Chapter 62: The Shameless Shield of the Young Master
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Her eyes landed squarely on Yin Zhe.
She saw a youth—a boy with long, straight black hair that fell past his shoulders, catching the pale lamplight. He had smooth, bright skin that, thanks to his Jade Skin skill and the natural refinement of his lineage, possessed a feminine fineness. His eyes were a natural, warm brown, currently wide and fixed on the path the runners had taken.
The officer recognized the look of a curious, somewhat pampered disciple.
He was alone. He was sitting right where the old man must have been.
She decided that the risk of losing a small lead outweighed the need to follow her comrades blindly. She needed to ask a few questions. Perhaps this boy—with his neat, and noble appearance—might offer a useful detail, an unwitting piece of the puzzle.
She pivoted completely, turning her back on her fading team.
(Scuff-scuff.)
