Si Shuo understood that she had to remain vigilant at all times. Disguised as a young White Fox, she was not only evading the Winged Dragon Clan's surveillance but also using the cover to investigate with Ji Liang.
"I came here to wander around with a friend. I heard Iron-eating Beastmen lived here, so I came over to your wall to take a peek."
"It must be fate, right? You just happened to see me jump the wall to run away from home! Come on, let me tag along on your stroll, huh?" Wei Ce's eyes were full of expectation, completely unguarded around a stranger.
Si Shuo pursed her lips. "My friend hasn't caught up yet."
Wei Ce turned to look in a certain direction, jutting his chin out. "There. Isn't he hiding over there?"
Sure enough, Ji Liang emerged from behind a tree. His expression was cold, and he walked with difficult steps toward Si Shuo as the intense stare made his scalp tingle. He asked in a low voice, "Are you all right?"
