The words sounded simple, but Zhu Yanyi did not believe it was that easy. However, she had no choice but to trust her this time.
"You don't need to worry about the children. With me here, I will ensure they arrive safely in the capital," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile. "Every single one of them will get home safe."
Yan Aohan rubbed Zhu Yanyi's head. "Good. Get in the car quickly."
Zhu Yanyi nodded. With Zhang Hua’s help, she guided the seven children onto the bus first. Then, she waved to Yan Aohan and climbed aboard. Through the window, she saw Yan Aohan waving back with a gentle smile.
The vehicle started slowly. Yan Aohan watched it leave. Suddenly, a shadow appeared behind him. Yan Aohan’s expression changed slightly. "This is not a place for you. Retreat immediately." In an instant, the black shadow vanished into nothingness.
Yan Aohan turned and walked back into the forest. Some matters had crossed the line of human limits. It was time for him to show his strength.
Inside the bus, Zhu Yanyi watched the children lying in their seats. They had closed their eyes and fallen asleep, looking very tired.
Zhang Hua whispered to Zhu Yanyi, "Little comrade, why don't you rest too?"
"My name is Zhu Yanyi. You can call me Little Zhu or Yanyi. Either is fine, Comrade Zhang Hua," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.
"I will call you Little Zhu Comrade," Zhang Hua said, looking at her seriously.
Zhu Yanyi nodded with a faint smile. "That works too." She added, "I am not tired yet. Don't worry about me." On this mid-sized bus, besides herself and the seven children, there were only Zhang Hua and the driver. Since Zhang Hua was responsible for picking people up, she certainly wasn't alone. The driver must also be a member of the Border Region’s Seventh Squad.
"Driver Old Yang is also a member of our Border Region’s Seventh Squad," Zhang Hua introduced the driver.
"Comrade Old Yang, I leave them in your care," Zhu Yanyi said seriously.
Old Yang waved his hand, his eyes focused on the road ahead. "It is nothing. It is my duty. Little Zhu Comrade, please do not worry."
Zhu Yanyi smiled slightly and looked forward. Suddenly, she sensed something from the surrounding plants. Her expression changed. "Comrade Old Yang, stop the car."
"What’s wrong?" Old Yang heard her and quickly hit the brakes. Zhu Yanyi glanced at the sleeping children beside her. Fortunately, they were not woken up. Relieved, she said only to Zhang Hua, "There is trouble ahead."
She then took off her necklace. To the surprise of Zhang Hua and Old Yang, she quickly assembled it into a miniature pistol. Zhu Yanyi said to Old Yang, "Comrade Old Yang, open the door."
Old Yang looked surprised. Although she did not understand what she was doing, she opened the door. Zhu Yanyi stepped out. Using the information from her spiritual power, she aimed the pistol at the eleven o’clock direction. Then, with a 'snap' sound, a figure fell out from the bushes. The person rolled over, hid nearby, and disappeared again. It was so fast that it seemed impossible to catch their trail. However, Zhang Hua and Old Yang both noticed it, and their expressions changed.
Zhang Hua quickly loaded a bullet and got out of the car cautiously, watching the surroundings. Old Yang also held a gun, guarding carefully. She did not get out because the children were still inside. Due to the gunshot, the children gradually woke up. Zhu Yanyi said to them inside, "Dandan, Tiantian, do not let the other children get down. Take care of everyone."