Chu Xuanzhen followed, and the stone door closed a second later.
It seemed that if he had hesitated for even another second, he would have been trapped in this dungeon forever.
As soon as they left the dungeon, Shen Yangge poked his little golden head out of Chu Xuanzhen's arms and cautiously surveyed their surroundings.
His senses were keen and covered a wide area. If anything happened, he could notify Chu Xuanzhen immediately. So, just as Chu Xuanzhen was about to press his head back down, he spoke up. "Your Highness, allow me to scout ahead for you."
With that, he tried to slip out of Chu Xuanzhen's arms, only to be held firmly in place. "No need. I know this place."
Shen Yangge's head filled with question marks at those words. Chu Xuanzhen knew this place?
Then why hadn't he escaped from the dungeon? Why insist on waiting until now...?
The underground passage twisted and turned, with numerous forks along the way. Yet Chu Xuanzhen remained calm and indifferent at every junction, as though he knew that each route he chose was the correct one.
Shen Yangge was stunned. He had a growing suspicion that Chu Xuanzhen had deliberately allowed Jiang Heming to capture him as part of some scheme.
Once that thought took root, he became increasingly certain.
This truly was... the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
What a devious move.
That old fox Jiang Heming would never have guessed that Chu Xuanzhen had let himself be captured on purpose, or even that he had deliberately let Jiang Heming escape. All of it was part of Chu Xuanzhen's plan.
Shen Yangge shrank back and hurriedly banished those thoughts from his mind. Otherwise, he might find himself trembling whenever he faced Chu Xuanzhen and his