"Brother, I have something to tell you." The moment Zi JI appeared, Na'er made up her mind. She had to explain things to Lin Nuo sooner rather than later. If he suddenly found out she was leaving, he would definitely be heartbroken.
"Is it my turn?" Lin Nuo teased, but still walked over and held out his hand. "Then let's go."
"Okay."
Na'er took Lin Nuo's outstretched hand, and the two of them walked along the beach. Tang Wuling didn't follow; she simply stood there watching in silence, unaware that Zi JI's gaze had remained fixed on her.
Though the Golden Dragon King Bloodline had yet to awaken, as a Ferocious Beast of the Dragon Clan, Zi JI could sense that invisible pressure with her keen instincts. She should have told the other Lord and the other Ferocious Beasts about it, but she chose to stand with Lin Nuo and Na'er, keeping the matter from the girl.
Na'er held Lin Nuo's hand tightly. A hint of nervousness, barely perceptible, lurked in her clear eyes. She looked up at him and asked softly, testing the waters: "Brother, if I left one day, would you be sad?"
Lin Nuo stopped, then slowly turned around, his gaze settling on Na'er's face.
She stared at him with round, curious eyes and a hint of anticipation, as if waiting for some earth-shaking answer.
He raised a hand and gently ruffled her silver hair. His tone was calm, yet full of tenderness. "I would. But..."
He paused, certainty shining in his eyes. "I know we'll meet again someday, don't you think?"
Na'er froze. She had thought her brother would press her for an explanation or look sad and reluctant to let her go. But the person before her was still as gentle and composed as ever—not