Chapter 410: Rest Assured

Gu Fei smiled. "I have other things to protect myself. You don’t need to worry."

’When it comes to fighting the pirates, I have to contribute in any way I can. It would be best to kill every last one of them!’

She tugged on Xiao Yu’s sleeve. "Come on, let’s find an open space. I’ll teach you how to use the gun."

Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment. "You have more than one of these, don’t you?"

Gu Fei chuckled and nodded. "Mhm, I have two more of these Blood Drops."

"Then—"

Gu Fei pulled him toward the door. "Alright, I get it. I’ll give you two. One for self-defense and one for you to study. You guys can figure it out on your own."

"But it’s impossible to replicate it exactly. You can use its principles to develop something similar."

’The level of craftsmanship in this era could never reach the standards of later generations. Besides, this thing contains chemical substances that simply can’t be refined right now.’

Xiao Yu stopped in his tracks, his eyes sparkling as he gazed at Gu Fei. "I—"

Gu Fei’s face reddened, and she said uncomfortably, "Don’t get all emotional. It’s not for you. I just really hate pirates. Giving this to you is just a way to kill more of them."

Xiao Yu gazed at her intently and nodded. "Mhm, I know."

He had recently started reading *Yingying’s Story*, a book Gu Fei had once read, and he was beginning to understand a few things. Women were often tough on the outside and soft on the inside.

’She says that, but deep down, she must be doing it because she’s worried about me.’

A smile lifted the corners of Xiao Yu’s lips as he followed Gu Fei outside. Gu Fei saw the three horses waiting and was suddenly hit by an urge, like a new driver who always wants to get behind the wheel. "I want to ride—"

Xiao Yu was just about to say, "Then I’ll take you."

Gu Fei seemed to know what he was going to say. "I want to ride by myself."

Xiao Yu looked at her helplessly, his voice softening. "It’s dangerous for you to ride alone."

Gu Fei pouted. "I want to ride by myself. I’ll have to do it on my own eventually."

"Alright, alright, fine. You can ride Zhaoye." Xiao Yu was powerless against her. He turned to Zhuzi. "You stay here and wait for us to get back."

Zhuzi’s face fell. ’Here we go again. The Young Master Heir is ditching me. Is it because I’m not as handsome or as likable as Stone?’

Xiao Yu stroked Zhaoye. "When you’re carrying Little Fei in a bit, you absolutely cannot run too fast, you hear me? She’s a young lady; don’t you go scaring her."

Zhaoye snorted. ’Hmph, so naggy. Am I a horse with no sense?’

Stone, who was standing nearby, couldn’t help but turn away. ’Seriously, I’m begging you, Young Master Heir,’ he thought. ’You’re turning into the very kind of sappy man you’ve always despised!’

Hearing Xiao Yu’s agreement, Gu Fei grabbed the saddle and vaulted onto the horse.

Perched on the horse, she lifted her chin at Xiao Yu. He looked up at her, so spirited and radiant, and the joy in his heart felt like it was about to burst.

He leaped onto Zhuzi’s horse. Gu Fei gave Zhaoye a light kick, and the horse began to run at a steady, even pace.

The streets were mostly empty at night. Xiao Yu rode beside Gu Fei, turning his head from time to time to look at her, terrified she might fall off her horse.

After riding for a little over a quarter of an hour, they arrived at a deserted patch of land west of the city.

It was the seventeenth day of the sixth month, and the moon was still large and round. Gu Fei first taught Xiao Yu how to load the bullets, then how to chamber a round, and then how to aim.

Finally, he pulled the trigger.

BANG! Xiao Yu felt the recoil in his palm.

He ran over to check the tree in front of them. The bark was shredded, and the bullet was embedded in the wood.

Like an excited child, Xiao Yu started shooting the gun everywhere.

Gu Fei had to stop him, exasperated. "There really aren’t many bullets left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Use them sparingly."

Xiao Yu stopped. The two walked side-by-side toward their horses. Out of the blue, Xiao Yu said, "Just wait a little longer. Don’t worry, I’ll arrange everything."