"Cough, cough, don't panic. It's me."
A strange-looking young man appeared outside the cave.
Though he was male, he had a pretty, feminine face. His bright, almond-shaped eyes left a deep impression. His features were more defined than most people's, and at first glance, he even had an exotic air about him.
Anyone who saw him would have called him a handsome young man.
The boy showed no sign of feeling caught in the act. Grinning, he strolled into the cave and waved at Chu Yao, who was beside the young man.
He called out loudly, "Wuhui!"
Surprise flashed through Chu Yao's eyes, but he still said, with a trace of helplessness, "Wu Lang, how could you put yourself in danger? That scoundrel Qi Yuanliang couldn't even keep an eye on you. As expected, he's no use at all..."
Shen Tang lifted her hem and hurried over with a smile.
"You really can't blame him for this." Only after seeing with her own eyes that Chu Yao was merely a little dispirited and had a few injuries, but was otherwise all right, did Shen Tang let out a long breath. Her smile finally reached her eyes, and she even put in a good word for Qi Shan.
Chu Yao said, "If it's not his fault, then whose is it? Wu Lang's?"
Shen Tang choked for a moment, then said, "Mine, of course. When I heard from Xiao Fang and the others that you and Banbu were missing, I was so worried. I followed the direction Zhai Yuewen pointed out. Maybe Heaven had arranged it all along—I had a feeling you were here!"
She sounded as if she were claiming credit. "And I found you on the very first try!"
Even Chu Yao couldn't keep up his composure after hearing that.