The utility pole blended almost seamlessly into the darkness, appearing unremarkable.
But Xu Fei’s gaze remained fixed on it, never wavering.
Just as Xu Fei was about to activate his X-ray vision for a closer look, Bai Feng, standing beside him, grabbed his hand excitedly and said, “Wow, there’s a shop up ahead with a huge queue! Let’s hurry over and check it out!”
Before leaving, Xu Fei glanced back at the pole, seeing nothing unusual, and decided to let it go.
Unbeknownst to him, as he turned away, a figure emerged on the dark pole, watching him coldly.
The figure had a long blade at their waist and various hidden weapons on their body, a subordinate sent by Benchi.
“Target acquired, ready to strike at any moment!”
After speaking, several more figures appeared behind them, scattering into the night.
When Xu Fei followed Bai Feng to the spot, he saw the crowd was queuing for a snack stall, lively and seemingly delicious.
“Still eating? Aren’t you worried about gaining weight?”
Xu Fei teased Bai Feng, who pouted resentfully, putting down the snacks she’d grabbed, taking only one skewer.
“I… I’ll just try one, okay?”
Xu Fei was only joking; he wasn’t really worried about Bai Feng gaining weight, so he nodded naturally.
With the skewer in hand, Xu Fei followed Bai Feng’s lead, strolling to a nearby park.
Being nighttime, the park was quiet, though shadowy corners hid couples here and there.
“Looks like parks, whether at home or abroad, are always prime spots for dates!”
Xu Fei chuckled at the sight, unaware he was about to do something similar.
Bai Feng tugged him along, pointing at a patch of grass ahead.
“Brother Fei, look at that flat lawn! Let’s sit there and stargaze!”
It was the kind of romantic request a young girl might make, but with only Xu Fei by her side, refusing would embarrass Bai Feng.
Besides, Xu Fei scanned the surroundings. The lawn was relatively open compared to other areas, with no blind spots, meaning the risk was low.
So, Xu Fei agreed to Bai Feng’s request, and they sat down on the grass together.
Once seated, Bai Feng took out her phone, tirelessly snapping photos.
After each shot, she’d check it, eager to see if her starry sky pictures turned out beautifully.
Xu Fei, meanwhile, couldn’t shake the unease from earlier. This was a perfect chance to investigate.
He activated his X-ray vision, scanning the surroundings, and, to his relief, found no immediate danger.
“Brother Fei, Brother Fei, let’s take a photo together!”
Bai Feng leaned in with her phone. Xu Fei glanced up at the dazzling starry sky, a decent backdrop for a picture.
So, he tilted his body and head, leaning close to Bai Feng.
“Ready, one, two, three… ah!”
Instead of shouting “cheese,” Bai Feng let out a startled yelp.
