Insufficient balance

  After leaving Difu Fortress, the entire team became much larger.

  Not only did Zhao Xu's three horse-drawn carriages join in, but Zhao Fu also added two more. Fortunately, there were horses stolen from the bandits, and the horses pulling the carts were not lacking either.

  Just then, Shu Yu'er had just obtained the Lipstick Horse and didn't want to sit in the carriage being bothered by Zhao Da Gongzi. Happily riding on her newly acquired good horse, she hugged Xiao Mianmian and played hide-and-seek with Zhao Da Gongzi in the convoy.

  Zhao Fubo no longer rode horses now, but instead sat at the back of Martin's carriage, cultivating feelings with his future mount using fresh corn stalks.

  "Hey big brother, aren't you angry? Actually... actually I'm not a bad person! Come and eat some corn stalks, they're sweet, really, I've tried them!"

  Listening to the occasional roars of the Flying Fire Beast, Martin teased Zhao Fubo.

  "What kind of crap is this flying fire heavenly beast? I think it's just a Beast Brick House!"

  The flying fire beast tied behind the carriage, as soon as it saw Zhao Fubo, immediately became a "shouting beast" just like Ma Ding said!

  As for the name "Jiao Shou", Zhao Fu Bo can understand it, but why use "brick expert"?

  "Oh, brick master! Brick master is... is... is a professional at burning bricks!"

  "Brick kiln expert? Teacher, what is this nonsense! And they're burning tiles too!"

  Martin blurted out a surrealist remark and was so taken aback by the questioning that he became flustered.

  "Cut it out and go play somewhere else! Can't you see I'm busy?!"

  Zhao Fubo spared no effort in making a "study plan" for Martin, who turned his head to continue watching his Flame Emperor Beast.

  It is now emitting a furious long hiss, as if it wants to rush up and trample Zhao Fu Bo again with its hooves. I believe that if it weren't for the thing tangled around its legs, it would have already rushed up to let Zhao Fu Bo know its ferocity.

  "Don't be angry, that day I used lion's urine just to test your courage, it's okay now, don't be angry, I know you have a big heart!"

  When Zhao Fu Bo spoke, he was like coaxing his picky brother. Since he settled down, Little John no longer rode horses either. Except for occasionally climbing to the top of the big truck to observe in all directions, he followed Zhao Fu Bo's side.

  This matter aside from occasionally Martin will hold a heartfelt smile, Shu Yiner instead somewhat disapproving. As for Zhao Fubo, his eyes now only have this disobedient horse.

  "You're just like Xiao Hei Tuan in terms of temperament. However, it's charcoal and you're fire, so you're its younger brother!"

  As for this name, Zhao Fu Bo couldn't think of much before he fainted, and kept repeating that one sentence.

  "This guy's body is like charcoal, his mane is like flames, doesn't he look like a flying fire when he runs!"

  For this horse, Zhao Fubo said a lot of strange things. So much so that the talkative Abdul-Jelil asked Muk.

  "Has the master's brain been kicked bad? Look, he talks more than me. I remember meeting a guy whose head was kicked by a donkey..."

  For someone like Abduleziz, Muq has evolved to the point where he can turn a deaf ear.

  He simply stroked the white wax rod spear in his hand, occasionally swinging the spear to feel the "power" that Zhao Fubo had mentioned.

  What puzzled him most was where this gun got such great power from?

  It was Jack who wasn't bothered by anyone, and he could stroll leisurely on the road to Yellow Sand City. Occasionally, he would turn his horse's head to look westward, probably because his heart wasn't calm either.

  His last companion had left him to advance into the perilous interior of the Arab Empire. As for himself, he had another particular idea.

  A hand played with the cross on his chest, thinking about his future.

  "That guy who gave us freedom looks like a total idiot, can he really achieve something great as Martin said? Maybe, who knows! God forbid, this moron won't force me to learn Chinese!"

  For the last time he looked westward, Jack turned his head towards the east and walked towards an unknown fate.

  Among the crowd, Shu Yu'er was the most uncomfortable. In the end, she still couldn't escape Zhao Xu's pursuit.

  She looked left and right, but couldn't find anyone to help her. Helpless, she could only put on a humble expression, trying to satisfy Zhao's pride.

  "If the young master had arrived a moment earlier, those robbers would probably not have escaped!"

  At the same time, I couldn't help but abuse the lazy guy in my stomach, scolding him non-stop with hatred in my heart.

  "Hmph, I knew I shouldn't have let you catch that horse back. Look at the good it's done now, causing me to be bothered by him all alone!"

  The little creature nestled in her arms could only hunch its back and close its eyes, enduring this unprovoked disaster.

  "Yu'er, that day I told you to follow in my team, but you didn't listen. Look at your dusty and dirty appearance the next day, isn't it asking for ridicule?"

  As for the attack that day, Zhao Xu naturally couldn't help but ask Shu Yuner a few concerned questions. However, he didn't know that when he was speaking, someone was staring at him coldly.

