This eerie, mocking laugh was all too familiar, belonging to the leader of the Plum Blossom Seal guards who had pursued them that day.
Hua Yan realized that the Commander and the Plum Blossom Seal guards must have taken a detour around Yuanmu Ridge and secretly entered the territory of Divine Doctor Valley, likely establishing another large camp here. She spoke softly, "Yun An."
Yun An had already been standing in front of the carriage and immediately responded upon hearing her, "What are my Master's orders?"
Hua Yan instructed, "Guard the front of the carriage well; do not leave it."
Yun An was momentarily stunned, then replied, "Yes."
Hua Yan turned to Hua Zhuo and said, "Brother, with Yun An here, you go out and have a look."
Hua Zhuo nodded, quickly stepping out of the carriage. The curtain was lifted only a moment before falling back into place, without letting even a bit of the cold wind inside.
