Yuugao Uzuki could tell Ye Fan was not joking and hurriedly asked:
"What kind of liquid?"
"I need to confirm something first. Please stay here, Senior, and don't act rashly," Ye Fan said.
"No. Whatever you want to do, I'll do it."
At this moment, Yuugao Uzuki displayed the responsibility expected of a senior.
Feeling Yuugao Uzuki's concern, Ye Fan smiled lightly and said:
"Don't worry, Senior. I know what I'm doing."
"No. My mission is to protect your safety. I won't allow you to act recklessly."
Yuugao Uzuki's attitude was resolute.
Ye Fan stared at Yuugao Uzuki. Behind that cold mask, her beautiful eyes were unexpectedly gentle at this moment.
"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Senior."
"What do you need me to do?"
"Senior, do you see that branch over there? Please cut it down from a distance."
Ye Fan pointed toward a very conspicuous spot ten meters away.
"That's easy."
Yuugao Uzuki casually threw out a shuriken. With a swish, it accurately cut down the branch Ye Fan had indicated.
The branch fell to the ground.
Under the moonlight, the leaves on it looked as though they had been dampened by dew.
Yuugao Uzuki frowned. She instinctively sniffed, but detected no unusual odor.
"What next?" Yuugao Uzuki asked again.
"Let's go down and take a look. Please be careful, Senior. Don't get too close," Ye Fan reminded her.
Yuugao Uzuki's expression turned grave as she pondered who would set up an ambush in a place like this.
"Senior, look. The wet stains on these leaves were clearly man-made. Their technique was extremely skillful—they only dampened them without letting any droplets form," Ye Fan said seriously.
Yuugao Uzuki nodded. She had noticed it as well.
"This liquid is colorless, odorless, non-toxic, and doesn't evaporate easily. Human noses