Seven Gryphons flew through the sky, one in the middle and three Guards flying on either side.
Yiluo Chenfeng was quiet along the way and said little. She sat behind Yu Lin Bloodhawk with her arms around his waist, occasionally resting her head against his back. Yu Lin Bloodhawk, however, was on edge. He knew just how terrible his aerial riding skills were; even flying alone left him trembling with anxiety.
Now that he had a passenger, he constantly worried that she would fall off. He sat rigidly upright throughout the journey, generally not daring to move unless he had to. How could he spare any attention for the soft, fragrant woman pressed against his back?
Every hour or two, they had to land for a rest. This not only let the Gryphons recover their strength, but also gave him a chance to relax his taut nerves. He did not think he was afraid of heights, but he was definitely not cut out to be a pilot.
Yiluo Chenfeng, on the other hand, was always brimming with energy. Whether in the air or on the ground, she never showed the slightest trace of worry or fear. She was as carefree and innocent as a little girl, as though this journey were the most relaxing, happiest time of her life.
Yu Lin Bloodhawk sighed inwardly, thinking that being a Guard must be exhausting. Protecting someone really was no easy task. They had to stay constantly alert, especially in crowded places, always watching for assassins hidden among the crowd.
He had only flown for half a day, yet worrying about her falling off had already worn him out. He had no idea how they endured it. So he left her to enjoy herself, spending most of his time watching her play, skip