Baili An paused in the middle of sorting lotus seed and red dates, his brows furrowing slightly. Without a word, he put down what he was holding and looked up towards the window.
Under the flickering candlelight, beyond the thin paper window, there was indeed a swirl of thick black demon energy roiling, prying open a corner of the window, yet not coming in, as if cautiously observing something.
The girl's delicate brows knit slightly as she contemplated for a moment. As if realizing something, she waved her hand lightly, and the red bed curtains seemed to be pulled by an invisible force.
The large red drapes fell gently, completely concealing the two inside, leaving only two indistinct black shadows visible.
Outside the window, from within that mass of black demonic energy, came the faint sound of a beast's heavy breathing.
