Bab 102: Companion

The duo met more than just one group of experts on their way. Every time they encountered a group, Xue Wei's face would become a picture of innocence, his voice would be filled with emotion, and he would trick every single group.

Sweat was beading on Xue Wei's back every time they encountered such a group, but his acting did not display any such emotions.

"Why are you going this far to protect me?" Hei Gou finally asked after they had met the seventh group on their way.

Xue Wei gave him a long glance and pondered for a moment. "Why indeed," he said after a bit of time.

"I told you, I think it is because you are like me, all alone in a world of pain and danger. Also, right now, your life depends on me. What kind of person would I be to let you die when I hold your life in my hands?"