Horrifying Human Hearts, the Darkness Hidden in the Light!

Su Mo reacted with extraordinary speed.

The instant he realized that the two people had clearly seen him, yet seemed scared witless and had not immediately shouted to alert those inside that there was an intruder,

Su Mo did three things.

First, he gripped the vine ladder with one hand to make sure he would not fall off the cliff.

Second, with his other free hand, he swiftly lifted his windproof mask, revealing the handsome face beneath, which carried a hint of imperial majesty.

Third, he raised a finger to his lips and gently made a "Shh."

These three things were all Su Mo could do in this situation—and the only things he could do.

As for whether they would work, that depended on "fate"! Yet even after making the worst-case preparations, Su Mo had not expected the situation to develop so far beyond his imagination.

The instant he performed these actions while suspended in midair,

the taller of the two almost simultaneously dropped the broom in his hand and hurried into the cave.

The shorter one held the broom horizontally in front of himself, cautiously taking two steps forward as he tried to deal with Su Mo, this "uninvited guest."

Their roles were clearly divided.

They knew when to advance and retreat.

They even seemed to have received training.

One person was responsible for keeping watch while the other went inside to call for help. Their coordination was practically the best possible choice in such an emergency.

But that was precisely what made it strange.

Just as Su Mo thought he had encountered a tough opponent and silently prepared himself for battle,

the situation changed once again.

First, the shorter one stepped forward. Upon seeing Su Mo's face, he immediately sat down on the ground in disbelief, twitching repeatedly