"What did you say to Sister Xulin?" Su Mo asked. "It looked like she wanted to come along."
"Someone needs to keep an eye on Du Wuchen," Yang Qingxi replied calmly. "I left her for that."
"Du Wuchen…"
Su Mo acknowledged it.
"I see."
He didn't question it further.
[Miss Yang is becoming more cautious. Though strictly speaking, it wasn't necessary. Little Goldie is already watching him. Still… it doesn't matter.]
Yang Qingxi heard everything.
But she didn't respond.
Did she care? Not at all.
She wasn't being cautious.
What was the truth? Only she knew the reason.
Anyway, her purpose was achieved. Looking at his back, she felt happy in her heart.
The two continued flying in silence.
—
The outskirts of the city came into view.
Buildings thinned out.
Roads stretched longer, emptier.
Su Mo's connection with the insect helped him navigate.
"He's moving fast," he said. "Toward the outer highway. Should be in a vehicle."
Yang Qingxi narrowed her focus. "Let's catch up."
