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"Relax." Yan Xiaobao smiled at the Snake Woman who had moved beside him, preparing to face off against the cheering men atop the towering buildings ahead of them. "They're cheering," he explained. "When you're happy, you cheer. Those men are glad to see us."
Her beautiful silver eyes narrowed in suspicion, and she refused to step away from Yan Xiaobao's side. A low growl still rumbled from her throat, though she seemed less inclined to attack.
The cheering died down, replaced by a heavy atmosphere that seemed thick enough to cut with a knife. Many of the guards on the ground raised their spears until the group approached, and the first guard noticed the silver eyes.
When he lowered his weapon, shock spread wide across his face, prompting the others to follow his gaze and notice the silver eyes as well. Some gasped in astonishment, while others stood frozen in confusion as they took in the sight of the half-serpent woman.
