"I've done all that I could; my conscience is clear. From here on out, it's up to you."
Upon exiting Qingliu County's government office, Qi Xiu maneuvered his aquatic scouting Escape Light, transforming it into a faint, thin mist. He passed through streets and alleys, heading straight back home.
But just as he reached his front door, a sleazy, hunched figure with a protruding rear was crouched before it, as if preparing to pry it open.
A thief?
With a raised eyebrow, Qi Xiu's fingers curled, condensing a wisp of Qi Force. He was about to hit this "gentleman on the beam" with a blow to the chrysanthemum.
But just as he was about to make his move, the figure with its buttocks poked out suddenly, as if possessed, turned its head and stared straight at him with round, rolling eyes.
He's noticed me? Surprised, Qi Xiu hadn't expected the thief to detect his moves, his thoughts racing in an instant.
