PNB Chapter 105 Unpleasant
Chapter 105 Unpleasant
Following Gu Yun's opposition, Gu Yuer also began to speak up.
"Yes, Sister Rong, those monster earth dragons are so ferocious. I heard some people discussing them yesterday. Some caravans even brought several martial arts masters with them and only managed to get through after being injured."
"Brother Shitou, aren't you right? Isn't that what the caravans said yesterday that you and I heard together?"
When Shitou heard Gu Yuer mention him, he was stunned for a moment and nodded woodenly: "Yes. I heard it."
Seeing Rong Su's determined expression, Gu Yun frowned, softened his tone, and began to persuade her again.
"A Su, I know you're anxious to find herbs, but there's no rush to find them, right? We can wait a few more days. You only have one life, and it's too dangerous to act so impulsively."
Then even Yulan, who usually doesn't talk much, started to persuade her.
"Doctor Rong, I think what Doctor Gu said makes sense. It's still too dangerous to go now. Why not wait a little longer? Perhaps the county magistrate here will find a way to drive away or deal with the earth dragon soon?"
They all objected one by one. Rong Su knew that they were worried about her, but she couldn't delay her journey just because of a few earth dragons.
"We must go today. We haven't even seen those earth dragons, so how can we come up with a way to deal with them? I'm not the kind of person who will back down when faced with difficulties." Rong Su was determined to go to the mudflats.
No, she wasn't just after the herbs, but she couldn't say it out loud. She could only worry in her heart. It seemed that they all supported Gu Yun's idea and thought that they should wait a little longer, but she couldn't wait any longer.
So she turned her gaze to Shen Peiqing, who had been silent the whole time, and anxiously asked for his opinion, as if she was desperately seeking medical help: "What do you think?"
Shen Peiqing was a little surprised that Rong Su would come to ask for his advice, but he didn't show it on his face. He looked at them calmly, then looked at Rong Su, and pondered for a long time before speaking.
"I think it's better to take the initiative and try it out instead of just waiting. After all, none of us have ever seen an earth dragon. If we don't understand it and see it firsthand, it will be difficult to come up with a way to deal with it."
After hearing what Shen Peiqing said, Rong Su's gaze lingered on him for a while. She didn't expect that he would actually support her.
On the contrary, Gu Yun's emotions were a little intense. It seemed that this was the first time that he had such a strong attitude. He raised his voice to Shen Peiqing, and one could hear his anger.
"Brother Shen! Life is not a joke. How could you agree to such an impulsive act? Ah Su is a woman. Even if she has learned martial arts, she has only recently started. How could you let her take the risk of going with you to lure away the Earth Dragon? Ah Su is impulsive, but why don't you try to persuade her? Instead, you support her?"
Compared to Gu Yun's excitement, Shen Peiqing was much calmer. Even when he looked directly at Gu Yun with blaming anger in his eyes, he was still able to speak calmly, but the words he said were full of intriguing irony.
"I am indeed a man who risks my life. If I can't get the herbs, I will be a complete useless person, no different from being dead. Going to the mudflats and fighting the earth dragon head-on may kill me, but there is also a chance of winning, which is better than waiting to die. Brother Gu and I are different. It doesn't matter if Brother Gu doesn't understand, I can understand."
"Besides, there are many women who are as brave as men. From ancient times to the present, many women have fought on the battlefield and fought the enemy. Rong Su has such a fighting spirit right after learning martial arts and dared to fight Tulong. Why shouldn't I support her? Besides, she doesn't act impulsively, but does things according to a plan."
Although it was not the first time that Rong Su saw Shen Peiqing speaking so many words, it was the first time he saw him speaking for himself like this, and he felt indescribably shocked.
After listening to Shen Peiqing's words, Gu Yun gradually calmed down and began to regret what he had said to Rong Su so thoughtlessly.
After listening to Shen Peiqing's words, everyone naturally had different ideas.
Gu Yuer felt that Shen Peiqing said these words just to attract Rong Su's attention.
Shi Tou felt that his master still couldn't control his feelings, and he sighed in his heart.
However, Yulan felt that Shen Peiqing seemed to have some different feelings for Rong Su.
After the original owner said these words, he began to regret it. Shen Peiqing clenched his fists, feeling extremely regretful. Why didn't he hold back and said so much nonsense that he shouldn't have said.
