1314: A Thousand Peonies Bloom
A pair of White Wolves

Shuwan and Zhang continued walking until they arrived at a long abandoned village. Shuwan looked around, hoping to find a place that could still be used for rest as the day had become increasingly dark.

“Are we going to rest in a place like this?” zhang asked a little worriedly.

“It's true. We can't use all the money to rent an inn. Better save it for urgent needs later on.”

“But here there is no one. This village seems to have been abandoned by its inhabitants for a long time. We don't know why this village is empty. What if something happens while we sleep?”

“Are you stupid? Of course we have to run.”

“You! Do you know, sometimes things can get more complicated than we imagine. I don't know how your life journey went until you could consider dangerous things like this as ordinary.”

“If I tell you, I'm afraid you can't hear it, let alone live it later. Never mind, look ahead there is a house that is still rather nice. We will rest there,” Shuwan said while pointing to the house that will be a place to stay overnight.

The house is not too big, some have been destroyed but other parts can still be lived in.

When Shuwan and Zhang were about to head for the house, they were suddenly confronted by a white wolf. The white wolf paused before Shuwan and Zhang, then howled with his howl.

Zhang immediately stood before Shuwan intending to drive the wolf away and protect Shuwan.

“Shuwan, move. This wolf must be dangerous, I will drive it away.”

However, Shuwan felt something happen to the wolf and stopped Zhang from trying to chase him away.

“Wait, Zhang! Looks like this wolf wants us to follow him.”

Zhang was shocked by what Shuwan said.

“Are you crazy? What if this wolf leads us to his herd to be a meal?”

“You think too much. Then, whatever, want to follow me and this wolf or stay in the house alone,” Shuwan said as he headed for the old house that was going to be used as a place to stay overnight.

“Ti..Nah! Of course I don't want to stay there alone. I'll go with you. After all you are a weak woman, what if something happens to you? for that I have to take care of you.”

“Hah? Weak one? You've never fought with me and directly judged me that way. Never mind, I'm lazy to argue with you.”

As Shuwan follows the white wolf, Zhang follows along side by side with Shuwan.

After walking quite a distance, the wolf finally stopped at the old house and entered into it. Zhang was immediately wary, worried if something bad happened. He also prepared by holding the dagger in his bag.

“Why did this wolf bring us here?” zhang half whispered.

The wolf stopped in front of the wounded white wolf.

“Are they a pair of wolves?” zhang said curiously.

“True. You see, the wolf is wounded. Looks like this wolf is trying to ask for help so that someone saves his partner. Then let's help.”

“But I only have a few herbs, and fear is not enough for me or for this wolf.”

“You don't have to worry. I also brought drugs. The medicine you're carrying just keep it for you, let this wolf use my medicine. You both need it.”

Shuwan took out the medicines Jianying had prepared before Shuwan left. He began concocting wound medicine to give to the wounded she-wolf.

In fact, in addition to being equipped with martial arts and weapons, Shuwan was also taught to mix and use herbal medicines. In addition, he also studied various types of animal and plant poisons and their antidotes. This is certainly useful for Shuwan when carrying out the mission as it is today.

While waiting for Shuwan to treat the wolf, Zhang tried to make a bonfire to cook and warm their bodies.

Shuwan who had finished treating came over to Zhang, and asked him to give half the meat they had bought to the pair of wolves.

“Can I ask for the meat in part? This wolf also seems to have not eaten.”

“Yes. I'll change the meat later. You don't have to worry if the groceries run out.”

Zhang finally collapsed and agreed to share the meat he bought earlier.

“Already, here, give it to those two wolves. You don't need to replace it. Let's just say I'm being kind.”

Zhang eventually divided the meat he bought into two parts, and Shuwan gave the parts to the two wolves he found. While looking at the two wolves that were eating, Shuwan thanked Zhang for the meat.

“Thank you. I know you won't either. Even if your mouth says no, your heart says yes. That's how you are in my eyes.”

Zhang also split the meat he roasted to Shuwan.

“This, you must not have eaten either, right? You only ate gulali, now you must be hungry. Don't let you get sick and trouble me on the way.”

Shuwan smiled and picked up the meat that Zhang had given him.

“One more time thank you,” said Shuwan gently.

Without realizing Zhang's face flushed red, a sign of embarrassment. But since there was only the light of the campfire, Shuwan did not see it and just focused on eating his meat.

The night was getting late and they finally decided to rest in that place with the two white wolves they found.

The quiet atmosphere of being inside the forest caused Shuwan and Zhang to fall asleep quickly. Shuwan, who was usually very alert, felt very safe there. Maybe it was because there were also two wolves guarding them.

Until the moon is no longer visible, Shuwan also woke up first in the morning blind. He was used to getting up early for physical training and sword fighting. He trained on the other side of the house. Zhang awoke to hear the sound of people playing a sword.

“Who plays a sword early in the morning like this?” zhang said curiously.

Zhang looked for the origin of the sound, and found Shuwan playing with his sword. Half-hiding she notices Shuwan.

A good sword game. How long did he practice and who taught him? inner Zhang.

Shuwan realizes Zhang's whereabouts, and thrusts his sword directly at the board where Zhang is hiding.

Zhang was surprised because the sword broke through the board with a thickness of 10 cm where he hid. The sword was only 3 cm away in front of his face. Had Zhang's reflexes been slow, he would have been pierced by Shuwan's sword. Fortunately, Zhang moved quickly, so the sword did not hit him.

Zhang's heart pounded, and he nagged Shuwan. “Hey, are you planning to kill me with your sword?”

Leisurely and without a sinful face Shuwan responded to Zhang. “I think behind the board there is a wild beast who is after me, it turns out I was wrong.”

“Then, quickly remove your sword from before me,” Zhang said with a face annoyed by Shuwan's assault.

Shuwan laughs and picks up the sword on the board, and apologizes to Zhang for pranking him.

Zhang also accepted his apology, though still put up an upset mimic.

They decided to immediately continue on their way and left the two white wolves there. Before leaving Shuwan said goodbye to the two wolves while petting them.

“Jaga your partner is fine. The world is dangerous, but I'm sure you can deal with it. I go first yes. See you.”

Shuwan and Zhang hurried off to continue their journey. After they came out of the house, the two white wolves suddenly turned into a pair of humans.

“My husband, aren't they very good kids?” the wolf woman said to her husband.

“You are right, hopefully they can complete this journey and be free from the curse.”

It turned out that the two wolves were a pair of spirits cursed for making a mistake. The curse will disappear if there are people who help them with a clean and sincere heart. Eventually, the couple disappeared along with the house. While Zhang and Shuwan are still making the long journey.