An Uninvited Guest
Feng Wanqing shook her head, a thoughtful look on her face. "The Devil Race has pursued us relentlessly for three days and two nights. Their murderous intent is obvious. But after we entered the depths of this valley, they suddenly stopped. Don't you find their actions suspicious?"
Feng Jue looked up at her blankly, then thought for a moment. "Maybe they're just afraid we'll set another trap and fight back? Didn't we use that trick to catch a bunch of them off guard and escape?"
Fang Qi gave a bitter smile and explained, "That time, we'd managed to put some distance between us and them, which gave us room to prepare. They weren't on guard, either. Our plan only worked because we caught them by surprise."
"After that, the Devil Race would naturally be much more wary. Who'd be stupid enough to fall in the same place twice? That's why they've stayed so close on our heels this whole time, leaving us no room to set another trap."
"Once you rule out the possibility that we had no chance to prepare, it's clear that isn't why they gave up the chase."
Feng Jue nodded in sudden realization. It did make sense. He looked up again and asked, "Then why did they stop pursuing us?"
"That may be where their scheme lies," Feng Wanqing replied.
"Although this valley is secluded and well suited for hiding, they're strong enough that they shouldn't lose track of us just because we've entered its depths. The only reason they'd stop chasing us is that something terrible awaits farther in."
"Exactly." Fang Qi gave another bitter smile and picked up where she left off. "They don't dare go in themselves, so they're trying to drive us inside. Maybe they won't even need to