Silver hair slipped down from the little girl's shoulders, covering most of her face and leaving only the tip of one reddened ear exposed.
Shen Yuji lowered her head and glanced at Na'er.
Then she looked up at Lu Mingfei, a faint, meaningful curve rising at the corner of her lips.
She said nothing, merely gently pressing down the hand resting atop Na'er's head.
With the calm composure of someone experienced.
Her hand was warm and gentle. Na'er relaxed slightly beneath it, and her fingers clutching the hem of her clothes loosened somewhat as well.
The light in the forest grew brighter and brighter, while the trees ahead gradually thinned out.
In the distance, they could vaguely make out the outline of fields and the orange-red sunlight at the horizon.
The clouds had been set ablaze by the sunset, becoming a magnificent sea of fire.
Orange-red, golden-red, layered and blending together.
Lu Mingfei took a deep breath.
His gaze passed over the treetops and settled on those golden-red clouds at the horizon. He suddenly felt a little at peace.
Ma Hongjun's booming voice suddenly rang out from behind, especially loud in the evening forest:
"Brother Lu! When we get back, I'll show you my Phoenix Fire Wire. It's even stronger than that attack just now, believe it or not!"
Without turning around, Lu Mingfei waved his hand. The corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up. "Fine. When we get back, you can put on all the demonstrations you want."
Ma Hongjun chuckled twice behind him, then turned to speak with Dai Mubai about something else.
Shen Yuji gave a soft laugh beside him.
That laughter was light and soft, like a feather falling against his eardrum.
Lu Mingfei turned his head and glanced at her.
Shen Yuji was not looking