Yin Feng and Wang Mulan both turned their attention toward him. They gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.
Yin Feng spoke first, his voice steady and composed.
"What brought you here?" The beastman lowered his head slightly before responding.
"Lord Lan Shun has sent word."
At the mention of that name, several of the surrounding beastmen instinctively straightened.
A message… from him?
Yin Feng's gaze sharpened faintly.
"…Speak."
The beastman nodded without hesitation. Then, clearly and without delay, he delivered the message.
"Su Mingxuan… has returned."
Silence, for a brief moment. Everything seemed to come to a halt.
Yin Feng's eyes widened. Wang Mulan's breath caught in her throat.
"…What?"
The word left both of them almost at the same time. The beastman did not pause.
"He is currently in Dragon Beast City."
The words fell heavily into the stillness.
Yin Feng's expression turned serious in an instant, his thoughts beginning to race.
