jdhmnovel Chapter 142 Outsmarting
Chapter 142 Outsmarting
Shi Wanxia, along with Qin Xin and several other girls, walked resolutely towards the carriage. Sunlight bathed them, as if draping them in golden armor. In this world of martial arts, though they were women, they possessed courage and determination no less than that of men.
Shi Wanxia mentally calculated that she still had some money, and to be on the safe side, she had to store it in separate containers. She stopped and carefully divided the money into several portions, putting them into different packages, and then handed them to the girls. "Everyone, please keep them safe. That way, even if something unexpected happens, you won't suddenly run out of money." The girls nodded in agreement, their eyes shining with trust in Shi Wanxia.
Before long, they arrived at the carriage shop. The shop was bustling with activity, with various carriages neatly arranged and drivers busily moving among them. As Shi Wanxia and the other girls entered the shop, they immediately attracted the attention of many. Their figures were graceful, yet they possessed a certain air of heroism that commanded respect.
The group excitedly browsed the carriages at the shop. Shi Wanxia carefully examined the condition of each carriage, intending to choose two spacious ones for a more comfortable journey. After some searching, they finally selected two carriages. Although somewhat old, the carriages were very sturdy, and the interiors were spacious enough.
Next, Shi Wanxia began discussing hiring drivers with the car dealership owner. She knew that having a reliable driver was crucial in this world. After some haggling, she successfully hired two drivers. The drivers were both experienced veterans, very familiar with the road conditions in various places.
With everything prepared, Shi Wanxia and the girls boarded the carriage. The carriage slowly drove out of the carriage company, embarking on an unknown journey. The wheels rolled, making a "gurgling" sound, as if telling their story.
Inside the carriage, the girls excitedly discussed their upcoming journey. Qin Xin smiled and said, "Sister Shi, where are we going next?" Shi Wanxia already had a destination in mind. She had inquired with the innkeeper when she rented the carriage. She knew that Cangling Kingdom was relatively stable and there were few restrictions on women engaging in commerce.
She decided to go to Youzhou in Cangling Kingdom, which is in the Yan-Zhao region. Although there were many powerful and aristocratic families there, trade and commerce were thriving. It was only five or six hundred kilometers away from Dongjun, the capital of Cangling Kingdom. She wanted to stay away from Shen Yanchu and the others. Being a southerner, she planned to return to the south when the opportunity arose.
“We’ll go to Youzhou. I’ve heard it’s relatively stable and peaceful there. We’ll buy a house first, then investigate the market and decide what business to make.” A determined light shone in her eyes. She wasn’t afraid of hardship; she just didn’t like people denying her abilities.
The carriage bumped along the rugged road, the scenery outside the window constantly changing. Looking out the window at the world, Shi Wanxia was filled with emotion. This world was so vast, full of unknowns and challenges, but she and the girls were fearless.
As the carriage moved forward, they gradually left the familiar surroundings and entered unfamiliar territory. Here, the mountains rose and fell, the trees were lush and green, and a clear stream flowed gently. Shi Wanxia decided to rest here for a while and let everyone relax.
The girls jumped off the carriage and went to the stream. They washed their fatigue away in the cool water, feeling the beauty of nature. Watching their joyful figures, Shi Wanxia felt a surge of warmth in her heart. In this world of martial arts, although they faced many difficulties, the bond between them gave them strength.
After a short rest, they continued their journey. The carriage traveled along the mountain path, with the occasional chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves in the wind. Shi Wanxia cautiously observed her surroundings; she knew that danger could strike at any moment in this world of martial arts.
Sure enough, they soon encountered a group of bandits. The bandits blocked the carriage's path, glaring at them menacingly. Shi Wanxia and the other girls immediately became alert, gripping their weapons, ready to fight.
"Hand over your valuables, or don't blame us for being impolite!" the bandit leader shouted.
Shi Wanxia calmly looked at the bandits, without the slightest fear in her heart. "Don't even think about it! We will not give in easily."
Having said that, she charged out first, engaging the bandits in a fierce battle. The girls knew no martial arts, relying solely on their courage. How could they possibly be a match for these bandits? They were quickly defeated, and Shi Wanxia immediately ordered her sisters to retreat back to the carriage.
She wasn't unprepared; this was part of her plan. The bandits laughed wildly, "We've struck it rich today! Take all these young women alive and bring them all back, but don't harm them!"
Unrestrained laughter echoed through the forest as the bandits swarmed forward, surrounding the women. The women screamed in terror, trying to escape, but the bandits held them fast.
Just then, the bandits suddenly collapsed to the ground, motionless. The leader of the bandits realized what had happened. He was about to question them when everything went black, and he fainted.
Shi Wanxia and the others untied each other's ropes, rubbed their aching wrists, and then kicked the robber.
"Damn it, although I don't know martial arts, I bought the materials to make sleeping pills at the pharmacy a long time ago and secretly made them, just waiting to use them at the crucial moment!" Shi Wanxia said smugly.
It turned out that Shi Wanxia had sensed danger before being captured by the robbers. She had already purchased materials for making a sleeping potion on the recommendation of the pharmacy owner and secretly prepared it in her spare time. After being captured, she took advantage of the robbers' inattention and sprinkled the potion on herself, successfully rendering them unconscious.
"Sister, you're so smart!" the girls exclaimed, praising Shi Wanxia.
"Let's get out of here quickly, lest the robbers wake up and chase after us again," Shi Wanxia said.
So they quickly left the scene and continued their journey. Although they were a little tired, their hearts were filled with the joy of victory.
The carriage continued on its way. The men protecting Miss Shi, who had been following in the shadows, were shocked and rushed forward to check on the bandits, discovering they had been drugged. They secretly admired Miss Shi; what a clever girl. Though she knew no martial arts, she had still managed to subdue so many people.
The group quickly relayed the situation to their master via carrier pigeon. They then finished off the remaining bandits with their blows. They continued to secretly follow the women; they had all been prepared to intervene, but unexpectedly, these seemingly frail women had subdued these extremely vicious villains.
It was truly astonishing; no wonder the young master was so attached to Miss Shi. However, they couldn't understand why, if the young master was so reluctant to let them go, he still allowed Miss Shi and the others to leave.