Bai Shuang said, "Old Geng lives deep within the valley, neighboring the four great demon kings of the tiger demons."
Yan Chihuo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then said, "I came this time to rescue someone. Since I happened upon the two of you, I'll save you as well. But I haven't found the person I'm looking for yet. If you want to come with me, you'll have to wait a while."
Bai Shuang said, "So long as Senior is willing to take us away from here, what harm is there in waiting? It's just that Restrictions have been placed on us. Can Senior remove them?"
Yan Chihuo said, "Hold out your hands." Bai Shuang stepped forward first and extended a snow-white arm. Yan Chihuo placed his hand on her wrist and sent in a stream of mana. A moment later, he placed his hand on Fang Ying's arm and likewise sent in a stream of mana. Then he said, "I can remove these Restrictions, but there is a problem. The moment I lift them, whoever placed them on you will know at once. That way, I won't be able to rescue anyone at all."
Bai Shuang said, "Then Senior means...?"
Yan Chihuo said, "I can't remove the Restrictions on the two of you right now. Once I've rescued the person, I'll remove them."
Bai Shuang said softly, "But we sisters can remain here for one night at most. If we aren't sent back by daylight, tiger demons will come looking for us immediately."
Seeing the strange look on her face, Yan Chihuo knew she feared that he would leave forever once he had rescued his person. He said, "Rest assured. Since I promised you, I will certainly do my utmost to take you out."
Bai Shuang said, "Senior,