At first, Shen Cunpu thought it was a family burning incense.
Before he could even get up to check, he felt dizzy.
He tried to call out to Liu Chunhe, but the sound got stuck in his throat, and finally everything went black before his eyes, and he completely lost consciousness.
If Su Qingzhi hadn't arrived in time, the two of them would probably be dead by now.
Just then, Shen Zhiyu returned.
He had a small scratch on his forehead, his lips were tightly pressed together, and his expression was cold and stern.
His gaze swept around the room and landed on the two people on the kang (a heated brick bed) who were not yet fully awake.
"That guy ran too fast, we lost him."
His tone was calm, but Su Qingzhi could hear the resentment in it.
The man was extremely skilled in light footwork; taking advantage of the forest mist and his familiarity with the terrain, he disappeared in a few moments.
Shen Zhiyu chased for more than a mile, but was eventually left behind.
He didn't explain further, but simply sheathed the dagger at his waist, a dark red stain still remaining on the blade.
Su Qingzhi nodded gently, understanding Shen Zhiyu's caution.
During this sensitive period, revealing the other party's identity rashly could not only cause panic but also lead to unnecessary political repercussions.
She chose to cooperate with his silence, not asking for details, but simply making a note of it.
Are you alright?
Her eyes unconsciously swept over his arms and shoulders, as if afraid he might be bleeding somewhere.
Shen Zhiyu shook his head.
"I'm fine, but I cut his arm with a dagger."
He spoke of it casually, but Su Qingzhi knew that that stab was anything but simple.
The fact that Shen Zhiyu was able to hit the opponent despite their agility shows that he has reached a level of skill that allows him to control his movements with ease.
That wound might even become a key clue in investigating the other party's identity.
The two were talking in hushed tones when suddenly a sharp scream came from outside.
"Company Commander Shen has killed someone!"
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