Yeong and the other trainees left for Mt. Chi after the fight. The trainees had also sustained some injuries. Getting to Mt. Chi, they realized Master Lu had already gotten wind of the incidents.
"Su is missing?'
"yes Master. He fled with the unknown man towards the forest…"
"that unknown man is the Crown Prince, the Royal guards must be out to look for them now"
"huh..." they gasped.
So they had unknowingly saved the Crown Prince. This felt like good news and they felt they had saved an important personality.
"Yeong, organize some men to partake in the search"
"Yes Master"
"the rest of you can go tend to your injuries, as of now, you have become real warriors" Master Lu turned to the trainees, and although he wouldn't mention it, he had a proud look on his face
"Yes Master"
"Lu Kang..."
"Yes Father"
"Su will be back" Master Lu knew how devastated his son must be feeling at the moment
"He will, father, i will go with them to search for my brother"
***
In the forest, two figures were still on the run. Although they did not see the people that were after them, they knew that the enemies were not far behind.
Su looked at this strange 'Man'; why would anyone be after the life of this man? He seemed like a noble no doubt. At most, it would be some pretty thieves after his money; or worse, bandits. But assassins?, that was another story.
The arm in which the 'Man' had been cut was still bleeding profusely. Su looked at him and reckoned he would lose too much blood before they would leave this forest.
He ripped out a part of his own cloth and tied the cut tightly. Then he instructed him to keep running.
It was beginning to get dark and the forest seemed unending.
They couldn't risk resting for a moment here unless they were sure there was no danger.
"Get on my back"
This was a very critical moment, they had gotten to a cliff on a hill. They would fall if they made movements forward and that was a sure death warrant.
Going back meant death, staying in the middle of nowhere was not an option and going forward was even more deadly. What could they do?
They could try and jump, maybe they would be lucky to land on the next hill across the rocks and waters below.
But, the 'Man' was already weak from losing so much blood and he didn't look like he would be able to manage such demanding task.
Su went through various options mentally. There was no time to waste.