Zhao Yeqing’s already dark expression became even more profound. Inexplicable emotions surged within him, as if something was about to erupt… Xiao Shan?! Perhaps even your name is fake. I’ve been so thoroughly deceived by you. You first stole my bracelet, then stole my heart. What’s worse is making me believe you were a man, leaving me to suffer alone here. You, on the other hand, are free and easy… You’d better pray I don’t catch you, because if I do, you’ll have something coming… Zhao Yeqing suddenly became animated, like a hunting tiger spotting its prey, his eyes radiating excited light… filled with anticipation, determination, and an uncontrollable trembling…
Chapter 067
Shan Xiaoya weighed the token in her hand, feeling it heavy. Receiving an unwarranted favor, especially one with a threatening undertone, felt strange and hard to accept.
Usually, when she took others’ possessions, it was through her own skill, bringing excitement and a sense of achievement. But this time? Only unease. She felt she owed something to that Prince Jing… There must be a way forward; she didn’t believe this token would kill her.
Shan Xiaoya tightened her waistband. The rumbling in her stomach led her to step towards a nearby restaurant.
Zhao Yeqing instructed the servants of Ming Jian Mountain Villa to return, no longer needing to search. He walked alone through the streets, urgently searching for Shan Xiaoya.
Hu Lanan stood at the city gate, his sharp gaze scanning the people entering and leaving. His eyes seemed capable of burning the entire city, making people afraid to meet his angry look. Hu Lanan had maintained this posture for a long time.
A small, furtive woman walked out of the city, glancing back repeatedly, looking guilty.
Hu Lanan’s sharp eyes flashed with joy, simultaneously narrowing dangerously. He quickly leaped down from the city tower, blocking her path. The woman, focused on looking back, didn’t expect an obstacle ahead and crashed into Hu Lanan, letting out a painful “Umm.” She turned to look at the man blocking her way.
