"Wanwan, are you ready? We can leave now," came Xin Feng's gentle voice.
"I'm ready!" Bai Wanwan replied, waving goodbye as Shuang Hua hurried her along.
With a tacit understanding, Yan Lie bent down and transformed into a majestic, giant Snow Leopard, his fur as white as snow and gleaming in the sunlight.
Bai Wanwan nimbly sat sideways on the Snow Leopard's broad, soft back, wrapping her arms around his strong, warm neck.
"Hold on tight, Wanwan," Yan Lie's deep voice rumbled.
"Let's go!" Zhu Xiu gave the order and was the first to glide out, following the trail of special markers Yin Ze had left the night before.
Xin Feng followed closely, keeping a vigilant watch on their surroundings.
With Bai Wanwan on his back, Yan Lie pushed off with all four paws, his form a flash of white lightning as he leaped forward. He followed steadily from the rear, his pace incredibly fast yet exceptionally smooth.
