Chapter 1087: Chapter 1087: Ask For Bai Xifeng’s Help

It closely resembled a heavy command tally meticulously carved from a rare, pitch-black dark metal, with several intricate, sinister patterns and a specific family crest deeply engraved across its gleaming surface.

The exact moment Zhang Zhenyu laid eyes on the command tally, his expression instantly darkened into a terrifying mask of rage. All the gentle warmth completely vanished from his face, replaced entirely by a chilling, razor-sharp coldness. It was glaringly obvious to everyone present that he recognised the owner of the object immediately.

"See? I told you so." Bai Xifeng smiled faintly, crossing her arms with a knowing look. "If you dig deep enough, you are always bound to find something completely unexpected."

Zhang Zhenyu slowly tightened his trembling grip around the black metal tally until his knuckles turned ghostly white and creaked under the pressure. After taking a deep, ragged breath to desperately suppress the boiling storm of emotions surging inside his chest, he slowly turned his body to face Bai Xifeng directly.

"Young Lady Bai, I would like to make a formal, humble request of you." Zhang Zhenyu said, his voice dropping into an immensely solemn tone.

"A request?" Bai Xifeng tilted her head slightly, looking at him with mild curiosity. "What kind of request?"

"I would like to beg Young Lady Bai to please escort my family and my men safely to Shiwi Town." Zhang Zhenyu said, cupping his hands together deeply and bowing toward Bai Xifeng.

Bai Xifeng blinked in surprise, her eyebrows lifting.

"Why me?" Bai Xifeng asked candidly.

"If my grim guess is correct, another, far more dangerous group of assassins will undoubtedly come straight after us once they realise this first wave has completely failed." Zhang Zhenyu admitted honestly, his face pale. "With only my current remaining spiritual strength and the handful of surviving personal guards, I know for a fact that we would not be able to protect my wife and daughter’s lives if another brutal ambush occurs along the road."

He lowered his head even further, his body stiff. "So... I humbly beg you... please save my family once again, Young Lady Bai!"

Without even waiting for her verbal reply, Zhang Zhenyu suddenly dropped to his knees right on the damp grass and kowtowed deeply, pressing his forehead directly against the ground before Bai Xifeng.

The surrounding guards and servants were stunned into absolute silence for only a brief second before they too dropped heavily to their knees one after another. Following their master’s desperate lead, every single member of the squad kowtowed fervently toward the young woman, their faces filled with desperate hope.

Bai Xifeng was completely taken aback by the dramatic, overwhelming sight of a dozen grown men kneeling before her in the middle of the night.

"Hey, please, please stand up!" Bai Xifeng hurriedly waved both of her hands back and forth in flustered protest. "I agree! I will escort all of you safely to Shiwi Town! So please, everyone just stand up first!"

Hearing Bai Xifeng instantly accept their desperate request, an overwhelming wave of pure relief immediately spread across everyone’s exhausted faces. Zhang Zhenyu and his loyal men quickly rose back to their feet, completely unable to hide the profound, glistening gratitude filling their eyes.

"Thank you, Young Lady Bai! Thank you so very much!" Zhang Zhenyu thanked Bai Xifeng repeatedly, bowing his head again and again as his voice trembled with genuine appreciation.

The surviving guards and servants also cupped their hands together with deep respect toward Bai Xifeng, sincerely thanking the remarkable young woman who had not only saved their lives from a violent slaughter, but had also graciously agreed to stand as their guardian angel for the rest of their perilous journey.

"Alright... Alright... Since all of you are coming along with me, let’s burn all of these mercenary bodies first." Bai Xifeng ordered, waving her hand toward the battlefield.

Everyone immediately sprang into action, following Bai Xifeng’s instructions without delay. The mercenaries’ corpses were hauled into a towering pile before the guards ignited them with a bright blaze. Thick black smoke soon billowed into the dark sky as the roaring flames gradually consumed the bodies, leaving no trace behind.

As for the brave guards and loyal servants who had tragically sacrificed their lives protecting Zhang Zhenyu and his family, they were treated with a vastly different level of care.

The surviving guards carefully and reverently dug several deep graves beneath the quiet trees, gently laying their fallen companions to rest. Although they could not provide them with a grand, proper funeral due to the dire circumstances on the road, they still buried them with all the dignity and respect they so rightfully deserved. Every surviving guard silently bowed his head in solemn grief, offering a heartfelt final farewell to the comrades who had stood shoulder to shoulder with them until their very last breath.

Bai Xifeng quietly watched the sombre scene unfold before turning her gaze toward the eastern horizon. The very first rays of dawn had already begun illuminating the dark sky, casting a warm golden glow through the dense forest canopy.

"Actually, I am not alone. We should head back to my main campsite first." Bai Xifeng suggested softly. "All of you can rest there for a while and grab something to eat. After everyone has recovered some energy, we will officially continue our journey."

"Yes, Young Lady Bai." Zhang Zhenyu replied respectfully, offering a small bow.

The small group immediately followed Bai Xifeng through the winding forest paths. After walking for a short while, they finally arrived back at her cosy campsite clearing. The moment Bai Xifeng stepped into the open clearing, several familiar figures immediately hurried over to greet her.

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