Weakness 2

"Couldn't stay any longer." Xu Ruoying nodded, her expression somewhat bleak. "Stammering Yiyi told me some things about the city. It's very safe, though a bit chaotic, but for someone like me with some technical skills, the city treats me quite well...."

"And before you..."

"Before, I hadn't researched anti-inflammatory herbs, but this time is different." Doctor Xu raised her head, revealing a hope-filled smile. "So, once Stammering Yiyi and I settle down in the city, we'll be stable enough to help you transition over too."

"...." Yu Hong was silent.

Doctor Xu seemed to realize something, and her smile faded.

"The city is so much better than being out here on our own...." she said softly.

"Then I wish you good luck...." Yu Hong replied, equally soft-spoken.

Turning around, he headed back toward the mountain cave safe house.