By late afternoon, the cave felt colder than before. The rain outside was no longer just loud...it was starting to seep in.
At first, it was only a thin line of water across the stone entrance.
But soon, the entire entrance floor turned slick and shiny. Cold water spread across the stone, soaking the ground and making it uncomfortable to walk. Su Qinglan shivered when her toes touched the wet surface.
Hu Yan noticed immediately.
His brows pulled together with worry, and he stepped in front of her, shielding her from the cold air blowing in.
"The water is creeping in," he rumbled.
Han Jue, standing near the doorway with Rong Ye, nodded grimly. "It is time. We must leave for the new house now."
And with that, both of them left again to make arrangements.
Su Qinglan looked at the growing puddle nervously. The cave wasn't flooding, but it was still unsettling. The air smelled wet and heavy, and the stone felt too cold beneath her feet.
