Cloud City, Good Fortune Inn. Xia He knocked on the door and waited for an answer.
Inside the room, it was unusually quiet. No sound came from within.
After waiting several breaths, Xia He lowered the hand she had raised to knock, her eyes dimming slightly, then turned and headed toward her own room.
"Looking for me?"
At that moment, a familiar voice sounded from behind her and asked.
Xia He turned around. Seeing the smiling young man before her, she froze. He had not been in the room just now?
"What is it?"
Ning Chen smiled. "Don't just stand there. If you have something to say, come inside."
With that, Ning Chen pushed open the door and walked into the room.
Behind him, Xia He came back to herself and obediently followed. Once inside, she seemed somewhat nervous.
In the room, Ning Chen looked at the girl who had only recently bathed and smiled. "Didn't you come to see me about something? Why aren't you saying anything?"
"Young Master Ning."
Xia He said nervously, "When we entered the city earlier, I saw our portraits on the wanted notices. I know you are highly skilled, but..."
"But two fists cannot defeat four hands. No matter how skilled one person is, they cannot contend against the authorities, right?" Ning Chen said with a smile.
"Yes."
Xia He lowered her head and said softly, "You keeping me with you has been quite a burden for you."
Ning Chen stepped forward, flicked the girl's forehead, and smiled. "You came looking for me just to say this?"
Xia He gave a pained little cry. Yet she did not dare resist, merely lowering her head. "Mm."
"Mm what?"
Ning Chen smiled. "Stop letting your thoughts run wild all day. I'm not keeping you around for