Although it is not known when Purgatory Tsubaki Shouro will send someone to the village, it is always reassuring to have such a guarantee, and Yugo returned to the village and told the villagers the news, and this good news did make the villagers feel a sense of relief in the panicked atmosphere.

It's just that the plan always seems to be unable to catch up with the change, and Youguo was just about to fall asleep at night, but Ji Guoyuanichi, who came back, brought back a not very reassuring news.

Youguo asked again, "Yuanyi, what did you say you found in the depths of the forest?" ”

Ji Guoyuan's mood is not very good, maybe it is his natural sensitivity that tells him that there is some danger coming. He struggled to remember the traces of human activity he had seen in the depths of the forest today, and told Yugo everything.

"There are fires left over from the fires in the forest." "There are also some messy footprints and leftovers from eating meat. ”

Youguo's face straightened, and his always gentle and revealing face also showed a hint of sternness at this time, and he asked again: "Are you sure?" ”

Ji Guoyuan replied very affirmatively: "I'm sure, brother." ”

There is a large forest near the village, and it is not surprising that there are traces of human activity, but if there are traces of swords and arrows, then these marks are enough to arouse the vigilance of the villagers.

The most important thing in the hands of the villagers is the farm tools they need to cultivate the fields, and swords, which are not necessary for them at all, basically do not appear in the farmers' homes, so compared to the possibility of the villagers going to the woods to cut down trees to play, Yugo is more inclined to purgatoryThe gang of roving bandits in Tsubaki Shouro's mouth have now fled to the vicinity, which is more terrifying, maybe they have discovered this village that has no quarrel with the world.

Villagers who have no power to resist are like fish on a chopping block to the most vicious bandits, who can tear open their fierce fangs at the unsuspecting villagers at any time.

Youguo frowned and thought for a long time without speaking, the poem next to him was frightened by Youguo's rare grim expression at this time, and asked in a whisper next to Youguo: "Brother, is something going to happen?" ”

"Yes, there are some, don't worry." Youguo spoke softly, and he was enough to soothe all the uneasiness in Shi's heart. Youguo looked at Yuanyi in front of him again, Yuanyi sat down, his expression was not shocked, but this does not mean that Jiguo Yuanyi has no emotions.

Youguo touched the poem's head silently, this kind of thing can't be delayed, and all the villagers should prepare in advance at the fastest speed.

But the edge of the one and the poem......

Youguo thought for a while, sighed and said, "Yuanyi, go and call all the villagers." ”

Ji Guoyuan got up obediently and went out, and the poem didn't wait, and followed Yuan Yi to call the villagers who hadn't fallen asleep one by one, and soon, the villagers who hadn't fallen asleep got the news and hurried to the place where they would gather together to talk when something happened in the village before.

After telling the villagers what Yuan Yi saw in the depths of the forest, Yu Guo suggested that the villagers quickly pack up their things and leave the village temporarily, but this time the atmosphere was far less warm than before, after all, it was a major matter of life, and the villagers were a little nervous, and there was also distrust of what Yuan Yi said.

Who let Ji Guoyuan be a child who has not yet reached adulthood, and his hair has not grown, how can he make the villagers believe it like this?

"Is this true, Youguo?" Someone asked,

He hesitated and wavered in his speech, "What if it's a mistake?" ”

A small number of people nodded their heads.

This reaction was also expected by Youguo, he did not hurry, and quickly repeated to all the villagers the possible consequences of staying.

"Maybe nothing will happen, but if something does, it's too late to escape." Youguo's expression when he spoke was extremely calm, and there was no rush and eagerness at all, but perhaps it was precisely because of this expression that Youguo's words were greatly more credible, so most of the villagers quickly agreed after hesitation.

You can't gamble on this kind of thing, you only have one life, and if you lose the bet, you have nothing.

Youguo's tense face, which received the correct response, regained some relief slightly, and the clenched fist on his side loosened a little, and was gently held.

Youguo looked sideways, Ji Guoyuan was frowning, looking at the palm of Youguo's crescent moon because of his efforts, with a small adult expression worriedly.

"Brother, don't worry." Ji Guoyuan awkwardly comforted Youguo, and said in a very firm tone: "I will protect my brother!" ”

The worry in Youguo's heart immediately deflated like a deflated ball because of Ji Guoyuanyi's words, the corners of his mouth rose and smiled helplessly, Youguo raised his hand and rubbed Ji Guoyuanyi's head, chuckled and said: "If you are protected by your younger brother, what does it mean for me to be in front of my brother?" ”

Ji Guoyuan shook his head desperately, he seemed to say that he could protect Youguo, although he was younger than Youguo, but neither his strength nor physique was weaker than any adult adult.

"But, my brother ......" Ji Guoyuan Yi still wanted to talk to Youguo, but the villagers who were rushing here made Ji Guoyuan Yi have to temporarily suspend what he wanted to continue, he stood there and pursed his lips, looking not very happy.

Although Youguo is aware of it, he doesn't have the strength to care about it for the time being.

Although he was still young, he unknowingly gained great prestige in the hearts of the villagers, so when Youguo resolutely decided to let the elderly, children, and women go first, the villagers agreed without hesitation.

Urging Ji Guoyuan and Shi to take the other children in the village to the town, Youguo and the other young adults in the village stayed behind the palace.

Ji Guoyuan turned back one step at a time, he didn't know how to describe the uneasiness in his heart at this time, but he also couldn't leave the other companions around him who didn't know what was going to happen.

He even thought that it would be good for his brother to go with them, but such a thought flashed, and Ji Guoyuan felt guilty for giving birth to such a thought.

Is he too selfish?

