As they continued their journey, traversing mountains and rivers under the vast expanse of the sky, Yun Lintian and Fu Mingyao's paths intertwined further. Their initial cautiousness gradually melted away, replaced by a sense of camaraderie forged in shared experiences and a common goal.
One day, as they rested beside a crystal-clear stream, Fu Mingyao suddenly broke the silence. "Yun Lintian," she began, her voice hesitant, "there's something I need to tell you."
Yun Lintian turned to face her, his expression attentive. "What is it?"
Fu Mingyao took a deep breath, as if steeling herself for a difficult confession. "I'm not actually heading to the Misty Cloud Palace," she admitted, her gaze fixed on the rippling water. "I'm running away from my family."
Yun Lintian raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Running away?"
