Chapter 419

Li An did not answer immediately. He slowly released Guo Yao and warily surveyed his surroundings. The environment appeared calm — a light breeze drifted past, leaves rustling softly, everything looking perfectly natural. But Li An knew that beneath this placid surface lurked some unknown danger. His heartbeat quickened against his will, and a sense of unease spread through the depths of his heart.

"Be careful. I can sense a mysterious power nearby," Li An said in a low voice. His gaze sharpened, like a wary leopard. He instinctively shielded Guo Yao behind him, as if by doing so he could ward off every danger for her.

Guo Yao's face shifted slightly. She too looked around tensely, her hands unconsciously grabbing the hem of Li An's clothes. Though she did not possess Li An's keen perception, she trusted his judgment — if Li An said there was danger, then there was bound to be.

"Then what should we do?" Guo Yao's voice trembled slightly. A trace of fear showed in her eyes, but what outweighed it was her trust in Li An.