Zhu Zhuqing knew perfectly well that being able to escape Spirit City with them was already an incredible stroke of luck.
Tang Hao had only been willing to save her for Tang San and Cinderella's sake. She had no right to ask for anything more, nor did she dare to.
"Thank you, Senior, for saving my life." Zhu Zhuqing bowed deeply to Tang Hao, her voice hoarse but solemn.
Tang Hao waved a hand and said nothing.
Zhu Zhuqing turned to Cinderella again. Her lips moved as though she wanted to say something, but she found that her throat seemed blocked by something.
Cinderella walked over and gently took her hand.
"Take care." Cinderella's voice was soft, yet it carried a reassuring warmth.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded. "You too."
She glanced at Tang San, who stood behind Cinderella.
She thanked him as well, though Tang San did not care about her gratitude at all.
From the very first day they had met, he had only cared about one person.
She withdrew her gaze, nodded to Cinderella, then turned and headed toward Heaven Dou City.
The night wind blew from behind her, gently lifting her long black hair. She did not look back. She merely straightened her back and walked forward step by step, steady and unwavering.
Only after that slender figure had completely vanished into the morning mist at the end of the official road did Cinderella look away.
Tang Hao glanced in that direction but said nothing more, turning toward another fork in the road.
"Let's go."
Tang San and Cinderella exchanged a look and silently followed him.
The three figures were soon swallowed by the morning light, disappearing down the road that led into the distance.
Heaven Dou City.
A considerable amount of time had passed since the