When Jiguo Yuanyi was entangled, Youguo finally had the strength to take care of him, and stopped in front of Jiguo Yuanyi, Youguo gently touched Yuanyi's face.

Ji Guoyuan looked at Youguo quietly and whispered, "Brother." ”

"Yuanyi is worried about me, I know." Youguo replied softly, combing Jiguoyuan's long red hair little by little like touching a cat, Youguo likes Jiguoyuanyi's red hair very much, in fact, red will make people have some bad associations in most cases, but Jiguoyuanyi is different.

His red color doesn't burn like a flame, but it is just as warm.

Yugo chuckled and said, "I'll be fine, Yuanyi." Youguo paused after speaking, he knew that his dry assurances were not very convincing, so he said, "You first."

Bring everyone to a safe place, and if you're worried about me, it's not too late to come back to me. ()”

Ji Guoyuan nodded slowly.

The matter of leaving the village was carried out slowly and silently, and Youguo did not let too much movement, and he was also worried that the movement would be too big and startle the snake. But many considerations still can't resist the menacing bandits, Youguo did predict well, those bandits have already found traces of the activities of the villagers, the reason why they have not appeared, is just to wait for fattening to slaughter is a reason.

Suddenly, the silent village could not hide the eyes and ears of the bandit boss who was the leader, and he angrily threw his knife on the ground, and cursed a few swear words with a hideous expression.

"This was discovered!? ()_[(()" The bandit boss said coldly: "Go, follow the traces they left behind, if the samurai who captured us know about it, it will be dangerous." ”

The remaining dozen or so bandits naturally responded to each other, they were originally samurai and farmers, but how could they be as fast as directly killing people and seizing money, and now these people have completely turned into another fierce and brutal appearance.

It's hard to rush with a person faster than a bandit who is prepared too early, and Yugo is always on the lookout for movements coming from the depths of the pitch-black woods, and even his breathing slows to the point where he can barely hear it.

The slightest change in the woods could not hide from Youguo's ears, and the sounds that did not belong to the forest itself could be easily distinguished, and the frightened birds and finches at night clearly alerted Youguo to the news that someone was approaching.

Darkness will amplify the uneasiness in people's hearts, not to mention that the other party is still a group of murderous bandits, Youguo led the young man in the village quietly in a cold sweat in his palm, but with a neighing of a horse's ass, a beam of fire tore the silence from far and near.

The bandit at the head rode a horse and held a fire stick for lighting, the blazing flames illuminated his entire face, the rough attire and murderous expression already indicated the identity of the visitor, he smiled at Youguo and the villagers behind him, the corners of his mouth hooked up with loneliness, cruelty and blood.

"So you're here."

Youguo's expression was difficult to look at.

……

Ji Guoyuan came at this most critical time with Purgatory Tsubaki Shourou and his samurai companions. He ran as fast as a gust of wind, and after bringing the old and young women and children in the village to a safe place, he hurriedly pulled Purgatory Tsubaki Shourou back along the road.

Purgatory Tsubaki Shourou is an excellent swordsman, so he can find out that Ji Guoyuan has the talent of a swordsman, but he doesn't have time to be happy or communicate with Ji Guoyuan, and now he has to solve the problem that is now raging bandits.

Walking through a dense forest with a rugged road, the roars and firelight of humans faintly came, and the faces of Purgatory Tsubaki Shoulang and Ji Guoyuan changed in unison and accelerated the speed of their feet, Ji Guoyuan was especially fast, he was so fast that Purgatory Tsubaki Shouro couldn't catch up with him at all.

He heard Ji Guoyuan's voice dragged by the wind: "-Brother! ”

As soon as Ji Guoyuan stopped, the ground was full of splashes of blood and wounded screams, and the villagers with only tools were powerless to resist the murderous bandits, so they could only gather around and resist stubbornly, and Youguo's face had been splashed with blood from unknown people, mixed with sweat and cement into a messy mud on his face.

The silver blade slashed down on Youguo's shoulder, and he subconsciously raised his hand to use it

() The iron tool in his hand resisted and splashed a spark, and the pain of the concussion in his arm made Youguo almost unable to hold the iron tool in his hand for self-defense.

"Brother!"

Youguo looked behind the person in front of him suddenly, and Ji Guoyuan rushed over, and the long fiery red hair made Youguo unable to tell for a moment whether his eyes were dyed blood-colored or Ji Guoyuan's long hair was burning like flames.

After the surprise, Youguo instantly realized the danger at this moment, and he subconsciously blurted out: "Yuanyi, get out of here!" ”

Ji Guoyuan was unconscious, he held the slender wooden stick he picked up at some point and rushed towards the bandit led by him, the robber pointed at Ji Guoyuan and smiled: "Wooden stick? ”

The robber held the knife and wanted to wave it casually, but the wrist holding the knife suddenly had a sharp pain, and the blade came out of his hand and fell to the ground.

Purgatory Tsubaki Shoulang also appeared here, and the remaining robbers had no backbone and saw Purgatory Tsubaki Shoulang quickly scattered as birds and beasts and was wiped out, Youguo fell to the ground without strength, and Ji Guoyuan threw away the branch in his hand and ran to Youguo to support Youguo's shoulder.

"Brother, are you alright?" Ji Guoyuan worriedly wiped the blood from Youguo's face, revealing Youguo's plain white face under his dirty.

Youguo shook his head and didn't speak, his eyes were shining at Jiguo Yuanyi, and he held Yuanyi's face.

Yuan Yi tilted his head in confusion, he suddenly froze, watching Youguo's face gradually get closer and he kissed him loudly on the face.

Youguo laughed out loud and took Ji Guoyuan into his arms and ruffled his long hair.

"Yuanyi, you're amazing!"!