The two of them arrived early. After offering incense at the dilapidated temple, Yuyin pulled Song Lian away to hide in a clearing in the distance.
She had brought binoculars, allowing them to observe the temple's situation from afar. Song Lian crouched beside Yuyin, her hair drifting across his face in the wind. Most girls had a sweet fragrance about them, but Yuyin smelled faintly of incense—a scent so mild, yet almost acrid, that it made Song Lian feel a little dizzy.
Noticing his stiff posture and grave expression, Yuyin poked him surreptitiously. "Don't be nervous. We’re safe enough here. They'll be here within half an hour."
Chapter 54