Chapter 1013_1

The recent days have been comfortable and peaceful, much to Xiao'er's unease, for she always felt a sense of repression before a storm.

Ever since the Mad Dog incident, there's been no further movement from those hidden in the shadows. Xiao'er would rather face the unknown danger head-on, instead of waiting for it to strike when she least expected it.

She preferred making the first move over playing the waiting game!

At night, as they were dining together, Xiao'er told Shangguan Xuanyi, "Brother Shangguan, I plan on watching the dragon boat race tomorrow."

"Alright, I'll accompany you," replied Shangguan Xuanyi, dipping his chopsticks into a dish and adding the portion to Xiao'er's bowl.

"I want to go by myself." Xiao'er revealed her true intention.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xuanyi obviously disagreed, "No, I'll go with you."