"Miss Liu, sorry for the trouble," Shen Luo said with a smile.
Whenever Liu Feixu recalled how she had watched that person flee with Lili'er tucked under his arm that day, guilt and resentment began to burn within her, little by little.
"Miss Liu, whether you believe me or not, the person who abducted Lili'er truly wasn't me. But since this matter involves me, I won't stand idly by. I'll do my best to help you bring her back," Shen Luo said, his gaze sharpening slightly.
Seeing his resolute expression, without the slightest hint of pretense, Liu Feixu could not help but pause.
"Follow me." After a moment, her expression darkened again, and she turned away.
Shen Luo and the other two followed her toward the center of the village.
Halfway there, Shen Luo suddenly noticed a woman in a long white dress standing outside a wooden house ahead. Two pointed ears grew from the top of her head; she was clearly a member of the Demon Race.
With her back to Shen Luo and his companions, she was talking to another young woman, whose face was wreathed in smiles. The two were clearly enjoying their conversation.
"Miss Liu, doesn't Daughter Village only accept women of the Human Race? Why are there members of the Demon Race here?" Shen Luo could not help asking.
Liu Feixu faltered at his question, irritation stirring within her. I've already made an exception by showing you around, and you still dare to ask about this and that?
After a moment, however, she explained, "What's so strange about that? Although Daughter Village is hidden away, we aren't cut off from the outside world. Otherwise, thieves like you would never have found your way here."
"Uh..." For a moment, Shen Luo was at a loss for