After looking at everyone, Rong Su realized that they had been convinced by Shen Peiqing's words. So she glanced at Shen Peiqing, and he happened to look up, and their eyes met. She saw him stunned for a moment, and then quickly turned his eyes away. She couldn't help but think deeply.
After a short discussion, everyone finally agreed to go to the mudflats.
In fact, the main reason was that Gu Yunsong had not given in, and Rong Su planned to ask Gu Yun in detail what he thought.
While they were preparing for the ceremony, Rong Su went to find Gu Yun alone.
When she arrived at Gu Yun's room, she saw that his door was half open, so she raised her hand and knocked lightly on the door.
Gu Yun, who was packing his things with his back to her, heard a knock on the door. He turned around and saw that it was her through the crack in the door. After being stunned for a moment, he asked her to come in.
After entering, Rong Su didn't dare to look any further. She just found a place to sit down, then stared at the back of her hand and asked what she wanted to ask: "Gu Yun, if you really think it's dangerous to go to the mudflats, you can consider staying in town with Yu'er and the others. Finding herbs has always been my job. I shouldn't be so selfish as to let you take risks with me."
Things still need to be made clear. Since they are now traveling together, she cannot ignore their wishes for her own selfish reasons.
Gu Yun stood aside, staring at her for a long time, and finally took two steps forward, but they were still two steps apart, and a sad expression appeared on his face.
"Yes, I think it's very dangerous to go to the mudflats now. But I'm not afraid of death, I'm just afraid."
Having said this, he suddenly stopped talking and didn't say anything further. Rong Su looked up at him in confusion. When he saw her gaze, he turned sideways and looked away, not looking at her directly.
"Brother Shen is right. We heard about the earth dragon from others and became afraid and retreated, rather than going there to see it ourselves. Perhaps the mudflats aren't as bad as we imagined."
After hearing this, Rong Su knew that Gu Yun had let it go and figured things out, and was no longer clinging to his previous thoughts.
But now she also somewhat understood Gu Yun's previous thoughts. It is human nature to worry about life and fear death.
"Gu Yun, I still say the same thing. I cannot put your lives in danger for my own selfish reasons. If we get to the mudflats and find that it is indeed dangerous, I hope you can take Yu'er and the others back to town first."
Rong Su stared at Gu Yun's profile. After hearing what she said, he chose to remain silent for a while until he heard Gu Yuer's call from outside.
"Brother! Are you ready now? Why are you so slow every time you pack? You're almost as slow as an old grandfather!"
As Gu Yuer's voice got closer, Rong Su stood up from her seat, looked at Gu Yun again, and said to him seriously: "I am serious. You don't need to take risks with me when it comes to my business."
After she finished speaking, she stepped out of Gu Yun's room and happened to run into Gu Yu'er. When Gu Yu'er saw that it was her and that she had walked out of Gu Yu's room, she immediately smiled mysteriously and asked in a low voice: "Sister Rong, what do you want to talk to my brother about?"
Seeing her smiling face as she inquired about something, Rong Su showed some helplessness, and then replied calmly: "It's okay. Pack up your things and let's go. Otherwise, it will be even harder to cross the mudflats at night."
Rong Su didn't say anything, and Gu Yuer couldn't ask further because she saw that the expression on her face was too serious. Gu Yuer rolled her eyes and responded with a joking tone. After watching Rong Su go back to the room, she looked at Gu Yun's door and thought about it. She decided to ask her brother who was like a stubborn piece of wood.
It was almost noon, and after they had finished their lunch at the inn, they set off.
After leaving the town, there were fewer people around and the forests began to increase.
Along the way, they were on horseback and no one spoke. It was eerily quiet.
Gu Yuer really didn't like this kind of atmosphere. On weekdays, they were all very happy, talking and laughing, of course, except for Shen Peiqing, the guy who was like a lone wolf. But now, because of what that guy said, it seemed like there was a gap between Sister Rong and her brother.
How annoying! Gu Yuer puffed up her cheeks, tilted her head, and looked at Shitou who was sitting opposite her. Today it was Shen Peiqing's turn to go outside with the coachman to check the route, so Shitou was sitting in the carriage.
She kept her eyes fixed on the stone, trying hard to make the stone see her. She had a lot of things in her heart that she wanted to say, but in this atmosphere, she couldn't say them. She felt extremely uncomfortable!
Her gaze was so intense, how could Shi Tou not notice it? But he was a little troubled because he didn't dare to confront Gu Yu'er. It was all because of his inner thoughts.
