Chapter 160: A Brief Goodbye
A brisk, calm morning wind brushed against my skin, carrying the crisp scent of dawn.
I stood at the gate with Fu Yating, the ancient metallic gate towering above us. Her dark eyes, deep and enigmatic, stared intently into mine, reflecting a mix of shadows and flickers of light.
The silence between us was palpable, broken only by the distant chirping of morning birds and the rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze.
What was I even supposed to say here? Even though we had spent some time together, it wasn't like I learned much about her.
"If you have any last words, feel free to tell me," I said.
She looked to the left and then to the right as if checking to ensure no one was around.
"Sometimes your eyes observe every small detail like you're trying to read me like one of your books," Fu Yating said. "You look scary."
Wow, okay. At least she was honest.
"Anything else?"