"You'll see soon enough."
Su Lin pinched her smooth cheek again. Maintaining such skin in the apocalypse spoke volumes about Song Yiren's care for her sister.
"But remember, whatever you see in this house, do not reveal a word of it outside."
"Yes! Yes! I know, I won't even tell my sister!"
Song Yiyi didn't resist when he pinched her cheek; instead, she leaned in slightly, her shoulder brushing against him.
Su Tongxi watched with a smile, her gaze shifting to the outside.
Dong—The village alarm rang loudly!
It was nine o'clock.
The moon was hidden, and stars were sparse; outside was as dark as ink.
Beyond the courtyard wall, beastly roars arose one after another, densely packed green eyes peered through the narrow courtyard gate, shining with bloodthirst.
Song Yiyi's body tensed instantly.
Years of wandering had left her with a deep-seated fear of Shadow Beasts at night.
