Ouyang Mingjing had spoken the truth. Sothing had indeed occurred during the night.
Snowdrifts covered the surroundings, indicating that the mountains had collapsed once again. Thanks to Ouyang Mingjing's protection, they had erged unhard.
However, this ant they would need to take another detour today. Gu Chaoyan couldn't help but wonder if it would cost them more ti. She disliked wasting ti trudging through the snow.
Stepping out of the wagon, she imdiately felt an intense chill. Despite the cold, she welcod the chance to leave this place and stretch her legs.
As she circled the wagon, an unsettling feeling washed over her. It seed as though soone was watching her. Furrowing her brows, she directed her gaze toward the source, but there was nothing visible.
This sensation had persisted since the beginning of their journey. Initially, Gu Chaoyan dismissed it as a fignt of her imagination. However, it happened far too frequently for her to believe she was mistaken.
She surveyed the area where the stare originated from and then glanced down.
Footprints marked the spot, evidence that soone had stood there alone.
Comparing the footprints to her own, she deduced that they belonged to a girl.
Who was watching her?
The intensity of that gaze was unsettling, leaving Gu Chaoyan on edge.
There were no other girls accompanying Ouyang Mingjing.
"Elder Miss, is sothing the matter?" Sword One inquired, noticing Gu Chaoyan's perplexed expression.
Gu Chaoyan shook her head. "It's nothing. I was just lost in thought. Let's return to the wagon." With that, she ceased her pondering and reentered the wagon. Before closing the drapery, she briefly glanced outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of the person she felt was watching her. Yet, to her disappointnt, there was no one in sight.
Letting out a sigh, she relinquished her search.
"Elder Miss, what's going on?" Sword One asked, still bewildered.
"It's nothing. I have the sense that soone keeps staring at . Sword One, stay vigilant and try to identify who it might be," Gu Chaoyan instructed, her dislike for being scrutinized evident. She desired to uncover the person responsible as soon as possible.
Sword One nodded, her concern deepening.
Once the al was finished, they resud their journey.
During their travel to the town, Longqing seized the opportunity and approached Ouyang Mingjing. He had intended to discuss this matter with the City Lord the previous night, but Ouyang Mingjing had been busy safeguarding Gu Chaoyan. Longqing was unwilling to wait any longer.
"What is it that you seek?" Ouyang Mingjing inquired, noting Longqing's discreet approach.
Longqing had a certain deanor when he had sothing important to discuss.
"The Elders have returned to the Snow Territory towns, and before their departure, they entrusted with the task of ensuring your safe return. Therefore, I have a few questions for you, City Lord."
"…"
"We cannot afford to let the King from the Saint Divine Land enter our towns," Longqing declared firmly, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Longqing possessed certain insights regarding this matter.
Having established Shadow Door at the young age of 10, he had seen the organization grow into a formidable entity over the years. That particular individual, if left unchecked, would pose a significant threat to Snow Territory. Magical powers or not, his presence had to be eliminated.
Ouyang Mingjing had previously overlooked this concern.
However…
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