Martial Arts Crossover: Zhao Min, your sidekick is really something else.

Of course, this resentment was not directed at Zhao Min, but at Xiao Yaoqing.

The reason is simple—Xiao Yaoqing and Zhao Min got too close.

He was so close that Zhao Min was willing to turn against him for his sake.

"Just who exactly is this Xiao Yaoqing?"

This was the biggest question in Zha Yadu's mind.

No matter what he thought, he couldn't hide the longing in his eyes.

However, he didn't dare to do anything out of line at the moment.

Seeing that Zhao Min and the others had set off, he mounted his horse and obediently followed beside the group.

Inside the sedan chair, Xiao Yaoqing's expression was somewhat strange.

He realized that Zhao Min's face changed faster than flipping through a book.

Just now outside, when he was facing Zha Yadu, his face was so long it almost dragged on the ground.

But as soon as he stepped into the sedan chair, good heavens, a smile as warm as a spring breeze immediately appeared on his face.

Xiao Yaoqing could also tell that Zhao Min's previous coldness was not feigned.

That radiant smile she's wearing now is genuine.

He shook his head helplessly, muttering to himself, "Women's minds are like needles at the bottom of the sea, impossible to fathom..."

Seeing his expression, Zhao Min immediately asked curiously:

Xiao Yaoqing turned his head and glanced at Zhao Min, his brows furrowing slightly.

"What kind of expression is that?"

Zhao Min tilted her head, her tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

Xiao Yaoqing waved his hand and casually replied, "It's nothing, I'm just a little puzzled."

"What's puzzling you?"

"When did I become someone close to you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min slightly curled her nose and snorted, "What, you're still not happy?"

Without a second thought, Xiao Yaoqing shook his head: "I'm not happy. You stripped me of my official position without even a word. Who would be happy about that?"

"A high-ranking official?!"

Zhao Min's voice suddenly rose several octaves, her eyes wide as she shouted, "This is clearly a promotion, okay?!"

She put her hands on her hips and continued, "Do you know how many people would kill to be my personal bodyguard? And you dare to complain? You're really ungrateful!"

Xiao Yaoqing certainly knew this.

That guy outside, Zha Yadu, the dignified heir of the Seventh Prince, is willing to give up his status just to stay by Zhao Min's side.

But Xiao Yaoqing is different.

Is being a bodyguard still considered living? You lose your freedom, how can you enjoy life?

Besides, "close-fitting"

These two words sound awkward no matter how you look at them.

He can't possibly be standing by while Zhao Min and Zhang Wuji are being affectionate, can he?

Zhao Min was so angry at Xiao Yaoqing's unwilling look that she gritted her teeth.

She bit her lip, her eyes blazing with fury, a surge of resentment welling up inside her.

"I even offended the young master for your sake, making you a bodyguard, and this is the behavior you show?"

Of course, "my mother"

Whether Zhao Min can actually say those two words is another matter.

But now her voice was very low; she had intended to sound indifferent, but what came out had a sour undertone:

"You really don't want to stay by my side?"

Xiao Yaoqing shook his head decisively again, his tone without the slightest hesitation: "I don't want to."

"you!"

Zhao Min clenched her small fists so tightly that she almost threw a punch.

She shouted defiantly, "If you're so unwilling, then get down there and walk by yourself!"

"become!"

Xiao Yaoqing didn't hesitate at all. He stood up, lifted the sedan curtain, and stuck his feet out.

Zhao Min was taken aback.

She just said it casually out of spite, never expecting Xiao Yaoqing to actually leave.

Almost instinctively, she grabbed Xiao Yaoqing's arm and cried out urgently, "Don't go!"

hiss--

Don't go.

The two words just don't sound quite right.

Xiao Yaoqing turned to look at her, a puzzled expression on his face: "Didn't you tell me to leave?"

Zhao Min's lips twitched, and she gave a slightly embarrassed laugh: "I was just saying that out of anger, did you really take it seriously?"

"Come back! Come back right now! How can you be so serious with the princess?"

Xiao Yaoqing was taken aback.

Just said in anger?

Who's going to watch it?

He sat back in the sedan chair and suddenly remembered—there really was a pair of bull's eyes watching them.

Zha Ya Du.

The guy was on horseback, his eyes wide open like copper bells, completely dumbfounded.

Although he couldn't hear exactly what the two were saying, he could still vaguely catch Zhao Min's raised voice.

It was clearly Xiao Yaoqing who angered Zhao Min, and was kicked out of the car by her.

When Zha Yadu heard this, he felt incredibly happy, even a little excited.

He also saw Xiao Yaoqing lean out halfway.

The next second, Zhao Min grabbed his arm and shouted, "Don't go?!"

That tone... it sounds a bit like he's begging him?

Zha Yadu was completely stunned.

What was Zhao Min's attitude towards him? She wouldn't even let him get into the car.

What about Xiao Yaoqing? Xiao Yaoqing wanted to get out of the car, but Zhao Min actually stopped him from leaving?

Each cut was more painful than bleeding.

Zha Yadu felt a tightness in his chest, as if a stone was pressing down on it, and he felt like he was about to spit out a mouthful of blood.

His face, which was already not very good-looking, has now turned completely black, like the bottom of a pot.

They looked like they'd been poisoned.

He stared intently at the sedan curtain, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and he gritted his teeth, muttering to himself:

"Xiao Yaoqing, I'll make sure you're dead!"

Xiao Yaoqing had no idea that he had been honorably placed on a sycophant's death list.

