided to wait in place for the wisest decision.

A dozen or so people scattered around to pick up a pile of wood. Small sparks gradually formed into a big fire, and the surrounding fog quickly dispersed. A few people immediately understood.

They were fooled.

This was a low-level martial arts trick. They would first place some white phosphorus onto the road they had to go through with some covered balls. The air would follow their movements, and the white phosphorus would start a small fire.

The burning white smoke came from the inside, but because the white smoke was colourless and tasteless, they did not notice it.

Damn, I was too careless!

All of them held a torch in their hands as they jumped onto their horses. They ran in the same direction.

This was only a small forest. They would be able to find General Sikong and the Grand Princess after going around a few rounds.

At the same time, Sikong Ming rode on his horse and brought the Qu Xue'er who was beside him to fumble around in the white fog.

Since he could not see more than ten feet away, and out of an instinct of vigilance, he was worried that there might be an ambush, he walked with extreme caution.

"How much longer do we have to walk?"

Qu Xue'er was so afraid that a thin layer of sweat had already seeped out of her forehead.

Although she had been in trouble for a long time and would occasionally fail once or twice, she had never been in danger.

In this situation, she was truly afraid.

"General Sikong ~"

"Grand Princess ~"

"General Sikong ~"

Voices rose and fell from the surroundings.

A blurry figure with a red glow approached them from not far away, and the white mist gradually dispersed as he got closer.

Only when they got closer did Sikong Ming realize that it was one of his subordinates. "General Sikong, are you guys alright?"

Sikong Ming looked at the strong and calm Qu Xue'er, straightened her face and replied.

"It's all right," he said, looking at the torch in his hand. "Did you find anything?"

"General, we have all been played by people. This is just some small tricks, a man-made colourless and tasteless white fog."

While they were talking, the other dozen or so people had also noticed where they were and surrounded them one after another.

General Sikong's stern gaze swept over the faces of those ten odd people. His tone did not allow any side effects.

"Xu Qiao, immediately count the number of people."

At the side, Qu Xue'er who had always been silent saw that kind of domineering aura that belonged solely to a general.

Compared to the current him, the domineering and arrogant attitude that he was usually proud of, was like a small marvel.

"Reporting to General, everyone is here." Xu Qiao cupped his hands, even though he was also riding on a horse.

He still maintained a respectful attitude.

"Everyone, maintain your speed and head towards the bandits!" With a single command, a dozen horses galloped away.

No one was injured, no one was attacked, the enemy had only trapped them here for one reason only.

Stop them!