Shitou never moved his gaze over, so Gu Yuer could only worry. They were in the same carriage, and she couldn't make too much noise, as it would easily attract the attention of Rong Su and Gu Yun. For this reason, Gu Yuer had cursed Shitou thousands of times in her heart.
At this moment, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Feeling the carriage stop, Rong Su immediately asked, "Why did it stop so suddenly? Did we reach the mudflats?"
The next moment, Shen Peiqing's voice came, and there was no emotion in his voice: "Yes."
What's going on? Now that we've reached the mudflats, isn't it just a question of whether we can get across? Is it because the mudflats are too steep to pass?
Rong Su frowned as various thoughts lingered in her mind. Without waiting any longer, she stood up and walked to the carriage curtain. She opened it and asked before she saw anything, "What happened?"
"Look for yourself." Shen Peiqing's voice was as light as water.
Upon hearing this, she raised her head and looked ahead. There was a large gray-black mudflat in front of her. The mudflat was overgrown with weeds and covered with various green vegetation. She couldn't see what danger was hidden in it, but it was calm now.
And no one knows how deep the water level is on this mudflat. Rong Su frowned when she thought of this.
At this moment, the driver spoke up, seemingly troubled by the sight of the mudflats. "Ah, Doctor Rong, based on my experience, this mudflat is difficult to navigate. The grass is so tall it reaches your chest. Besides, haven't we heard there are ferocious earth dragons in the mudflats? Shouldn't we wait a little longer?"
The driver was a resident of the mining town and was also one of the people she had saved. When he heard that she needed a driver, he volunteered to help and was very dedicated along the way. Even when he encountered wind, rain, or hard work, he had no complaints. It was obvious that he came to repay her kindness.
Now that crossing the mudflat has endangered his life, it is normal for him to back down.
Rong Su had no intention of blaming the driver. She looked at him with a calm expression, then took out a small bag from her sleeve and stuffed it into the driver's hand.
The driver saw her action and was puzzled: "Doctor Rong, what are you doing?"
She looked at him and said softly, "Brother, you have done your best to send us here. I know you sent us to Xuancheng to repay your kindness, but the situation here is so dangerous that I cannot ignore your life. This silver is your reward. Take it and return to the mining city."
The driver fell silent after hearing this. After a while, still worried about them, he asked, "What about you? Can you drive?"
Shitou came out at this time and said to the driver, "Don't worry, brother. I can drive."
After hearing what Shitou said, the driver looked at Rong Su again. Seeing her serious attitude, he sighed. He also understood that life was more important. Even if he wanted to repay a favor, he couldn't repay it with his life. In the end, he chose to take the silver and leave.
Watching the coachman leave the carriage and his back gradually moving away, Rong Su withdrew her gaze and set her eyes on Gu Yun and Gu Yuer who had just come out.
"Gu Yun, you guys stop here. Don't follow me the rest of the way."
After the words were spoken, Gu Yuer became anxious before Gu Yun even opened his mouth.
"No, Sister Rong, didn't you promise me that you would never abandon me and my brother again!"
Rong Su understood Gu Yu'er's feelings and knew that she was just a child, so she said firmly: "Yu'er, this is about life and death, it's not a joke!"
Suddenly, Gu Yuer became a little jealous. She opened her mouth to speak but didn't know what to say, and a look of grievance appeared on her face.
Rong Su still kept her eyes on Gu Yun, waiting for his decision, believing that he would not play tricks with Gu Yuer's life.
After a moment of silence, Gu Yun finally spoke. His voice was much softer as he said to Yulan, "Miss Yulan, please take Yu'er back to town first."
As soon as this decision was made, Gu Yuer opened her eyes wide in disbelief and shouted, "Brother!"
Gu Yun seemed determined: "I can't let Ah Su take risks while I stay safe. Yu'er, as your older brother, I have the responsibility to protect you. Be obedient and go back and wait."
But Gu Yuer could not agree to this at all. She could not agree to the decision of her brother and sister Rong to abandon her at the same time!
"No! I won't leave! I don't need you to protect me, I can protect myself! You can cross this mudflat, why can't I?" Gu Yuer cried with red eyes and shouted loudly.
Gu Yun was troubled by Gu Yu'er's willful behavior. He could not help but rebuked her with words: "Yu'er, don't be so willful."
"I won't!" Gu Yuer shouted again.
At this time, Shen Peiqing came over with a faint voice: "Now you can't leave even if you want to."