Mei Xue inclined her head respectfully before pulling back to rejoin the other healers in the caravan.
Shen Yuan's gaze lingered on her for a moment before he shook his head and shifted his focus back to the road ahead.
...
The caravan moved swiftly thanks to the Northern Wind Horses. Shen Yuan remained at the front of the group together with Lian Fang, his gaze remained sharp as he observed his surroundings for any sign of trouble.
The road stretched through rolling hills and forests; it created a vivid landscape.
His instincts told him the bandits would be attacking their caravan soon.
[You seem unusually tense, Yuan'er]
Yue Lan's voice echoed inside his head; it still contained that hint of teasing.
