Li Luo was a man who looked to be in his fifties, with graying hair and a plain robe. When Xue Qinghe summoned him, he learned what his next task would be.
He glanced at Qi Dao, then said gravely to Xue Qinghe, "Rest assured, Your Highness. As long as I am here, young friend Qi Dao will not suffer the slightest harm."
Xue Qinghe smiled gently. "With your word, Guest Elder Li Luo, I can rest easy."
She turned to Qi Dao, took out a black cloak, and handed it to him.
"This is..." Qi Dao looked at the cloak, confusion flashing across his eyes.
Xue Qinghe explained with a smile, "This is the Heaven-Deceiving Cloak, an exceptionally unusual Soul Tool that can conceal a human's presence."
"Danger lurks everywhere in the Star Dou Great Forest. With this cloak, you'll have one more way to stay alive."
"Of course, I hope you never have to use it."
Her last remark was teasing.
Qi Dao, however, stared at the cloak in a daze.
A man was no tree or stone. How could he feel nothing?
Qi Dao knew why Xue Qinghe was doing all this. Even so, how could he not be moved by how far she had gone for him?
He drew a deep breath and solemnly accepted the cloak.
"Brother Xue, I accept your cloak today. From this day on, I'll keep you safe for the rest of your life!"
Xue Qinghe's eyes lit up, though she replied with a teasing smile, "A Dao, I'll leave my safety in your hands, then!"
She did not care much about his promise to keep her safe for life.
After all, she did not believe anyone could threaten her safety.
But she was pleased with Qi Dao's attitude.
*Had I finally