Chapter 1391 - 1392: Ambush 6

Shen Tiancheng was leading Mu Tiantian, his pace seemingly very fast, yet extremely cautious.

Mu Tiantian saw this side of Shen Tiancheng for the first time, not like his usual carefree, devilish charm comparable to the sinister allure of poppies, but rather focused and cold.

His long, phoenix-shaped eyes carried a deep gaze, intensely locking onto the path ahead, or meticulously observing the surroundings.

His crimson lips were slightly pursed, forming a hard arc, and his sharply curved brows made his originally delicate face appear more beautiful, yet not feminine, instead exuding an inexplicable chill that sent shivers down one’s spine.

Mu Tiantian only glanced at Shen Tiancheng before quickly retracting her gaze, cautiously following him while also paying attention to changes around them.

Shen Tiancheng was undoubtedly adept at navigating this primordial jungle, or perhaps he had lived in such an environment before, making him very familiar with it.

Even so, Mu Tiantian remained on high alert, carefully observing everything.

She was always independent, never willing to entrust her life in Shen Tiancheng’s hands.

Even if... many times, Shen Tiancheng did indeed protect her.

Since entering this vast jungle, Mu Tiantian had been on edge.

"Ah!"

A cry escaped her lips, and Mu Tiantian instantly reached out to cover her mouth, her pale face revealing her uncontrollable fear, shown in her wide, dark eyes.

Beside her, Shen Tiancheng followed her gaze, seeing a half-arm in the bushes less than half a meter from Mu Tiantian’s left foot.

To be precise, it wasn’t an arm, but a skeletal arm structure.

Seeing Mu Tiantian pale with fright, Shen Tiancheng pulled her closer into his embrace, a faint smile flickering in his eyes, his voice tinged with amusement.

"It’s been dead for who knows how many years, it’s quite normal!"

Mu Tiantian: "..."

She knew it was normal; reportedly, many explorers who entered never returned, naturally perishing within. Yet, seeing human remains in reality for the first time, despite her mental preparation, she was still very shaken.

Looking at Mu Tiantian’s alarmed and embarrassed expression, Shen Tiancheng’s red lips curved slightly upward, and he reached out to pat her back.

"It’s still not too late to turn back now!"

Mu Tiantian: "..."

She knew her performance was disappointing, but... go back?

Mu Tiantian shook her head, her face pale, then steadied her mind and continued forward.

Shen Tiancheng watched, chuckled lightly, and said nothing more, glancing at the skeletal arm again, a dark light flashing in his eyes.

They hadn’t even entered one-tenth of the way, and there were already bones here; clearly, the dangers within Qi Mountain were not as simple as he previously thought.

No wonder, when he followed Mu Tiantian into Qi Mountain, Lu Chengkuan had someone call him to ensure Mu Tiantian’s safety.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Mu Tiantian’s small, pale face, noting her resolute expression despite her pallor, and couldn’t help but smile.

Perhaps from the beginning, he never intended to take her life.

After all, the little girl was right, men’s battles shouldn’t involve women.

And because she was Bai Chenyao’s woman, whether or not he involved her, Lu Chengkuan wouldn’t let her go.

The depth of his dark eyes remained obscure as Shen Tiancheng retracted his gaze, unclear what he was thinking, but he did not slow down, skillfully multitasking.