Hearing his words, Yue'er's gaze shifted, a hint of cunning flickering in her eyes. Did this man think she was part of the Xiao family?
The thought crossed her mind, and she blinked. Recalling how he'd introduced himself as Xiao Junyan, the young master of the Xiao family, a decision formed swiftly in her heart.
"Aren't you leaving? Waiting to be fed to the beasts?" Xiao Junyan walked ahead, noticing her still standing there, and called out.
Yue'er immediately began walking at his pace, keeping up beside him without haste. However, her small frame meant her steps were tiny, and she gradually fell behind, creating a distance between them. The weeds in the forest stood waist-high, easily concealing her diminutive form.
