Mo Xie carried Liu Xian to a shopping mall. His expression was grave, and his gaze flicked toward a particular spot.
He patted the shapely thigh resting on his shoulder, signaling for Liu Xian to get down.
"Liu Xian, go back to the Safe Barrier and stay with my brother. I still have something to do."
The coy look on Liu Xian's face vanished, replaced by solemn concern. She asked softly,
"Master, do you need my help?"
Mo Xie shook his head, gave her full, rounded bottom another pat, and said with a smile,
"No. I can handle this alone. Once it's over, I'll come find you in the inner city."
Liu Xian hesitated, then nodded. She trusted her master completely. Whatever lay ahead, he had given her an order, and she would obey.
She gave Mo Xie a look. A pair of dark-red bat wings appeared on her back, and with a light flap, she rose into the air and sped toward the Safe Barrier.
Only after Liu Xian had flown out of sight did Mo Xie turn and survey the silent mall.
"Enough. Come out. You've been hiding long enough—aren't you going to show yourself?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a graceful figure emerged from behind a stone pillar ahead. A woman's sultry voice followed, tinged with complaint.
"You little brat, I heard everything you said to that little minx. 'Master' this and 'Master' that. You're making me jealous."
Asharuiya stepped out from behind the pillar. She had traded her black gauze dress for a tight black leather outfit that traced every curve of her alluring figure.
Despite her indignant words, a smile played on her beautiful face as she looked at Mo Xie, her eyes bright with amusement.
She gave a soft laugh and walked toward