Chapter 217: Assassination Attempt

Jun Huang turned to Nan Xun in surprise. “How did you find this place?”

Nan Xun relaxed when he saw her eyes light up. With a smile, he tucked a strand of her hair to the back of her ear. They were close enough to hear each other’s breathing. The faint moonlight illuminated their faces.

Jun Huang lowered her eyes when she noticed Nan Xun’s gaze. What was he trying to do? She was both nervous and excited. In the end, she took a step back instead of facing him.

That hurt a little for Nan Xun, but he quickly pushed it aside. He took a deep breath and whispered, “Stay here and close your eyes.”

His earnest tone prompted Jun Huang to close her eyes without hesitation. Her eyelashes trembled in the wind, and her sleeves fluttered. She could hear the cacophony of sounds surrounding her, including the faint chitters of toads...