"Mm, very good. It's getting dark, so you should head home," Miao Dahai said. "Our village is pretty safe, but a young lady like you should still lock up tight. If you run into any trouble, like a thief, just scream. The villagers won't stand by and do nothing."
"Thank you, Uncle Miao." Li Ying thanked him again, then parted ways with Miao Dahai and went home.
After seeing her parents, Li Ying did exactly as she had promised, throwing herself into her work. Although there was some idle gossip in the village at first, everyone eventually stopped talking when they saw how hard she was working and felt a bit sorry for her.
Inside the Dragon King Temple, Zhao Nuanyue reflected on the recent events. 'I never expected we could pretty much catch them all in one go this time,' she thought.
'Except for that Li Shan.'
'But that doesn't matter anymore. He's a wanted man who has to live in the shadows.'
