Fang Xucheng's first reaction was panic.
Ever since he latched onto Hu Erniang and her daughter, he had been putting on an act every single hour, terrified of slipping up and losing his backing. When someone wears a human skin for too long, their courage inevitably shrinks.
Then, realization dawned, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes. The deed was already done, and at this critical juncture, he absolutely could not let outsiders discover it. He bolted out, shouting, "Where do you think you're going?"
Chapter 40