Mo Qiong was naturally determined to stay put.
Oligia was about to arrive, which also meant that the white-clad assassin she was pursuing had arrived too—and might even have already spotted him, sneaking around nearby.
If he left now, he could avoid an ambush, but what about Oligia? He had warned her about the pillar, but there was no guarantee that another assassin hadn't turned into something and hidden here.
For all he knew, even the curb beneath his butt was an assassin.
Actually, the best option was to stay here and provide his location, urge Master Gou and the others to hurry over, and tell Oligia to stop pursuing.
However, if Oligia suddenly stopped outside the ambush zone, then based on past experience, the assassins would immediately abandon their ambush and retreat.
Worse, they might immediately suspect the only person at the scene—the little-girl Mo Qiong.
If he also pretended to be an ordinary passerby and left, they would return to the original situation: the assassins ran, and they chased.
What difference would that make from starting another long pursuit, like when they had let the assassins escape at the palace?
"Master Gou, how much longer?" Mo Qiong asked.
"Thirty seconds..."
"What about you, Oligia?" Mo Qiong asked again.
"I'm here..."
Mo Qiong shuddered in alarm. He hurriedly sobbed twice, wiped his tears with both hands, and rubbed his eyes.
Using his hands as cover, he activated Eagle Eye and surveyed the scene.
This was extremely risky. Activating Eagle Eye was a technique the assassins knew well. They could spot any distinguishing features around the eyes and eye sockets at a glance.
Even with his hands shielding him, it was still dangerous. What if an assassin was right in front of him?
Mo Qiong covered his face and cried.