Chapter 2, Encounter
The sun overhead was glaringly bright and somewhat hot. After walking for a short while, Yu Zi was already drenched in sweat and panting heavily
In the hands of the youth, there is a bow with an arrow nocked, and at his waist hangs a sword
Just as she held her breath and fervently prayed, a mottled yellow figure gradually emerged from the bushes behind the tree, coming into her view
As the tiger turned its head, the young man let out a low growl, raised his wrist, and the arrow on the bow shot out with a whoosh
In despair, Yu Zi closed her eyes and began to indulge in chaotic thoughts
Yu Zi pressed her lips tightly together, covering her mouth and nose with both hands, fearing that she might accidentally scream, and also worried that her breathing was too rapid, which might startle the tiger
This body of Yu Zi is evidently quite good; having just returned from the brink of death, she is still able to endure for such a long time
This is a tiger with a body size as large as that of a cow
Yu Zi looked around with a pale face, trying to retreat, but it was simply too late and futile. Could her two human legs possibly outrun a tiger?
Yuzhi pressed her lips tightly together, huddled motionless into a ball, pressing herself firmly against the tree trunk. The way she looked, one could almost feel her wishing to squeeze herself into the trunk, or that one of these large trees would suddenly reveal a hollow for her to burrow into
She just took a nap, how did she wake up to look like this?
The young man, with his clear and emotionless phoenix eyes, gazed at Yu Zi without any feelings
In this roar, there is a chilling presence, a murderous intent that looks down upon all living beings. In an instant, Yu Zi's face turned as pale as paper: this, this is the roar of a tiger! And this sound is so close to her!
What should I do
In the resounding sound of agreement, Yu Zi quickly opened her eyes wide with joy
She quickly pressed against the tree trunk, completely concealing her figure with the book.
Yu Zi was startled awake
At the moment when Yu Zi was scrutinizing them, a mournful howl from the tiger came from behind her
As she pondered, Yu Zi lowered her head and thought helplessly: This cursed place, with both the State of Qi and the State of Lu, could it be that she has arrived in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period?
When Yu Zi appeared, the group of swordsmen beside the handsome young man stood solemnly, casting fierce glances at her.
The young man appears to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, and his lips are pressed tightly together
At this moment, a young man stepped forward, fixed his gaze on Yu Zi, and said to the handsome youth: "This woman is quite strange; upon seeing the master, she does not know how to pay her respects or inquire about his well-being"
Yu Zi wiped the sweat from her brow, let out a light sigh, and began to search for a place to take a short rest
On this road, tire tracks are everywhere; from these marks, it appears to be a main thoroughfare frequented by a large number of pedestrians.
As soon as the boy's voice fell, the tiger joyfully leaped up
Gradually, the tiger was less than seventy or eighty steps away from where Yu Zi was located
With her eyes closed, Yu Zi almost believed that the tiger had left, if not for the increasingly close scent of blood that she could clearly smell; when it landed, it made almost no sound at all.
Yu Zi collapsed softly onto the ground
After searching for half an hour, a tall banyan tree finally appeared before her. Beside the thick roots of the banyan tree, there was a small patch of bare ground, which was quite clean. Sitting on it, one need not fear being bitten by a snake
The stench of blood grows stronger, increasingly stronger
The three roars of the tiger, each closer than the last, were clearly approaching the direction where Yu Zi was located
The crowd agreed and turned at the same time
Behind the thicket of trees, a carriage appeared, partially obscured, with a young man standing on it, issuing commands, his hand resting on the hilt of a longsword
After speaking, she let out a couple of light chuckles, her laughter exceptionally clear and joyful
This is a young man with a handsome appearance and a sturdy build. He is wearing a square-shaped hat on his head and a blue outfit that consists of a top and a long skirt connected together.
As long as one turns past four large trees, a person and a tiger will meet face to face.
Yu Zi looked around and thought to herself: these trees and wild grasses are all lush and green, but I do not know which season it is, spring, summer, or autumn
This young man has a tall and slender figure, with features as exquisite as a painting, and his facial features are flawless. However, on his handsome face, which surpasses that of any woman in the world, there is a square and strong jaw, along with a pair of thick, black eyebrows.
When she stretched out her limbs and firmly pressed against the cold earth, Yu Zi let out a comfortable moan
This is truly a handsome young man capable of making any woman in the world feel flustered and scream
It was only a hundred steps away from her
Just as Yu Zi looked at him, the young man also turned his head and glanced at Yu Zi.
In her sleep, the corners of her mouth lifted higher and higher. Before long, in the midst of a pleasant dream, she smacked her lips and murmured, "I told you, I just dreamed that I traveled through time."
Roar
Hoo.
The handsome young man nodded upon hearing this and replied in a deep voice: "From now on, your name shall be Tiger!"
She looked around cautiously
However, despite the panic and despair, she did not show any signs of confusion. All along, Yu Zi has been a very composed person
At that moment, the wind rustled the trees, and a clear, bright male voice suddenly came from the left, "Hey! What a big bug. Let's catch it for a meal!"
