Shen Qiao closed the door. Softly, he said, “Let’s part ways today.” Chen Gong froze. Then he jumped to his feet. “Why?” “Once Bai Rong and her shixiong have finished arguing with each other, there’s a chance they’ll come looking for us. As for the Liuhe Guild, although I dissuaded them when they wanted us to travel together, they may very well regret it.”
