The cold wind howled. The wind after the rain carried away what little warmth remained, and the temperature dropped several degrees in succession. Fortunately, everyone in the group was a martial artist, strong enough to withstand the chill. Clusters of campfires flickered in the cold wind, releasing faint threads of warmth.0

By the time Lin Zheyu returned, night had grown deep, and some were already asleep. Out here in the wilderness, unlike within a city's walls, danger lurked everywhere. Someone had to keep watch at night while the others slept. Before he became familiar with Liang Yunhui and her daughter, it was mainly Little Black who kept watch through the night while he meditated, barely staying awake to stay alert to the surroundings.0

After he grew familiar with Liang Yunhui and her daughter Liang Yuhan, however, Little Black and Liang Yuhan began taking turns keeping watch while he meditated. Most nights, however, Little Black stayed awake through the night while Liang Yuhan went to sleep halfway through. 3

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