Suotuo City

"Why are there so many whys?" Qian Chenzhou sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, cultivating. He continued, "When you're out in the world, there are good things and bad things. In the end, though, you still need to stay alert."

Although she did not quite understand why he was being so cautious.

Zhu Zhuqing was a smart girl. Despite her body's maturity far exceeding her age, she would not foolishly keep pressing him for answers.

The carriage rolled onward.

Inside, Qian Chenzhou remained seated cross-legged in cultivation, with no intention of speaking further.

Zhu Zhuqing was tactful enough not to ask more. She lay quietly in the carriage, only hoping that once they entered the city, she could find somewhere to treat her injuries.

The carriage traveled extremely smoothly. Quite a few Soul Masters along the way had scrutinized it, but Ah Rou's powerful presence deterred them all.

No other mishaps occurred along the road.

Suotuo City.

Zhu Zhuqing could clearly feel that the road beneath the carriage had become much smoother. After several days of recuperation, her injuries had improved considerably.

She sat up and pulled aside the carriage curtain, revealing the shops lining both sides of the street and the pedestrians passing by.

"I'll get off here."

"You're in such a hurry?" Qian Chenzhou spoke slowly, still keeping his eyes closed without looking at her.

The instant he said that, Zhu Zhuqing's body tensed almost instinctively. The pain in her wounds flared as they were pulled, yet she kept her expression steady and showed no sign of suffering.

What exactly did he mean?

Was he going to seize her? Or sell her to those nobles and aristocrats?

"Who exactly are you?!"

"Me?" Qian Chenzhou opened his eyes. "Just an ordinary Soul Master."

His gaze swept over Zhu Zhuqing