As Lin Wanning closed her tear-blurred eyes, a sword flew past, cutting through the white silk rope.
Lin Wanning fell to the ground, rolling several times before stopping, coughing violently.
A young man in black leapt down from a tree, landing beside Lin Wanning. He crouched down and helped her up, "Miss…"
Lin Wanning rubbed her neck, still coughing.
The young man in black… Si Yuheng took out his water flask, opened it, and offered it to Lin Wanning, "Would you like some water?"
Feeling uncomfortable, Lin Wanning didn't hesitate, taking the flask and drinking a few sips, "Cough, thank you." She returned the flask to Si Yuheng.
Si Yuheng looked at Lin Wanning, perplexed, "Why are you seeking death in the middle of the night here?"
Lin Wanning regained her composure, "And why are you here?"
Si Yuheng pointed to the tree, a bit embarrassed, "I was resting in the tree. No choice, I can't afford to stay in an inn."
