“That’s right, don’t be surprised if you see these in the future.” Jiang Chan took a bite of the steamed bun; it was soft and fluffy, making one sigh in admiration.
"Eat up, then go to sleep."
Xiao Tao nodded emphatically, holding the steamed bun and taking small, precious bites, as if savoring an unparalleled delicacy.
Inside the dimly lit, dilapidated mountain temple, the only sound was the faint rustling of two people chewing their food.
After days of tension, the exhaustion completely overwhelmed Jiang Chan and Xiao Tao after escaping the chaos of Ciyun Temple, having a hearty meal, and finding a temporary safe haven.
The corner, covered with tarpaulin and a thin blanket, was fairly comfortable, and a matchbox-sized infrared alarm by the door flashed a faint red light.
The two of them fell asleep almost immediately and slept soundly.
I don't know how much time passed.
Buzz—!
Buzz—!
A sharp buzzing sound exploded in Jiang Chan's ears!
She suddenly opened her eyes, instantly becoming fully awake, her body tensing up!
The light was dim.
Through the broken window, the sky outside was already a hazy gray dusk.
The alarm going off means someone is approaching!
She held her breath and focused intently.
Footsteps came from the doorway, very light, with only a few people and hushed conversations.
"...This place looks pretty good..."
"Why……"
As they were talking, a man and a woman appeared at the door.
The man was around twenty years old, lean, wearing a faded short-sleeved shirt, with a tired yet sharp look in his eyes.
Beside him was a woman who looked to be in her forties and had a haggard face.
The three of them met eyes in the dimly lit mountain temple!
The young man was visibly startled when he saw Jiang Chan and Xiao Tao in the corner, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes.
In this chaotic world of war, a young woman with a teenage child, alone in a dilapidated temple in the middle of nowhere? That's too unusual!
Jiang Chan also recognized him; he was the same person who had left Ciyun Temple earlier than expected.
She relaxed a little, but her eyes remained wary, and she didn't say anything.
Just then!
[Ding!]
That familiar, emotionless electronic voice echoed once again in the depths of Jiang Chan's mind!
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