"Sir, what... what are you doing?"
Of course, Cai Ling'Er had no idea that the sharply dressed young man slowly pacing before her, gripping a large bow, possessed a pair of eyes that could seek out rare and wondrous treasures.
As she watched Ji Xiu slowly approach, she clutched her chest and shook her head frantically.
"Sir, we've never met before. Even if... even if..."
"shouldn't you at least tell me your name?"
Cai Ling'Er, collapsed on the ground, lowered her head slightly. She listened to the CLACK CLACK of his footsteps as her wide sleeves drooped.
She put on a helpless expression, her delicate shoulders trembling slightly.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him...
...her right hand, adorned with a Jade Bracelet and hidden beneath a wide sleeve, had already quietly drawn a row of nine fine needles.
