Like A Hunter Did It's Prey

The blade at the side of his neck wasn't particularly what kept Mei Deng's feet glued to the sand. It was in actuality, the murderous intent laced in her eyes.

And of course the poison.

The woman's lips flattened into a smile, "Now, behave and come back with me to the village head." His captor ordered without lowering her leg.

"Who are you?" Yu Xiaoguang reiterated, his eyes trained on the red flower petal painted at the middle of her forehead.

For reasons best known to her, she gave a brief introduction, "I'm Madam Hú, and you're my ticket to the golden summit." She reached into her robes and drew out a blade, one that Mei Deng guessed could also be coated with poison as well.

'She must have followed me back and overheard my conversation with Lian. She has an incredibly strong presence, yet she could conceal it so well.' his eyes derailed to her thighs.