Kyrian walked a few steps behind Mei Li while observing the small figure ahead.
Xue Yin seemed far too excited for someone who had almost been robbed minutes earlier. Her steps were light, almost bouncy, but what truly caught Kyrian's attention was something else.
'Peak of the Body Refinement Realm…' Kyrian thought.
She continued to cast furtive glances at him, a mixture of shyness and intense curiosity, while Mei Li, with unshakable patience, guided the small group directly back to the elegant shop.
Mei Li maintained a constant flow of light conversation with the child, talking about fabrics and colors, while Kyrian walked a few steps behind, flanked by the city guards whose expressions ranged from professional resignation to barely concealed anxiety.
The walk was short. The shop's light and golden façade reappeared.
