Chapter 236: Meeting Acquaintances (1/2)

Translator: Madesmoiselle V.

Sensing his gaze, Murong Xue suddenly realized the man was staring at her with his bright eyes full of confusion.

“Why are you gazing at me?” Murong Xue asked doubtfully.

“You seem worried about something,” the man said calmly in a low-pitched voice.

Murong Xue was speechless.

Could you not be that candid? It should be a child rather than an adult who would speak whatever in his mind. The man before her was obvious seventeen or eighteen rather than seven or eight...

“Thank you for your pastries and water!” Murong Xue murmured as she stuffed the empty food box and water bag into his hand.

Given his elegance and nobility, he, with his clear eyes and innocent smile, must come from a well-bred family of high social status.

Considering his very familiarity with the fruit trees on the mountain, it was highly likely that he came from Ming Chuan of Nanjiang. As a girl from one of the high-ranking families in Qing Yan, it was wise for Murong Xue to keep her distance from this strange man.

The earth was full of gashes due to the scorching sunshine.

Murong Xue sauntered along the path leisurely. The man walking unhurriedly behind her had always been keeping an eye on her.

Incensed at the footsteps resounding behind her, Murong Xue stopped and fixed him with an angry stare. “Why are you following me?”

“I am going downhill, too...” The man murmured, his bright eyes filled with innocence.

All right. It seemed like they were fellow travellers.

“You first!” Standing sideways, Murong Xue made way for him.

“All right!” The man nodded and strode forward. He trotted along the path down the stairs with light steps, his fluttering silk robe making him more mysterious.

Murong Xue trod behind as she looked around at the endless winding path. “Can we get out of the col if we follow this path downhill?” She asked with a frown.

“No!” He shook his head.

“Why?” Murong Xue asked in confusion.

“There are many crossroads at the end of the path, some leading to the town, some to the mountains, or the river and the cliff...” The man said softly.

Murong Xue nodded. Only by picking the right road, could they get out of here. “Which one leads to the town?”

“I have no idea, either, but I know how to get to the rural area...” He turned back to look at Murong Xue with a comforting smile, his eyes gleaming with kindness.

What an innocent boy! He was even a little silly...