Chapter 156: Taking a Leap of Faith

Nan Xun was a man of integrity. He knew where to draw the line. He went to one of the guards’ rooms to take a bath. When he came back, Jun Huang was drawing under the candlelight.

Jun Huang noticed his approach before he got close. She turned around. Nan Xun felt awkward all of a sudden. He scratched at his nose and coughed before walking to Jun Huang’s side. He looked down at the portraits on the sheets of rice paper.

“Are they Yin Yun and Jun Hao?” asked Nan Xun.

Jun Huang nodded and let out a sigh as she laid down her ink brush. “I hope we can find them without accidents.”

The bone deep tiredness she radiated made Nan Xun’s heart clench. He paused and, with feign nonchalance, said, “Get some rest. I’ll stay outside for the night.”

With that, he walked out of the door, leaving Jun Huang staring after him.

Nan Xun’s consideration made warmth bloom in her heart. A hint of smile snuck onto her face without her noticing. She contemplated the...