  Little John's blue eyes looked at Zhao Xu with some vigilance. The long arrow that had just been pulled out was no longer retracted into the quiver, but instead rested on the bow in his hand.

  "Thank you for your concern, young master, but that's Third Madame's orders, oh dear..."

  With a pretentious sigh and shake of her head, Shu Yiner looked up at the sun in the sky, as if suddenly remembering something, and continued speaking.

  "What's going on now? I don't even know if Erlang has finished copying the book yet. If San Niang finds out, it'll be a disaster! Young Master, please let me withdraw..."

  Having said that, she didn't wait for Zhao Xu's response and rode away quickly on her horse, carrying her off in a swift escape.

  "Bang!"

  The fake elegant folding fan was smashed in Zhao Xu's palm, and he gazed at Shu Yiner's back, muttering to himself with hatred.

  "Hmph, if it weren't for the thought of your family's Ruiyu Manor, would I really like a stubborn girl like you? If things don't go as planned... I'll make sure you're left to guard an empty room, a widow for life!"

  After passing through the Difeng Village and Huangsha City, it's not far away. The distance of about 80 miles is negligible for them who are riding good horses.

  As the high city walls of Huangsha City came into view, Zhao Fuchen and Shu Yiner's mood became increasingly heavy. The carefree atmosphere along the way grew heavier as Huangsha City drew closer.

  Although there are killings on the road, there are also times when people gather around the bonfire at night and have a good laugh. But once they return to this city of yellow sand, they lose the freedom they had outside the city.

  "Er Lang, it's almost time to go home! Once you're back home, you'd better focus on studying hard. You have a whole family to support now, and relying on your monthly allowance that always ends in losses won't even cover the small change..."

  As Shu Yu'er spoke, her words were laced with subtle worry, and Zhao Fu's heart fluctuated. Originally, he was carefree on his own, and even with Mu Ke added to the mix, the two of them could make do with hunting some prey.

  Now he has a few more people under him, and everything from food to clothing costs money.

  "What... what should I do?"

  Just thinking about this matter made Zhao Fubo's head ache, after all he was only a fifteen-year-old kid.

  Reading books and practicing martial arts are fine, but when it comes to making money, his skills aren't that great. However, with Shu Yiner always thinking for him, he really doesn't lack anything.

  "Hey, you blockhead! I'm telling you, Mian Dang Er Lang, just cut it off and be done with it. It's a hassle carrying it around your neck all day!"

  Xu Yu'er's fingers poked at Zhao Fu's forehead, her eyes constantly glancing over at Martin.

  Martin didn't need others to repeat such reminders. Since he decided to make Zhao Fubo's future a success, he naturally wouldn't let go of it easily.

  "Hmph, Xiao Shuyin, I completely understand what's on your mind. As my student, of course, I'll take care of you. What kind of temper do you have!"

  Shu Yiner was seen through by Martin and her face turned red, no longer making things difficult for Zhao Fubo, but instead gave Martin a smile.

  "Teacher Martin, look what you said! I think you seem to have thought of a way already, can you tell everyone about it? Once everyone understands, they will all feel at ease!"

  Martin didn't believe that the Zhao family could afford to buy slaves and provide them with food, the only problem was that the Zhao family also had the kind of power struggle problems that existed in large families.

  According to what he knew, his student was really poor and had nothing but a large empty horse stable.

  "Heh heh, actually nothing much, I do have some ideas but will share with you all after I get back. There is one thing I need to tell you though, especially you Xiao Yu."

  Shu Yiner was taken aback. What did the things in the East Wing have to do with her? Thinking back to Martin's words just now, it seemed like he had been hinting at something, and her face flushed again.

  "What's with the blushing? I'm talking about something that concerns everyone's life. Xiaoyu, when you get back, just say that all the money we earned at Ziyun Manor was due to Fubo's skills, absolutely do not mention it was my doing, this is the first thing."

  "Secondly, we encountered bandits, not Mamluk cavalry. This is a matter of utmost importance, otherwise I fear that all our lives would be lost!"

  Shu Yiner felt that Martin's words seemed a bit alarmist, and the fact that they had encountered an unexplained attack by Mamluk cavalry on their way was also true. As for danger, what other dangers could there be if they didn't leave Huangsha City?

  Her slender hand stroked the soft down on Xiao Mian's back, but secretly looked at Zhao Fu Bo.

  "Listen to Teacher Martin's words, Yu'er. In the future when you return home, remember not to let them know about Teacher Martin's abilities."

  At this time, Zhao Fubo suddenly flashed out that kind of charm again. Especially when he spoke to her in a tone as if they were old friends, it made her feel better, just like eating watermelon on a hot day.

  She flashed a sweet smile at Zhao Fubo, and when she spoke, there was still a hint of her former spoiled and arrogant self.

  "Yu'er knows, you can rest assured!"

  Looking at Shu Yu'er's appearance, Zhao Fu suddenly recalled the feeling of being knocked unconscious by Fei Huo that day, and a sentence involuntarily emerged in his heart.

  "If I can have such a good girl by my side..."