The long shuttlecraft train slowly pulled into the platform.
Looking through the window, the sharp-eyed Chen Mu suddenly narrowed his pupils. He had spotted several suspicious figures on the platform. Though they mingled with the crowd, their expressions suggested they were searching for something.
Mrs. Ning had been about to give Chen Mu her address when she happened to witness this startling change. In the blink of an eye, the gentle young man before her suddenly took on a razor-sharp air, danger radiating from his entire body. His pupils contracted to pinpoints, and he seemed like a keen dagger concealed in the darkness. He couldn't help reminding her of those members of her lineage who always wore stiff expressions and never smiled.
She watched Chen Mu in bewilderment and alarm. She had never imagined she would see such a bearing in him. Following his gaze, she looked out the window, but she saw nothing except the surging crowd.
Was he really a Card Crafter? Mrs. Ning's thoughts churned, and her mind seemed to have tangled into a knot.
Chen Mu rapidly considered what to do, then suddenly caught sight of Mrs. Ning's frightened expression. He paused, immediately realizing she had noticed something unusual about him. His expression softened, and he said quietly, "Please don't worry. I won't hurt you." The kindness this lady had just shown him had deeply touched him, and he added, "You should get off now."
If a clash broke out later, he didn't want this respectable lady to come to any harm. Mrs. Ning hadn't expected him to say that and looked somewhat surprised. After a moment's hesitation, she quickly said goodbye to Chen Mu and got off at once.
Chen Mu had spotted seven suspicious figures, far fewer than he had expected. He wouldn't have