Shen Yu smiled, seeing the horse's antics, and stretched his hand towards Ying Yue, saying.
"Ladies first."
Ying Yue was more than happy to be carried by Shen Yu, so she gave him her hand, which he took and jumped. He easily landed on the black Stallion's back with Ying Yue sitting in front of him.
He hugged her slender waist and patted the black Stallion, whom he had named Ranga, signaling him to move forward.
Ranga neighed and raised his front limbs in the air, then kicking the ground, he ran inside the forest. The uneven and messed up ground didn't hinder his movements one bit as he ran, cutting the air with his terrifying speed. He maneuvered in the dense forest with his knowledge and experience honed throughout his life.
Shen Yu held on to Ranga's fur tightly and enjoyed the ride with Ying Yue. He could inhale the sweet fragrance of Ying Yue and feel her slender and soft waist that seemed like it would break easily. But he knew better; this was a world of cultivation, and body didn't always mean strength.
Ying Yue was even happier than him as she let herself fall on his chest and enjoyed the gust of wind hitting her face. However, the powerful back saved her from falling.
She couldn't believe how much her life had changed in just a few days. Previously, all she did was train and go on assassination missions. That was her whole life, and she wasn't even allowed to enjoy it. Enjoyment was forbidden for assassins.
All they needed to do was train as hard as they could in harsh environments and then go on dangerous missions, where they would lose their lives for even a small error. They lived with their lives hanging on a small, weak thread. They had to always keep up their guard because they could die at any moment, even in their own organization, where they should feel safe.
But now, Ying Yue had left that life behind. She could relax and enjoy her life while also feeling loved and having someone's back, always protecting her. It was a strange but pleasant feeling she didn't want to part with.
And all of this happened because of the man sitting behind her, making sure she didn't fall under the speed of Ranga. He had changed her life more than he knew. He had practically given her a new life and hope, which she had lost years ago. The hope that she would have a loving family.
She didn't know if she was being childish or anything, but all she knew was that the man had given her everything without asking for anything in return. Even now, she was sure that if she said she didn't want to be part of his sect, he would smile and let her go. He was just that kind.
Of course, she wouldn't do that. She would prefer dying over leaving Shen Yu. That's why she had decided to help Shen Yu live a good, relaxed as he wanted. She would also make his dreams come true, of having his sect on top of the world.
"What are you thinking so deeply?"
Shen Yu asked, looking at her thoughtful face. Did she not like the ride on the Black Stallion? But that shouldn't be the case. It was such a fine ride.
"No, it's just, I was thinking, what if the organization which is after me is also in the town. What if they are still searching for me? Especially since they have lost their top assassins."
Ying Yue replied, shaking her hand. She didn't lie because she was indeed worried about that and was thinking of a solution.
"Don't worry about them. They can't put their hands on anyone from my sect."
Shen Yu replied, holding her waist tightly, assuring her. He wondered if he should just go and destroy the organization but then shook off that idea. There really wasn't any need; he would just kill anyone who tried to get close to Ying Yue anyway. But that decision was in Ying Yue; if she said she wanted them dead, then they would be dead.
"No, it's fine, Master. You don't have to dirty your hands by killing these people. They don't deserve to die by your hands."
Although Shen Yu was speechless by the way how Ying Yue represented killing, he nodded. If she didn't want it, then he wouldn't waste his time on some mob characters.
Ying Yue sighed in relief and took out a wooden mask that she wore on her face. It was a simple black-colored mask that covered her upper face, leaving only her mouth, nose, and eyes clear.
Shen Yu looked at her mask and understood what she intended to do. He felt happy that Ying Yue was thinking so much for him, and it seemed like Ranga also shared his happiness as it jumped around, still having his terrifying speed.
Under the guidance of Ying Yue, it didn't take them long to reach the Green Silk Town. They encountered some Spiritual Creatures, but all of them ran away after sensing Ranga's aura. The horse was too powerful and was sort of a Ruler of an area, so they encountered no hindrance and easily reached the end of the forest where the Green Silk Town was.
Shen Yu patted Ranga's belly with his foot, asking him to stop since the end of the forest had come. He didn't want to march inside the town while riding on such a ferocious stallion. That would only attract unwanted trouble, which would result in a waste of time.
So, he stopped outside of the forest because he didn't want all that drama.
Ranga stopped a few meters away from the clearing. Shen Yu patted its fur a few times and jumped off the horse. Then he helped Ying Yue to come off his back and said to his loyal black Stallion.
"I'll call you when we need to go back. You can rest for now or do whatever you want."
Ranga snorted and rubbed his head against Shen Yu. After that, he turned around and went deep inside the forest.