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The town that has been washed by the blizzard has taken on a new look. After the end of winter, it will usher in a new day of recovery.

The scavengers on the side of the road shoveled away the snow. At this time, the weather had not yet warmed up. Huixue was wearing thick winter clothes, with blue shadows under her eye sockets, and her thin face was hidden under the fluffy skirt.

She and Shen Tinglan sat in the back seat of the car, while Mei drove the car in front.

They are on their way to the train station.

Go somewhere new.

Entering the life of only her and Shen Tinglan.

Huixue lowered her eyes, a bundle of newspapers was tucked into the back of the front seat, she took it slowly, opened the inside pages a little to read, and was stunned by one of the pages that came into view.

——[Missing Person Announcement:...Female Orc, 14 years old...The last time she appeared in the Kexi area, if anyone knows, please hurry...]

Huixue straightened the corners of her mouth, and the fingertips holding the newspaper turned white with uncontrollable force.

Shen Tinglan watched her every move, the woman knew her worry, she turned her eyes sideways, and gave Huixue a few meaningful glances.

The woman took Huixue's hand, spread her long and slender fingers, then clenched them tightly, and said coaxingly:

"We'll be leaving here soon, Huixue."

Huixue shrank her shoulders slightly, her long hair tied behind her head was a little messy, and she looked very uncomfortable, resisting, but unable to make any real resistance.

The woman's cold hands were like bones, with no warmth at all.

When the other party touched her, Huixue even felt a ripple of fear inexplicably.

Shen Tinglan stared at her for a few seconds.

The woman pulled the paper and covered the newspaper, her red lips curled up into a smile.

As the vehicles entered the turning lane, the patrolmen stationed outside the gate of the train station were wearing uniforms, watching the flow of people walking around.

She leaned close to Huixue's ear, lowered her voice, her bright red lips moved slowly:

"After you leave, everything here is over, Huixue."

Huixue's head was full of buzzing, like scattered parts colliding with each other, the only clear voice in his ears was Shen Tinglan's voice.

The vehicles were stopped, the tall buildings on the street blocked the sunlight outside the window, and the dark shadows turned between Shen Tinglan's eyebrows, outlining a woman's sinister smile.

"No one will find out..."

"...our secret."

Shen Tinglan put his index finger on the center of his lips, as if trying to induce him, and said softly:

"Shh."

The woman's bright green pupils seemed to be attractive, Huixue was stunned for a moment, lowered her head, cautiously, and repeated the movement of silencing her voice.

Lie.

Arrive at the train station.

The sun came out today, the sky and the land were a little brighter, there were not many passengers, and there were only scattered people in the station, including the staff.

Mei walked ahead with their suitcases, neither happy nor sad, unable to see the true emotions in her heart.

Along the way, Shen Tinglan clasped Huixue tightly with her five fingers. The woman's hand bones were obvious, and when they were clasped vigorously, they would hurt a little.

Huixue moved her knuckles a little, trying to let go, but Shen Tinglan pulled her back in displeasure, lowered her eyes, and gave her a scrutinizing, oppressive look.

Huixue lowered her head, dodging the woman's gaze, her mind was in a state of confusion, as if anxiety was burning her nerves and blood, causing her to lose support in her steps.

When she followed Shen Tinglan to the ticket gate, she accidentally tripped over her own foot, and immediately fell to the ground.

The scene in the field of vision suddenly shook violently, followed by a strong pain from skin friction.

But it was this shock that brought Huixue back to his rationality that had been shattered for many days.

For the past few days, she has been obsessed with Irena's affairs and can't get out. She is in a daze all day long. The sober self is like being locked in a cage by force.

And this Huixue, no matter what Shen Tinglan said, would only obey.

The buzzing in her head exploded, Huixue gasped suddenly, Shen Tinglan helped her up, frowning, and asked hurriedly and worriedly:

"Is there any injury? Let me see."

Shen Tinglan lowered her head, and turned over Huixue's palm to check carefully for any scratches. Huixue took advantage of the gap to raise her chin, and quickly glanced at the surrounding environment from the corner of her eye.

"Miss Beryl, I just asked, the next bus will arrive in 10 minutes."

The breeze blew up, and Mei returned to them. She raised her hand to hold down the corner of her hat, Shen Tinglan nodded, and called her to take out the medical bag in her luggage, and sat aside with Huixue, to deal with the broken skin and blood stains for her. Wound.

"Be careful when you walk next time, you know? Huixue."

"Such white and tender skin, if it leaves scars, it won't look good, right?"

Shen Tinglan said in a low voice, Huixue pretended to be calm and agreed a few times, she looked at the old signboard on the eaves of the train station, her thoughts began to run rapidly in her mind.

Huixue deeply understood.

She shouldn't and can't follow Shen Tinglan to Nancheng.

Irena didn't kill herself at all.

That night, because Huixue was afraid of passers-by outside, she ran out for a certain distance and dared not go any further. She could only shrink back at the corner of the turn, covering her mouth with trembling hands to prevent herself from screaming uncontrollably.

