Chapter 289: Bloodwind Sect – Part 1
It was not the sound of one or two horses, but of a vast number galloping.
The sound seemed to be getting closer, as if they were heading this way.
Chujeogu warned with a stern expression.
“I hear the sound of hooves from behind. They say even tigers come when you mention them—must be them.”
“Huh?”
Yuk Du-saeng, momentarily flustered, quickly composed himself and shouted calmly.
“Bandits appear to be approaching from the rear! All couriers, prepare for action!”
At that, the couriers of the Yukhap Courier Agency began moving in perfect unison.
They skillfully formed a thick rear guard around their leaders while also keeping a watchful eye forward.
Chu Je-gu watched the Yookhap Courier Agency couriers’ skilled movements with satisfaction, then slowly rode his horse toward the rear.
He, the most skilled among the group, intended to take the front line and face the enemy first.
But as they moved toward the rear, Chu Je-gu’s expression grew increasingly grave.
‘The sound of hooves…’
Chu Je-gu had heard the hoofbeats earlier and thought the bandits must be quite close.
But he was wrong.
The distance between them was still considerable.
The proof was that the enemies still hadn’t come into view.
‘But the fact that I heard the sound….’
Gulp.
Chujeogu swallowed dryly without realizing it.
At last, a hazy cloud of dust rose over the distant hill.
Thud-thud-thud-thud-thud-thud-thud!
A sound that shook the earth.
