Chapter 69: The Host Is Basically Dead!

Fei Yan, as if cradling a treasure, gently brushed his slender fingers over her cheek; when they skimmed her ear tip they even quivered, the motion exceedingly delicate.

He hesitated, then restrainedly pressed his forehead against hers, confirming she showed no resistance, before following his nose tip to kiss downwards.

The curtains fluttered in the wind, birds on the trees rustled past the car window, breaths in the carriage grew heavy, and the spring scenery was alluring.

On a nearby treetop, the Hei Yi Ren stood at the highest point, his cold gaze taking in the entire scene inside the carriage.

His eyebrows and eyes were full of sarcasm: "A bunch of love‑obsessed trash, not even worthy of being my opponent."

His subordinate at his side asked, "Gate Master, should we kill them now?!"

The man gave him an impatient glance, displeased at his unsolicited remark.

The subordinate bowed his head and said, "I just think keeping this female liability is too risky. Her Poison keeps evolving; if one day she creates a toxin you can't counter, wouldn't that be troublesome?"

Hei Yi Ren snorted coldly, "She'd better actually have that ability; it'd be more interesting if she didn't die so quickly under my blade!"

The subordinate glanced at him, about to speak further, but the man's gaze completely shut him down.

This time, he is the ruler of this world!

He doesn't believe that this tiny female truly has such ability; in his eyes, these people are like grasshoppers after autumn—how far and how long they jump depends entirely on his mood.

Just as he prepared to leap away, a "whoosh" rang through the air.

Mo Xiao and Yue Ying, seated at the front, instantly noticed the incoming arrow.

Inside the carriage, Fei Yan, thanks to his superb hearing, sensed something amiss and suddenly pulled Su Mo into his arms.

Then the arrow heading straight at them was swiped aside by Mo Xiao with a raised hand, and with a "thud" it lodged in the carriage's wooden panel.

He shouted into the carriage, "Protect the Wife Master!"

Su Mo sensed something wrong, immediately drew a Poison Bag from her waist and said, "Mo Xiao, take it!"

Mo Xiao snatched the pouch she tossed and took it.

Soon, several more arrows flew through the air again.

Yue Ying transformed, deftly using his tail to block those arrows.

Mo Xiao seized the chance and rushed toward the hidden archer!

Inside the carriage, Fei Yan protected the front while watching the outside situation.

Su Mo glanced along his line of sight; many opponents approached from the opposite side and were scattered. The powder she just gave Mo Xiao might not be enough.

She didn't know how many were coming; continuing like this wouldn't be good.

Su Mo instantly summoned Xiao Jiu in her mind: "I'm here, what orders?"

Su Mo frowned, "You broken system, can't you feel the slightest danger when your host is in peril?!"

"Um—sorry, this system only senses when the host faces extreme danger~ this little situation is fine~ host, stay calm~"

"You dog thing, you peek whenever, but hide at the crucial moment!"

Xiao Jiu: "Ahem—host, don't rush~ you are the system's chosen lucky one, not that fast—~ didn't the System Mall previously grant you a portable weapon? Just pull one out to deal with this."

Su Mo was startled; was that even human language? Not that fast—doesn't that mean there's still a chance?!

Forget it, now's not the time to argue with the stinky Dog System.

She quickly opened the panel to check: Super Dagger, usage notes— the closer the enemy, the more it can strike vital points in one hit.

Special Bone Whistle, when blown, emits a sound that briefly stuns and incapacitates nearby Beastmen. It has a limited duration, about five minutes.

Special Beast Tendon Bow, incorporating some modern features, can auto‑aim three‑point‑one‑line.

Su Mo felt this gadget seemed more suited for a rookie like herself.

After pondering, only the Bone Whistle was appropriate.

With five minutes, Mo Xiao should be able to handle it.

But the problem now is, if she blows this whistle, Mo Xiao, being a Beastman, will also be affected.

Su Mo hesitated briefly, then retrieved the whistle from the system.

She explained its use to Fei Yan, then sent him flying to find Mo Xiao.

By then, even if Mo Xiao reacts to the whistle, with Fei Yan present, at least he won't be ambushed.

Fei Yan, holding the whistle, hesitated, "But Wife Master, you…"

"I have Yue Ying here; the main fighting force has been drawn away by Mo Xiao, Yue Ying should be able to handle it!"

Su Mo urged, "Go quickly, settle this swiftly!"

She handed Fei Yan a few Antidotes, saying, "You take these, and then you won't be affected by the whistle's sound."

Fei Yan nodded, took the item and left. Passing Yue Ying, he tossed him a Pill: "Take it immediately, I'm going to find Mo Xiao!"

On a branch, the amused Hei Yi Ren squinted slightly.

His chance arrived!

His wounds hadn't fully healed, so he dared not act rashly, but now that he has an ally, he naturally seized the opportunity!

He drew his bow, aiming at Fei Yan's back.

At that moment, a "ding" sounded in Su Mo's mind.

Xiao Jiu's urgent voice said, "Host, Fei Yan is in danger! There's another wave of dangerous individuals around you!"

Su Mo, without time to think, stuck her head out and called to the already distant silhouette, "Fei Yan, be careful!"

Fei Yan instinctively turned, then made a slight side step, perfectly avoiding the arrow, and met the Hei Yi Ren on the tree.

Then he accelerated, rushing toward Mo Xiao.

Hei Yi Ren, seeing Fei Yan dodge that arrow, immediately aimed at Yue Ying!

Originally, Yue Ying dealt with those hidden arrows with ease, but now an additional squad has appeared and the opponent's strength far exceeds his, which poses a problem.

Su Mo, hidden inside the carriage, quietly retrieved several packets of powder, ready to act when the chance arose.

With a "whoosh", an arrow shot through the window and lodged in the carriage's wooden bench.

Su Mo suddenly widened her eyes: "Xiao Jiu! If you don't appear soon, this host will die~"

"Host, don't worry, I'm currently asking the leader to apply for a weapon for you!"

"You damn dog thing, dragging your feet! If this host orders you to stay here, it'll be the end of you!"

"Whu~ Host, don't panic, Xiao Jiu is speeding ahead!"

"Whoosh"— a sound, another arrow came over.

【Heaven's Father! It actually passed over Auntie's head, that arrow‑shooting dog thing! If I catch that Auntie, I must make it look good!】

Outside, Yue Ying, listening to Su Mo's thoughts, was momentarily distracted.

Before he could dodge, a sharp arrow pierced through Yue Ying's left hand, slashing his clothing and leaving a bloodstain.

He let out a faint "hiss."

"Yue Ying!"

Worried, Su Mo glanced over and casually tossed him a packet of Antidote.

Yue Ying took it and said to him, "Wife Master, hide it well!"

Soon, a strange piece of music rang out among the trees.

Even though Yue Ying took a Detox Pill, he still couldn't help a momentary daze, but he quickly returned to normal.

Soon, the surrounding dark arrows seemed to vanish completely; apart from the whistle, there was total silence.

In the tree, the leading Hei Yi Ren immediately realized something and covered his ears.

Meanwhile, the two subordinates beside him didn't react at all and soon felt dizzy.

Hei Yi Ren promptly fed them two Pill, then with a glance signaled them to attack Yue Ying.

In an instant, two figures rushed straight toward Yue Ying.

He then aimed at the frail silhouette in the carriage, and like an arrow released from a bow, flew toward the carriage, heading toward Su Mo's direction!