Race to the City

The moment the couple got out of the cave; they sigh once again in relief. Zhihui and Mors hit the floor ass first as they rested their backs against the rocky wall. Mors takes off his mask and places it to the side. His face is covered in large drops of sweat.

Zhihui pulls on her dress as she lets her body breathe. The two of them were feeling sluggish and dizzy. Their hearts were beating at an extremely fast rate. Adrenaline slowly leaves their blood system, making them tired.

"We should rest here for today…"

"We can't…what if the goblins come out? We can't fight them at our current state"

"I love having a smart wife…"

Mors said fighting the urge to close his eyes. Zhihui buys two red bottles and two blue bottles. She gives one of each to Mors as she drinks the rest. Mors grabs the mana and health potion and drinks them.

[200 points for health potions]

[200 points for mana potions]

As the magical liquid enters his stomach, he started to feel better. With more Qi in his body the effects of Qi depletion lessen. With a bit more stamina, he stands up. He offers his hand to Zhihui and she happily takes it. Mors looks at Zhihui for a moment and plants a kiss on her lips.

"?"

"I was scared there for a second. When I saw that demon go towards you I imagen the worse"

"Hehe, well I also was scared when I saw you surrounded by those demons. But I am glad we both made it out alive and well"

Mors looks at Zhihui for a few more seconds. Touching the side of her face with the back of his hand. A gentle touch. Zhihui smiles softly at Mors. Mors retracts his hand as he grabs Zhihui's hand.

"Let's go"

"Lead the way"

Mors started to walk with Zhihui by his side while holding hands. The couple walked slowly down the mountain. No monsters got in their way. Maybe the monsters at this time were fighting each other now that an apex predator has died.

It does not take them long to reach the base of the mountain. But even then, they are still a day away from the nearest town. The base of the mountain is covered in a lush green forest. This forest seems to have an affinity to stone and metal. Seeing as most of its fauna and flora have traits associated with stone or metal.

"Mors if you run at full speed, will you be able to reach the city?"

"It's possible. Get on"

Mors said as he gets down on his knees and shows Zhihui his back. Zhihui laughs as she gathers her Qi around her legs.

"Never said to carry me. See you in the city!"

Zhihui kicks off as she started to run. Gather wind behind every step and Qi enchanting her legs.

"Shit! That is not fair!"

She could hear Mors cursing from behind her as he started to run as well. Zhihui dodges trees and monsters without losing her balance. Her muscles were perfect for this type of rough terrain. Zhihui gathers her Qi and controls the wind behind her feet.

She jumps forward with great strength and speed. As she approaches a tree, she uses the air to move herself around. As she passes a tree she pushes herself forward by using her hand and some wind. It gave the illusion that she is flying or levitating.

She could not hear her husband's feet at all.

"Was he lying? Hehe looks like this will be another win for me"

Zhihui smiles as she continues to fake fly through the forest.

Thump! Thump!

The sound of strong footsteps was getting closer. Zhihui clicks her tongue as she continues to fake fly. She can't afford to lose after such a big head start. But the footsteps got louder and got closer. She knew he has caught up.

"You ain't winning this time! I will even out the score!"

Mors said as he stacks multiple copies on himself. Making him stronger as he runs through the forest side by side with Zhihui. The couple continues to run even as an unfortunate monster gets their way. A warrior stage stone monkey who seems too stupid to realize how weak it is.

"GET OUT OF THE WAY!"

The couple screams at the same time as they punch the monkey, killing it and running away as they leave behind raining blood and guts. Soon at the very edge stone walls enter their field of view. As the desperation to win grows large both of them started to use more of their Qi.

Zhihui gathers more air as she jumps with great speed between trees. Each step of Mors is enchanted by his copies and Qi, he covers a large distance with each step. The couple continues to run as the walls of the city get closer. They soon got out of the forest.

The terrain became smooth and open. Zhihui with her air element started to fly towards the city. Mors gathers his Qi and puts all of his copies on himself. He readies himself as Zhihui gets closer to the city wall. Mors kicks off as he runs at such speeds that even his body can't handle. It became hard to control himself, but as long as he wins he does not care.

The couple was given it their all at the final stretch of this silly race. Zhihui was about to touch the wall when a shock wave move her by an inch. Her fingers scratch the surface of the stone. But with quick reflexes, she balances herself and touches the wall.

"I won!"

She says as she turns back and looks at Mors. Only to see him with his hand also on the wall. A teasing look on his face.

"0.1 seconds too late my dear"

"What! You! The shock wave was you! That is cheating!"

"I will say more getting what you deserve for cheating first"

"Ugh!"

"2-2. Told you I can reach the city in less than a day"