Chapter 510: The Jujube-Red Horse Must Also Show Its Might
Moonlight traced the outlines of the mountains and meadows, casting a brightness that seemed unique to this era. Even the clouds in the sky were illuminated clear and crisp, as though etched in silver.
Down below, the tall grass swayed gently.
A calico cat was moving through it.
Since the wild grass around her was taller than she was, she treaded cautiously, ensuring that each step landed solidly—neither sinking into an unseen hole nor stepping on anything unexpected. Each time her front paw advanced, her hind paw naturally followed in its exact imprint, an effortless, precise motion.
But then, the Daoist’s voice sounded from behind her.
“Lady Calico, you should stay here. Keep watch for me.”
“Meow?”
“Yuezhou has few people but many demons. Tonight is the first night the migrants have arrived in Yuezhou, and I suspect more demons will come to cause trouble before dawn.”
“You suspect?”
“Yes, I suspect,” Song You replied softly, as if wary of disturbing something in the night. He lowered his gaze and locked eyes with the cat in the grass.
“Lady Calico, you are quick and sharp, your reflexes are lightning-fast, and you’ve grown stronger than before. If demons do come to the camp tonight to harm people or create chaos, this place is far too large. Only you will be able to react in time.”