Although Huo Chengche didn't know how Xuandi managed to get a well-fitting Taoist robe for the little boy in such a short time, it must have taken quite a bit of effort.
But that didn't stop him from helping Niannian take off those awful tattered clothes.
Xuan Di was furious when he saw Huo Chengche speaking so confidently about undressing his sister. He stepped forward and blocked Huo Chengche's path, saying, "Hey, stop right there!"
At this moment, the little boy suddenly twitched his nose, his dark eyes suddenly lit up, and he suddenly struggled to jump down from Huo Chengche's arms.
Caught off guard, Huo Chengche almost lost his grip. He quickly held the little rascal in his arms, and immediately forgot all about Xuandi.
The little dumpling suddenly became unusually excited, kicking her short legs restlessly and refusing to be held. She insisted on getting down, saying in her soft, sweet voice, "Brother Prince, Niannian wants to get down!"
Seeing this, Huo Chengche could only subconsciously follow her wishes, squat down, and put her on the ground.
This sudden change happened extremely quickly, within the span of Xuandi's every step and word.
Xuan Di stood right in front of Huo Chengche. Seeing his younger sister's sudden abnormality, he was puzzled for a moment, but then his icy eyes flashed and he quickly said, "Don't let go!"
But it was too late—
The moment Huo Chengche looked up, his arm wasn't wrapped around the little girl; it was only subtly protective. But when he looked down again to grab her back, the little one who had just been right in front of him had vanished!
The Duke of Zhongwu, who had followed, only saw a flash before his eyes, and then with a low gust of wind, the little baby who had just been in front of him vanished in an instant!
Duke Zhongwu swallowed hard, scratched the back of his head, and hesitated before asking, "The person..."
Xuan Di's expression changed instantly, and his previous nonchalant demeanor was suddenly replaced by a sharp one. He didn't care about arguing with Huo Chengche, nor did he have time to pay attention to the fat lord. He used his skills to flash away.
When Huo Chengche saw Xuan Di's expression, his heart skipped a beat. He immediately realized that something must have happened, and he followed Xuan Di right away.
"……Woolen cloth?"
Just as Duke Zhongwu finished asking, "Where is everyone?", a gentle breeze blew past, carrying a few scattered withered leaves. The once bustling scene in front of him was now completely empty.
Lord Zhongwu:...?
He still hasn't realized what happened.
But this didn't stop him from wailing and howling at the bustling street ahead.
"Hey, no, wait for me!" These two... no, these three little devils, how come they're all running faster than the other! Poor old bones of his!
Duke Zhongwu looked around with a mournful face, knowing he couldn't catch up, but did he dare not chase after him recklessly? Emperor Chongjin could immediately send someone to chop him up!
So he had no choice but to instruct his subordinates to stay there and guard the place, while he quickly mounted his horse and, with his old bones swaying, followed the direction the three men had gone.
Meanwhile, Huo Chengche had already caught up with Xuandi.
Seeing that Xuandi had stopped, he asked, "What happened? Why did Nian Nian suddenly run away?"
Xuan Di stopped on the roof of a two-story building, his brows furrowed, his cold and sharp gaze slowly sweeping across the streets and alleys below. He was taken aback when he heard Huo Chengche's voice. When he turned around, he saw Huo Chengche standing right behind him, showing that he had been following him all along.
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