Chapter 6: Relief in the Hot Springs
Although he prided himself on being a realist, there was no way to deny what had unfolded before his very eyes.
"Uh... probably?" Shen Xinghui admitted hesitantly.
"I see. That explains everything. It makes sense now—an ordinary people without weapons or armor wouldn't end up in such a perilous place," the man said, his tone softening.
A gentle smile formed on his face, and the kindness in his dark eyes was strangely reassuring.
He could feel the warmth feeling that way radiated from the man's body.
It was very comforting.
However, as Shen Xinghui's nerves began to settle, an unpleasant ache deep inside him flared up.
He involuntarily held his breath, which didn't go unnoticed.
"Are you in pain?" the man asked, his voice filled with concern.