Zhu Qing knew she was referring to her engagement with Dai Mubai, and her expression darkened slightly.
"My business with him has nothing to do with you either."
The sisters exchanged a glance. The familiar tension returned to the air, though it was no longer as sharp and explosive.
Zhu Zhuyun sighed and said no more. She turned and walked in the direction Dai Weisi had left.
Her steps were slower than before, however, and her figure looked somewhat frail beneath the sunlight.
Zhu Qing stood where she was, watching her back disappear around the corner before slowly withdrawing her gaze.
Zhu Qing looked down at Dai Mubai, who was lying on the ground, her brows tightly furrowed.
The fatigue and helplessness in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes had been like a fine needle, lightly pricking her heart.
Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu walked over and looked at her cautiously.
"Zhu Qing, are you all right?"
Zhu Qing shook her head and took a deep breath, suppressing her complicated emotions.
"I'm fine!"
Tang San and Oscar also ran over and helped Dai Mubai up from the ground.
"Dai Laoda! Eat this quickly! Your injuries will heal faster after you eat it!"
Oscar flipped his hand, and a glossy Big Sausage appeared in his palm.
"Mm! Thanks, Little Ao!"
Dai Mubai ate the sausage from Oscar's hand, and only then did the pain in his chest, which Dai Weisi had just trampled on, ease somewhat.
Zhu Qing walked away dejectedly, and Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan hurried after her.
"Zhu Qing! Are you all right?"
The group walked into a pavilion belonging to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Rongrong sat down beside Zhu Qing and asked softly.
"Rongrong! I'm fine!"
Zhu Qing turned her head aside, not wanting her