Only after Cute Girl and her father returned to their room did Bai Yaoyao ask, "What's going on with Xiao Shiliu? It's this late, and he still isn't back?"
When assigning the missions, Bai Yaoyao had originally wanted Little Crook to go with Xiao Shiliu. Little Crook could now shrink as much as needed and coil around his wrist without being noticeable at all.
But Xiao Shiliu had refused, saying his target only had two level-six people nearby, so he should be fine. Bai Yaoyao hadn't insisted.
"I don't know. Xiao Shiliu wasn't far from me, and he was close to where we're staying, too. Once I finished my mission, I came straight back. I didn't think to wait for him," Monkey hurriedly answered.
Bai Yaoyao grew uneasy. Afraid Xiao Shiliu might be in danger, she planned to head out again with A-Dai.
Just as she stood up, there was a noise outside the door.
"Sister Yao, hurry and open the door! I'm back!"
It was Xiao Shiliu's voice, but everyone's brows furrowed even deeper.
Monkey glanced at Bai Yaoyao, then went over to open the door.
"Do you know what time it is? Why are you only getting back now?" Bai Yaoyao sat on the sofa, glaring at Xiao Shiliu.
Xiao Shiliu froze for a moment. "I... ran into a little trouble. Someone suddenly showed up halfway through, and I didn't dare make too much noise. It took a lot of effort to kill them, and then I hurried back."
"Kneel." Bai Yaoyao looked at Xiao Shiliu, her tone icy.
"Xiao Shiliu" was instantly at a loss. Was the intel wrong? Didn't they say everyone in Dark Night was close? This was what they called close?
*He got back a little late from a mission, and they made him