Tame wolf pack, ready to depart

  When Gu Yunxi woke up, the morning light had just appeared. Her mouth was full of pungent and choking flavors. She coughed lightly twice, and the stagnant air in her chest dissipated, her confused thoughts also cleared up. Her hands unconsciously supported her as she sat up, her entire body regained its strength. However, what she touched was a soft and warm thing. She lowered her head to look, and a black long gown was quietly lying under her body.

  The narrow cave was relatively dry inside, Gu Yunxi slept in the innermost part. At this moment, she turned her head to look and saw a dark figure sitting against the rock wall at the entrance of the cave.

  Carefree, with eyes closed, her slender and tall figure rose and fell slightly at the chest, breathing softly, the silver mask still on her face as it was last night. Gu Yunxi glanced down at the long robe under her and quietly got up.

  The cave was not very big, but at least it could hold two people. Gu Yunxi didn't understand why Wu You wanted to sleep by the entrance of the cave, however, she had only taken a few steps out when the chill in the air stimulated her to shiver. Her heart moved, and as she walked to Wu You's side, the howling wind entered her ears.

  Gu Yun Xie's heart stirred, and a faintly unusual emotion flashed across her face. From her direction, Wu You was wearing only a black brocade robe with intricate patterns embroidered on the collar and hem. At first glance, it wasn't an ordinary object. His collar was slightly open, and Gu Yun Xie couldn't help but notice that his shoulder bones were extremely thin, with a faint blue vein visible beneath his pale skin. The color of his skin was not something ordinary people should have.

  Gu Yunxi couldn't help but think of another person, just as he was leaning over to cover Wuyou's body with his robe. He opened his eyes and the two were already extremely close, their four eyes meeting in a moment of mutual astonishment.

  Gu Yun Xi quickly got up, casually throwing his robe into his hands, and lightly coughed twice before asking, "What did you give me to drink?"

  Carefree and lightly putting on her robe, she got up and took a glance outside, furrowing her brow, "Wine."

  Gu Yunxi only felt that the wine tasted very strange, and at this moment, seeing Wu You staring outside with a worried expression, she couldn't help but take a look. With one glance, she understood why Wu You was frowning.

  "They——"

  "They kept watch here for one night—"

  Below the cave was a pack of snow wolves, the all-white kings of the snowy plains, who were awakened and intently watching every move above their heads. It seemed that the slight movements of Gu Yunxi and others had startled them, and in an instant, several wolf howls pierced the air, their sharp claws and teeth bared, their mouths wide open, looking extremely ferocious.

  Gu Yunxi's expression didn't change much, her eyes swept across the entire Snow Wolf Valley, and a bright color flashed on Shen Yu's face. "Looking at the scene in Snow Wolf Valley, there are at least fifty people going to Biyun Peak through Snow Wolf Valley."

  Worry-free and expressionless, Gu Yunxi continued, "It seems that the Crown Prince must have the position of Commander of the Imperial Guard. Can you single-handedly defeat 50 or 60 top experts around the Crown Prince?"

  Worryless still expressionlessly looked down, Gu Yunxi smiled to herself, her eyes full of calculating gloom, "If you don't have confidence, then we'll have to rely on them——"

  Wu You finally turned his head around, Gu Yun Xi looked at him with raised eyebrows, "Let's go down!"

  "Go down?"

  Worry-free had some uncertain questions, Gu Yunxi nodded firmly, "Yes!"

  His eyes deepened, as if in distress or doubt. He slightly raised his inner strength, turned around and leaned close to Gu Yunxi, his large hand wrapping around her waist, "Ready?"

  Last night's various thoughts and memories were not entirely forgotten, she pondered for a moment, facing the scorching hot breath at such close distance, she slightly arched her body, "Alright."

  As she flew down, Gu Yunxi still subconsciously grabbed onto Wu You's collar. Wu You's eyes narrowed, and his entire body exuded a chilling aura. However, Gu Yunxi didn't notice at all. She leaned against Wu You, her mouth humming an unfamiliar yet ancient tune.

  The wolf pack, which had been howling loudly, became even more frenzied as they descended, but when her soft and gentle voice emerged, the wild wolves suddenly fell silent. Gu Yunxi's eyes were slightly closed, her complexion serene, and the melody on her lips was smooth and prolonged. The wolf pack's raised heads gradually lowered, and their exposed claws also retracted.

  Wu You never thought that in this vast snowy wilderness, in front of these ferocious beasts, there would be such a calm and peaceful moment. The instant her feet touched the ground, Gu Yun Xi slowly opened her eyes. She walked out of Wu You's arms with her hands raised, walking towards the alpha wolf standing at the very front.

  The entire wolf pack seemed to be afraid of her, and as she advanced, they all retreated behind the lead wolf. Her carefree eyes were fixed tightly on Gu Yunxi, who walked steadily towards the robust lead wolf. Gu Yunxi's gaze was clear and calm, and with a gentle change in tone, she slowly clasped her hands together at her chest. She placed her hands flat on the lead wolf's forehead, and the pitch of her voice gradually deepened.

