Grab

Hara redirected the conversation, asking, "So, where should we go next? Out of town?"

Helian Weiwei pondered for a moment and shook her head. "We can't simply leave the city."

"Why not? Didn't you say that once you restore your original appearance, no one will recognize you?" Yuan Hao raised an eyebrow.

Helian Weiwei touched her chin thoughtfully. "That's true, but it would attract too much attention. Unless someone accompanies me."

"You mean we should find the second young master of the Black family?" The white cat stretched lazily. "Well, let's hurry then. I'm hungry."

Helian Weiwei snorted and halted her steps. "Tell me, do you think the Third Prince would let me go so easily?"

The white cat and Yuan Xi exchanged glances, and Qi brushed against his head before saying, "It's hard to say."

"I believe he holds grudges," Helian Weiwei tapped her fingers on a wooden comb. "But people say he loses interest quickly in everything, and most importantly, he removed the guards in this city..."

Yuan Yu, arms folded, silently observed Helian Weiwei, a perpetual smile on his face.

Demon messengers were different from divine beasts. The latter were unconditionally loyal, but the former only followed the absolute orders of their contractors. If the contractor lacked ruthlessness and determination, the demon messenger's combat effectiveness would diminish. If the contractor lacked confidence, the demon messenger could break the contract at any time and regain its freedom.

"At this moment, it should be..." the white cat began.

Helian Weiwei interrupted, snatching the words. "At this moment, we should follow our instincts."

"Then why did you analyze so much earlier?" the white cat retorted.

Helian Weiwei touched it gently and sighed. "Well, I was just showing you my democratic side. Turns out, I'm not very suited for democracy. Ah, well!" The white cat sighed, wondering who could keep this woman in check.

"We shouldn't go to Kurosawa," Helian Weiwei stood up straight, her beautiful face glowing in the morning sun. "Let's find another way."

Yuan Hao looked at the girl standing with the backlight, a wicked smile playing on his lips, and he disappeared into the ancient book.

The white cat furrowed its brow, leaped onto the girl's shoulder, and spoke in a cold voice. "Don't you believe that the Third Prince will let you go so easily?"

"Do you know when humans choose to shoot when hunting prey?" Helian Weiwei glanced sideways at the white cat. "They shoot when the prey is eating because that's when they are most relaxed and defenseless." Hunters always set traps with food to create a comfortable atmosphere. She raised her head and chuckled. "If the Third Prince wants to be a hunter, he'll have to ask me if I'm willing to be his prey."

The fog dissipated, and the eastern sky finally brightened.

When the shadow saw the figure sitting on the wooden chair, he was slightly taken aback. Has His Highness not slept all night?

Hearing the sound, Baili Jia Jue, who was supporting his face with one hand, lazily raised his eyes. His cold gaze was as clear as a demon's, and his voice remained flat and indifferent. "What is it?"

"Your Highness, no one has approached Young Master Hei," the shadow replied respectfully, choosing his words carefully. "But the strange thing is that the Black Prince's carriage hasn't left the city and has stayed at the inn, as if waiting for someone."

Baili Jia Jue listened, and his slender fingertips tapped on the table, his usual thoughtful gesture. "No need to investigate further. She won't go to Kurosawa anymore."

"No need anymore?" The shadow became increasingly confused about his master's intentions. However, for the sake of safety, he felt it necessary to give his opinion. "Maybe the timing isn't right, and Miss Helian is waiting for us to withdraw our troops? She has used this strategy before, and it was effective."

"No," Baili Jia Jue pushed the teacup away and cooled his lips against the rim. "That little fox never engages in uncertain battles. No matter how much bait is set, once she senses danger, her first reaction is to distance herself." The fact that she didn't show up around Kurosawa all night meant that she had figured something out.

For example, in this game, who was the hunter and who was the prey.

But...

This time, the prey he chose was particularly disobedient.

Baili Jia Jue's grip on the cup handle tightened slowly, and the air around him seemed to grow colder.

"Anything else?" The shadow felt that his master's words were cryptic.

Baili Jia Jue didn't explain further but continued in a calm tone, "Apart from Heizawa's side, has anything else happened in the city?"

"There are other incidents, but recently, there has been talk of a beautiful woman who seems like a fairy." The shadow's voice grew softer as he spoke, as His Royal Highness had never shown interest in such matters.

Baili Jia Jue sneered, closed his eyes, and prepared to rest again.

The shadow realized that this would be the outcome, and he touched his nose, ready to leave.

But then he saw Baili Jia Jue suddenly open his eyes, the gaze bright and almost frightening.

A fairy?

No wonder none of the gates could find her.

How could he forget that she was already wearing a "disguise."

But this feeling of allowing others to spy on his prey was truly unpleasant!

The shadow still had no idea what had happened to His Highness.

On the other side, Baili Jia Jue stood up with a smile. His long sleeves billowed, bringing forth a chilling gust of wind. "Prepare the carriage. We're entering the city immediately."

"Yes." As a well-trained shadow, he accepted orders without changing his expression, even though he couldn't fathom why His Highness suddenly decided to enter the city.

"Dispatch all the dark guards," Baili Jia Jue's voice resounded, colder than ever. Each word dripped from his lips slowly and deliberately. "Capture that beautiful woman."

The shadow was truly stunned this time, blinking his eyes. What did His Highness mean by this?

Not capturing Miss Helian, but capturing the fairy?

Could someone please explain what was going on?

Helian Weiwei also wanted to know what was going on!

Everything had been fine. She was still considering spending some money to hire maids and disguise themselves to leave the city. But now, there were suddenly so many secret guards targeting beautiful girls, making her feel like a mouse on the street, constantly hiding and feeling embarrassed.

"Here come the women," the white cat stood coldly on a high rooftop, spotting the royal family's carriage in the distance. It lowered its head, its eyes filled with an unusual worry...