The ripples in the small puddle grew larger. Qi Bai's keen sense of smell picked up the unique fishy scent that signaled the presence of a Sea Beastman. His brow furrowed. He stepped forward, wrapped an arm around Su Yu's waist, and guided her back toward the stone house.
At the same time, he reached out and controlled the water in the puddle, enveloping Jing Kang in a small Water Ball and bringing him inside.
Suddenly embraced, Su Yu froze for a moment. Matching Qi Bai's steps, she asked nervously and confusedly, "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing. The temperature has dropped with the rainy season. Your constitution is weak, so you shouldn't stay out in the wind for too long, or you might catch a cold." Qi Bai didn't tell Su Yu the truth, not wanting to frighten her.
But his muscles were tense, his mind on high alert. He scanned his surroundings—up, down, front, back, left, and right—wary of a sudden attack from the hidden enemy.
