Outside Shrek City, a thousand meters from the north gate.
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong were walking through the wilderness outside the city.
"Yuhao, there's killing intent. It's aimed at you."
As they strolled toward Shrek Academy, they chatted and laughed about the Golden Radiance Left Arm Bone and the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber they had traded for at the Treasure Appreciation Fair.
Suddenly, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice rang out in Huo Yuhao's mind.
Having received the warning, Huo Yuhao only froze slightly before quickly returning to normal. He continued walking forward with Wang Dong as though nothing had happened, and the topic of their conversation did not change.
But in secret, Huo Yuhao had already quietly activated Spirit Detection and shared it with Wang Dong beside him.
Though Wang Dong was also startled upon receiving Spiritual Sharing, she maintained the same calm facade as Huo Yuhao.
After taking two more steps, Huo Yuhao took Wang Dong's hand of his own accord. The Soul Power within their bodies immediately connected and merged, forming Hao Dong's Power.
Keeping their original pace, Huo Yuhao lowered his voice and said to Wang Dong beside him, "Someone is waiting to ambush us ahead. This place is farther from the academy than it is from Shrek City. When I count to three, we'll turn around and run toward Shrek City. Give it everything you have, understand?"
Wang Dong said nothing more, merely nodding lightly as she tightened her grip on Huo Yuhao's hand.
Seeing that the distance was about right, Huo Yuhao said softly, "Get ready. One, two, three—run!"
He immediately turned around, scooped Wang Dong into his arms, and activated the Soul Guidance Propeller on his back. Carrying her, he rapidly sped away in the direction of Shrek City.
After they had rushed a