Almost instantly, Yan Wuhen turned his head.
Those sharp eyes locked directly onto Ningyan. The coldness within them vanished, replaced by an unmistakable wave of pure mischief. It was as though he could plainly read the quiet jealousy written across Ningyan's face.
The white tiger beast woman noticed Yan Wuhen's attention shift and followed his gaze. The instant her eyes landed on Ningyan, her expression froze in utter shock.
Her silver eyes widened. Then, her entire face lit up with a radiant, breathless smile.
The sudden, overwhelming warmth of her reaction caught Ningyan completely off guard. He blinked rapidly, his heart jumping into his throat.
Instinctively, he took a step backward.
Without another thought, Ningyan turned on his heel to leave.
Flash!
A burst of red-and-gold light flared before him, cutting off his path in an instant.
