The next day, sunlight streamed into the forest, falling across Xiao Yan's face, which looked like it was on the verge of tears.
Xiao Yan stared at the empty backpack—not even a crumb remained—then looked towards the uneasy Nalan Yanran in front of him, his brow twitching wildly.
If Xiao Yan remembered correctly, the rations left in his bag had been enough to last him three days.
Under Xiao Yan's gaze, Nalan Yanran's face grew redder and redder. Finally, she crossed her arms and snapped in embarrassment.
"I'm sorry! I was hungry last night, so I accidentally ate it all. When I get back, I'll compensate you tenfold!"
"...Then pray that we can get back today." Xiao Yan folded up the bag, glanced at the map, and headed towards Jia Ma Holy City. Turning back, he called, "Little Glutton, let's go."
"Don't call me Little Glutton!"
"Those rations were only meant to fill your stomach. Even I thought they tasted awful, yet you managed to eat three days' worth in one night. What else would that make you but a glutton?"
"Still, don't call me that!"
The two bickered as they headed towards Jia Ma Holy City, while Xiao Yan carefully compared their positions.
Based on yesterday's progress, he should have reached Jia Ma Holy City by now. But because of Nalan Yanran, he had doubled back for part of the way. It would already be a struggle if they could reach Jia Ma Holy City by tonight.
"Hey, are you sure we're not going the wrong way?"
Nalan Yanran asked from behind him, and Xiao Yan answered casually.
"I'm sure. Also, my name isn't 'Hey.'"
"Then what is your name?"
"Isn't it normal to introduce yourself before asking someone else's name?"
When Xiao Yan said that, Nalan Yanran was