Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 1469: Superpower Observation

Editor: Henyee Translations

Not everyone had an easy journey to reach this place, so Shao Yunduan should not hinder people from making a modest living.

However, despite the abundance of resources, the path ahead was far from easy. In many areas, they had to clear a path with machetes, slowing down their progress considerably.

The silver lining was that most of the terrain was relatively flat. Even with occasional small elevations, carriages could pass through, albeit with some extra effort.

Considering all these factors, this relatively short journey would take a full day to complete smoothly.

Everyone was experienced and determined to exit the Black Tiger Forest before sunset.

By noon, the group took a break to consume their meager rations and have a few sips of water. Everything continued to progress safely and without incident.

Qiao Xuan activated her superpower to scan the surroundings, and soon, she detected a group lying in ambush on a rocky slope about six or seven miles away.

Qiao Xuan’s heart skipped a beat. She estimated there were around 40 to 50 people dressed in dark green attire with their legs bound. They appeared fierce and well-prepared.

Although they seemed like mountain bandits, their discipline during the ambush was uncanny. No one made a sound, and their actions were controlled. These were not the typical unruly mountain bandits.

Even if they were not directly affiliated with the fourth prince, they had some connection to him.

Since she didn’t pick up any immediate threats, Qiao Xuan retracted her power.

Using her superpower for information gathering was her most potent ability, but it drained her quickly. With a potential fight looming, she needed to conserve her energy for the right moment, so she couldn’t afford to waste it.

The team continued to make their way forward, maintaining a deliberately slow pace dictated by the challenging road conditions that hindered rapid progress.

Gradually, they reached a rocky slope. The slope was strewn with rugged boulders, and its inclines on both sides were notably steeper than elsewhere. The team planned to traverse the middle path, which extended for about 4 to 5 kilometers.

The same wild grass and vines covered the route, forcing them to clear it by removing grass, leaves, vines, and obstacles to ensure the carriages could pass through.

As they approached the ambush site, approximately 300 meters away, Qiao Xuan activated her unique ability. The tree roots at the top of the slope suddenly swelled, pushing out large rocks that broke free from the ground and tumbled down the slope. Simultaneously, she shook the branches and leaves violently, startling the birds resting on them, causing them to take flight in a cacophonous flurry of wings and cries.

The sudden commotion naturally alarmed the intermediate team. Sun Bai promptly raised his hand, and the entire group came to an immediate halt.

“Stay vigilant, everyone! Form up and shield Lord and Lady,” he commanded. @@novelbin@@

Their response was well-practiced, having rehearsed many times for potential danger. Though the situation was tense, the guards swiftly established a protective formation from the outset. The remaining followers quickly regained their composure. Carriage drivers worked with a few others to safeguard the horses, gripping the reins securely and covering the animals’ ears to prevent them from panicking and bolting.