The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 827 An Unexpected Way (5)

Chapter 827: Chapter 827 An Unexpected Way (5)

The people who arrived came with dogs, a group of well-trained sled dogs.

Everyone decided to build a wind-sheltered area out of snow to spend the night temporarily.

All formidable individuals, they set to work together and quickly created a place to take shelter from the wind.

The group hurriedly caught some wild chickens and started to barbecue them.

The night was cold, but at least they made it through. The next day, with sleds and ice skates, their speed of advance was much faster.

For five consecutive days, they traveled without any pursuers behind, but not a single person dared to let down their guard.

"This mountain is the intersection of three countries; Blackie’s people are entrenched here. If we can bypass them without alerting them, that would be best," Luo Yan said, pointing to a spot on the map.

"Going east takes us to Changchun Country, whereas heading west would bring us to Batulu. No matter how formidable Blackie is, he’s merely a bandit. As one of Chu Suiyun’s men, he wouldn’t dare lay a fatal hand on the princess," Lin Ziyin disagreed with the detour.

"Then let’s force our way through," Si Jinhan said, squinting his eyes decisively.

Though Luo Yan was troubled, he knew Lin Ziyin’s plan was the best one. "Let’s go."

Thus, the group didn’t dare to stop and continued moving forward. Truthfully, everyone felt utterly exhausted. Yet because hope was in sight, each of them summoned the strength to press on.

Following the plan devised by Luo Yan and Si Jinhan, they believed that traveling through the valley at night would increase their safety. However, they were also concerned about Lin Ziyin’s ability to withstand the journey. After much deliberation, everyone decided to quickly pass through the mouth of the valley at dawn the next day.

Finding a windbreak, everyone ate something simple, daring not to light a fire, and then curled up and closed their eyes.

Lin Ziyin was treated well, someone carried a sleeping bag for her personally—that was her own invention—and she was also covered with a white fox fur cloak given by Alhatu.

"Let’s go." Lin Ziyin had just fallen asleep in the middle of the night due to worry, but she was woken up by Si Jinhan and Luo Yan.

She didn’t dare delay. Her physical strength was actually quite good, but compared to those martial artists like Luo Yan, she was still much weaker.

Because of many concerns, the whole way, everyone kept silent, and even the well-trained Gougou didn’t make a sound. Lin Ziyin was intentionally surrounded in the middle by Luo Yan, Si Jinhan, and the rest.

Suddenly, Gougou started barking collectively in one direction.

They’re here! Without hesitation, everyone drew their weapons.

Si Jinhan and Luo Yan especially didn’t dare to leave Lin Ziyin’s side even for half a step.

"I’ve been waiting for the Princess of Ling for many days now," Blackie said arrogantly, standing at a higher ground with a group of bandits and laughing.

"Protect the princess and leave," Luo Yan said in a low voice to Si Jinhan.

Si Jinhan looked at him worriedly and bit his lip in agreement.

However, Lin Ziyin wouldn’t agree. Luo Yan and Si Jinhan were Chu Suifeng’s most reliable men; she couldn’t let herself be the cause of cutting their lives short.

"I will stay, let them go," Lin Ziyin said coldly, loudly.

"Fair enough," Blackie laughed in response. "As long as you come up here alone, they may leave."

"Don’t listen to them," Si Jinhan said, grabbing her.

"If you go over, he won’t let us go either," Luo Yan also became anxious.

"I know," Lin Ziyin replied softly.

"Knowing that and still acting foolish," Si Jinhan said sharply.

"They wouldn’t dare kill me, and right now I’m just a burden to you. Look at the crossbows in their hands; Si Jinhan, protecting me and escaping only has a 30% chance. But if I go to them, you have at least an 80% chance of getting away," Lin Ziyin analyzed calmly. "As long as someone remains, you will always find the time to rescue me."