Gu Jin closed her eyes for a moment.
'Rare treasures, a path to a hidden world, and maybe… maybe a clue to Long Yifan.'
When she opened her eyes again, they were steady and firm.
"All right," she said. "I'll go with you."
The couple gasped in relief.
But Gu Jin held up one finger.
Gu Jin held up one finger.
"I have one condition," she said calmly.
The couple stopped, eyes wide, and quickly asked, "What is it?"
Gu Jin looked straight at them. "I'll protect you. I'll make sure you don't get hurt, and if danger comes close, it'll have to get through me first. I'll do my best to keep you safe."
The couple nodded quickly, full of hope.
"But," Gu Jin added, her voice turning firm, "you have to listen to everything I say. No questions. No arguing. If I say move, you move. If I say stop, you stop."
The couple exchanged a quick glance, then nodded again. "Yes. We agree."
