Bai Yaoyao gave the others a meaningful look. They froze. They really had not detected even the slightest presence.
Although none of them had a psychic ability, their professional backgrounds and other factors gave them powers of observation far beyond those of ordinary people. They should not have been completely oblivious.
Unless this really was an expert whose strength far surpassed theirs. Their expressions grew a little graver.
A gentle call from Bai Yaoyao instantly interrupted their thoughts. They hurriedly adjusted their expressions and followed her into the room.
"Sweetie, I'm here. Don't be scared!" Bai Yaoyao panted slightly, slowing her voice as much as possible. She even carefully folded back her bloodstained sleeve.
The little girl had considered the possibility that Bai Yaoyao had seen through her identity.
But one look at Bai Yaoyao's foolish, painstaking efforts to avoid frightening her told her she was overthinking it.
She was just a harmless little girl right now.
Why would special forces soldiers from Huaguo put up their guard against a frail little girl like her? Still... she needed to test them. There was nothing wrong with being careful.
"Y-you're finally here. I... I was scared. It was so noisy outside just now, and there were so many people. I was afraid they'd caught you too."
The little girl spoke haltingly, discreetly observing the people behind Bai Yaoyao.
Bai Yaoyao instantly exaggerated her expression and spun lightly in place, though she clearly had some difficulty lifting her right shoulder.
"I'm fine. Did you forget what I told you? I'm really strong."
By now, the little girl was eighty percent convinced, but for some reason, something still felt off.
Bai Yaoyao saw that clearly too. She gave Stone a discreet glance, signaling him to play along.
Stone sighed inwardly. Back in the