Chapter 69: Looking for information.

Morning arrived quietly, bringing pale light through the gaps between the old houses.

The four had already packed their belongings by the time they stepped out of the room. Yichen stretched his arms, looking much more refreshed than he had the previous evening, while Minghao checked that nothing had been left behind.

Yuexin, meanwhile, gave the room one last glance before following them toward the front door. Xiaoyu adjusted the straps of her belongings and waited beside the entrance.

The old woman was waiting near the door, holding a small basket. She handed them a few pieces of food wrapped in cloth, telling them to eat along the way.

"Thank you for letting us stay, Senior" Minghao said, accepting the basket with both hands.

Yichen smiled and waved. "We'll come visit again if we're ever nearby!"

"Don't make promises you can't keep," Yuexin said, giving him a look.