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In the small shop on Blood Refining Island, under the occasionally covert and sometimes blatantly obvious gazes of the crowd, Qin Yu and the well-rested Nangong Zhiyun were seated together, having breakfast.
Qin Yu glanced around and said, "Thanks to Miss Nangong's fortune, this is the first time I've attracted so much attention."
Nangong Zhiyun gave him a look and said indifferently, "The more eyes on you, the faster you die."
She seemed to speak from experience.
Qin Yu chuckled, ordered a bowl of porridge and some Fried Sticks, and while eating, Xie Shuling arrived, placing her sword on the table with a clatter. The spoon stirring the porridge trembled slightly, and Qin Yu looked up at her.
What's up with this little Chili pepper now?
Xie Shuling looked sullen, seemingly annoyed by waking up early, and glared at the two. "You two, so early..."
