Lai Ka’s Suspicion

After saying that, Gui Ying took a small jade bottle from his sleeve and tossed it to the little girl.

"Have your grandmother take one pill a day. Once she recovers, both of you can take one every two days. There are enough pills to last until you reach Xiqiang City."

Holding the jade bottle, the girl asked in a daze, "Elder Brother, why are you helping me and my grandmother?"

Gui Ying stood up, dusted the hem of his robe, and smiled down at her. "Because you are interesting."

Turning away, he added, "If you survive this journey and reach Xiqiang City alive, we may meet again."

Hearing this, the girl kowtowed three times and said, "Thank you for saving my grandmother, Elder Brother. May I know your name?"

"Gui Ying," he answered without looking back.

Raising her head, the little girl's eyes sparkled with admiration. "Elder Brother Gui Ying, you—"