At this moment, Xu Lin and the others were racing like a violent gale across the vast expanse, having already covered several hundred miles. There was not the slightest sign of their speed slowing down; they were like tireless birds flying desperately toward freedom. The four hooves of the horses beneath them flew, kicking up a cloud of dust with every landing, and their heavy breathing sounded like a bellows, showing that they were already utterly exhausted. Yet, everyone knew in their hearts that they could not afford to stop for even a moment, or all their previous efforts would be wasted.
At the very front of the procession was the agile Martin. Earlier, he and his brother had disguised themselves as rangers, taking precautions along the way by carefully preparing several hidden locations to change horses. Now, they were galloping at full speed toward the first of these locations. Martin’s gaze was sharp as a torch, locked firmly on the road ahead; he knew well that this was the key to shaking off their pursuers.
Martin shouted loudly from the front, "Our first supply point is about two hundred miles ahead, hold on everyone!" His voice echoed in the wind like a beacon of hope, infusing strength into everyone. After shouting, he instinctively glanced back at the group behind him. This look was all it took for his heart to leap straight into his throat. Far behind them, a group of black dots was racing toward them like shooting stars. The towering dust kicked up by those …
Chapter 78