Chapter 2458 - 2456 Side Story: Ji Xiuran (1/2)

The youth kicked the defected mercenary’s corpse away before looking at the girl.

His Young Master had just said this girl was Worriless—Worriless Nie from the Nie family…

“Eh, Miss Worriless, why are you here by yourself?” The youth was bemused.

The girl remained silent.

Ji Xiuran smiled faintly. That question was superfluous.

With Worriless’ grandpa’s personality, he must’ve intentionally ordered Worriless to come here to train her mental strength.

Speaking of which, Worriless’ grandpa must be nearby, and he would’ve immediately shown up if Worriless was really in any danger.

“Let’s go,” Ji Xiuran said to the girl with a gentle smile.

However, a blush dusted over the girl’s cheeks, and she wouldn’t get up.

From the corner of his eyes, Ji Xiuran discovered that she was wearing only one shoe. The other shoe was probably lost in the scuffle.

“I lost my shoe…” the girl finally replied a long while later, her cheeks red.

“It’s fine. Come, Miss Worriless, I’ll carry you!” the youth offered.

However, the girl still didn’t move.

“Come up,” Ji Xiuran said softly as he knelt down.

The girl’s blush deepened immediately, but she wrapped her arms around the youth’s neck and was carried on his back.

“Brother Xiuran, where are we going?” the girl asked.

“I’m taking you home,” Ji Xiuran replied with a faint smile.

“Okay.” The girl nodded.

…

After walking a moment, the trio stopped to rest next to a stream.

Ji Xiuran sat down next to the stream and used the water to wash his hands before asking the girl, “Are you hungry?”

“Mm, a little…” the girl answered.