Zhu Xiu reached out, his large, warm hand steadying her shoulder.
"Don't be afraid," his voice was low and calm. "I'm here."
His words seemed to have a magical effect, slightly soothing the turmoil in Bai Wanwan's heart.
But she still pricked up her ears, straining to catch any sound from the distance.
The valley, however, fell silent again, and a long time passed without any disturbance.
Twilight descended like the gaping maw of a giant beast, completely swallowing the valley.
Zhu Xiu's Snake Tail suddenly whipped out, forming a semicircular barrier that tightly enclosed Bai Wanwan, Shuang Hua, and all the cubs within his controllable protective range.
A cold, murderous aura radiated from him. His black eyes, on high alert, glowed with a terrifying red light, like two burning blood crystals. They continuously scanned every inch of shadow, every swaying patch of grass, not missing the slightest rustle of movement.
