[Bonus Chapter 18]
—
"Hold still, Lijing. Do not make impulsive decisions." Li Xinyuan warned him to stop before it was too late. "Tread with caution. We may as well be in the enemy's territory." He swallowed.
"I amno child, Xinyuan." Hu Lijing snapped, his voice was tense. "I know when to be calm."
Li Xinyuan drew in a deep breath. His eyes slid shut, his closed fists on his knees trembled. Mind running a losing race, countless thoughts swam, drowning in the sea of his thoughts.
"We—"
"—Someone is approaching." Hu Lijing interrupted the surgeon, his stance charged. Ambers of voracious flames crackled through his person as he awaited the approach. "You will remain where you are. Do not move."
Li Xinyuan thought to protest, but then stopped himself. Hu Lijing was right. "Very well."
Hu Lijing grunted in relief before cutting off the technique's connection. Muscles taut in his person, the nine-tailed fox stood tall without moving even an inch.
