Lan Ying pressed a hand to his chest. He had been struck there by that thing from the lake, and a dull ache was spreading from the spot.
Feng Xuan noticed something was wrong and was about to ask, but Lan Ying shook his head at him.
Realizing Lan Ying was being mindful of the Zaizai, Feng Xuan swallowed his words. He first had Da Hu and the others go play in another room, and only then did Lan Ying explain everything.
"That thing was disgusting. It didn't look human or like a ghost. It's the one that took Xiao Yu's Shark Pearls, which is why Xiao Yu can't turn back into a human."
The mere thought of the creature he saw at the bottom of the lake made Lan Ying feel nauseous. "I was struck by that thing, but it didn't hurt much. It should be fine."
He wasn't injured; the spot where he was hit was just a little red. It wasn't a big deal, so he hadn't paid it much mind.
"Let An'an check it for you," Feng Xuan said, disagreeing. "What if something happens?"
