"Slow down," Qin Lie said in a low voice, which was not loud, yet clearly reached the ears of Lin Feng and the other three guards. He reined in his mount, and the horse's pace immediately slowed.
Lin Feng and the others understood instantly, tightening their nerves in a split second as their hands unconsciously went to their weapons. The three young guards—Zhao Hu, Sun He, and Qian Xiaowu—though slightly nervous, had resolute gazes as they closely guarded Qin Lie on his flanks and rear, vigilantly observing their surroundings.
The road curved slightly here. To the left was a sparse birch grove, leaves rustling in the wind; to the right was a gentle slope covered in shrubs and wild grass, stretching all the way to a distant low hill. Sunlight spilled through scattered clouds, casting mottled light and shadow across the road.
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