The soldier could feel the shift, as if something about this man wasn't bound by the ordinary rules of this world.
His gaze shifted to Wang Xueying, who had been quiet throughout the exchange. She blinked in surprise, her face flushed with confusion as she realized what her brother had just done.
The soldier's eyes searched hers, trying to discern the truth behind the claim, all while gritting his teeth. 'Sir Renji?' The name held supreme weight, but he couldn't act recklessly, not in a situation this delicate.
Wang Xueying shot a glare at Wang Xiao.
'This idiot! Does he think throwing out names like Sir Renji will get us out of this?'
Yet, she could feel the tension in the air shift as the soldier struggled to decide his next move.
"You—" she started, but Wang Xiao cut her off with a raised hand.