Chapter 50

The night was as dark as ink, the moonlight hazy and faint. Gradually, the heavy clouds veiled the moonlight, plunging the world into deeper darkness. At the sound of the second watch, the chill of the night crept in silently, wrapping the world in cold stillness.

Xiao Chenyuan haven't returned to the room after stepping out. He sat alone in the courtyard, a solitary lantern in hand, lost in thought.

Suddenly, the prayer beads on his wrist grew scorching hot. His brows furrowed as his sharp gaze pierced the shadows, locking onto a specific spot in the darkness.

At the same time, QingWu opened her eyes in her bed.

The creak of the door broke the silence. The man strode inside, heading straight to her bedside.

"There's something here!" they both said in unison.

Outside, the clash of weapons erupted, mingled with the guttural growls of beasts.