Chapter 7: Ming Feng, Ming Ye Disappearance
Ming Muwan didn’t noticed her father movement, only he did. This is perhaps because he have a pathological habit of observing people, the habit from earth which was ingrained into his soul.
"Father," Ming Muwan called softly as they approached.
Ming Feng looked up, his eyes immediately shifting from his daughter to Shi Jing with sharp curiosity. "Muwan? I wasn’t expecting you to bring... guests."
There was a subtle tension in his voice, not quite suspicion but certainly wariness. His gaze swept over him, taking in everything from his posture to his clothing, as though he was assessing his status.
"Father, this is Sir Shi Jing. I encountered him in the Forgotten Dark Forest and... there were circumstances that compelled me to invite him here."
Ming Muwan introduced him while including his surname, this was clearly an intentional hint toward her father.
Seeing this, Shi Jing shook his head slightly and pretend as though he did not grasp this detail.
He bowed respectfully. "This junior greets Senior Ming. I apologize for the unexpected intrusion."
Ming Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly, studying his bow, his mannerisms. "Shi..."
"I have never heard of this family name in Cangwu City, where do you come from?"
As he said this, Shi Jing sense were heightened. For some reason, the air washed over him, as though it became alive.