Early the next morning, Zhou Yi woke before dawn. Lying in bed and looking at the sun that had yet to rise, he pondered whether he should take the little girl with him. After turning it over and over in his mind, Zhou Yi decided to settle her in the village first, then return for her once he had obtained the Will Heart.
Having made up his mind, Zhou Yi quickly got out of bed, dressed, and went to the little girl's door.
Knock, knock, knock~
After waiting a while, Zhou Yi finally heard footsteps from inside. The little girl opened the door, and Zhou Yi walked in.
After seeing Zhou Yi enter, the little girl closed the door and silently looked at him.
Zhou Yi silently looked back at her. After letting out a sigh, he said, "This time, I'm going to Bai Feng City to attend an auction. The journey may be dangerous, so before I leave, I'll make arrangements for you!"
When she heard that Zhou Yi was leaving without taking her along, tears swiftly welled up in the little girl's eyes.
Seeing this, Zhou Yi immediately became somewhat flustered and hurriedly added, "Don't be afraid. I'll come back for you! I definitely will!"
After hearing Zhou Yi say that, the little girl broke into a smile through her tears. The unease in her eyes gradually faded, and she looked at Zhou Yi with a worried gaze.
Zhou Yi understood her look. "Don't worry. I'll return safely."
Only then did the little girl nod.
"Do you have a name?" Zhou Yi suddenly asked.
The little girl first nodded, then shook her head and pointed at her mouth.
"You don't have a name? They all call you Mute?"
The little girl nodded again.
"I see..." Zhou Yi said,