Crisp birdsong drifted from the woods.
Bright sunlight slipped past the window's edge and crept onto the bed, falling upon the woman's long eyelashes and silvery-white hair.
She lay on the bed, sleeping soundly, as tranquil as a little girl.
Xiao Mo sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching the sleeping woman, gently holding her hand.
After some time, Xiao Mo carefully placed her small hand back under the covers. Once he had meticulously tucked her in, he stood up and slowly walked out of the room.
Outside the room, Duster and Li Sisi were waiting for him.
"I'll be leaving Ruxue in your care from now on." Xiao Mo bowed solemnly.
"Please rest assured, Mr. Xiao." Duster nodded. "And not just Miss Ruxue. After a while, I will have Sisi bring Xiao Qing back as well."
Li Sisi took a step forward, a worried look on her face. "Brother Xiao, are you leaving for the Great Wall of China right now to join the Human-Demon War?"
