Dusk gradually descended.
He looked toward the horizon, his expression somber.
He lowered his head and gazed at Ah Zi in his embrace.
Reaching out, he gently touched her face.
She must be starving.
Yet she's always so strong, injured like this, thirsty and hungry, without a word.
But who knows when they'll be discovered missing and someone will come looking here?
Shen Qi was deeply worried.
Tomorrow morning, he must find some food and drink, otherwise, they won't last.
He pursed his lips, closed his eyes, but dared not fall asleep.
Afraid of rolling over and falling unnoticed, and also wary of the small animals that wander these forests at night.
Though in the trees, there's no worry of being attacked by wild dogs, but one must watch out for animals that climb... like snakes.
So staying vigilant was necessary.
Ye Zixu didn't sleep well; her head throbbed, and the pain intensified as she slept, plagued by nightmares.
