Ye Qingyun followed Ye Xiaoqian in a certain direction. The mist in the forest showed no signs of dissipating, and visibility was limited to a mere five paces. Yet, Ye Xiaoqian seemed completely unaffected by the fog; she walked at a brisk pace without the slightest need to check her bearings. Furthermore, Ye Qingyun noticed that she moved with such lightness that she made no sound at all.
He didn't pay it much mind. Perhaps this was simply the result of her being a practitioner—a light, silent step was likely a characteristic of such people. As a mere mortal, he figured he should just keep following.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the mist began to thin. Not far ahead, a village came into view. A stone archway stood at the entrance, the characters "Ye Family Village" clearly visible upon it. Ye Qingyun frowned slightly. The archway was a vivid, striking shade of red, as if stained by fresh blood.
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