On a muddy yellow dirt trail, Li Huowang and his group, back to their usual appearances, pressed onward. It had been several days since their escape from the town, and every face now looked haggard. It was no surprise, given they were barely eating and ill-equipped for the road.
When they reached a slightly more level area, Li Huowang wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. "Let's all take a break."
At his words, everyone immediately collapsed, sprawling across the ground in all directions and gasping for breath.
Bai Lingmiao carefully took out the last piece of yellow flatbread from within her robes. She broke it in half, tucked one piece away, and then handed the other to Li Huowang. "Li Senior Brother, here, eat something."
Li Huowang glanced at her, then reached out and gently squeezed her stomach—it was completely flat. The gesture made Bai Lingmiao flush with shame, but she couldn't bring herself to pull away.
