"Ningning, listen to me," Xie Suzhi said, desperate to explain.
But the little girl turned and ran.
"Ningning!" Xie Suzhi immediately gave chase.
The Hidden Guard was faster. Using Qinggong, he glided forward, just about to grab Shen Ningning by the collar.
A magnificent eagle descended from the sky and went straight for the Hidden Guard's head, scratching and pecking furiously.
Mengyi had come looking for a snack.
When it saw someone chasing Shen Ningning, it decided they must be a bad person.
The Hidden Guard flailed his arms to fend it off, his pursuit stalled.
Xie Suzhi chased her all the way out of the Xie Mansion, panting as he looked left and right.
The alley outside was brightly lit with lanterns on both sides, but there was no sign of Shen Ningning.
'Where on earth did she run off to?'
Seeing Xie Suzhi's panicked expression, Uncle Pang hurried over. "Master, what's wrong?"
"Get the carriage! No, bring me a horse!"
