The living room was a mess, cluttered with all sorts of junk.
Qin Sisi glanced around, found nothing unusual, and went straight through the living room intending to head into the bedroom. But upon pushing, she found out that the bedroom door was also locked.
Ye You was obliged again to pick the bedroom lock.
"Click," the lock popped open. The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed especially jarring in the silent late-night hours.
Qin Sisi cautiously moved to the side to avoid being bumped into if someone suddenly opened the door from inside.
After waiting in silence for a moment, finding no signs of movement, Qin Sisi took a deep breath. Just as she was about to push open the door, suddenly a white shadow drifted out and blocked her way.
Caught completely off guard, Sisi was spooked. She froze in place, peering intently at the white shadow up close under the light of the Ziwei Heaven Fire.
