Chapter 1537: Cangshengs Feelings

Inside the carriage, Situ Qingyi's laughter rang out like silver bells.

"Brother Yifeng, Cangsheng just likes to act tough. Please don't mind him."

Cangsheng scratched his head shyly, not angry, but muttered, "Third Miss, don't tease me."

Yifeng took all of this in with a calm smile.

"Where there's a will, there's a way."

Receiving Yifeng's approval, Cangsheng was first pleasantly surprised, then seemed a bit wistful.

At that moment, Cangsheng caught sight of a sandalwood tree by the roadside. He quickly reined in his horse, handed the reins to Yifeng, and said urgently, "Brother Yifeng, I'll be right back. Wait for me."

Yifeng was puzzled, his gaze following Cangsheng.

The carriage suddenly stopped, and Situ Qingyi also pulled back the curtain to look outside.

She saw Cangsheng rush towards a large tree, break off a few branches, and then return excitedly, his eyes sparkling.

Situ Qingyi smiled faintly and let the curtain fall.

Cangsheng returned, and the carriage continued on its way. Cangsheng, feeling very embarrassed, said to Yifeng, "Brother Yifeng, could you please drive the carriage for a while? I'll be done soon."

With that, he began weaving the tender branches.

"What are you doing?" Yifeng asked, puzzled.

Cangsheng's face turned red, and he whispered shyly, "Third Miss loves the scent of sandalwood. I'm making a sandalwood wreath for her."

When he spoke of Situ Qingyi, his eyes shone with joy.

Seeing the light in Cangsheng's eyes, Yifeng smiled and said, "It seems you and Miss Situ are quite close."

"No, no, it's all Third Miss looking out for me. My strength isn't enough to join the Situ family's trade caravan, but thanks to her care, the caravan took me along so I could earn some gold coins."

Cangsheng continued weaving the sandalwood branches, smiling softly as he said, "Third Miss has been very kind to me, and I want to repay her kindness."

Yifeng, seeing this, lowered his voice and teased, "You like her, don't you?"

Cangsheng's face turned crimson to the tips of his ears, and he immediately denied it, "No, Brother Yifeng, don't say such things. I'm just very grateful to Third Miss. I just want to repay her kindness..."

Cangsheng's voice grew softer, his confidence waning, afraid that Situ Qingyi inside the carriage might hear.

"A real man should dare to love and hate, not be timid."

Cangsheng's heart pounded, and he fell silent, as if pondering Yifeng's words.

How could he not want to face his true feelings...

Just then, the carriage ahead suddenly came to a halt.

A group of masked, sword-wielding cultivators descended from the sky, surrounding the entire caravan.

The neighing of horses pierced the air.

The leader of the bandits, his eyes cold, held a broadsword and shouted, "Don't resist if you know what's good for you. We're here for wealth, not to spill blood. But if you resist, don't blame us for being merciless!"

Captain Cao jumped off his horse, turned around, and shouted, "Enemy attack! Everyone, be on guard!"

The men quickly reined in their horses, dismounted, and drew their broadswords, ready to face the enemy.

Cangsheng stuffed the unfinished sandalwood wreath into his chest, treating it like a treasure.

He picked up his longsword, turned to the frightened Situ Qingyi inside the carriage, and reassured her, "Third Miss, don't be afraid. I'll take care of these bandits. Brother Yifeng, please look after Third Miss!"

"Cangsheng, be careful!" Situ Qingyi pulled back the thin curtain, her face pale, looking at Cangsheng with fear.

Yifeng's expression remained calm, and he simply nodded, still sitting cross-legged on the carriage.

Cangsheng jumped off the carriage, scanning the bandits, on high alert.

Captain Cao shouted at the bandit leader, "We are from the Situ family of Huacheng. Please, let us pass!"

Captain Cao tried to use the Situ family's reputation to scare off the bandits.

If they could drive the bandits away without a fight, that would be best. If not, he wasn't afraid to engage them.

The bandit leader sneered, "Heh, we've been waiting for your Situ family's caravan. We brothers are wanderers, with no fixed abode. Why should we fear you? Hand over the goods, and we'll spare your lives!"

These wandering cultivators were used to moving around and committing crimes, so they had no fear of so-called families.

They had been scouting the city for days, learning that the Situ family had goods to transport, and had specifically waited here.

Seeing the heavily laden carriages, the wandering cultivators were all extremely excited.

"Boss, no need to waste words with them. Just kill them all, a bunch of ungrateful fools!"

"That's right, kill them, and all these goods will be ours!"

Captain Cao, with years of experience in trade, knew that the bandits had come prepared, targeting their caravan.

In this situation, he had no choice but to fight!

Captain Cao shouted, "Brothers, let them see the might of the Situ family!"

"Kill!"

Without another word, Captain Cao swung his blade at the bandit leader.

Cangsheng drew his longsword and leaped forward, slashing at the bandits.

Clashes of weapons sparked, and the sounds of battle filled the air.

For a while, the two sides were locked in a fierce struggle.

Cangsheng swung his sword horizontally, but the bandit blocked it.

The bandit pushed hard with his blade, and Cangsheng was forced back several steps by the powerful force.

Then, the bandit suddenly surged forward, slashing down from mid-air.

A blade aura shot down, heading straight for Cangsheng.

Cangsheng's steps were light, and he nimbly dodged.

With a bang, the blade aura hit the ground, creating a crater.

After a brief exchange, Cangsheng realized that the bandit's cultivation level was slightly higher than his.

In this situation, he had to avoid direct confrontation and use his agility to fight.

After a few more rounds, the bandit, seeing how slippery the boy was, taunted, "You think running fast will save you? Kid, you're still too green!"

With that, the bandit swung his blade at Cangsheng again.

Cangsheng narrowed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and raised his sword to counter.

Clang, clang, clang—the bandit's blade scraped against Cangsheng's sword, making a grating sound.

Situ Qingyi, through the thin curtain, saw Cangsheng being forced back.

She clenched her hands tightly, her heart filled with worry.

Just then, after blocking the bandit's attack, Cangsheng launched a fierce counterattack, as if to avenge the earlier taunt.

The bandit mockingly raised his blade to block. Such an attack wouldn't harm him even if it came a hundred times.

At that moment, Yifeng subtly flicked his finger, and a tiny grain of sand silently pierced the bandit's right shoulder.

In the next instant, the bandit's blocking motion suddenly froze.

His mind was in turmoil, his previous confidence vanishing in an instant.

The bandit felt a numbness in his right shoulder, and his entire right arm was now uncontrollable.

His pupils contracted sharply, and a steel blade loomed large in his vision, but it was too late to react.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—Cangsheng's longsword cut through the air with swift strikes.

With a hiss, the sword instantly severed the bandit's head.

The bandit's eyes widened in disbelief, his head rolling to the ground.

His headless body spurted blood like a human fountain.

Cangsheng sneered, not giving it much thought, and immediately charged forward to support his teammates and kill more bandits.