Though the battle within the secret passage had ended, the danger might not yet be far behind. Knowing this full well, the two of them raised their guard to the absolute maximum the moment they stepped out, ready to handle any situation that might arise at any moment—and then they caught the faint scent of blood.
Walking out of the secret passage side by side, the faint smell of blood permeated the air, though it was quickly blown away by the mountain breeze.
Ye Shuli tightened her grip on her sword, her gaze as sharp as a falcon's. Jiang Ye, meanwhile, was like a vigilant leopard, his eyes sweeping across every inch of surrounding terrain; nothing that rustled the grass or trees could escape his notice.
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