As Huo Yuhao stepped through the heavy soul-tool door of the interrogation room, the cool night breeze struck his face and swept away the stifling air inside.
He tossed the token in his palm. Its cold metal pressed against his skin, and a faint smile touched his lips.
Nothing to do? Might as well visit a pleasure house and listen to some music...
The internet joke flashed through his mind, but he pushed the thought aside at once. With so many messes hanging over his head, how could he be in the mood for fun?
Huo Yuhao looked at the Jade Abacus in his hand. A faint, pearly glow flowed across its surface, and two friend requests appeared before his eyes.
Notice: A-Meng has sent you a friend request. Notice: Ghost Nana has sent you a friend request.
He tapped the requests and accepted both. Without any further pleasantries, he sent Ning Tian a message.
Everflame Eye-Mage: I'm fine. Don't worry.
It was simply a message to let her know he was safe. After last night's turmoil, Huo Yuhao knew Ning Tian genuinely feared for his safety.
A reply came from the other end of the Jade Abacus almost instantly.
Glazed Pagoda Ning Tian: Are you at your dorm? I'll come find you. Everflame Eye-Mage: I'm on my way there now. Glazed Pagoda Ning Tian: Got it.
Huo Yuhao closed the communication interface, put away the Jade Abacus, and quietly spread his Spiritual Detection.
A faint gaze clung to his back. Unlike the murderous, prying sense of being followed before, this presence held no malice. It felt more like a guard escorting him in secret.
Huo Yuhao grumbled inwardly.
*Shake them off, and I'd be spurning their kindness. Don't shake them off, and I've