Song Xue left with Nie Lang and Quinn. Luo Xiangfeng knew she wouldn't be much use here, so she followed suit and took her leave.
Only Zhao Ruru dragged her feet, staring with reluctance at Ren Yi, who could stay because he hadn't yet exchanged clues with Zhao Mou. After a long moment, she said, "What if I traded you the clues I found too..."
Yu Xing shooed her away like a puppy. "Go on, go on. You and Ren Yi aren't the same."
Zhao Ruru put her hands on her hips. "How are we not the same!"
Ren Yi looked at the girl who was pretending not to know better and kindly reminded her, "I gave up competing for the hidden quest. You haven't."
Zhao Ruru pouted and moved closer to Yu Xing. "But without the clues I have, you won't be able to make full progress either."
"Who says? You got your clues from a special character hidden in someone's home, didn't you?" Yu Xing replied casually.
Zhao Ruru had divined her clue last night. The likeliest explanation was that somewhere within the range of her perception was a member of the resistance.
He could guess that without even thinking hard.
"Hey, you!" Zhao Ruru's reaction proved Yu Xing's guess was right. She looked a little dismayed. "I finally chose not to cling to anyone and make an effort on my own, and this is how it turns out?"
"You guys! When I'm useful, it's 'Ruru,' but when I'm not, it's 'you and Ren Yi aren't the same~.' When I'm useful, it's 'I'm the Saintess of the Dog God Clan, and I'm engaged to you,' but when I'm not, you're so cold, it's like you don't even know me!"
As she continued grumbling, Ghost Wine clicked his tongue