C65 Sea Area

Zhu Qie, now in human form, broke the silence. "Why did you leave without saying goodbye?"

Yu Yin, taken aback, turned to find her standing there, leaving him momentarily speechless.

With a gentle smile, Zhu Qie said, "Come back with me. Everyone's worried about you."

Yu Yin furrowed his brow, uncertain of how to reply.

"What if I said I don't want to go back?" he ventured