The night had deepened.
At the base entrance.
Xiao Bai paced around uneasily.
"Xiao Bai, stop pacing. You're making me dizzy." Kang Shun smiled beside her.
"Don't worry. Luo Yan will be fine."
"He's with Regiment Commander Xia Houwu. There's basically no need to worry about his safety."
Xiao Bai stopped. "But they went to deal with the master of the Forbidden Land. How could I not worry?"
She looked toward the distant highway, gazing into the distance and hoping to see a familiar figure there.
Whenever headlights appeared on the distant road, her heart would race, as if it were about to leap from her chest.
She craned her neck and listened intently, hoping to hear that familiar voice.
Unfortunately, she was disappointed every time.
As the seconds ticked by, Xiao Bai's mood grew heavier and heavier.
She suddenly turned around and walked into the base.
Kang Shun hurriedly called out, "Where are you going?"
"I don't want to wait around anymore. I'm going to find Luo Yan!" Xiao Bai's little face was solemn, and she clearly wasn't joking.
Kang Shun was startled and blocked her way. "Do you know where to find him?"
"I know where the Ink Abyss Water Palace is." Xiao Bai walked around Kang Shun.
Kang Shun grabbed her and said, "Xiao Bai, calm down."
"What if you leave and Luo Yan comes back? Wouldn't you two miss each other?"
Xiao Bai hesitated. "But who knows when he'll be back? I can't wait any longer."
Kang Shun was just trying to figure out how to persuade her when headlights suddenly lit up outside the base.
Xiao Bai saw them too and quickly looked over. She saw more and more headlights on the highway.
A convoy was heading toward the base.
Kang Shun hurriedly said, "Look.