Xiao Tianyao gritted his teeth as his expression becoming more solemn, but also more dangerous. The mocking tone in Gong Xu's voice was supposed to send him on edge, yet he remained calm as nothing was happening.
In spite of that, Senja could see his eyes harden and his heart hammering against her back rapidly, as if there were storm that Xiao Tianyao was trying to suppress.
Without any words from Xiao Tianyao, Gong Xu and Senja departed.
Yang Yu hastily stepped forward and asked his master carefully. "Master, should this subordinate…"
"Let him." Xiao Tianyao interjected Yang Yu's words mid- sentence.
Upon hearing his master rejection, Yang Yu stepped back.
"Let's go." Xiao Jun said, he had mounted his dark grey horse and led the way.
Xiao Tianyao and the rest followed after him. His gazed lingered a bit longer on his brother's back than it should be.
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