Fu Shinan's response brought a sense of warmth to Ji Zan's heart, as if his concerns had been reassured. It seemed that his judgment was correct—Fu Shinan was indeed a good partner. She remained composed and rational in her actions. "Thank you for understanding," Ji Zan said.
Just as Ji Zan was about to say something else, they heard someone shouting outside the main gate. They exchanged a glance and strained their ears to listen. Eventually, they realized that the person was calling for help, mentioning something about Lingqu Mountain.
Fu Shinan immediately recalled the encounter with the madman earlier, and Ji Zan had already started heading towards the gate. She followed quickly.
