Chapter 318 - 98: Taking the Lead
About half past five, before dawn, a scream pierced the night. Gu Xiaoxi sat on the tree branch, looking at Zhuang Sheng, who turned in his sleep and fell from the tree, with a full head of black lines.
"You scared me to death; I thought I was being attacked." Zhuang Sheng, with a head full of weeds, climbed out of the bushes, thankfully unhurt. However, to his surprise, the sleep had even healed the wound on his foot.
Thank the heavens for their kindness!
Zhuang Sheng sorted out his clothes, looked up at Gu Xiaoxi, who was still resting her eyes on the tree, scratched his head embarrassingly, and said, "I fell asleep. When did you wake up? It’s still early. You go back to sleep; I’ll keep watch. We’ll set off when it gets light."
"No need, let’s go now. I’ve arranged to meet people at six-thirty." Gu Xiaoxi retracted her Spiritual Power and leaped down from the branch with ease, her light figure like that of an immortal descending to earth. Her fluttering clothes gave her an air of aloofness that made her seem untouchable.
"Did you get any rest? I’m sorry, I was so tired that I fell asleep..."
"It’s fine. We have eight kilometers to cover next. Just keep up." Gu Xiaoxi said nonchalantly. She called Xiao Xiao, then took out a map and, using the fading moonlight for aid, glanced at the markings. She then determined their direction and headed toward the next destination.