Su Qiao glanced at Professor Tang and the others. "It's about time. Remember to stay behind me later, and don't get in my way."
"Oh."
Jiang Han had no intention of staying behind her.
He was her bodyguard, responsible for her safety. How could he hide behind her and let her protect him instead?
After resting for over an hour, everyone set out again.
Su Qiao and Jiang Han still walked unhurriedly at the very back, while Gu Ling and Chu Hui supported Gu Han as he walked in the middle.
The underground passage was gloomy and damp. Staying there for long would be even worse for his health, but no matter how uncomfortable he felt, he could only tough it out.
Old He kept looking at Jiang Han, and tears occasionally glimmered in his eyes.
When Old He turned around to look at him for the third time, Jiang Han finally sensed that something was wrong.
He moved closer to Su Qiao and lowered his voice. "What did you tell him in the Stone Chamber?"
"Nothing much. We just chatted for a bit."
Su Qiao looked perfectly calm.
Jiang Han did not believe her. "Did you tell him?"
Otherwise, why did Old He keep looking at him? He even looked full of guilt.
Su Qiao shook her head firmly. "No."
She really had not said it outright. She had only mentioned a few things in passing.
If she hadn't, would Old He have reacted so strongly?
Just as Jiang Han stared at her speechlessly, Su Qiao quietly slipped a Medicine Packet into his hand.
"Put the powder away and don't lose it. We'll definitely need it later."
"Mm." Jiang Han nodded slightly and obediently tucked it into the inner pocket of his clothes.
After Professor Tang inspected the