Chapter 119 — The Pursuit
The Sword Questions the Heavens · Page 6 of 6
Gazing at that high peak shaped like a horse's head, Xiaobai smiled sweetly and said, "They say there is a deep cave on this mountain, and in the cave dwells the Dog God the Miao people worship. At the foot of the mountain there is a narrow path that only one person can walk at a time; follow it in, and you reach Seven-Li Cave, where the Miao live."
Ming Li cast a flat, expressionless glance at the mountain before him, said not a word, and walked on in silence. From last night until now, he had not spoken a single sentence.
Xiaobai stood behind him, watching his back, and a faint smile touched the corner of her mouth. She turned and patted Xiao Hui, perched on her shoulder, and said with a smile, "Well then, let us be off."
Xiao Hui gave two squeaks and grinned, then suddenly leaped down from her shoulder, ran a few paces ahead, and with a swish darted up onto Ming Li's shoulder and sat down, turning back to wave at Xiaobai.
Xiaobai shook her head slightly and smiled, then followed after them.