301 Supper

After Deng Ximei revealed her story, the sweet dream bubble burst. Gu Jun snapped into his consciousness like being shocked awake by a nightmare.

"Hmm…" Deng Ximei's face was pale and her lips were purple. Gu Jun immediately tested her pulse, her heartbeat was racing too fast…

"I have killed them…" Her voice was icy. "I pulled the noose around their necks…"

"No, you did not." Gu Jun held the girl by her shoulders. Through the bond they shared in the sweet dream bubble, Gu Jun gained more trust in her. "Deng Ximei, your parents led you away from the bandit's lair when you were seven and you were brought up by them. They taught you many skills like how to survive in nature." 

"Is that so…" Deng Ximei's gaze wavered with ripples of struggle, "Maybe you're right."

"Of course I'm right." Gu Jun stressed. "The secret information, the spirit barrier technique, those were the things they taught you for your protection."