The sharpness and determination in Hong Yue's gaze somewhat dimmed, but didn't disappear completely as she watched Wu Long stop not far from her and look toward the city under the gradually dimming summer sky.
This courtyard was somewhat elevated, allowing one to look over part of the cityscape, which was now dyed red by the gradually setting sun.
His tall figure, standing in his usual leisurely pose with his hands behind his back, reflected in the beauty's eyes against this backdrop.
"I didn't ignore the suggestion from Ye'er, but I should've explained in more detail", his voice was steady as always, with no hints of displeasure that she worried about, rather, there seemed to be a hint of warmth in his tone, "It's definitely a valid idea, but is quite hard to pull off without my involvement"