  The wolf stood firm, not retreating in the slightest, as Gu Yunxi approached. However, it did not show any signs of hostility that a normal bird of prey should have towards an enemy. As soon as Gu Yunxi's words fell, she pulled out a short flute from her sleeve. Ordinary flutes only had six holes, but the one in Gu Yunxi's hand had seven.

  Looking at the pack of wolves that had calmed down, Gu Yunxi slowly brought the short flute to his lips, and as soon as he made a sound, it was a low and melancholic tune. The pack of wolves that had originally calmed down suddenly became restless, Wu You stood far away with a slightly changed expression, and at this moment, his body moved and he was already behind Gu Yunxi. The quiet leader wolf already had a few hints of restlessness, and at this moment, because of Wu You's sudden approach, its eyes flashed with ferocity for an instant, letting out a low growl as it prepared to pounce on Wu You!

  Gu Yunxi's eyes suddenly changed, and he took a step back to block Wu You in front of him. The flute sound at the corner of his mouth suddenly rose sharply, and it was as if the wolf howled, staring fiercely at Wu You. Gu Yunxi's flute sound was getting higher and higher, like a wolf king standing on the ninth heaven, proudly overlooking the beasts and screaming in the wind!

  The lead wolf was intimidated by the majestic howl, its ferocious eyes gradually dimming, and the pack of wolves behind it let out low whimpers, as if filled with supplication and submission.

  Worry-free gazed at Gu Yunxi, who stood firmly in front of her. Her eyes deepened, and beads of sweat appeared on Gu Yunxi's forehead. The wolf, which had been lying low, suddenly turned around and faced its pack, letting out a loud howl——

  Worry-free was slightly tense, but Gu Yunxi relaxed his shoulders at this moment. The originally urgent and straightforward melody gradually returned to its gentle and elegant tone, as if it had a soothing effect on people's minds. Even Worry-free stretched out his body, which had been secretly tense, and looked down to find that Gu Yunxi was smiling at this moment. This smile was one he had never seen before - bright and radiant, like the warm sunshine after a snowfall, shining through the layers of gloomy clouds. Just one glance was enough to warm the hearts of those around him for thousands of years.

  The last note fell, and Gu Yunxi's slender figure suddenly tilted to one side. Wu You took advantage of the momentum to support her from behind, and upon seeing her drenched in sweat, his eyes filled with concern, "What's wrong?"

  Gu Yunxi took two deep breaths and finally said three words, "My hands are numb..."?

  Worry-free was incomprehensible, but Gu Yunxi didn't plan to explain anymore. She looked at the nearly fifty wolves in front of her and hooked the corner of her mouth, "Believe it or not, animals that are loyal to you are more reliable than people who bow their heads and obey your orders!"

  Wu You didn't answer the question, Gu Yun Xi stood up straight and looked around, finally her face turned bitter, "What to do, our horses were swallowed by them, are we going to chase after the prince on foot next?"

  At this time, Gu Yunxi was rarely lively and carefree. Looking at her worried expression, he raised his hand and pointed, "If I'm not mistaken, Ye Qi and the others have already arrived?"

  Gu Yunxi followed Wu You's hand and looked over, just at the mountain ridge they had passed by last night. Sure enough, there were several shadows coming and going. Gu Yunxi took a look at this majestic wolf pack and understood why they only watched from afar.

  Ye Qi and others were stunned by the scene in front of them as they walked down the mountain ridge under Wu You's guidance. Two men, as white as jade, stood calmly and composedly among a group of snow wolves with sharp teeth.

  After reporting the number of casualties among their group at night, Gu Yunxi's face turned gloomy. Looking at the few people in front of her, the smile on her face was gone.

  "By the time it's night, Seventh Brother and the others have already taken care of all the assassins that were following us. According to one of them, aside from the expert sent by the Imperial Uncle, there are also many other skilled martial artists from the jianghu who are following Song Huan, just like that white-robed person. Please be at ease, Master, we brothers will take care of everything for the Prince and Young Master, you don't need to worry about this one life."

  In the dim light of night, his eyes were filled with pain. At this moment, seeing Gu Yunxi's pale face made him want to comfort her, but as a rough man, he couldn't think of anything else to say. Wu You looked at the gradually darkening sky and slightly pursed his lips, "Don't keep your enemy waiting."

  As soon as this was said, Gu Yunxi's heart skipped a beat. She slowly turned her head to glance at the wolf pack that seemed to be on the verge of movement, then looked again at the distant Bixiao Peak, which pierced into the clouds. A few strands of dark light appeared in her ink-like eyes: "No matter how many people he has or how strong his forces are, I will make sure he never returns!"

  By the way?

  I feel like I'm not in the right state, when I think what I've written is good, it's actually being deleted from collections... did I do something wrong? Please point out my mistakes and criticize me.