He leaned back in the sedan chair, looking at Zhao Min with an indifferent expression: "I'm not doing the job of a personal bodyguard. Whoever wants to do it can do it. Just give up on that idea."

"you--!"

Zhao Min was so angry that she wanted to bite him.

But she was really afraid that Xiao Yaoqing would just throw his arm and get out of the car.

If this guy really uses his internal energy, she won't be able to hold him back at all.

But she is Zhao Min, the princess of Ruyang Prince's Mansion!

The fact that everyone in the Prince's mansion was so afraid of Zhao Min shows how formidable she was.

But now? She looks completely different from usual.

If the people from the Prince's Mansion were to see this, they'd probably jump off a building—their entire worldview would be shattered.

But she herself didn't realize it.

Zhao Min's eyes suddenly lit up, as if a flash of inspiration had struck her:

"Xiao Yaoqing, you really don't intend to be my personal bodyguard?"

Xiao Yaoqing nodded directly: "I don't plan to."

"OK!"

Zhao Min slapped her thigh, her voice crisp and clear, "Didn't you owe me three things before? Now, the second thing—you must become my personal bodyguard."

Xiao Yaoqing almost choked to death.

He really wanted to curse.

Then he remembered that he had casually promised Zhao Min three things to appease her. The first one was already outrageous—to carry her around anytime, anywhere.

Who would have thought that this woman would use the second thing here!

Xiao Yaoqing glanced at her sideways: "You've gone too far."

Zhao Min raised her chin: "I'm just asking you, are you in or not?"

"I……"

I promised her three things just to fool her.

It's my own fault for not recognizing who it was, and for being a bit too ruthless, attacking the wrong place.

Xiao Yaoqing really didn't want to nod now.

But Zhao Min added insult to injury: "You promised this yourself. If you don't keep your word, I'll... I'll..."

At this point, she stammered and blushed.

Xiao Yaoqing stared at her: "So what?"

Zhao Min bit her lip, her face burning even more: "I'll tell my father about what happened that night. Then... humph!"

Xiao Yaoqing: !!!

Damn! What happened that night!

I only used the Flower-Picking Capturing Hand technique, but it turned into a Dragon Claw Hand!

If this gets back to the ears of the Prince of Ruyang, he certainly won't be able to stay in the Prince's residence any longer.

Being killed is a minor matter.

The problem is the old mindset of this dynasty. What if the Prince of Ruyang forces him to marry her?

That would be the sky falling!

Xiao Yaoqing immediately changed his tune: "!"

A hint of smugness flashed in Zhao Min's eyes: "That's more like it!"

Xiao Yaoqing's eyes were filled with grievance: "Remember, there's only one thing left!"

Zhao Min smiled like a fox who had stolen a chicken: "Don't worry, I won't forget."

Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came from outside the sedan chair.

Immediately afterwards, the scout's shout came over: "Report!!!"

Princess Qibing! The Emei Sect members are fighting with some unknown group ahead!

Upon hearing this, both Xiao Yaoqing and Zhao Min, who were inside the sedan chair, were taken aback.

Xiao Yaoqing casually lifted the curtain and looked back. Their group had only left the county town a short while ago; the city walls were still faintly visible. The Emei Sect was already at war? Whose people were they? The Five Elements Flag of the Ming Cult? Moving so quickly? They hadn't even reached Bright Peak yet, had they?

Zhao Min also flung open the sedan curtain and asked the scout who had ridden back at full speed, "Where are we?"

The scout clasped his hands in a fist salute and said in a loud voice, "Your Highness, ten miles to the east lies a low-lying area!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min immediately looked up and shouted, "Everyone, stop!"

As soon as the order was given, the messenger in the ranks immediately broadcast the instructions. The vast and imposing Yuan army column froze on the spot.

Zhao Min turned around and said, "Bring me and Master Xiao's horses over here!"

"yes!!"

A short while later, a waiter ran up from the back of the procession, leading a horse. Just one.

The waiter looked a little flustered: "Princess, um... Master Xiao didn't come on horseback, so..."

Zhao Min waved her hand: "It's alright, he'll ride with me."

Zha Ya Du: ! ! ?

Xiao Yaoqing: ! ! ?

Brothers Yuan Bing:! ! ?

"that……"

Xiao Yaoqing hesitated before speaking, "Why don't you ride it yourself, and I'll follow you using my light-footed skills?"

Zhao Min completely ignored his comment, swung herself onto her horse, and said to Xiao Yaoqing, "Stop talking nonsense, get on!"

Xiao Yaoqing: "..."

Zha Ya Du got anxious: "Minmin, then I'll share a horse with you, and he can ride mine!"

"Need not!"

Zhao Min waved her hand, her eyes still fixed on Xiao Yaoqing, "Stop dawdling."

"I……"

Xiao Yaoqing wanted to say something more.

Zhao Min bluntly said, "Xiao Yaoqing, don't forget that night—"

"I'll ride!"

Who knows what this woman is going to say? Without saying a word, Xiao Yaoqing stomped his foot and leaped onto Zhao Min's horse.

Zha Yadu stared so hard his eyes almost popped out, gripping the reins so tightly he looked like he was about to snap them in two.

Unfortunately, nobody cared about him.

Zhao Min retorted, "Hold me tight."

With a flick of the whip, the horse galloped away.

Hold me tight? Don't even think about it.

Xiao Yaoqing is a man of strong character.

Even if the horse runs wildly, his thirty years of pure internal energy can still keep him steady.

Zhao Min sat in the front, driving him at high speed.