This was a solution Lu Yuan had just devised. Once back in Burnt Rock, he could have Lu Jing accompany him to the martial arts training center daily under some pretext. This would make it easier for him to look after her and better ensure her safety.
If Lu Jing could develop an interest in practicing martial arts over time, that would be even better.
"Hmm... Okay."
Lu Jing hesitated for a while before nodding in agreement. She wasn't one to readily refuse requests, especially from her younger brother. After he became more assertive, she found it even harder to decline.
"That's great."
Lu Yuan glanced back at the path they had just taken, realizing they had already walked quite far. The road ahead and behind them seemed deep, secluded, and immensely quiet.
So, he stopped, took off his satin jacket, and gently draped it over Lu Jing's shoulders, whispering, "Let's return to Burnt Rock the day after tomorrow, then."
"Okay."
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"Poison Hand Crane Demon?!"
