The mountain demons carried too much foul energy and had to be burned on the spot. As a result, Yuanwei Courtyard would remain uninhabitable for quite some time.
QingWu first went to check on Mu Ying and Wang Yulang. The mother and son had only been frightened; Mu Ying, having never seen a mountain demon before, had previously only heard vague descriptions of their terrors from Lü Qiao. Witnessing them firsthand left her deeply shaken.
The two were relocated to another courtyard. Before leaving, Mu Ying grabbed QingWu's hand. "Your Highness..."
She hesitated, her tone urgent yet restrained. "Please, be careful."
QingWu patted her hand. "Don't worry. They're just beasts. They won't manage to harm me."
Mu Ying pressed her lips together, the worry in her eyes undiminished.
