The man glanced at Lu Yong, somewhat shrinking back, and whispered, "It's Mr. Hu, bringing people from the village, they're here."
Upon hearing these words, the entire assembly hall fell silent.
And Shang Ruyi's heart sank as well.
Not...
From seeing Flower Child Ying practicing archery yesterday, to people around itching for action today, and then to just now Xiao Yuansui's words "he will break in at any moment," an imperceptible sense of anticipation rose in her heart, expecting him to truly appear in the next moment.
Unexpectedly, the one outside the mountain gate is still not him.
Not him...
This reality was laid bare before her, though she had mentally prepared for it long ago, yet at this moment, it seemed to stab her particularly deeply.
