Yun Xiao, however, was looking at the tightly closed door of Xia Dabao's room.
After entering, Xia Dabao also took a moment to pay attention to the outside.
She could faintly hear the voice of the Holy Maiden speaking, but no other sounds were present.
...
That day, Xia Dabao slept hazily and suddenly felt something was amiss. She bolted upright but fainted before she had time to react.
This wasn't a curse but a knockout drug from the Central Plains.
As soon as Xia Dabao fainted, she was swiftly carried off by someone.
At dusk, Peony called for Xia Dabao from the outside but received no response. As Peony was about to ask Yun Xiao for instructions, Yun Xiao immediately broke down the door and entered.
Inside was only the sleeping Axian; Xia Dabao was nowhere in sight.
The Holy Maiden was outside at that time. She hurried over, but Yun Xiao stopped her at the door.
