Pu Yanlan feigned weakness upon hearing the words, gently stroking her forehead as she spoke in a soft voice,
"I dare not deceive your honor, this servant girl is... she has been frightened!"
The Tiger Demon indeed did not suspect anything but instead nodded in agreement, saying,
"Not just you, even I was given quite the scare!"
They were at the Foot of the Mountain, guarded by Imperial Guards from the Tianyu King's side, not daring to wander around. Having sat there for half a day, Wan Jiang and Wan Guang returned, though without finding Gu Shi Yi. It appeared that Wan Jiang and Wan Guang received some orders; they led people and guarded these Little Demons for another half day. As the sun was about to set and the sky darkened, the little demons were famished, their bellies grumbling, but none dared to make a sound. Pu Yanlan's heart somewhat settled,
"The longer the time drags on, the more it shows that Shiyi has already escaped!"
