Chapter 2021

As she left the main house, Baili Xia’s face immediately turned cold.

She made no stop and went straight back to Sihai Residence.

Returning to her room, she changed into casual clothes and stepped out of the main house of Sihai Residence.

Looking up at the sky above, her mood was as indistinct and gloomy as the sky.

The sky was like the road she had to walk on now, so black, so dark, she couldn’t see where the path led.

Should she keep her head down and keep walking, or leave this darkness and find a place where the willows are bright and the flowers are blooming? She didn’t know.

But leaving, would she be willing?

Why can those who have done evil continue to live comfortably?

The last glimmer of brightness in her eyes was instantly covered by a layer of dimness.

Jin City is so big, even the world is so big, but there is no place she can call home.

Leave?

Where could she go?

That man would never let her go so easily.

Covering the dimness in her eyes, Baili Xia exhaled lightly, organized her emotions, and walked briskly towards the courtyard.

Just as she reached the middle of the courtyard and was about to head towards the back mountain, Baili Xia caught sight of the tall figure entering from the courtyard gate.

Mu Xiaojiu almost saw her at the same time, the evening breeze brushed past, lifting her increasingly long strands of hair.

Making that slender figure appear even more fragile.

Mu Xiaojiu’s deep dark eyes were tinged with complex lights.

He gave a few brief instructions to Yeying and immediately strode towards Baili Xia.

Baili Xia originally wanted to take a few quick steps to the backyard.

But seeing Mu Xiaojiu walking towards her, her pace unconsciously slowed down.

With nowhere to hide, Baili Xia had to look up, meet his gaze, and softly called, “Uncle…”

The panic in her eyes didn’t escape Mu Xiaojiu’s notice, and his demeanor turned cold: “Where are you going?”

“To the back mountain.” Baili Xia’s feet shuffled a couple of steps towards the backyard, as if she intended to escape.

Mu Xiaojiu’s gaze turned colder, his icy stare fell on Baili Xia, making her dare not flee.

“Is your wound healed?”

“It’s healed, I’m fine.” Baili Xia quickly replied.

“I’m leaving, Uncle.” She looked up at Mu Xiaojiu, and was about to turn and leave.

Mu Xiaojiu took a big step forward, intercepting her in two strides.

His deep dark eyes lowered, watching the panic-stricken person in front of him.

Mu Xiaojiu’s demeanor was even colder: “So eager to leave?”

Baili Xia was pressured by his presence, involuntarily stepping back two steps.

“No, I’m just in a hurry.”

“Meeting someone?” Mu Xiaojiu frowned, a hint of alertness rising in his heart.

Going to the back mountain, meeting someone, doesn’t she know about the incident with Xiaoxiao there?

Baili Xia lowered her head, not knowing how to cover this lie.

After a few seconds, she raised her head, the panic in her eyes had disappeared.

“I’m meeting Wu Ming, he’s teaching me how to practice kung fu.”

Mu Xiaojiu’s eyes narrowed, looking at Baili Xia, while a complexity grew in his eyes.

What is this girl trying to do? Is she using Wu Ming’s name to deceive him? When did Wu Ming ever make an appointment with her?

Or rather, when was the last time Wu Ming “appeared”?

Baili Xia didn’t know what he was thinking, she was still thinking of how to leave.

“I’m running out of time, I’m leaving.”

Seeing he didn’t speak, Baili Xia nodded to him and then turned to leave.

Mu Xiaojiu watched her receding figure, not regaining his focus for a long time.

After a long time, he finally turned around and walked towards the hall.