I heard news of the wild wolf here, too. It was much as I'd guessed: although Scarface wanted him dead, even Fang Yuxuan spoke up for him.
In the end, the wild wolf was released without charges. Apparently, though, he hadn't taken a mercenary job in a long time.
I couldn't learn the details in this little village, but what I'd heard was enough. The wild wolf had already done more than enough for me.
I had no reason to ask him for anything else. This was for the best.
"Then why won't you come with us, Big Sister?"
Mengmeng looked up at me, her big eyes full of longing. But... I was bound to disappoint her.
I wasn't going back to Luoyang. If the retreating New Human Organization discovered my situation, they'd likely capture me. Then I'd be in trouble.
"Mengmeng, if I get the chance someday, I'll tell you myself. I just can't tell you now... Please understand..."
I was still speaking when Mengmeng struggled out of my arms and ran off. I stared after her in surprise, only for her to turn and shout at me:
"Hmph! Mengmeng doesn't want you anyway, Big Sister! If you want to leave, then go! Waaah!"
Then she ran away crying.
That girl...
I shook my head helplessly and glanced at the two carp in my fish basket. That was probably enough for today. Braised carp for dinner sounded good.
With that in mind, I stood, brushed the dirt off myself, and put away my fishing rod.
The river before me was the Luo River. Small villages dotted both banks, home mostly to people who couldn't afford to live in a city—
or who preferred their freedom.
Of course, this was also a lawless region. Poverty or other circumstances kept many