As we walked intermittently, by the time the sun reached its zenith, the sides of the road had been replaced by dense forests instead of barren land
Yu Zilian quickly turned her head to look back
The roar of the tiger has brought with it a bloody wind, which has already caused the grass blades beside Yu Zi's feet to sway gently.
The tiger has died
Yu Zi saw the tiger and bent down, preparing to lift the tiger and set off. He quickly took a step and walked towards the young man
His gaze conceals a subtle sadness within its indifference
It approached Yu Zi without the slightest hesitation, and it seems that today is an unavoidable disaster. Alas, so be it; having crossed into such a bewildering world, I do not know how long I can survive. Dying late is no better than dying early
Yu Zi merely glanced, and her lips turned ashen.
At this thought, Yu Zi felt almost a sense of despair
At this moment, the trees shook and the forest stirred, a foul wind arose
A person and a tiger are already less than fifty steps apart
Unbeknownst to her, Yu Zi emitted a faint snore
At this moment, the third roar of the tiger, "Hoo—", resonated deeply.
The prisoner stepped forward, while Hou stood by his side, ready to assist should anything go awry
The trees on both sides are like this; not a single tree has branches that are only two or three meters above the ground.
Just as she was looking around, "Roar—"
And that tiger, with a sudden roar, turned its head, slightly crouched down, and fixed its cold, wide-open eyes on the young man who had emerged from the bushes.
No!
She stepped out from behind the tree and looked towards the left forest path
Surrounding the youth are eight burly men wielding long swords
As she turned her head, she saw the young man who had appeared first, holding a bloodied long sword aloft above his head. He seemed oblivious to the blood dripping from the blade, each drop falling and soaking into his sweat-drenched hair, spilling onto the blood-stained fabric of his clothing.
Unable to climb the tree.
She barely opened her eyes, and her expression turned to disappointment; it turned out that she had indeed traveled through time.
Roar
In response to her, it was the sound of hooves stirring up dust, and faintly, a voice floated over, "This woman is very suspicious. Leave quickly."
The roar was barely out when the arrow shot forth with a thud, striking heavily into the tiger's eye
The best approach is to avoid attracting the tiger's attention or to seek divine assistance, as this tiger is merely passing by.
However, after walking and stopping for an hour on this endless ancient path covered in yellow dust, Yu Zi felt her limbs growing weak, her entire body limp and powerless, wishing she could just lie down on the ground and never get up again
Immediately, Yu Zi stood up with a whoosh.
Yu Zi looked up and saw that the tree was about ten meters tall, with the nearest branch at least five meters away from her, making it impossible for her to climb up.
Hearing the tiger getting closer and closer, it approached her without the slightest hesitation. Could it be that the tiger has discovered her presence?
Yu Zi saw that these people were ignoring her, and was about to leave. She was taken aback and hurriedly chased after them a few steps, saying with a sobbing tone: "I implore you all for assistance"
The sound of the tiger's roar grew closer
The wasteland is not boundless; by noon, Yu Zi finally spotted a yellow dirt path nearly seven meters wide in her line of sight
Yu Zi walked to a spot only thirty steps away from the young man and then stood still. She bit her lip and pleaded, "Everyone, please take me back to the city."
No need, master, no need!
Yu Zifeng frequently turned back to look, and each time she glanced, all she saw was an endless expanse of green, with not a single figure in sight
Yu Zi's heart finally felt a bit more at ease
The young man raised his long sword and shouted loudly at the boy on the carriage: "My lord, with the strength of one person today, I have slain the great beast. I wish to be renamed as Tiger!"
Could it be that she told him she was abandoned in the wilderness? If she did not speak the truth, she truly could not come up with a perfect explanation in that moment
At this moment, the injured tiger became furious. It let out a fierce roar towards the sky and charged forward. Yu Zi only saw a flash of yellow tiger shadow rushing out, and was so frightened that she closed her eyes.
A long tiger's roar is close at hand
Amidst the sounds of wind, the roar of tigers, urgent shouts, and the slicing of long swords through the air, a clear and soothing voice emerged from Yu Zi, saying, "Prisoner, lend me your strength!"
Tall trees, so large that it takes four or five people to encircle them, rise straight into the sky. Upon entering, a gentle breeze sweeps in, dispersing the heat and fatigue that envelops one like a fine mist.
The youth released the arrow with such swiftness that as soon as the tiger crouched down, the arrow shot forth like lightning. The tiger raised its head and let out a deep roar
The young man glanced at her, leaped back into the carriage, and as the curtain swayed, his indifferent voice emerged, "Return to the city"
Deep within the forest, another deep howl echoed, striking her eardrum
The beautiful young man nodded slightly and coldly asked, "How is it that a frail woman like you appears alone in the wilderness?"
The yellow dirt road is wide and long, stretching as far as the eye can see. However, upon seeing the tracks of vehicles and hoofprints on the road, Yu Ziguang felt greatly reassured, and he found himself invigorated.
Roar
Yuzi fell to the ground with a thud!
The sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, creating a dappled pattern of light and shadow. After gazing up at the treetops with squinted eyes for a while, a wave of drowsiness began to wash over me
Yu Zi was taken aback; she did not know how to respond
Yu Zi merely glanced at it and quickly averted her gaze. She feared that her attention would alert the king of beasts.