"Get yourself sorted out. The grilled fish will be ready in a moment."
Mo Xie turned the skewer with his back to Li Man and deliberately asked another question.
"By the way, what's a woman like you doing out here alone in such a dangerous place?"
"I should be asking you that. A boy your age has even less business being somewhere this dangerous. You're too young to throw your life away."
Li Man shot back. There was a proud, independent look in her eyes as she assumed the air of a senior.
"Fair point. Are you here for the treasure in the valley too?"
Mo Xie smiled casually and asked another question, trying to make conversation.
Li Man shook her head. She recalled the Lightning she had seen before passing out, then took a closer look at the seemingly harmless boy before her.
"I came to patrol Dongting Lake. Lately, something has been killing far too many people here."
"Oh, I see..."
Li Man glanced at the pants hanging on the rack but did not take them. Instead, she put on the black robe and tied the belt.
The loose black robe wrapped snugly around her body, outlining her pear-shaped figure and alluring curves.
As she moved, her long, straight legs showed through the slit. Her delicate bare feet touched the ground, making for a captivating sight.
Li Man sat beside Mo Xie, who noticed she was wearing his black robe and looked puzzled.
"This robe of yours is really comfortable. I can't feel the cold at all."
Li Man played with the robe, stroking the fabric in wonder as she spoke.
"How did you... Forget it. As long as it's comfortable. Just remember to give it back."
Mo Xie waved it off, not bothering to pursue such a