Huixue tried desperately to calm herself down, but the extreme fear in her heart had completely eroded her usual calmness. Huixue let go of her legs and turned back to the direction of the alley again.

It was also because of this that she saw Shen Tinglan like that.

See the truth of the facts.

"Does it hurt? Huixue. I've tried to lighten it as much as possible."

Shen Tinglan glanced at her somewhat pale face, and asked in a warm voice.

Huixue pursed her lips, "A little bit..."

Under the dark sky, the street lamps flickered on and off. The woman turned her back to the entrance of the alley, tall and thin, surrounded by mist in the snowy sky, and the pot in her hand was dented and deformed, slowly dripping sticky red.

And the female figure on the ground.

The face has been smashed.

The facial features were so distorted that the shape could not be distinguished, it was pulpy and blurred, like blood mud.

Huixue couldn't help but wanted to vomit, the woman stood still, her black hair was draped behind her robe, her porcelain white chin moved, and there was a hint of a smile on her lips.

Suddenly, Shen Tinglan turned his face away, his eyes were as cold as a sharp knife, and he stabbed at the back instantly.

"Thinking about something. Huixue."

Shen Tinglan stood up, the sunlight in his vision was blocked by the woman's slender figure, and the gray snow fell into the darkness. Shen Tinglan stared at her deeply, with suspicion in his eyes.

Huixue didn't dare to look away from the woman's gaze, she straightened her chin and replied:

"I seem to be...a little hungry."

And Shen Tinglan snorted, "So you're making trouble for this?"

"Mei, where's the dessert you prepared for Huixue?"

"Here...however, some will stay on the road to eat."

Shen Tinglan hummed, took the package and opened it, broke the pastries inside into several pieces one by one, and made sure there was no foreign object hidden inside, then handed it to Huixue, and said softly:

"You can't finish it."

Hui Xue was silent for a second, then nodded obediently, "Okay..."

Mei stood aside and tucked up her collar, secretly thankful.

The sound of "Puff puff puff" sounded faintly from a distance.

The radio said the train was coming.

Mei put down their suitcases, waved goodbye to the two and left. Shen Tinglan and Huixue stood on the platform. The woman held her hand, with joyful smiles on her eyes, and told Huixue about their arrival in Nancheng. Where will you go, and what will you do next.

"Ash Snow..."

It was exactly the same as the night after returning.

The whole person was filled with joy, more active and excited than usual.

But Shen Tinglan's joy made Huixue feel terrified.

Shen Tinglan, this woman.

There are too many things that Huixue doesn't understand.

The only thing that made Huixue alert was Shen Tinglan's psychology.

Different from normal people.

"Please show your seat tickets before getting on the bus..."

The staff commanded at the door, Shen Tinglan took the suitcase and took the seat with Huixue, Huixue bowed her head and counted her steps silently in her heart, holding her luggage in her arms.

It is now in the afternoon, the sun is getting brighter and a little bit brighter, and the sparse crowd enters the carriage. Huixue took out the dessert from the package and asked Shen Tinglan:

"Master, the drive seems to take several hours, right? Do you want to eat something first?"

The announcement that the train was about to leave rang again, Shen Tinglan tilted his head, and replied calmly, "Yes, yes."

Huixue's wolf ears stood up slightly, and the staff finished counting the last batch of passengers who got on the bus, and were about to notify the driver to close the door.

Shen Tinglan took a small piece of pastry, thought of their residence in Nancheng, and said, "Guixue..."

At this moment, Huixue unexpectedly smashed the whole package of broken cakes into Shen Tinglan's face. She grabbed the woman's hand and bit it down with all her strength, her fangs piercing through. Shen Tinglan let out a cry of pain from the flesh and blood and the stinging pain from being pierced by a hard object in the eyes.

The moment the blood gushed out, Huixue quickly got up and kicked Shen Tinglan's arm.

Everything happened in just a few seconds. When the train rang the alarm bell about to close the door, Huixue had already fled away with her bloody hands.

Literally escaped.

Huixue ran out frantically, not daring to neglect for a moment, at this time all the memories already stored in her mind were awakened.

The purpose of the paper and pens she asked Shen Tinglan for was to write down all the routes she had traveled when she went out, and then construct a connected and complete map in her mind.

It doesn't matter where she escapes to, she must never stay by Shen Tinglan's side any longer!

Huixue ran as hard as she could, and finally saw the patrolmen at the place just now. She grabbed the men's arms, her eyes were full of horror, and she gasped and shouted:

"I know where Irena is...!"

The patrolmen were stunned for a moment, and another colleague next to him immediately realized, "...the missing orc girl in the newspaper?"

"Yes! It's her! I know...! I know everything!" Huixue nodded desperately, afraid that Shen Tinglan would catch up from behind if she said a second later.

"Irena is dead! It was Beryl who killed her! I saw it with my own eyes!!" Hui Xue was so excited that she almost roared, her hands trembling.

"I have evidence! Beryl has been threatening me! Can't tell the truth!!"

She only has this one chance.

Because the person who killed Irena was not her.

All of this, as long as Shen Tinglan can push it all over.