The two gazed at each other in silence. Neither spoke again.
A few seconds later, Jiang Xiao broke the silence, grinning. "You followed me when you were weak, but now that you've made it big, you're kicking me aside to fly solo?"
At that, Blind Girl smiled. Lowering her head, she held a white strip of cloth and once again covered her eyes. Self-mockingly, she said, "I was born cold and heartless, wasn't I? I abandoned everyone."
Jiang Xiao thought for a moment. "I think I'm an exception."
Blind Girl tied the cloth. "Hmm?"
Jiang Xiao said, "When I told you of One Tail's death, I believed your emotions were genuine. If you wanted to seek revenge on the Star Transformation Organization, I would be your only helper.
"A few nights ago, I explained in detail how powerful the Star Transformation Organization's members were—powerful enough that I was unwilling to touch them for now.
"Although you've raised your level and can Second Transform Star into Weapon, those vicious people of terrifying strength probably reached your current level long ago.
"You aren't invincible. On the contrary, you may only have just become worthy of the Star Transformation Organization's attention. That's why you need my help."
Blind Girl spoke faintly. "Perhaps. Perhaps not."
Jiang Xiao's brows knitted tighter. The more he listened, the more wrong it sounded. "Have you made up your mind? Are you really leaving?"
Blind Girl sighed inwardly and finally stepped toward Jiang Xiao.
A faint trace of guilt rose in her heart.
It isn't that I want to leave. It's that I can't stay here anymore.
Under Jiang Xiao's gaze, she came before him and placed one hand on his shoulder. In a soft voice, she said, "From the moment you recognized my identity, you already knew what