Chapter 46: The Shadow Edged Blade
The trio ventured deeper into the inner regions of the forest, the dense canopy above casting shifting shadows over their figures. The atmosphere was thick—not just with spiritual energy, but with an unspoken tension.
Xiao Chen walked ahead, his posture relaxed yet indifferent, his gaze set forward as if the world behind him no longer existed. Xiao Rongyu followed closely behind, her hands clenched at her sides, her heart weighed with guilt. She wanted to speak, but every time she opened her mouth, hesitation silenced her.
Looking at his back, she was reminded once again of the distance between them. It was the same detached aura she had felt before, and it made her feel even more helpless.
What do I even say?
Suddenly, Xiao Chen halted in his tracks. Without turning, he spoke in a calm tone.
“Rong, the atmosphere… the spiritual energy here is dense.”