Huo Yuhao continued to watch Xu Jiujiu with a smile, his manner calm, but at some point, a faint golden light had surfaced in the depths of his eyes.
As early as the first moment he saw Xu Jiujiu, Huo Yuhao had silently activated the power of his head divine gear. He had not deliberately guided her, instead letting Xu Jiujiu think freely.
But from the looks of it, Xu Jiujiu seemed to have imagined some rather interesting things.
That pretty face of hers, changing again and again, was quite a sight.
Even Zhu Lu's eyes showed curiosity.
Suddenly, Xu Jiujiu sprang up violently, but she swiftly retreated at the same time, shouting anxiously, "Grandma Man Yi, take me away, quickly!"
Man Yi, hidden in the dark, was naturally puzzled, but she would not doubt Xu Jiujiu's judgment. She guessed Xu Jiujiu must have discovered some clue that she had not.
So in the next second, Man Yi's figure appeared behind Xu Jiujiu, protecting Xu Jiujiu's safety while preparing to take her away.
But neither Huo Yuhao nor Zhu Lu made any move. Huo Yuhao calmly drank his tea, while Zhu Lu's gaze was playful, like a cat watching its prey.
Before Xu Jiujiu could think of anything else,
Man Yi, behind Xu Jiujiu, suddenly stiffened. She had been about to take Xu Jiujiu away, yet she actually stopped in place, as though she had been immobilized.
"Grandma Man Yi?" Xu Jiujiu immediately sensed that something was wrong and hurriedly turned to look. Her eyes widened, her face full of shock.
At this moment, Man Yi stood stiffly where she was, an expression of disbelief on her face, because a slender palm was pressing down on her shoulder, instantly binding all her movements, even including the circulation of her soul