The deeper they entered the narrow hallway, the darker the surroundings and the colder it became. It was as if they were stepping into a whole different realm, one where the light could never reach. However, it was within this expanse of darkness that Jin Jiuchi's vision worked better and his silver eyes started to glow with an inhumane radiance.
They stopped in front of the heavy wooden door. Jin Jiuchi tilted his head to look at the jade doll who seemed to have no difficulty navigating in the dark like he did. "Nian'er, you can also see?" he asked, unable to keep the disappointment off his tone. He had been looking forward to holding Nian's delicate hand and leading him around like a fragile little prince. Alas.
Nian cast him a furtive glance. Though he had no idea what Jin Jiuchi was thinking about, he instinctively knew that it was nothing good.
