Medusa was here?
For a moment, my breathing caught, and my hands trembled slightly. I didn't know whether it was excitement or fear.
I turned to look at Xiao Ding, who was seated on the Earthen Platform. Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm the storm raging in my heart before shouting in a low voice,
"First Brother, she's here!"
Xiao Ding froze, then abruptly rose to his feet and leaped down from the Earthen Platform. In a blur of motion, he rushed before me, the wind he stirred lifting the ends of my hair.
Xiao Li and Xiao Yan arrived in an instant as well. All three of them knew enough to understand whom this "she" referred to, and their expressions turned grave and solemn.
Who wouldn't be nervous about risking their life against someone at the Dou Huang Peak?
The four of us exchanged looks, and the atmosphere grew heavy. Xiao Yu and Xiao Meier beside us instinctively fell silent. Qing Lin was so frightened that she grabbed the corner of my clothes and hid tightly behind me.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Ding pressed his lips together and asked hoarsely, "She really came?"
I nodded, my expression equally solemn. "First Brother, Second Brother, prepare for battle and remain here for further orders. I need to head to the shop."
"Mm."
Xiao Ding took a deep breath and slowly nodded.
I nodded as well, then rubbed Xiao Meier's head before turning to Xiao Yan with a smile. "First Brother and Second Brother have matters to attend to, so I'll leave Meier to Third Brother."
Xiao Yan nodded and said seriously, "Don't worry. Meier is my little sister too. I'll protect her!"
I smiled. With Yao Lao by Xiao Yan's side, he was naturally the safest one.